At the high school, 82 percent of students score in the advanced or proficient category in biology, up from 65 percent in 2006, with similar increases seen in earth sciences, physics, chemistry and life sciences.
AYSO Region 18 and North American Soccer Camps bring on the Brits as part of a coaching program to hone youth soccer skills.
Mira Costa High, which yielded only 96 yards in season-opening loss, takes on a scoring machine in Gardena Serra on Thursday at El Camino College in a matchup between CIF division champions.
It's tougher to ride these paddleboards than it looks.
The group delays action on prohibiting plastic bags, waiting first to see whether L.A. County will pass an ordinance.
The group will discuss possible city action now that the prohibition failed to pass the state Senate.
The frozen yogurt shop known for its generous sampling policy will treat blood donors to a free serving.
The agenda for Tuesday night's meeting also includes the appointment of Peter Tucker as mayor.
A crowd gathers at the greenbelt for a dedication ceremony and to remember those who died nine years ago.
Despite an inability to vote, South Bay youth should still take an active role in politics.
The mayor hosts an invitation-only forum, despite criticism from advocates who say the gathering should have been open to the public.
The city takes center stage in a federal court ruling that tattoos are an art form protected under the First Amendment.
If you guessed the lifeguard memorial statue for this morning’s trivia, you were right.
Think you know Hermosa Beach landmarks? Take a closer look and test your skills with our weekly photo quiz. We'll post the answer at 5 p.m.
Thousands across California have contracted the whooping cough, and parents are advised to vaccinate their children and themselves.
Browse through this weekend’s range of garage sales in the beach cities area.
The outrigger canoe teams, based in Redondo Beach, are one of the favorites this weekend to win the 31-mile Catalina Channel Crossing U.S. Championships.
After strong showing at prestigious tournament in Hawaii, the Mira Costa girls volleyball team starts its season by falling in three sets to fourth-ranked Edison.
Students' bags are searched after a backpack with lighter fluid and matches is discovered Wednesday morning.
Several events mark the anniversary of 9/11, while concerts, a tournament and a film on the beach are served up to those still hanging on to summer.
As the city dedicates a memorial bench Saturday to honor 9/11 victims, residents should consider what the tragedy has taught America.
A federal appeals court finds that tattooing is protected speech and strikes down the city's ban on tattoo parlors.
A check was presented to the Hermosa Beach City School District on Wednesday to support the library operating hours at Hermosa View and Hermosa Valley.
A City Councilman speaks out against accusations that he doesn't live in town, and a local woman says she's been wrongly accused of selling counterfeit Lady Gaga tickets.
Local volunteers help turn Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa into a bike-happy zero-emission happening, and have fun along the way.
This lifeguard tower art project brightens up the foggy landscape.
A Hermosa Beach woman is arrested on suspicion of selling fake concert tickets to more than 50 people, but her attorney says police 'rushed to judgment.'
As the city prepares to appoint Tucker as mayor for a second time on Tuesday, residents reflect on the local economy.
Redondo Union dominates the line of scrimmage and Drew Wright clinches the win with a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Overcast skies may have dampened spirits but locals and tourists still sought out the shore this summer.
Police are still searching for the person who broke into a tent at Fiesta Hermosa on early Sunday, running off with stolen items.
Labor Day bicyclists offer their opinions of the bike valet parking operation on the final day of Fiesta Hermosa.
Recent sightings of great whites won't stop this columnist from wave riding, but she is keeping an eye out for dorsal fins.
The panel is expected to approve last year's appropriations spending limit and the 2010-'11 budgeted amount.
Patch gets people's view of the practice after a Hermosa woman is arrested on suspicion of selling fake Lady GaGa tickets.
The local father and athlete completed a 24-hour run on Monday, raising more than $5,000 for Hermosa schools.
The fair provides a platform for paintings and sculptures that otherwise may go unseen, but artists have to pay for the opportunity.
Mustangs lose to Los Angeles Loyola 10-7 despite holing the Cubs to less than 100 yards of total offense. They have chances to win late, but drives sputter at the end.
More Southern Californians will travel this Labor Day weekend than did so in 2009, and 91 percent of them will venture by car, experts predict.
A local company launches its first collection of sports-conscious sunglasses.