Bowling Alley | Burgers: South Bay Business Openings/Closures

Here's a roundup of retail, restaurant and other recent business news in Redondo Beach and the South Bay.

Chez Melange To Close After 37 Years In South Bay

Chez Melange will cook favorite dishes from the decades in a Farewell Tour to thank their patrons for the love and support over the years.

Torrance Refinery Reaches $125K Settlement For Safety Violations

The Torrance Refining Co. agreed. to pay $125,000 in penalties for various safety violations, the EPA announced.

Hi-Fi Espresso Opens New Location In Redondo Beach

Hi-Fi Espresso's first location opened in Hermosa Beach in 2017.

Forever 21 To Close 12 SoCal Stores, Lay Off Hundreds

Forever 21 will close 12 Southern California stores lay off between 350 and 400 workers after filing for bankruptcy.

New Urgent Care, Restaurant: South Bay Business Openings/Closures

Here's a roundup of retail, restaurant and other recent business news in the South Bay of Los Angeles County.

Sprouts, Vons: Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In Redondo Beach

Find out when time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Whole Foods, Ralph's and Vons in the Redondo Beach area.

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Opens Office In Redondo Beach

More than a dozen agents work at the new space at 116 S. Catalina Avenue.

Muslim Woman Served Pepperoni Pizza In Dark Theater: Lawsuit

A woman alleges she was served pork at a Redondo Beach theater after explicitly telling staff eating pork is a violation of her religion.

Redondo Beach Receives Grant To Buy Part Of AES Power Plant Site

The City of Redondo Beach has received a $5 million grant to buy part of the AES power plant acreage and convert it into parkland.

New Wellness Boutique Herb + Dew Opens In Redondo Beach

Herb + Dew is hosting a grand opening celebration this weekend with discounts, raffles, free snacks and mocktails, and more.

Popular Sidecar Doughnuts To Open South Bay Location

Sidecar Doughnuts features signature cake doughnuts, seasonal specials and coffee and espresso from Common Room Roasters.

New Chick-Fil-A Will Bring 70 New Jobs To Redondo Beach

The new drive-thru location in Redondo Beach will open September 12.

Here Is The Fastest Growing Company In Redondo Beach

American Business Magazine Inc. recently released its annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.

Beach Life Fitness Boutique Opens In Redondo Beach

The boutique has a "beach-driven neighborhood feel" with a sense of community, owner and South Bay local Danielle Spangler said.

CVS Pharmacy Opens New Redondo Beach Location

The new location will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday.

Uber Drivers Strike In Redondo Beach Over 25% Cut In Wages

The group is demanding a guaranteed $28-per-hour minimum rate.

Charlotte Russe Closing South Bay Store

About a month after filing for bankruptcy, Charlotte Russe says it'll close all stores – including their Torrance location.

iHEAR® a National Strategic Partner to American Diabetes Assoc.

iHEAR® will support the American Diabetes Assoc.’s mission to improve the lives of Americans affected by diabetes and hearing loss.

Redondo Beach Named One Of Best Small Cities To Start Business

Starting a small business is risky, but some cities are better for it than others, according to a new report.

Orchard Supply Hardware To Close Its South Bay Store

The OSH closure is one of dozens planned across the Southland by early next year.

Where To Get Your American Flags Cleaned Free

Keep your U.S. Stars & Stripes spiffy with free services offered throughout the Southland.

Marshalls Celebrates Torrance Relocation With Grand Opening

There will be approximately 60 full- and part-time jobs available, and the retailer will be donating $10,000 to a local non-profit.

Starbucks Ordered To Pay $42,000 To Ex-Employee In Redondo Beach

The employee, a diabetic, said he was fired from the store because he requested accommodations for his disease in order to perform his job.

Starbucks Supervisor Defends Redondo Employee's Firing In Lawsuit

An ex-Redondo Beach Starbucks employee claims his workload increased after he told supervisors he was a diabetic. He was eventually fired.

Diabetic Ex-Starbucks Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination

An ex-Redondo Beach Starbucks employee said he told his supervisors he was a diabetic, so they increased his workload before firing him.

South Bay Duo Open Online Store Emphasizing Slow Fashion

The Ryze Project emphasizes slow fashion – high quality products that will withstand the test of time (and fast trends).

Construction On Metro Green Line Will Leave Passengers Rideless

Hawthorne and Redondo Beach commuters will be affected for the next 10 weeks.

2 Men Road Trip From Redondo Beach To NYC For $101

The duo made it to New York in a little more than 50 hours, successfully breaking the "Cannonball Run" record they were trying to beat.

South Bay Small Business Owner Creates 7-Figure Brand With Amazon

The One Savvy Life founder from Redondo Beach credits the retail giant for exposure that would have been “simply unattainable” on her own.

Black Friday Car Shopping? Buy In Redondo Beach: Study

The Autolist study analyzed hundreds of thousands of California vehicles within their database to determine the most affordable cities.

Fly LA to Toronto In 30 Minutes? SpaceX's Elon Musk Says Yes

The founder unveiled his updated blueprint Friday for colonizing Mars within the next seven years.

Buying A New Car? Head To Redondo Beach: Study

A new study reveals the cheapest places in California to buy a new car – Redondo Beach made the list in a surprising way.

McDonald's Hiring, Hoping Attract To Redondo Beach Teens with 'Snaplications'

The company is looking to attract teens to work for the fast-food restaurant through social media app, Snapchat.

​Ocean Market Grill Opens New Torrance Location

As of the first week of June, the new location has taken over the space previously occupied by The Counter in the Village Del Amo Center.

​Jersey Mike’s Subs Opens In Torrance

The grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, May 24 to Sunday, May 28 will support the Torrance Education Foundation.

SoCalGas In Hot Water Over Alleged Faulty Billing Practices

The California Public Utilities Commission is considering possible penalties against the utility giant.

Redondo Beach CMP Sold To Cannabis Supply Company

All five of CMP's employees are expected to be retained by OC-based Kush Bottles.

Defamation Suit Against SpaceX Tossed, Wrongful Termination Case Continues

Jason Blasdell alleges in his lawsuit against the Hawthorne-based company he was fired after raising concerns about the safety procedures.

Want To Start Up A Business? Redondo Beach Is Probably Not A Good Place: Study

Redondo Beach was ranked 1,209th out 1,261 small-sized cities to open a business, according to WalletHub.