Week in Review: BP Protest, Firing Range Fiasco, Trash Fee Increase

Here's a recap of what went down in Redondo Beach from Sunday, June 13 to Saturday, June 19. 

SUNDAY

Redondo Beach residents joined the worldwide protest against the BP oil spill.

MONDAY

We reported that a group of residents seeking $25 million in damages in the RBPD firing range case.

Columnist Harry Munns talked about the lawsuit filed by Building a Better Redondo against the city.

Local firefighter Jason May won the Redondo Beach Triathlon men's division Sunday with a time of 41:05.

TUESDAY

Mayor Mike Gin honored Wendy Walchenbach, who was recently selected by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce as the City Employee of the Year.

RUHS held the All Awards Night on Monday.

Redondo Beach mom Michelle Borden shared her experience with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. 

WEDNESDAY

We posted a photo gallery from Tuesday's Redondo Sunset Pony League games.

The city council approved trash fee increase Tuesday.

THURSDAY

Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin wrote a letter to the Hermosa Beach mayor offering to contract fire services.

The family of Casie Hyde, who was killed in a car accident in 2005, filed a civil suit against the driver who allegedly caused the incident.  

Exotic Pebbles manager said grass is out, pebbles are in. 

FRIDAY

The Yankees beat the Mets 10-3 Tuesday and advanced to the Redondo Sunset Pony League championship game.

Our youth sports columnist Tom Borgia reported on Beach Futbol Club, led by RUHS coach Shelly Marsden. 

SATURDAY

The city council said no to turning off the street lights to save money.