Weekly Digest: Baby Whale and Dead Dolphin

More than a hundred parents attended a forum that featured tips on how to communicate with your kids about drugs. And dozens of Redondo Union teachers turned out against the International Baccalaureate program coming to the high school. In other news of the week, Wyland returned.

Dead Dolphin

A shark expert the chances that a mutilated dolphin that washed up on shore was attacked by a great white shark.

Wyland Returns

After 20 years, the artist Wyland began his gray whale mural on the side of the AES power plant by painting a brand new blue whale calf on the gigantic canvas.

School News

About 50 RU teachers showed up at the school board meeting in  to bringing the International Baccalaureate program to the high school for the 2012 school year. This week, RU also was for increasing Advanced Placement scores and enrollment in the AP Program.  

About 120 parents a substance abuse forum sponsored by the school district.

Helping Japan

A of L.A. County firefighters and their rescue dogs helped in the rescue effort in Japan, including Jasmine Segura of Redondo and her black lab Cadillac.

Regular Writers

Nancy Hovde wrote that regular inspirational reading can keep us . Allison Adamovic wrote about a she has, and that is the inability to throw stuff out. Michelle Veale Borden wrote about her and Smith’s trip to ride a named Silver. And Tori MacLennan wrote about her oldest daughter’s her fear of skiing.

Police Blotter

The police arrived to clean up after two separate  involving friends.

Restaurants Tweet

Restaurant owners are  various social media tools to promote their businesses, Vickey Kalambakal reported.

New Facilities, Big Meet

Redondo Union High School its first Nike Invitational Track and Field Meet, with 25 schools and about 1,200 athletes competing in various events.