Weekly Digest: Top Stories

With election-day drawing ever closer, political maneuvering is picking up around Redondo. This week the two sides of Measure G squared off in the streets, and the Tea Party rallied in support of a Redondo Beach candidate. The city also outlined its plans to crack down on prostitution at massage parlors.

Harbor zoning divides city

On Monday, Building a Better Redondo hosted a press conference to explain why it opposes harbor rezoning in Measure G. Jim Light, leader of the group, charted his reasons; Councilman Bill Brand also made his case. Other city officials also made their feelings known to the media, and on Friday evening commandeered a planned "No on G" rally. AES Redondo Beach, which figures prominently in harbor rezoning, opened its doors to show off its facility.  

Tea Party and pot

The South Bay Tea Party on Tuesday night rallied in support of Redondo Beach resident Nathan Mintz, the Republican candidate for state assembly in the 53rd district. Challenger Betsy Butler is stopping by the Beach Cities this evening for a meet-and-greet. Local businesses that could benefit from the legalization of marijuana have been rather quiet, but law enforcement is stepping up the rhetoric.

City trying to rub out prostitution

To combat the ongoing problem of prostitution, the city is considering a moratorium on the opening of new massage parlors while it rewrites municipal code.

Teachers making do with less  

The school district was able to save teacher jobs it once cut, but classroom sizes are bigger and supplies more limited.

Vitality City here we come

The Beach Cities Health District on Monday voted unanimously to approve its contract with American Healthways Services, drawing step closer to becoming a Vitality City.