Hermosa Beach
Channel 4 Chuck Henry news coverage on Hermosa Beach bar scene
February 20, 2008
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Henry has won 12 Los Angeles area Emmy Awards for his work in front of the camera as anchor, reporter and host, and behind the camera as director and producer. In 1995, he was feted with a national Cable Ace Award for best host of a series.
Even Fox news picked up the HB bar issue story!
February 20, 2008
Except for the party boy's commentary at the end (highly unprofessional in my opinion, but hey, he does traffic, not news so he's allowed to be biased and pro-bar I guess. Hi traffic boy - stick to traffic - you'll report it better. Oh dear, was that mean? Trying not to be, but certain beach people drive me crazy when they refuse to see anything beyond their and their friend's selfish desires rather than the best interests of the community as a whole.)
In any case, here's the coverage by Fox news this morning with great commentary and footage of all the key city players who were at last night's planning commission meeting (which I missed due to a previous commitment.)
"Alcohol permits are on the line for some bars and restaurants in Hermosa Beach" is the lead Emmy-winning broadcast veteran Steve Edwards gave who hosts Good Day LA, seen weekday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on KTTV FOX 11.
Click here for the video news story ok? Thanks for stopping by!
It's great to see this issue receiving the coverage it deserves because it's time for change in the city and we're going to see this issue through to the end. Now if only the Planning Commissioners will get the backbone necessary to do what's right and enforce the law!
More to come on March 18 when they meet again. You can be sure this issue is not going away any time soon!
Great networking event tonight!
February 08, 2008
Watched Lipstick Jungle tonight after my mixer and like it a lot better than the Cashmere Mafia. We'll see... Much cuter men on Lipstick Jungle - especially the young hottie who seduces that married woman. Not saying I approve of that aspect, just like his look. Hot, hot, hot!
Love the fact the channel 4 news covered "the Cougar connection" --too funny! Tonight was a lot of fun with all my Cougar girlfriends - although we're not into younger men so much, we do enjoy the eye candy. Hey, we're not blind people. However, totally cracks me up that the term Cougar has become mainstream. Growlll! Why should older guys have all the fun with younger women? Right? Turn-about is fair play in my mind.
We had a great turn-out tonight! Once I figure out how to upload pix from this camera, I'll share them with you! Kim was so sweet and came early to help set up. You always love people like her who are such servant-hearted. I think she's my new best friend. LOL We all agree she looks like a younger, beautiful Maria Shriver. Go Kim go!
Actress Maria Rangel was in all her glory sharing her experiences on NBC's hit show, Age of Love, with a rapt group of women. We all agreed the "tennis guy" was cute, but dull. I guess if all you do is play sports and nothing else...
In addition to the wonderful Yummy soy candles she was selling, Maria literally gave this woman the dress off her back from her new line of Yummy designs to try on. I was laughing so hard I think I forgot to take pix, but imagine one woman modeling this extremely sexy long dress with lots of boobage surrounded by her lovely long blonde hair and then imagine the other lovely brunette woman (Maria) wrapped in nothing other than a spa wrap towel cheering her on! Too funny and so Maria.
The Gochi drink was a huge hit too because after all, Oprah endorses it! And Oprah is god-like right? Also, Dr. Oz, Time Magazine and so many more call it a Super Food! Gotta try it! Trust me. You'll be so amazed at how good you feel! It has changed my life by controlling my hormones which I am so happy about. Believe me, so are others!
Chef Melinda booked her first wedding cake order and cupcake delivery order tonight. Go Chef Melinda!
Her new company name is Sugar Cups - isn't that adorable? "Get your cake and eat it too!" You don't want to know the back story to that tagline...:)
We took the funniest pictures (which won't be included in the official company pix for obvious reasons - sex sells, but that's not what we're selling - only cupcakes people!) I wish I had another one right now. Perfect gifts for Valentine's Day if anyone needs a nice company present for anyone. Hint, hint.:)
What was interesting to me is that on my vision board I had cut out a picture of a wedding with cupcakes as the wedding "cake" and it gave me chills when I realized now I know a baker who bakes cupcakes! She hadn't decided on cupcakes as her main focus for her new business when I created my vision board. Too freaky. Maybe this is my year for love? I hope so...
Spa Riviera Owner, Tony, was a hit with the ladies and men because everyone wants to look years younger with his amazing microdermabrasion treatments. I especially enjoyed his new massage therapist, Martha's gifted hands as she released some of my tension during a chair massage. Can't wait for a real massage, I need one after today. OY!
Lou-e-Luey's outdid themselves too. Rafael's shrimp ceviche is absolutely divine, as was everything else, and everyone was asking for cards all night long. I had no idea they were such a great Baja seafood place. I really must visit soon. Really wonderful. Highly recommend it! Fun vibe in the restaurant and delicious food.
My new artist, Beverly Bigwood, showcased her artwork and her kissing cupids were a big hit. So glad we're working together. She has a real unique style and is such a beautiful woman (inside and out.) She deserves all the best. Now to help her achieve it.
Otherwise, life is moving ahead at warp speed. I'm very excited to see what will happen now that we've launched the first South Bay Professional Connection - onwards and upwards!
God bless everyone! God loves you and so do I!
What an upset game today, eh? And other musings
February 04, 2008
I'm not into football at all, but today's Super Bowl game was very exciting. It's great to see the best of the best go against each other now that I understand there are two leagues. (Hey, I'm blonde, give me a break!)
Too bad the Patriots' coach was such a poor loser. Click here for a sports guy's perspective from Yahoo.
This site is even more interesting... A link to all the Super Bowl Commercials! Gotta focus on what's most important right? Just kidding.
It was fun to get out to a local party and see my good friend Brenda, but after so little sleep last night I was dragging. Plus, I think I was allergic to something in the party house so it made me tired too. Can't believe I'm still up.
In any case, was watching Celebrity Apprentice where Stephen Baldwin was defending himself. Very funny to see how his Christianity kept getting thrown into the mix.
After hearing today's sermon by my Pastor, Jim Mackinga, and singing at both services, I've come to realize I need to show more of God's love, rather than judgment. You missed another great sermon by the way. Really spoke to my heart. All about contentment. Jim keeps it real. Visit Bay Cities Community Church and see for yourself sometime!
Oh, one last bit of exciting news to share. My friend, Maria Rangel, of NBC's Age of Love series will make a special guest appearance at my Special Pre-Valentine's Day Party at Spa Riviera this Thursday, February 7 between 6pm - 9pm. She won't stay the whole time because she's doing this as a favor, but this will be your chance to get an autograph or take a picture with her if you're so inclined.
Just don't bum rush her ok? LOL Thank you. This has been a public service announcement on the treatment of reality stars...:)
Chocolate kisses and football dreams...
Oh, and Cougar chasers...
Hermosa Beach
January 30, 2008
For those of you who don't receive, or read the LA Times, here's an interesting article on the Downtown bars and a resident's opinion on how they are affecting our city on This is Hermosa, our open forum site for residents to voice their opinions. Very interesting! And no, I didn't have anything to do with getting the media to write that story - at least I don't think so, but if you want to give me credit - thank you.
I've actually been promoting funding the Surf Memorial Statue that has been languishing for the past four years, why we don't know, but it's an awesome idea whose time has come in my mind. And many others too. It would become the gateway sign to Hermosa Beach on the corner of PCH and Pier Ave.
For those of you who are interested in potentially sponsoring this statue, this corner alone gets 60,000 impressions down PCH and 19,000 impressions down Pier Ave A DAY! That's a lot of people seeing "your" statue and it's a great memorial to the history of surfing and our community.
Download dewey_fountain_rev1.doc
This the link to the description and what we're looking to accomplish. If you know any surf companies, or companies that would be appropriate to sponsor this statue, contact Rick Morgan at Public Works (his number is at the bottom of the description.)
Download brick_order_form_11306.pdf If you want to "buy a brick" (which is really popular down here as a fund-raising tool for some reason)
click on the link and then you can have your name memorialized as a sponsor too!
Otherwise, onwards and upwards! Have a good one everyone.