South Bay Echo for Dec 30
Saint Rocke's last night, Grub Haus development in North Redondo, Highrose fights back, smash and grab foiled
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Last night at Saint Rocke Jan 5
Ever since COVID put an end to live music in 2020, Saint Rocke owner Allen Sanford has been looking for a buyer for the nostalgic spot on PCH. They had a deal and then it fell through while the club has remained dormant since the start of the pandemic.
Now the club has announced its final show to be held Jan 5 as a BeachLife Festival lineup party. Only ticket holders for the upcoming festival in May will be offered admission on a first come basis. It’s one more night to remember for a club that’s brought a whole lot of much-needed live music to the South Bay.
I am not sure what plans to replace Saint Rocke. Sanford had stipulated he wanted a music lover to buy the spot, but there is no word yet on the buyer.
To purchase tickets for BeachLife and attend the Saint Rocke event head to BeachLifeFestival.com
Grub Haus coming to North Redondo
A unique mixed-use development will soon be coming to the corner of Artesia Boulevard and Mackay Lane following a design review earlier this month. The development, called Grub Haus, plans to feature established and locally recognized brands for food, beverage and retail spaces. There might also be an office component.
The developers of the project have high hopes for the spot as an attractive gathering place for families in a comfortable and modern design. They plan to include 10 to 12 international food providers with a wide variety of experiences. It looks and sounds like a very cool project. Can’t wait to check it out.
Manhattan’s “Highrose” project heads to court
A developer who wants to put a high-density housing complex 40-to-50 feet high in El Porto has taken the City of Manhattan Beach to court over its denial in October, according to the Daily Breeze.
The project, dubbed Highrose El Porto, is asking the courts to reverse the city’s decision, pitting a developer against anti-growth advocates in yet another court battle. Like so many of these battles waged before, this case centers on the state’s critical need for affordable housing and its state density bonus law.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development has sided with the builder in this case, having sent the city a letter last month saying the city’s denial was unlawful. The city had to have determined there would be specific adverse impacts.
Mayor Steve Napolitan tried to do that during the council’s hearing on the project in October when he cited pollution from the Chevron refinery as an impact that would be unmitigated. It will be interesting to see how this one shakes out in court.
Smash and grab at Del Amo thwarted
In another brazen smash and grab robbery, a group of young men on Dec 20 wearing masks and wielding hammers stole jewelry from a store in Del Amo Mall. As they tried to get away, two of the robbers were caught by a group of military recruits and other bystanders. Police were searching for two more.
Thanks to these brave good samaritans they’ve sent a message the South Bay is not the place for this type of nonsense.
I hope you all have a Happy New Year! Here’s to 2023!!
Manhattan Beach is absolutely right! No one should live next to the Chevron refinery. The air pollution and underground pollution spread from that lot is not meant for human habitation. A commercial venue is a much better idea! Or a park!
So glad those Marines and good Samaritans took those two punks down. Wonder if their two partners in crime have been picked up. Fortunately, the Marines were happy with their extracurricular activity and didn't put them in the brig. Bad news the Breeze ball drive only came in at 2,200 seriously below the 4,000 goal.