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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Redondo Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Holiday light display street closure
Avenue H at Doris Way would close temporarily from late November through early January for the annual Torrance neighborhood holiday light display, with traffic and trash measures planned.
North Redondo Beach Farmers Market Initiative
The Commission discussed bringing a fresh produce and community market to North Redondo Beach to improve local food access and community gathering spaces.
Gun Store Regulation
A city supervisor wants to investigate a local gun store because the weapon used in an assassination attempt on President Trump was purchased there. She's pushing for stricter regulations, pointing to a history of guns from this store appearing in crimes.
Legal Dispute Resolution
Big win for Redondo Beach! A developer just dropped a lawsuit, meaning the city can stop wasting time and money fighting in court. This frees up resources to actually get things done for the community.
Beach Regulations
Redondo Beach is putting a stop to digging big holes on the sand. They're worried about people, especially after dark, tripping and getting injured in abandoned holes.
City Charter Status
Redondo Beach is a "chartered" city, which means it has more control over its own affairs, like fighting off state housing laws. One resident thinks Manhattan Beach should become chartered too, to get the same power.
DUI checkpoint
Redondo Beach police are rolling out a DUI checkpoint this Saturday. So, if you're planning on hitting the sauce, make sure you have a sober ride home – otherwise, you could be facing a stop.
Coyote Management
Seeing more coyotes in Redondo Beach? The city's cooking up a new plan to manage the growing population. It's a tough nut to crack, but they're working on it.
Growth Control Debate
Redondo Beach officials are fighting tooth and nail against new development, and some emails reveal a pretty ugly side to the debate. It's a peek behind the curtain at how local leaders are trying to control the city's growth.
Ethics Violation
A Redondo Beach councilman is facing a disciplinary hearing with the State Bar. This raises questions about his ability to continue serving the city effectively.
Power Plant Closure
The big AES power plant on the Redondo Beach waterfront is closing down soon. This means we need to figure out how to keep the lights on and what to do with that prime real estate.