Editor's Notebook: Week in Review

Just in case you missed Patch's coverage this week, here is an overview of some of the latest news in Hermosa Beach.

Liquor and the City

The Hermosa Beach City Council met this week to discuss establishing rules for businesses that serve alcohol. After debating for hours about what types of restrictions should be put in place, the council decided to discuss the matter further at its next meeting. Restaurant owners argued that the city should leave liquor licensing to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Pier Avenue

Richard Morgan, the city's public works director, said that construction on the Pier Avenue Improvement Plan was moving ahead of schedule and would likely be completed in August. This news evoked a sigh of relief from local business owners, who said that the construction has hurt sales.

Tat or Not Too?

The city continued to wait for an appeals court ruling on whether tattoo artists should be permitted to open shops in town. Johnny Anderson, who grew up in Hermosa Beach and would like to move his business here from Gardena, sued the city when it rejected his permit. He argued that tattooing is an art form and should be protected under the 1st Amendment.

Green Bottle

EcoUsables may be the ultimate water bottles. They come with a built-in water filter and they're  made of stainless steel, BPA-free and 100 percent recyclable. The South Bay manufacturer hopes that customers will reduce their carbon footprint by replacing plastic water bottles with their products. 

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