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Editor's Notebook: Week in Review

A citywide fiesta kicked off a week full of midsummer dreams and a primary fight.

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

Fiesta Hermosa

Catchy tunes filled the streets and the smell of crunchy, barbequed corn permeated the air as locals and visitors traversed the rows of canopied booths at the annual arts and crafts fair, Fiesta Hermosa. The fiesta has been a part of the city's history for the past 37 years and attracted thousands of art-lovers this week.

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Sunset Spirits Discouraged

The Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Commission recommended prohibiting open alcohol on the beach during this year's Sunset Concerts. The concert series will be held Aug. 22 and 29, as well as Sept. 12 and 16. "Legalizing alcohol opens a can of worms that's unnecessary," said commissioner Bill Sigler at a meeting Tuesday.

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Curtain Close

The Hermosa Beach Playhouse's production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" ended this week, closing out the 2009-10 season for the theater. Audience members enjoyed a talented cast and striking costume. Under the guidance of executive director and producer James A. Blackman III, this Shakespeare classic brought a personal touch of timeless art to the community.

Uphill Primary

Marcy Winograd is challenging Rep. Jane Harman in the Democratic primary race for the 36th Congressional District, which includes Hermosa Beach. This week she has been knocking on doors, attending neighborhood events in efforts to develop community support.

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