Week in Review: Portraits and Policy

The race to fill Rep. Jane Harman's seat is underway, and Hermosans bid on decorated lifeguard tower panels. 

Here's a summary of these stories and more that made local headlines this week.

Harman to Leave Congress

Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman to lead a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Once she makes the move official, California Gov. Jerry Brown will have 14 days to call a special general election to fill her vacant seat.

Valentine's Day Deals

From money-saving coupons to dinner specials at local restaurants, while also staying on a budget. The Bottle Inn and Paciugo Gelato are among establishments offering holiday deals.

Banner Space

The City Council decided Tuesday to direct city staff to on downtown light poles. It's common practice for most cities to have a policy on the use of street light-pole banner space, City Manager Steve Burrell told the council.

Watch Your Speed

Patch listed Thursday the top spots in the Beach Cities where officers issue speeding tickets. Hermosa Beach saw a decrease in traffic citations last year, according to police records, but there are still .

Auctioning Artistic Panels

The  raised slightly more than $30,000 for local schools and foundations Friday night (see accompanying photos). “I want to get some of the artwork,” said Beach Cities resident Scott Rusher. “I saw them at the beach, we kept seeing them all summer.”

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