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Redondo Beach Electric Car Charging Stations

Blog, Community News, South Redondo Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
If you’re in the market for an electric vehicle, you’ll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the  push for eco-friendly transportation. Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge. Whether you’re looking to buy an electric car or you already own one,  Los Angeles County is full of service stations—including several in Redondo Beach—that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.   See map of all local stations, Click Here

South Bay Getting Healthier

Blog, Community News, Hermosa Beach News, Manhattan Beach News, South Bay Living, South Redondo Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
South Bay residents are becoming increasingly healthier according to a new study released Wednesday during the Beach Cities Health District board meeting. The new found improvements are being touted as an indication that the Blue Zones Project – a community health initiative launched in 2010 – is gaining momentum in its goal to make the beach cities a healthier and happier place to live, work and play. The study found that beach cities residents have shown an overall well being increase since 2010 and are now smoking less, working out more and eating healthier than they were two years ago. Since the Blue Zones project began in Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beach, organizers said they have been successful in influencing city governments, restaurants, schools and businesses to adopt healthier practices. While many indications of well being are increasing, the beach cities still have a big area to improve upon – stress. About 47 percent of beach cities adults reported carrying significant stress on any given day compared to the national average of 40 percent.

Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Fundraiser

Blog, Community News, Manhattan Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
The Friends of the Roundhouse Aquarium will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd. in Manhattan Beach, from 6 to 8 p.m. The, Roundhouse, located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier is an iconic symbol. It houses the aquarium which is a hands-on facility that educates about the ocean and the environment in a fun way. During the weekday mornings and early afternoons, staff members teach classes to school children who visit from throughout Los Angeles County. The Roundhouse is open to the public free-of-charge from 3 p.m. to sunset on weekdays and 10 a.m. to sunset on weekends. Event organizers hope to gather about 125 people support the cause. Proceeds from the event will help with some much needed improvements to the aquarium, and also refurbishment of the children’s area. For more event details and to purchase tickets Click Here

South Bay Housing Market Rising

Blog, Buying, Community News, Market Updates, Real Estate Tips, South Bay Living   |   Dunham Stewart
The real estate market in the South Bay ended 2012 optimistically, with a rise in sales and median price of single-family homes and condos. according to the South Bay Association of Realtors sales of single-family homes in the area reached 245 transactions last month, a 16 percent rise compared with the same period a year earlier. The median price rose 8.7 percent to $500,000, up from a year earlier. Sales of condos and town homes were also strong, with 123 units changing hands, up 11 percent from a year ago. The median condo prices were up 18 percent to $395,000. Inventory was down 75 percent to 1.1 months worth of homes, compared with 4.4 months a year earlier. The report covers the South Bay, excluding the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Inglewood.

Art Fundraiser For Manhattan Beach Schools

Blog, Community News, Manhattan Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
The Foundation of Local Arts presents its fourth annual event join us at the beautiful Hutter home built with green resources and artfully designed interior at 584 33rd St. in Manhattan Beach. The Tickets are on sale for a Saturday fundraiser that will benefit art education in Manhattan Beach schools.  It will feature a docent-led tour of a home “built with green resources and decorated with a unique artistic vision.” It runs from 7-10 p.m. Dennis Jarvis, owner of Spyder Surfboards Inc., will be on hand to talk about his art as a surfboard shaper and surfboard art graphics designer. To buy tickets, priced at $30, link to foundationoflocalarts.com.

South Bay Big Wave Challenge

Blog, Community News, South Bay Living, South Redondo Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
The South Bay Boardriders Club will once again host its South Bay Big Wave Challenge, where photographers and surfers team up to see who can ride the biggest wave in the South Bay—and document it with a photo or video, according to South Bay Events. To be eligible for the contest, the wave must have been ridden in the South Bay between Dec. 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. The boundaries are Indicators in Palos Verdes to the south and Dockweiler Beach to the north. Participants must sign a waiver in person at Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach before participating in the contest, which is in its third year. Cash and other prizes will be awarded to the winning photographer and surfer. The winners will be announced at the Hermosa Playhouse on a date to be determined in April.

Record Housing Affordability Index for 2012

Blog, Buying, Community News, Market Updates, Real Estate News, Selling   |   Dunham Stewart
2012 will clearly go down as a record year for favorable housing affordability conditions and a great year for buyers. According to the National Association of REALTORS® national Housing Affordability Index stood at 198.2 in November, With 11 months of data reported.  This is up from 186 in 2011, which was the previous record. The Housing Affordability Index is based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater the household purchasing power; recordkeeping began in 1970. An index of 100 is defined as the point where a median-income household has exactly enough income to qualify for the purchase of a median-priced existing single-family home, assuming a 20 percent down payment and 25 percent of gross income devoted to mortgage principal and interest payments. Rising home prices and a gradual uptrend in mortgage interest rates will offset improvements in family income, but 2013 likely will be the third best on record in terms of household buying power. A window of opportunity remains open for buyers who can qualify for a mortgage.

The First Meteor Shower Of The Year

Blog, Community News, Manhattan Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
The high-powered Quadrantids meteor shower should have peaked just before dawn Thursday with a maximum number of meteors per hour of about 80, but there’s a chance to see them again before dawn Friday. Mother Nature has helped would-be Quadrantids viewers in Los Angeles the past two nights with clear skies providing and a setting moon providing good viewing oportunities. The meteor shower is expected to “last only a few hours,” according to NASA.com. The meteors are believed to be a piece comet that broke apart centuries ago. The fragments will  enter the Earth’s atmosphere at 90,000 mph, burning up 50 miles above Earth’s  surface. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can watch a Ustream feed of the meteor shower on Jan. 2-4 on NASA.com.

Free Parking Starts in Redondo Riviera Village

Blog, Community News, South Redondo Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
Holiday shoppers, rejoice! From Monday through Jan. 2, visitors to Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach will pay nothing to park at metered spaces from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is already free to park at the meters from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. According to the bags on the meters, the two-hour parking limit will be strictly enforced. In addition to the free parking in Riviera Village, free parking at the Redondo Beach Pier parking structures, which began Dec. 10, will continue through Dec. 28. The free parking lasts from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2nd Annual Redondo Pier Holiday Concert

Blog, Community News, South Redondo Beach News   |   Dunham Stewart
Holiday Concert on the Redondo Beach Pier on Saturday, December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Surf rock band,High Tide will be performing songs from the Billboard 100 award winning, Ventures Christmas Album. Sing along to Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Silver Bells and other holiday favorites! Santa will be in the house, so be sure to bring your list and be on your best behavior! The event also features the KROQ Street Team, Fuse Fitness Flash Mob, giveaways and surfing Santa photos. Attendees are asked to please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Cheer for Children Charity Toy Drive. Holiday tunes performed by a surf rock band on the Pier overlooking the deep blue…..this is how the South Bay celebrates the season!
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