John Gran In the News

• 7 Airbnbs in Torrance, California: Sunsets & Small-Town Vibes Guaranteed October 21, 2026 9:50 pm Travel Awaits If you travel south from LAX, you can reach the coastal town of Torrance in less than half an hour. If you’ve visited Redondo Beach before, you might have even ventured into Torrance without realizing it. Videos by TravelAwaits Redondo Beach, though part …
• New law expands South Bay housing trust’s power to finance workforce housing October 21, 2026 7:55 pm Santa Monica Daily Press - California South Bay cities will have expanded tools to finance workforce housing through their regional housing trust beginning Jan. 1 under a new state law. SB 799, authored by state Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, expands the South …
• Money Matters Less Than We Think October 21, 2026 10:13 am The Fordham Ram - New York For years, researchers have explored the age-old question of whether money can truly buy happiness. In a society where financial success governs our quality of life, it is difficult to deny the role that money plays in our overall well-being. Since so many …
• San Marcos Flag Football Ends Season with 19-14 Loss to Redondo Union in CIF-SS D1 Playoff Opener October 21, 2026 6:40 am Noozhawk - California San Marcos flag football had its season come to a close with a 19-14 loss to Redondo Union in the first round of the CIF-SS Div. 1 playoffs on Tuesday in Redondo Beach. After a scoreless first quarter, Redondo Union dominated the second quarter and took a …
• South Bay Council Cites 250+ Fatal or Serious Micromobility Crashes a Year October 20, 2026 10:20 pm Hoodline - California More than 250 fatal or serious micromobility accidents happen every year across the South Bay, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments says, and the council says it now has a plan to bring that number down. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments …
• Wade Litigation's Yuri Voronin Secures Victory in Elder Abuse Case October 20, 2026 9:59 pm EIN Presswire Attorney Yuri Voronin defeats a petition for an elder abuse restraining order in Long Beach Superior Court without calling his client to testify. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wade Litigation attorney Yuri …
• SBART Press Luncheon: Everett Rabb Preston and Piper Kittle Honored as Athletes of the Week October 20, 2026 5:56 pm Santa Barbara Independent - California The flag football and girls’ volleyball playoffs have arrived, and for local teams that have reached the postseason, the time has come to survive and advance. Cross country and tackle football coaches took the opportunity to provide updates on their …
• The Justice Department has a sorry track record in identifying noncitizen voters October 20, 2026 5:14 pm Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2026 7:30 AM PT To the editor: Forgive me for being more than a little skeptical of the federal allegation that some 20,000 Los Angeles County registered voters are not United States citizens (“Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity …
• Lakers newsletter: It's showtime: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves lead Lakers into new era October 20, 2026 1:51 pm Los Angeles Times Welcome back to The Times’ Lakers newsletter and welcome back to real NBA games. The regular season begins Tuesday with a triple-header. It’s the first time in eight years that the Lakers are watching the opening day action at home. That could be a small …
• Officers’ Rights Law Doesn’t Cover Firing for Vaccine Status October 20, 2026 12:08 am Metropolitan News-Enterprise - California Metropolitan News-Enterprise   Monday, October 19, 2026   Page 1   Court of Appeal: Officers’ Rights Law Doesn’t Cover Firing for Vaccine Status Opinion Says Plaintiff’s Termination Was Due to Failure to Meet Employment Requirements Rather Than Punitive …
• About Town Redondo: City council pay raise, Measure ART cost, RUHS posts October 19, 2026 8:46 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California City council votes for pay raise The Redondo Beach city council voted 4-1 last week to increase their pay, part of it to start next year. The Oct. 6 decision affects District Three and Five councilmembers in 2027, followed by the other three districts two …
• Prep Rally: Which teams are on the verge of being in the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs? October 19, 2026 1:29 pm Los Angeles Times Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. I’m Eric Sondheimer. It’s week nine of the high school football season and time to see which teams are on the verge of being in the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. Division 1 contenders Homer King …
• Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk boosts spirits, budgets October 19, 2026 5:38 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California Story and photos by Ralph Doyle Free ice cream from the Kinecta Savings and Loan ice cream truck at the Manhattan pier, and the Creamy Boys ice cream truck at the Hermosa pier, along with high school bands, and cheer leaders between the piers helped the …
• Prep talk: John McLellan, 13, shows off his kart racing skills in Italy October 18, 2026 11:18 am The Daily Pilot - California John McLellan is not old enough to have a driver’s license at 13 years old, but the Redondo Beach teenager has been racing kart cars at speeds nearing 80 mph in Italy this month. Last week, he had a breakthrough performance, finishing third among 117 …
• Weekly Coffee News: New Look for IWCA + Nestlé in Mexico October 17, 2026 6:07 am Daily Coffee News Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. IWCA Introduces New Global Visual Identity The International Women’s Coffee Alliance …
• Laguna Beach Marine Mammal Hospital Reopens With 10 Pools After $20M Overhaul October 17, 2026 1:45 am Hoodline - California The Pacific Marine Mammal Center has reopened its doors in Laguna Beach after a three-year, $20 million expansion, welcoming back visitors for the first time since the facility closed to the public in October 2023. The nonprofit spent the closure operating …
• After Writing Behind the Scenes, Niko Rubio Is Ready For the Spotlight October 16, 2026 8:30 pm Rolling Stone One summer night this June, the Hollywood Bowl was glowing. Niko Rubio was onstage with Zuri Marley, standing beneath the amphitheater’s familiar sweep of lights, as she and Zuri performed their collaborative single “Ring Ring.” Ziggy Marley was headlining …
• State Senate District 24 race between John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith is one of the most expensive October 16, 2026 8:30 pm Los Angeles Daily News - California The race for California’s 24th Senate District seat in Los Angeles County is turning out to be one of the most expensive legislative contests this year, with the two candidates raising more than $3.2 million combined since the June primary election. At …
• Redondo Beach prepares for Nike women’s night race October 16, 2026 7:39 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   by Garth Meyer Preparation is in its final stage for throngs of elite female runners to take over closed streets of Redondo Beach the night of Oct. 24. Organizers for the worldwide, seven-city “Nike After Dark” races gave an update to the Redondo Beach …
• El Camino College Board Member Seeks Election October 16, 2026 7:16 pm Rafu Shimpo - California MyLoc Dinh, candidate for El Camino College Board of Trustees, Area 5, with Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi at her campaign kickoff on Sept. 27. MyLoc Dinh, current El Camino College Board of Trustees Area 5 representative, officially kicked off her campaign …
• The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast – Little Miss Sunshine October 16, 2026 4:03 am EFTM When seven-year-old Olive qualifies for a children’s beauty pageant, her wildly dysfunctional family has no choice but to pile into a battered yellow VW van and drive across the country to get her there on time. Her failed motivational speaker father, …
• Miyazaki Kenjinkai of America Celebrates 50th Anniversary October 16, 2026 3:01 am Rafu Shimpo - California Attendees tasting authentic shochu at a booth hosted by a Miyazaki distillery. A flamenco performance featuring impromptu participation from the audience. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (left) presents a proclamation to Miiyazaki Kenjinkai President George …
• Heidi Burge Horton, South Bay basketball star who inspired a Disney Channel movie, dies at 54 October 16, 2026 1:55 am Los Angeles Times Heidi Burge Horton, a former WNBA player who started her basketball career alongside her twin sister at Palos Verdes High School and inspired a Disney Channel Original Movie, has died. She was 54. Horton died Oct. 5 after a battle with gliobastoma, a type …
• Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 10.14.26 October 15, 2026 11:55 pm JD Supra - California Focus Smart Cities Dive – October 9 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on October 7 released a Next Generation Manufactured Housing Action Plan to update development standards for the lower-cost housing type. In compliance with the …
• Makin Waves with Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill: Connections October 15, 2026 10:40 pm The Aquarian Weekly - New Jersey Friends since 1978 and married since 2003, Vicki Peterson of The Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills are touring in support of Long After the Fire, their debut as a duo in tribute to its composers, John’s late brothers, Bill and Barry. The work of …
• LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says He Deleted His Social Media October 15, 2026 9:28 pm Blabbermouth - California In a new interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he feels about the fact that fans are able to leave negative comments about him and his band through social media and other …
• Junior Nationals Qualifier Jake Everitt Becomes First Commit In The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Class Of 2031 October 15, 2026 8:57 pm SwimSwam - Texas Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor …
• SMMUSD readies generators at Malibu schools ahead of possible power shutoffs October 15, 2026 7:00 pm Santa Monica Daily Press - California With Southern California Edison warning of dangerous fire weather and possible power shutoffs through Friday, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is preparing for potential impacts at three Malibu schools. Backup generators are on standby and …
• Redondo Beach’s Wilderness Park BioBlitzed October 15, 2026 6:59 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Emery Min A BioBlitz of Hopkins Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach took place last month, for the first time, led by South Bay Parkland Conservancy (SBPC) volunteers Tommy Lacy and Kylie Etter.  BioBlitzs are crowdsource-style biological surveys meant to …
• Hermosa City Council pulls the plug on holiday parking program October 15, 2026 6:59 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Laura Garber Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy saw the backlash coming before he cast the deciding vote. “I can already see my AI posters all over town as the Grinch,” Detoy said. The City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to suspend the city’s complimentary …
• Impulse Space tanks on to next steps in Redondo Beach October 15, 2026 6:58 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   by Garth Meyer Jeff DeFazio, Impulse Space vice president of assembly, integration and test, answered Easy Reader questions last week, following city approval of the company’s request to put 38-foot tanks on its Manhattan Beach Blvd. leased property …
• Exclusive: inside the stylish, remodelled Sonesta Los Angeles Airport hotel October 14, 2026 11:36 pm Hotel Management The popular Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX hotel recently completed a US$42 million transformation, making it a leading property at the busy gateway for a layover for business and leisure travellers at the bustling hub, headlined by remodelled rooms and …
• Santa Ana winds, heat prompt possible power shutoffs in Malibu October 14, 2026 12:46 pm Santa Monica Daily Press - California Southern California Edison may cut power to parts of Malibu beginning Thursday as forecasters warn of hot, dry Santa Ana winds that could fuel extreme fire behavior, city officials said Tuesday. The utility told the city it may shut off power to Malibu…
• Elston Impresses, ‘Cats Put Three In Top 25 At October NAC October 13, 2026 9:13 pm BVM Sports Via Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website, 4h ago ORLANDO, Fla. (October 13, 2026) – Sophia Elston continued the fast start to her first-year campaign, leading a group of three Wildcats to earn top-25 finishes, as Northwestern fencing competed …
• Why Lakers' Jake LaRavia isn't counting his made shots during preseason resurgence October 13, 2026 1:47 pm Los Angeles Times Welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, where we’re getting anxious for the return of (real) NBA basketball. The Lakers jammed three preseason games into four nights and still have two more exhibitions before the Oct. 21 season opener. Some of the …
• Beach City Coffee Sets a New Standard for Grocery Coffee Packaging With BPI Certification October 13, 2026 1:00 pm EIN Presswire Southern California woman-founded coffee brand brings third-party-certified, commercially compostable packaging across its entire retail coffee bag lineup. REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beach City …
• Redondo Beach makes exception for taller tanks at aerospace property October 13, 2026 5:36 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   By Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council gave clearance Oct. 6 for Impulse Space to put up 38-foot tanks on its Manhattan Beach Blvd. property, making an exception to the 30-foot rule. Impulse sought the variance after the city’s planning commission …
• John Bennett October 12, 2026 4:57 pm Bethany Republican Clipper - Missouri Screenshot Liberty, MO: John Bennett was born on February 8, 1959, to Fred and Roberta (Pierce) Bennett of Ridgeway, Missouri and passed away September 30, 2026 in Liberty, Mo. John spent his early years in Ridgeway, where he attended elementary school, …
• Mark Morton Questions the Absence of 'Rip-Off' Bands in Metal October 12, 2026 3:37 pm The Gauntlet LAMB OF GOD's guitarist reflects on the curious lack of imitation in the heavy music scene. In a raw and unfiltered exchange with Australia's Heavy, LAMB OF GOD's guitar virtuoso Mark Morton expressed his bewilderment over the apparent absence …
• Pink wave to roll down LA coast as Boarding for Breast Cancer marks 30 years October 12, 2026 10:10 am Santa Monica Daily Press - California Boarding for Breast Cancer will celebrate its 30th anniversary this month by sending hundreds of riders dressed in pink down the Southern California coast, with the nonprofit aiming to raise $100,000 at its biggest fundraiser of the year. The 19th annual …
• Newport Beach Sued Over 8,174-Unit Housing Plan as Overlay Loophole Faces Legal Reckoning October 11, 2026 11:49 pm Hoodline - California A local watchdog group is suing Newport Beach over the way the city counts housing near John Wayne Airport and Fashion Island toward its state-mandated building goals, arguing a recent appellate ruling against Redondo Beach proves the city's entire …
• RANDY BLYTHE: 'With LAMB OF GOD, I Would Love To Do More Clean Vocals, But I Only Really Put Clean Vocals Where They Fit' October 11, 2026 6:07 pm Blabbermouth - California In a new interview with Jai Setright of Australia's Metal On Tap, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about how he manages to remain one of metal's most physically dynamic performers more than three decades into the band's career. He said ( …
• Who is Inde Navarrette’s boyfriend? See the latest update October 11, 2026 5:39 pm Film Daily Inde Navarrette’s personal life has stayed largely out of the spotlight, yet fans of her CW roles want the latest on who she is dating. The actress, known for playing Sarah Cortez on Superman & Lois and Stella Walker on the recently concluded series …
• VinFast Promises To Stick Around In America Despite Absolutely Dismal Sales October 11, 2026 1:57 am CarBuzz When the Vietnamese VinFast brand debuted its first US market vehicle in 2023, it did not go well. This market is hard to crack for any new automaker, but putting automotive journalists in cars with sketchy build quality, electrical system glitches, and …
• Newport Beach's use of housing overlays to meet planning goals challenged in court October 10, 2026 10:55 pm The Daily Pilot - California A resident group is taking Newport Beach to court over allegations the city is “flouting” the law by not revamping its housing plan to exclude overlay zoning that permits but does not require residential development. The Newport Beach Stewardship Assn. …
• Celebrate and Explore Okinawan Culture at Torrance Mini-Expo October 10, 2026 2:22 am Rafu Shimpo - California On Friday, Oct. 30, the Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA) will host the World Uchinānchu Day Mini-Expo at the Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets and more info: oaamensore. …
• Compton Developer Uses State Law to Push 60 Homes Across From Centennial High October 10, 2026 1:06 am Hoodline - California A 4.37-acre stretch of land at 2320 North Parmelee Avenue in Compton could soon hold 60 new homes, with the developer leaning on a state law that limits how much the city can push back. G3 Urban, a Gardena-based builder, wants to construct 48 market-rate …
• Redondo Beach Historical Markers Dedicated to Ito Family October 9, 2026 4:01 pm Rafu Shimpo - California J.K. YAMAMOTO / Rafu Shimpo Pictured with the historical marker describing Executive Order 9066 are: (foreground) Helene Albright and Teri Ito Abbott, daughters of Kimi and Tomo Ito; (behind them, from left) Lisa Akiyama Robinson, representing State …
• Meet the Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates: Elka Worner October 9, 2026 2:53 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California Worner pushes for a City Hall that listens Top 3 priorities: Public safety. Fiscal responsibility. Quality of life. Elka Worner arrived in Hermosa Beach from Germany at seven without speaking a word of English. “This community embraced us and made us feel …
• Letters: Council elections, Neighborhood zoning October 9, 2026 2:53 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California Council consequences if there’s a fire Dear ER: Hermosa voters have received a political mailer from the Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, urging us to elect Ray Jackson and Eric Horne — and only Jackson and Horne — to the City Council. Hermosa …