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An Explanation of the Hermosa Beach Daily Noon Siren

WHAT’S THAT NOON SIREN?
Several people have asked about the siren that is heard at noon in Hermosa Beach. Delving into our Historical Society Museum’s archives, and into our file copies of the December 14, 1923, Hermosa Beach review weekly newspaper, the following was reported.
Fire Chief Clark Sergeant proposed to the Hermosa Beach Board of Trustees [...]

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Hermosa’s endless summer construction

Here’s an excerpt from the Easy Reader by Robb Fulcher
“The main thing I hear is that business owners feel they don’t have somewhere go keep up to date with what is going on,” Bobko said.
He said the city website is not doing the job.
“It won’t shock you when I say the city is not cutting-edge [...]

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Hermosa Beach Fire Department Receives $15,000 Grant from The Fireman's Fund

One Sunday afternoon in Hermosa Beach, my friend Jeff Coles and I were talking business.  He mentioned that his company, Swett & Crawford had the opportunity to donate money through the Fireman’s Fund to a department in need of new equipment.  I explained to Jeff that our city would be a great place to give [...]

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Photos of the #Hermosa Beach Biltmore Hotel in 1941

These are some of my favorite images of the Biltmore Hotel that used to reside in Hermosa Beach…

This is an old postcard showing the “Biltmore Hotel” in the 1940s

Photos and captions taken in 1941 by Leonard August Horstman, Sr.
by Roger Horstman
As detailed by the Hermosa Beach Historical Society

Attached are four photos taken in 1941 by [...]

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Volunteering for HB Fire Association at Fiesta Hermosa

My friend Susie Fraley and I volunteered during Fiesta Hermosa in the HB Fire Association booth.

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Candidate Statement

Josh Ochs has worked with over 1,000 employers to bring jobs to Hermosa Beach and the
South Bay, improving our economy, strengthening our city, and helping provide funding
for critical services like police and fire.

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Hermosa Beach, CA

Friends:
I’m running for city council in Hermosa Beach and I’m asking for your support.
I’m running because I love Hermosa. It’s a very special place. We are blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast, a lifestyle we treasure, and neighborhoods with character. But more than that – what makes Hermosa home [...]

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