At its March 12th meeting, City Council recognized the month of March as American Red Cross Month. This is a special time to recognize and thank American Red Cross volunteers and donors. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

It’s that time of the year again! Grab your friends and family and join the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce for the 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Everyone is welcome to attend and see some of our community’s favorite local live bands, nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands, and more. The parade will begin at 11 A.M. near City Hall on Valley Drive, where it will continue west on Pier Avenue, and end at the corner of Hermosa Avenue and 10th street. Live music and a dance performance will begin on Pier Plaza at 1 P.M.

To allow for this event, Valley Drive will be closed to traffic between 8th Street and Pier Avenue from 4 A.M. to 2 P.M. Pier Avenue between Valley Drive and Hermosa Avenue, as well as Hermosa Avenue between Pier Avenue and 8th Street will be closed from 6 A.M. to 3 P.M. on parade day. For more information, please visit the Chamber of Commerce website.

Hearts of Hermosa

The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation’s signature event and annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 6 to 11 P.M. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The event will include an auction, dinner, dancing and more with proceeds benefiting Hermosa Beach’s public schools. The Community Center Parking Lot will be closed from Friday, March 22 at 6 A.M. through 2 P.M. on Sunday, March 24 to accommodate the event. The Community Center Tennis Courts will be closed on Saturday, March 23 from 4 P.M. to 10 P.M. For more information, please visit the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation website.

Residential Parking Permit Reminder 

A friendly reminder that enforcement of the City’s 2024–2025 residential parking permits begins at 10 A.M. next Wednesday, March 20. If you have not already done so, please apply for a permit online at hermosabeach.gov or by mail. For more information on the City’s parking permit program, please visit the City’s website or call 310-318-0217 and a team member will assist you.

Winter Sand Berm  

The City is currently working with the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors to remove the winter sand berm near our Pier. In November of each year, the County constructs a temporary sand to protect Lifeguard headquarters for the winter weather season. The berm is typically removed in March.  The timing of removal is scheduled to avoid the Spring grunion runs so their eggs are not disturbed. The County’s biologist confirmed on Sunday that there were no grunion eggs present, which allowed for the berm leveling to commence. Sand movement started on Monday, March 11^th and is expected to take a several days to complete.

Street Repairs

Following the many rain events, City staff is actively working to address pavement condition repairs and reports of potholes on our roadways. In just the last two months, staff responded to 42 requests for street repairs and will continue to proactively work on repairs on a weekly basis.  Hermosa Beach Public Works is also coordinating with Caltrans to expedite street repairs on Pacific Coast Highway as they are reported. We encourage residents to continue to report street repair needs through our GoHermosa system. 

Get Involved

What the Fuzz (WTF) Event

Want to get to know the finniest police department in town? Please join our Hermosa Beach Police Department at Gitana Café on Hermosa Avenue on Tuesday, March 19^th, from 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.  Spend some time getting to know the Department and the team that makes up this great organization.

Share a cup of coffee, sign up for our community outreach email list, learn how you can partner to help keep Hermosa safe, and get the latest Fuzz on what is happening in your neighborhood. Stay tuned to our social media channels for information regarding upcoming WTF events. 

Enjoy Our City 

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Saturday, March 16th, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Location: Pier and Hermosa Avenues 

About the Event:  The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featuring local nonprofits, unique vehicles, and more in this celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. For more information and event times, visit www.hbchamber.net. 

City Council Meeting Recordings

For those who couldn't make it to this week’s City Council meetings, we've got you covered! Click the links below to access recorded videos:

                  March 12 - Regular Council Meeting

Live City Council meeting links, agendas, meeting minutes and archived videos are always available on the City's website.  Stay informed about community events, local issues, and policy decisions being made in our community.   

 Upcoming City Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

Civil Service Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

Public Works Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

City Council Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

In Case You Missed It 

At its March 12^th meeting, Hermosa Beach City Council recognized Women’s History Month 2024 with a special recognition of the HERmosa Circle organization. Council extend its sincerest appreciation for continuing to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity. Collectively, we can all inspire inclusion.

Additionally, it is rare that you see an all female patrol team on shift, but on February 27^th that’s exactly what happened here in the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Thank you for keeping us all safe! 👮‍♀️