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LETTERS: Social justice, apology import and legal conundrums: Week of April 15


Ownership of Bruce s Beach lots
RE: Here s how state, LA County hope to return Bruce s Beach land to descendants of original Black owners,
The Beach Reporter web page, 4/9/21
With state and county officials announcing efforts to transfer ownership of two publicly owned lots to descendants of the Bruce family, I am bemused, legally bemused. With a career in municipal law, this is especially so. Here’s why.
First, when the City of Manhattan Beach conveyed these two lots to the state in 1949, the deed contained restrictions that the use of the property could only be for a public beach or public park. Such restrictions may “run with the land” and may be enforced by our city or a city resident. So, the county may be legally prohibited from giving these two lots to a private party for private use. ....

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LETTERS: Redondo Beach election, support for business and school reopening plans: Week of January 28


Patronizing local businesses
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated local businesses of all sizes and throughout all industries. As owner of The Londoner salon, I know first-hand the immense and seemingly never-ending struggles of just having to keep the doors open and my staff employed. And though I personally do not agree with the current limits on (personal) service-based industries, I understand the need to help protect the community as a whole, which is why I am writing this letter.
I want to remind all residents of the South Bay community to please continue supporting your local businesses. My team and I have been very fortunate to have extremely supportive clients who continue to purchase gift cards and products so I assure you, every little bit helps. ....

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