Weekly Digest: Kites and Compost

The city wrapped up its cleanup of the dead sardines in King Harbor Marina, and the saga of 320 Knob Hill Ave. continues. In other news, officials sought to reassure Californians that radiation levels from Japan pose no threat, and the kite festival was mighty fun.

Helicopter Crash

A helicopter pilot was injured when his Sikorsky helicopter into the Raytheon building in El Segundo. Firefighters put out the ensuing three-alarm fire in the building.

Soaring

Thousands attended the 37th annual kite festival at the pier. Marcus Bockman produced a on the event, which included more than kites.

Cleanup Done

The city finished its cleanup of the millions of tons of sardines that died in King Harbor Marina from oxygen depletion, and an official with the state’s fish and game department the city’s response to the die-off. The fish are being into fertilizer.

Deals

We listed deals for and .

Budget Issues

School officials held a community about the district’s potential budget shortfall and discussed the International Baccalaureate program as well as the surplus property at 320 Knob Hill Ave.

Regulars

Nancy Hovde wrote about the internal  of journaling. Michelle Veale Borden wrote about the realities of partnership  while raising a child. Tori MacLennan wrote about the tragedy  in Japan. Paul M. J. Suchecki wrote about the of the state's nuclear power plants in light of the meltdown occurring in Japan.

St. Patrick

We celebrated an St. Paddy’s Day with five photos of green.

No Threat

Scientists said there is to be concerned with radiation fallout from Japan.