Established in 1892 as a volunteer group, the Redondo Beach Fire Department is currently led by Fire Chief Dan…More Madrigal. Chief Madrigal is supported by three Division Chiefs: Operation Chief Frank Mead; Fire Marshal Carl Whitaker; Special Services and Disaster Preparedness Steve Hyink.   </p> <p>The Department's mission is "Serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention, education and emergency services."</p> <p>Fire Station One: Located at 401 S. Broadway, it is the headquarters station for Fire Administration and the Fire Prevention Bureau.</p> <p>Fire Station Two: Located at 2400 Grant Ave., this station services as a backup Communications & Emergency Dispatch Center for both Fire and Police services.</p> <p>Fire Station Three: Located at the entrance of the King Harbor Marina, it serves as headquarters for the Harbor Patrol Division.</p> <p> </p>

Tara Thai is the epitome of authentic Thai cuisine. It is a lovely little restaurant in the Pacific Plaza with a…More dramatic decor that makes the most of a small space. Demure waitresses clad in salmon or purple silk serve the food, which the restaurant claims is  the most authentic Thai food around. The signature dishes include chicken on fire, which is barbeque chicken served over steamed vegetables and lit on fire; the Tara Thai special is grilled salmon topped with sautéed Napa cabbage, red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and served in a house ginger sauce; and the honey spare ribs are marinated and served with a hot sweet and sour sauce.</p> <p>At Tara Thai authentic means spicy, so if you want it mild, be sure to let the waitresses know. Go early for the lunch specials when the price is only $6.95 for a full  meal.</p>

Under the leadership of Police Chief Joseph Leonardi, the Redondo Beach Police Department controls and prevents a…More crime, improves the quality of life in the neighborhoods, and provides outstanding service based on the partnership with the community.</p> <p>The Operations Bureau (Captain Jeff Hink) includes the Patrol Division and the Investigations Division. The Patrol Division is further divided into Patrol A and Patrol B. Patrol A is mainly responsible for day watch patrol, the Gang Enforcement Team, the Traffic Unit, and the Community Police Officer Unit. Patrol B is in charge of Watch 1 and Watch 3 field patrols, Reserve Police Officers, the Canine Team and the Pier Unit.</p> <p>The Investigations Division overseas Adult Investigations, Juvenile Investigations, High Technology & Computer Crime, Special Investigations, Gang Intelligence Unit, and Crime Lab. </p> <p>The Support Services Bureau (Captain Tom Krafick) is divided into the Special Projects, the Administrative Services and the Management Services. The major responsibilities of the Support Services Bureau include maintaining police records, conducting departmental training, providing jail services, court liaison, maintaining evidence and departmental property, providing dispatch for all police and fire emergency services, and traffic enforcement.</p> <p>The Department is currently seeking for volunteers for the Neighborhood Watch Program. For those who are interested in becoming Block Captain, call (310) 318-0612.</p>