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Research Reports
What's actually in the FY 2026-27 budget?
CivicUpdated May 22, 2026 · 12 min
The slow rebirth of the South Bay Galleria
PropertyUpdated May 14, 2026 · 12 min
What BeachLife 2026 was worth to Redondo Beach
EconomyUpdated May 14, 2026 · 9 min
The Pier hotel market, by the numbers
EconomyUpdated May 14, 2026 · 11 min
The 2028 Olympics in Redondo Beach
CivicUpdated May 13, 2026 · 9 min
A decade of Redondo real estate
PropertyUpdated May 13, 2026 · 12 min
The City budget, in plain English
CivicUpdated May 13, 2026 · 10 min
Perspective
Opinions
Council coverage
Council Updates
Guides & explainers
Blog
FIFA World Cup 2026 and Redondo Beach: Watch Parties, Traffic, and What Residents Need to Know
GuideJune 9, 2026 · 8 min
Redondo Beach Sales Tax Explained: Why It's 10.25% and Where Your Money Goes
ExplainerJune 8, 2026 · 8 min
The AES Power Plant Site in Redondo Beach: What It Is, Who Owns It, and What Happens Next
ExplainerJune 7, 2026 · 9 min
History of the Redondo Beach Pier: Seven Structures, 135 Years
ExplainerJune 6, 2026 · 10 min
Redondo Beach Short-Term Rental Rules: Why Airbnb Is Banned and What Property Owners Need to Know
ExplainerJune 6, 2026 · 8 min
Redondo Beach Water and Sewer Rates Explained: Who Bills You, What You Pay, and How to Save
ExplainerJune 5, 2026 · 9 min
How to Report a Problem in Redondo Beach: Potholes, Graffiti, Noise, and More
GuideJune 4, 2026 · 8 min
How Zoning Works in Redondo Beach
ExplainerJune 3, 2026 · 9 min
How to Build an ADU in Redondo Beach
GuideJune 3, 2026 · 10 min
How to Start a Business in Redondo Beach
GuideJune 3, 2026 · 9 min
How Code Enforcement Works in Redondo Beach
ExplainerJune 3, 2026 · 8 min
How Redondo Beach City Government Actually Works
ExplainerJune 3, 2026 · 9 min
How to Get a Building Permit in Redondo Beach
GuideJune 3, 2026 · 10 min
Redondo Beach's 7 City Commissions, Explained
ExplainerJune 3, 2026 · 8 min
Redondo Beach Property Taxes: How Your Bill Works, What You Pay, and Where the Money Goes
GuideJune 3, 2026 · 8 min
Redondo Beach Trash and Recycling: Bins, Schedules, and Rules Explained
GuideJune 2, 2026 · 7 min
Redondo Beach Parking: Rates, Permits, and Rules Explained
GuideJune 1, 2026 · 6 min
What Does the Redondo Beach City Council Actually Do?
ExplainerMay 31, 2026 · 6 min
The Redondo Beach 2027 Budget in Plain English
ExplainerMay 30, 2026 · 7 min
How to Attend (or Watch) a Redondo Beach City Council Meeting
GuideMay 29, 2026 · 5 min
What's Happening with Redondo Beach's Waterfront Leases
NewsMay 28, 2026 · 6 min
Redondo Beach's Housing Plan: What It Means for Your Neighborhood
ExplainerMay 27, 2026 · 7 min
City government
Council
Advisory bodies
Commissions
Planning Commission
7 members · Monthly (typically Thursday)
Harbor Commission
7 members · Monthly
Budget & Finance Commission
7 members · Monthly (2nd Thursday typical)
Cultural Arts Commission
7 members · Monthly
Public Amenities Commission
7 members · Monthly
Public Works, Safety & Sustainability Commission
7 members · Quarterly
Youth Commission
16 members · Monthly (school year)
Landmarks & venues
Places
King Harbor
King Harbor is the marina and waterfront commercial district of Redondo Beach, home to restaurants, boat slips, the Seas…
Redondo Beach Pier
The Municipal Pier, also called the Endless Pier, is the largest pier on the California coast at 70,000 square feet. The…
AES Power Plant Site
The former AES Redondo Beach Generating Station — a 51-acre waterfront property that was a gas-fired power plant for dec…
Seaside Lagoon
A man-made heated saltwater swimming lagoon in King Harbor, popular with families and used as a community events space.…
BCHD Healthy Living Campus
An 11-acre hilltop campus in Redondo Beach, home to the Beach Cities Health District. Originally planned as a $600M+ sen…
RBUSD directory
Schools
Alta Vista Elementary
TK–5 · 547 students · South Redondo Beach
Beryl Heights Elementary
TK–5 · 422 students · South Redondo Beach
Birney Elementary
TK–5 · 432 students · North Redondo Beach
Jefferson Elementary
TK–5 · 555 students · North Redondo Beach
Lincoln Elementary
TK–5 · 626 students · North Redondo Beach
Madison Elementary
TK–5 · 476 students · North Redondo Beach
Tulita Elementary
TK–5 · 443 students · South Redondo Beach
Washington Elementary
TK–5 · 776 students · North Redondo Beach
Adams Middle School
6–8 · 1,165 students · North Redondo Beach
Parras Middle School
6–8 · 1,031 students · South Redondo Beach
Redondo Union High School
9–12 · 2,921 students · South Redondo Beach
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School
9–12 · Continuation · South Redondo Beach
Elections & voting
Elections
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Openings & Closings
A running list of new business openings, closures, and relocations in Redondo Beach
City Map
Interactive map of Redondo Beach landmarks, government buildings, schools, and meeting locations
City Data
Key statistics about Redondo Beach — population, housing, taxes, budget, schools, and quality of life
City Contacts
Phone numbers, emails, and office locations for all Redondo Beach city officials and departments
Meeting Calendar
Upcoming City Council, commission, and committee meetings
Civic Glossary
Plain-English definitions of local government terms
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