EL SEGUNDO HERALD December 12, 2019 Page 3
from HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Wishing you and yours a JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON
full of LOVE AND HEALTH and a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
El Tarasco – Really Good Food
and a Love Story
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Ice cubes from the North Pole
. . . in Santa’s special tray!
and MasterCard.
• Bring new toys and non-perishable food
items to the El Segundo Fire Dept. Station
No. 1, located at 314 Main Street. Show
some love and help someone less fortunate
this holiday season.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
• El Segundo Certified Farmer’s Market, 3:00
PM. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo. : Pop – Up Story
Time, 3:00 PM. – 3:30 PM.
• Teen Advisory Council, 3:00 PM., El Segundo
Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave.,
Call: 310-524-2728.
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon Street
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
• El Segundo Women’s Club Holiday Boutique,
541 Standard St., 9am - 3pm, 30
unique vendors and artisans
• CANDY CANE LANE – OPENS!! 5:00
PM. – 10:00 PM. and runs every night thru
December 23rd, 1200 Block of West Acacia,
El Segundo.
• Saturday Night Dance, 7:00 PM. – 9:45 PM.,
Cost: $5.00 Per Person, Adults of all Ages
Welcome, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call: 310-524-2705.
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
• Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. – 3:45
PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon
St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
MONDAY, DEC. 16
• Cork Ornaments for Teens, 3:00 PM., Make
your own ornament, El Segundo Public
Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., Call: 310-
524-2728.
• Genealogy Club, 11:00 AM. – 12:00 PM.,
El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa
Ave., Call: 310-524-2728.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17
• City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM., City Hall,
350 Main Street, Call: 310-524-2306.
• El Segundo Kiwanis Club Meeting, 12:10
PM., The Lakes at El Segundo, Contact:
elsegundokiwanis.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
• Chair Yoga and Meditation, 1:30 PM. – 2:30
PM., El Segundo Public Library, 111 W.
Mariposa Ave., Call: 310-524-2728.
• Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus,
Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House
Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance,
Cost: $8.50 for 3 games, Call Joyce at:
310-322-7621.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
• El Segundo Certified Farmer’s Market, 3:00
PM. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo.
• CSS Winter Sing, 8:30 AM. – 11:30 AM.,
ESHS Performing Arts Center, 640 Main
Street, Call: 310-615-2676.
• Community Band Concert, 6:00 PM. – 9:00
PM., ESHS Performing Arts Center, 640
Main Street. •
By Ramona Bell
Anyone who knows El Segundo knows
there is no shortage of restaurants and eateries.
Even though, it’s always fun to try out a
new place, it’s also nice to stick with the tried
and true favorite.
One of my favorites is El Tarasco on Main
Street and the history behind its humble beginnings
makes it even better. Celia and Moises
Palomo eloped back in the early 1960s in their
native country, Mexico. Putting together years
of hard work, they managed to purchase their
very first piece of real estate in Manhattan
Beach and opened a teeny-tiny restaurant they
named El Tarasco. This marked the beginning
of a life-long business venture and lucky for
us, 8 years later they opened their second
restaurant, “our” El Tarasco in El Segundo.
I remember El Tarasco from the early 1970s,
when I was still in high school. Not much
more than a hallway with a small kitchen in
the back, hand-written menu items and daily
specials on notebook paper were taped to the
walls. But the food was authentic, the portions
generous, the prices affordable and my favorite
burrito – delicious! And all of that still is.
It’s bigger and brighter now, colorfully painted
tables and chairs and the familiar accents of
Mexican folkloric décor catches your eyes as
soon as you walk in.
Whether you are on a quick lunch alone or
filing in the family for dinner, you’ll be served
the hand-made chips and salsa. Perhaps by the
ever-smiling Gustavo, who has worked there
for 30 years.
The large menu offers enchiladas, fajitas, tacos,
their signature burrito and a whole lot more.
Beer, wine and, of course, Margaritas with
a happy hour, kid’s menus, catering, breakfast
all day, the list of services is impressive.
So, the brave and industrious newlyweds who
once harvested avocados as migrant workers, came
to produce 5 children, 11 restaurants and an
avocado ranch which supplies all of the restaurants.
Celia and Moises realized the true
American dream and now their family carries it
on. If you haven’t been to El Tarasco lately, or
even before, it’s a good time to treat yourself. •
Spotlight
Spark of Love Campaign:
11-18-19 to 12-17-19
Police Reports
Monday, Dec. 2
One male adult was arrested at 0116 hours
from the 700 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for vandalism.
A grand theft report was taken at 0832 from
the 2000 block of East Mariposa Avenue. Unknown
suspect(s) stole pallets from the business.
A found property report was taken at 1024
hours from the 300 block of Main Street. A
gun was found in Manhattan Beach and brought
to the ESPD station.
A grand theft report was taken at 1156
hours from the 2000 block of East El Segundo
Boulevard. Taken was a laptop and employee
ID badge.
A missing person report was taken at 1520
hours from the 800 block of Center Street. A
male adult was reported missing.
A vandalism report was taken at 1545 hours
from the 300 block of Bungalow Drive.
A traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at
1758 hours from East El Segundo and Oregon
Street, vehicle versus vehicle.
One male adult was arrested at 2104 hours
from LAPD for one outstanding ESPD misdemeanor
warrant.
One female adult was arrested at 2221 hours
from the 1900 block of East Grand Avenue for
public intoxication.
One female adult was arrested at 2231 hours
from the 500 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for trespassing.
A missing person report was taken at 2214
hours from the 700 block of North Nash Street.
A juvenile male was reported missing
Tuesday, Dec. 3
A found property report was taken at 1913
hours from the 100 block of West Mariposa
Avenue. Found was a briefcase.
One male adult was arrested at 2346 hours
from the 300 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for attempted burglary (commercial)
and two outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
A found property report was taken at 0901
hours from the 400 block of Sheldon Street.
A wallet was found.
A male was detained at 1035 hours from the
300 block of North Pacific Coast Highway and
transported to the Exodus Treatment Center for
a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation.
A found property report was taken at 1649
hours from the 300 block of Center Street. A
skateboard was found.
Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at
2051 hours from Aviation Boulevard and
El Segundo Boulevard, vehicle versus bicycle.
Thursday, Dec. 5
One male adult was arrested at 0104
hours from Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue
for misdemeanor DUI with a BAC of .08%
or above.
A grand theft (auto) report was taken at 2034
hours from the 1700 block of East Walnut
Avenue. Taken was a 2004 Toyota Celica.
A misdemeanor hit and run report was taken
at 2116 hours from Grand Avenue and Virginia
Street, vehicle versus parked vehicle.
Friday, Dec. 6
One male adult was arrested at 0103 hours
from Grand Avenue and Sierra Street for possession
of a controlled substance.
One female adult was arrested at 0402 hours
from Pacific Coast Highway and Rosecrans
Avenue for misdemeanor DUI with a BAC
of .08% or above.
A found property report was taken at 1156
hours from the 200 block of California Street.
Two backpacks with miscellaneous items
were found.
A grand theft report was taken at 1126 hours
from the 400 block of Hornet Way. Unknown
suspect(s) damaged the victim’s vehicle and
stole her vehicle’s headlight. .
A found property report was taken at 1352
hours from the 1500 block of East Walnut Avenue.
A firearm and ammunition were booked
for destruction. •