Hawthorne Press Tribune Herald Publications - Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Torrance & Manhattan Beach Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 - July 27, 2017 The Aerospace Players Star in Seussical the Musical A wildly talented cast of 45 community members accompanied by a live orchestra present Seussical at Torrance’s James R. Armstrong Theatre, with a six-night run that began last weekend and will continue on July 27, 28 and 29. The show highlights many beloved Dr. Seuss characters as they sing and dance through whimsical lands. In this photo from “Notice Me Horton,” Angela Asch portrays Gertrude McFuzz and Matt Garber is Horton the Elephant. Photo by John Nolan (cast member). City Council Approves Initial Agreement for Space X Test Tunneling Project By Derrick Deane findings—it can go up to three months.” While Space X has been an economic boon “We don’t know right now which one for Hawthorne in recent years, a proposed takes the critical path,” Shadbehr said of tunneling project raised a lengthy conversation the initial approval process. “Is it the CEQA at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The initial [or] is it the fire department approval that step in the Space X Test Tunnel Project takes the critical path or FAA determination would allow City Manager Arnie Shadbehr because the FAA also owns fiber optic lines to enter into and execute an agreement with underground in the vicinity of the proposed the aerospace, automotive and technology [project].” company on behalf of Hawthorne for a test Space X will foot the bill for the entire tunnel to research proposed vehicle transport project, including the $50,400 inspection technologies. The proposed tunnel would process. The cost for the actual tunneling be constructed under 120th Street between has not been discussed. Crenshaw and Hawthorne Boulevard. “We asked for an initial deposit from But before any digging begins, a California Earthquake Authority (CEQA) inspection would need to take place among several other safety inspections. The agreement Free Digital before the City Council looked to secure and expedite the proper documents to ensure the Delivery project is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Herald Publications is now “L.A. County Fire also has to approve fire prevention control plans,” Shadbehr said of offering to send you a link the initial agreement. “The other aspect of to your favorite community this is the appraisal that we initiated of the newspaper every Friday! The right of way that is going to be the location emails will also include a list of the proposed tunnel. In addition to the of upcoming local events. appraisal, the agreement that we are looking in to myself, the City Attorney and Space Just email us at: X is that it has to come before the City dd@heraldpublications.com and Council for approval.” tell us which local community The estimated timeline for all necessary newspaper you’d like. paperwork to be finalized put the project start date at around mid-October. Shadbehr Simple as that and free!!! said that the process could take three to six weeks, although he noted that it could take longer adding that “it depends on the Space X, just like we do with all the other development projects,” Shadbehr said. “At this point, it is not yet determined what kind of environmental document has to be prepared, but it involves basic study which determines the affected utility owners, air quality issues, ventilation issues and also dirt removal and disposal issues. These are the things that need to be [examined] at this point.” Mayor Pro Tem Hadir Awad took time to clarify that the project had not yet been approved before Tuesday’s meeting. “There’s See City Council page 8 Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................7 Classifieds............................3 Community Briefs...............2 Food.......................................5 Hawthorne Happenings....3 Legals................................ 6-7 Pets........................................4 Seniors..................................2 Sports....................................8 Weekend Forecast Friday Sunny 73˚/66˚ Saturday Sunny 75˚/67˚ Sunday Partly Cloudy 75˚/67 The Weekly Newspaper of Hawthorne
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