Entertainment/business editor/Hermosa Beach reporter

Michael Hixon

Michael Hixon, a community journalist since 1996, is a reporter at The Beach Reporter who covers Hermosa Beach and well as business, feature and entertainment news. He also has written extensively about Hollywood movies and film festivals and met or interviewed more directors and celebrities than he can count.

Location: Hermosa Beach, California, USA

The El Segundo blue butterfly has been under the federal Endangered Species Act since June 1, 1976. . (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)

South Bay non-profits celebrate 50 years of El Segundo blue butterfly conservation

May 30, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

The El Segundo blue butterfly has spent 50 years under the federal Endangered Species Act but there are continuing efforts to protect the rare species

Wandalese Miranda and Justin Young star in the original dark comedy ‘War of the Worlds: Atom of the Universe,’ which opens at the 2nd Story Theatre in Hermosa Beach on Friday, May 29, 2026. The actors are pictured at the theater on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)

Hermosa Beach’s 2nd Story Theatre home to nonprofit group that has a comedic edge

May 26, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

RimoVision’s latest production, “War of the Worlds: Atom of the Universe,” will open on Friday, May 29, at the 2nd Story Theatre.

The Kings of Chaos rocked the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18, 2026. Group founder Matt Sorum, Guns N’ Roses drummer, pictured performing. (Photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)

Lupe Fiasco, Kings of Chaos rock Grand Prix of Long Beach during evening concerts

April 19, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

The Friday night concert featured Lupe Fiasco, while Kings of Chaos headlines on Saturday.

The AAA Travel Lifestyle Expo takes place at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 17-19, 2026. Pictured is a digital racing experience that took place at the Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Grand Prix. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Rock stars, car culture showcase among entertainment highlights

April 13, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

Kings of Chaos and Lupe Fiasco bring the music while car culture and Lifestyle Expo are family-friendly festivities at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Jackie and Shadow’s two eaglets were born on April 4 and 5, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley officials. Here, chick number 2 is shown via webcam from the nest on Sunday, April 5, 2026. (Courtesy of Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest/YouTube)

Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome 2 eaglets on Easter weekend

April 5, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

The first chick was born on Saturday at 9:33 p.m., and the second at 8:30 a.m. on Easter morning.

Shakespeare by the Sea hosted productions at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach in 2025. SBTS is hoping to raise enough funds this month to continue the nearly 30-year tradition. (photo courtesy of Shakespeare by the Sea)

Shakespeare by the Sea needs financial help

January 26, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

The troupe hopes to raise more than $125,000 for pre-production costs ahead of its 29th season

‘Star Trek’ star Chris Pine helped launch the new racquetball sport TYPTI at the California Smash Pickleball and Social Club in El Segundo on Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)

Typti, a new sport played on pickleball courts, launches in El Segundo

January 20, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

The sport that blends elements of tennis and badminton was introduced by a roster of celebrity players at California Smash.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District art instructor Kristy Jimenez, and Annika Gruettemann, who graduated from Palos Verdes High School in 2025, teamed to launch the ‘Living Peninsula Project’ with a mural by Gruettemann of the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly. (photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy)

Palos Verdes blue butterfly featured first in new mural series

December 19, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

'The Living Peninsula Mural Project' was launced with a mural of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly and will expand over the next few years

The Los Angeles County Fire Department demonstrates a new strategically located fire-fighting facility in Rolling Hills Estates on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

It refills in 5 minutes: Mammoth new ‘dip tank’ will aid air battles against wildfires

November 24, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

Firefighters need all the help they can get and every minute counts when faced with a catastrophe like the Palisades and Eaton fires that caused mass devastation in January.

‘Rock for Tots’ will celebrate its 20th year Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at the fifth annual ‘Hermosa for the Holidays.” Pictured is Jeremy Buck, founder of ‘Rock for Tots,’ performing at the 2024 ‘Rock for Tots.’ (courtesy Ken Pagliaro)

‘Rock for Tots’ celebrates 20th anniversary on Nov. 23

November 18, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.

"Rock for Tots" donations will benefit the Beach Cities Toy Drive and the Harbor Regional Center Holiday Fund.

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