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Whether you ask him about summer surf camp, guitar lessons, or the jump he’ll soon take from competing in mico groms to the grom division, Ethan Ward has an uninhibited enthusiasm that can’t be missed.

Civic Couch's Q&A with South Bay surfer Derek Levy. Favorite spots, rides, inspiration and more. South Bay surfing culture.

In this Shapers Bay feature we caught up with Wayne Okamoto of Oak Foils Surfboards to see what goes into his shapes, what inspired him to start shaping, where he see's the future of shaping and more.

Dan Cobley has been shaping surfboards for pros and hobby surfers for 15 years. His shaping room is located on “shaper’s row” in Hermosa Beach. We caught up with him to see what goes into his shapes.

Dropping in with local pro surfer Chris Wells to ask him about surfing, near death experiences, surf trips, what he's riding and more.

There is a raising star in the South Bay culinary landscape, but like a mirage promising “foodie paradise”, perched on the border between Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach nothing is as it seems.

An In-Depth Look At Dig 4 Kids Founder, Olympic Gold Medallist and AVP legend Eric Fonoimoana

The JMMF battle against mental illness enlists the Marine Corps. The story behind the Miller Family and their non-profit.

Political Personality with Hermosa Beach's Mayor Michael DiVirgillio. The Hermosa Beach Politician on his gadgets, strand activities, ipod selection and more

We caught up with six South Bay locals to see what they do to relax, recharge and refocus: