The Daily Breeze, after the demise of the San Pedro Pilot some years ago, remains the only…read morecommercial daily for the South Bay. The upside is that it does cover some local issues, and is often the only source. The downside is that it tries to be everything to everybody, and as a result does nothing well. In my view it should cut out its own condensed versions of national news and stick to the local. The editorial view of this paper is over there on the right, at times in the "fascist pig" category. So skip the editorial page, and even the op-ed page, if you want to avoid having your blood boil. A daily columnist, Tom Bogert, is a gem and the only reason I continue to subscribe to this rag. I do not know how he does it every day, but he is always worth reading -- and not lined up with the editors' political views.

No paper delivered today and no paper delivered yesterday. They increased my rate 12 extra dollars…read morea month to $36.99 for only 4 papers a week and I've missed about 15 papers in the last 6 months. Sometimes they bill me every 21 or 22 days. I asked them about this and they said it was a surcharge!! Scumbag paper with scumbag tainted news. Should never have subscribed in the first place, but my family likes the crosswords and comics. I have a stop payment in now with my credit card to try to end the charges, because obviously calling them and canceling has not stopped them from charging me even more money. A supervisor called me and it still did not stop: the charges I mean, because the paper is not being delivered anymore. Do not subscribe!! This is a ride you cannot get off!!

This is a great paper and we need it. Despite the incredible hostility towards print papers and the…read morehatred from the internet in general, it's a true miracle that this paper exists. The writers are great, Steve Lopez, Sandy Banks, Bill Plaschke, Michael Hiltzick, Harry Littman, Mary McNamara, LZ Granderson, Robin Abcarian, Amy Kaufman, Gustavo Arellano, George Skelton, Mikael Wood, Mark Swed, Mark Barabak, Steve Padilla, and Editor Allison Wisk. So suck it up, sourpuss critics, most of the world loves this paper! The owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, should get an award for keeping real journalism alive. Only comment, the customer service from their 800 number needs improvement and the paper should be printed on 100% hemp paper, the same paper the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were printed on. A lot cheaper on the environment and the LA Times could be a leader in making that change happen. Support democracy, buy a newspaper like the LA Times!

On hold for 20 minutes to put a hold on an elderly family member's subscription. No indication of…read morewait time, no call back option. It's time to cancel, not just hold.

Why is everyone so angry with this little paper? Really?…read more The Easy Reader has been a great local paper that has been an active part of the Beach Community for years. They have helped, informed and brought insight to its readers. They also have helped local charities like Waterfront Education, local schools and fundraisers so rather than trying to hurt the company, their families, its employees (and the hard work they do behind the scenes), why not provide suggestions about how to improve the paper - after all they're really an extension of us are they not? That said, lets all solve the crumpled paper delivery issues and we all will be better off! ;-)

I'll start this review by saying I don't think it's fair that other yelpers gave this entire…read morepublication one star based on one staff member writing a bad review of a band they like. I did contact these yelpers to see what their issue was and after hearing their side understand their frustrations, but don't think it's right that they dole out one star reviews when even with their own admission they've only ever picked up the one issue that included the review of the band they like and considering none of them live anywhere near the community this publication serves. Bearing in mind that this is a local weekly paper I think they do a great job at keeping the community posted on things happening in and around the beach cities. I can always rely on the Easy Reader to let me know what events are coming up, what the hot issues are on each City Council's agenda, whose running for office, what new businesses have come into town and what bands are performing in my area. (Even the ones with irrational hot headed fans) The Easy Reader offices have also served as my polling place : )

Had a hard time finding the Mystery and Thriller section but once I did I found the book I was…read morelooking for. Checked out pretty quickly despite their only be 1 checker and with a line about 8 people deep. Would definitely return if I'm back in the area.

I had not been in a Barnes and Noble in a little while and came here with my daughter to help her…read morepick out some books. She ended up getting three. I spent my time in the financial section browsing through finance books and they had a very good selection. The people working there were kind and nice. Four and a half stars but they are running right up to five. It was a good visit.

The pearl in the oyster of a bookstore. It makes me sad I do not live closer so this could be my…read moreregular book haven. The world needs more book stores like this. While I was purusing, I heard the sales associates helpiing others with book searches and book club information. It sounds like they have a number of book clubs going at the same time which makes me green with envy. Somebody please open a bookstore like this in Santa Clarita Valley, Ca.! At the time of my visit there was a children's reading event going on in the children's section. There were young adults picking out their spring break reads. There is also a courtyard and coffee shop somewhat attached. I did not try the coffee, but will the next time I am in Manhattan Beach. This is a charming bookstore, well designed, with sooo many staff picks and recommendations. Make sure to pay them a visit when you are in the area. And if you live close by, I hate you :) I paid to park on the street very close to the shop, however there may be other parking I am not sure. Happy Reading!

Pages Bookstore is one of my absolute go-to indie bookstores in the South Bay. Located in the heart…read moreof Manhattan Beach, it sits close enough to the ocean that you can practically feel the sea breeze as you browse and that adds to the charm for me! They carry a great selection of books: new releases, children's books, cookbooks, travel guides, gifts, and more. They also host tons of author events, workshops, and community gatherings. The staff is always very helpful and while the prices are what you'd expect for a small, local shop, the experience is worth it. One of my favorite things is the cozy open area they share with the coffee shop next door but you do have to leave your drink outside the entrance to Pages. Parking can be tricky and usually requires paying a meter, but it's a small price to pay for such a great browsing experience. You're almost guaranteed to walk out with something new to read or gift.

If you have eaten in one of our small town Family restaurants no doubt you have seen the El Segundo…read moreHerald. This is a small town newspaper that features local athletes & heroes from El Segundo. It shows you where to be and when to be there. It shows you when the local Farmers Markets are. It tells you everything you need to know about El Segundo. This little newspaper still has a small little Office front in El Segundo which they have to pay rent for and they distribute the newspaper for free. I mean does it get any better than that? I do not think so. I believe Heaven is El Segundo and so does the publisher of this paper.

Don't pay any attention to the local booster who is probably the owner of the "newspaper" called…read morethe El Segundo Herald. The El Segundo Herald is a local real estate flyer with a community newsletter attached. It's headlines are always about the local little league baseball schedule or who is appearing in the local school play. It has no news af any substance and is mostly good for the bottom of the kitty litter box or for wrapping fish. Nobody reads it and it is a nuisance when it is left outside on the sidewalk. I wish they would stop printing it but since it is given away for free, the local realtors must give it enough revenue to keep it going.

The Book Jewel is truly a gem of the Westchester Triangle and lucky to have them in our community…read more We stumbled in one day with our young son (pre K at the time) after enjoying the Westchester Farmer Market and have become forever patrons since that day. As a cozy neighborhood bookstore, what sets it apart is definitely the people (amazing, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff) and the overall vibe. The layout is awesome. Easy to find what you are looking for and a fabulous selection. The children section is impressive in particular and they do at least weekly children book readings. They have both new and lightly used books (indicated by star sticker on spine); definitely try the lightly used as they can be a great value. Lastly, you must find the resident feline (cat) that is always at the store (particularly fun when you're there with kids). Very privileged to have this bookstore in our community.

The Book Jewel is a small independent bookstore located in Westchester. One of the co-founders used…read moreto own another bookstore in Long Beach called Gatsby Books. The bookstore is not super big, but the store already has Halloween decor on display throughout the store. The store has a smaller gift selection but has some interesting sketchbook kits as well as cute custom greeting cards. There's a section in the back with bestselling books and the bookstore hosts a book club every 2nd Friday of the month at 6 PM. Overall this is a solid local community bookstore. P.S. - Easy free parking with a large shared parking lot behind the building.

Inglewood Today,chronicles the true life experience in Inglewood as seen by the people. A real…read morecommunity newspaper.

My husband and I paid 200 dollars to put legal notices of our name change in the newspaper (as…read morerequired by law). I talked to the owner Willie on the phone and was promised we would have time to have it in the newpaper for all 4 weeks by our appointment which is tomorrow. Since then we have received radio silence. No phone responses except to tell us to email a week ago, and since then, the line has been straight to voicemail. We are currently getting our lawyer involved, by I figured I should warn the public because either way, we won't be able to finalize our name change tomorrow.

This location reminds me a lot of the Barnes back in the day when they weren't these massive stores…read morewith tons of tchotchkes. The emphasis at location is mainly books and I love that checkout is at the entrance unlike The Grove where it's at the very back and you have to ping pong your way through tables to exit with your purchase. Location was also very well stocked and organized and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

We do go to this location more often than other Barnes locations because it is closer but once…read moreagain, we went in last night and Jasmine was visibly horrible to us. We walked in, she glared at us- I tried not to think much of it, but as she was finishing ringing me up I looked up to thank her and she was literally grimacing at me, and this was after she tried to hurriedly ring me up without even asking if I was a rewards member (I am) or anything else. I keep trying to give her the benefit of the doubt because I also work in retail, but girl just seems miserable. Literally I have NO other issues with any other employee there, everyone else has been so kind so I brought my review up to 4 stars from 3. But if you're going to give me a dirty look Jasmine, wait until I turn around. This is a smaller location but I'll continue to visit, I just really hope Jasmine isn't there- it's always uncomfortable when she is.

The Baseline: For a retail shopping experience, quality merchandise must be provided, a quality…read moreenvironment must be established, and the items need to relevant to the store. Service: I have had good service here and in the past they have assisted me with special orders that was "friendly local gaming store" exclusives. Staff has always been friendly. They also have a lot of game tables in the store that groups can rent out to play their games on. When I came in there was a group playing Dungeons and Dragons, which seamed like they were having a lot of fun. Selection: Decent selection of games here but the card (Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, etc.) is the meat and bones of the Game Hub retail. The selection is good from what I understand but I am not a collectible card game enthusiast. Worth checking out if you are though. Value: The games here are standard retail price and they have a decent selection of miniatures for sale.

Like I said before, I come here w my friend often! I still support this business and still buy…read morepokemon packs from this place! Friendly service and when I walk in, people are always playing magic or pokemon. They value their packs reasonably and they let you pick your packs! Thank you for being kind.