Easy Reader

Founded in 1970, the Easy Reader is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday and delivered to homes in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach (Beach Cities/South Bay, California), with a circulation of approximately 45,000 weekly (70,000 first Thursdays include Palos Verdes), offering local news and extensive entertainment listings. It is the legally adjudicated newspaper for the cities of Hermosa Beach[1] and Redondo Beach.[2] Easy Reader, Inc. also publishes two monthly magazines: Peninsula People and Beach. Bob Staake, award-winning editorial cartoonist, had his first long-term position working at the paper for six years. In the 1980s, Easy Reader was known for its in-depth coverage of the McMartin preschool trial.

For the character of the same name in the Electric Company, see The Electric Company.
Easy Reader
The South Bay's Hometown News
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatTabloid
Owner(s)Easy Reader, Inc.
PublisherKevin Cody
Founded1970
Headquarters2200 PCH, #101.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
United States
Circulation45,000 weekly - 70,000 (first Thursdays)
Websiteeasyreadernews.com

On January 21, 2014, Freedom Communications, owner of The Orange County Register and other publications, announced that it had signed a long-term agreement to take over management of the Easy Reader. The existing staff was expected to remain.[3]

References
  1. Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting, June 2002
  2. City of Redondo Beach Barking Dog Incident Report, page 5, section 5
  3. Mary Ann Milbourn, "Register owner expands in L.A.", Orange County Register, January 21, 2014.


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