Ken Robertson

Director of Community Development, Hermosa Beach

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Director of Community Development, Hermosa Beach

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Could the fourth border be a ferry route?

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The internet seems virtual but it’s “primarily made of fiber optic cables, cables filled with light,” according to “Tubes” author Andrew Blum.

Undersea Cables Connect LA to the Pacific Rim

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