Week in Review: Redondo Beach Playhouse Reopens; Kilkenny's Becomes Breakwall

Over the last week, the school district suspended its plans for an International Baccalaureate program at Redondo Union, and Patch, in conjunction with California Watch, found that multiple schools in Redondo Beach Unified School District aren't certified under a law regulating earthquake standards.

Miss anything? We've got you covered. Here are some of last week's biggest stories:

Kilkenny's Stars in Bar Rescue

Redondo Beach Irish pub , Bar Rescue. The TV show stars top restaurant and bar consultant Jon Taffer as he reinvents failing establishments.

Kilkenny's as surf bar Breakwall, named after a local landmark.

School District Suspends Plans for IB Program

Less than a month after RBUSD's plans to start an IB program at the high school, district officials announced they would . Teachers were concerned about starting a new program while cutting others.

California Watch, Patch Investigate Seismic Safety of Schools

under the Field Act, California's landmark law that imposes strict standards on construction of public school buildings; however, Director of Maintenance and Operations Fred Naile said none of the structures are in danger of falling down during an earthquake.

was headed by California Watch, with at seismic safety in their areas.

County to Cut Back on Beach Restroom Hours

Budget cuts are forcing the Department of Beaches and Harbors to . Some restrooms may not be open until 11 a.m., but the start time will allow crews to work later into the day, according to a statement from the department.

Playhouse Reopens; Mosaic Restoration Commences

The in more than a year over the weekend for a showing of The Boys Next Door courtesy of the Art Attack Foundation. The theater was closed after its budget was cut in 2009.

In other arts news, on the side of the at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Torrance Boulevard has commenced. On the first day, the conservators found a second mosaic on the opposite side of the bank, facing a wall.

The mosaic and its history were first by a Redondo Beach Patch reporter last year.