The city council granted the only hardship exemption to its temporary freeze on downtown business use since the ordinance was passed last July.
Nikau Kai Waterman Shop asked the council to let it convert part of an auto shop space at 1140 Highland Ave. to retail use. Th
CITY COUNCIL: Roundhouse Aquarium’s funding ok’d, Manhattan Beach Police Department Chief Rachel Johnson paused
Mark McDermott
February 26, 2026
