Dog found in MB could be euthanized Friday
Last Friday, a homeless American Bull Dog mix was discovered roaming the streets of Manhattan Beach. “Mo” was eventually brought to the South Bay Pet Adoption Center in Hawthorne, where, this Friday, he could be euthanized depending on his behavior and the volume of community interest in adopting him.
To foster him and spare his life, please email savemonow@gmail.com or call the Hawthorne SPCA at 310-676-1149. Mo’s ID is #13-04274.
MB woman sentenced for insurance fraud
Wanda Lee Ann Podgursky, 60, was sentenced last week to 20 years and four months in state prison for an insurance fraud scheme that netted her some $630,000 in disability and long-term care benefits from various insurance companies between 2006 and 2009. Podgursky, a former Manhattan Beach resident at large since January, was also ordered to pay more than $1 million in fines and restitution.
On Jan. 17, she failed to appear in San Diego County court where jurors found her guilty of 29 felony counts involving insurance fraud, perjury, grand theft and tax evasion. The U.S. Marshals have since been searching for Podursky.
Price hike for 6-Man registration
Sunday is the last day for early bird online registration for this year’s Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament, which will be held July 31 and Aug. 1. Beginning Monday, July 1, the fee will increase by $200 to $250 for non-sponsored or locally sponsored teams. The annual tournament at the south side of Manhattan Beach pier is sanctioned by the California Beach Volleyball Association. To register, visit citymb.info.
This week at ‘Concerts in the Park’: Scot Bruce, Elvis tribute
Scot Bruce’s uncanny impersonation of the King has propelled him to stardom both on stage and on screen. Bruce has appeared in music videos with Faith Hill and Sheryl Crow as well as “True Hollywood Story: Elvis in Hollywood” on E! Entertainment Network. He performs at Disneyland regularly and tours with the “Legends of Rock & Roll – Buddy, Roy & Elvis.”
“Concerts in the Park” is an annual event organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. It runs every Sunday until September 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polliwog Park. For more information, visit citymb.info.
