Manhattan Beach

Ankle monitor clears man of purse robbery

An electronic ankle monitor cleared a parolee of committing one of two strong-armed robberies in Manhattan Beach this month but landed him in jail anyway when he was found to be in violation of his parole.

About Town

Upcoming events: Healthy Living Festival, Sophisticated Snoops Home Tour and Solar Homes Tour.

Book Signings

New York Times best-selling author D.J. MacHale and author Shannon Hammer speak about their new books at Pages: A Bookstore.

DUI Checkpoint

Manhattan Beach police conduct a DUI checkpoint April 23.

Hotel Miss California

Over 300 girls and women between the ages of 14 and 28 packed into The Shade Hotel last weekend to learn tips on how to win next month’s Miss California USA and Miss Teen California USA pageants.

Parishioners express outrage over Passion Play photo caption


Editor and publisher Kevin Cody responds: I agree with the letter writers that the caption to the American Martyrs Passion Play photo in the April 1 Easy Reader was insensitive and reflected poor editorial judgment. I sincerely apologize for its publication to all of our readers, and in particular to the cast of the Passion Play for marring their moment in the spotlight.

Homegrown fireman named interim chief

Manhattan Beach can add “fire chief” to its list of positions staffed by interim employees, directly after the head post of city manager. Battalion Chief Ken Shuck was named Interim Fire Chief.