HISTORY: Compromise reached on Velzy surf shop plaque by Mark McDermott A plaque memorializing the spot where Dale Velzy operated what many believe was the world’s first surf Mark McDermott June 24, 2023
School “Locks of Love” event defies expectations Twenty-two students and two teachers at Riviera Hall Lutheran School in Redondo Beach donated seven to 10 inches of hair Garth Meyer June 23, 2023
MBUSD appoints new Pacific principal, MCHS vice principals The Manhattan Beach Unified School District has named Amanda Vavao as the new principal of Pacific Elementary School. Vavao started Hibah Samad June 22, 2023
Baywatch Community Calendar 6-22-23 Spotlight Summer festival The Riviera Village Summer Festival celebrates its 45th year this weekend, June 23, 24, and 25. Enjoy Erin Waldner June 21, 2023
MB Soroptimists celebrate 70 years helping women by Elka Worner and Blake Burrell For the past 70 years, the Manhattan Beach Soroptimists have mentored high school girls, Elka Worner June 21, 2023
Letters to the Editor 6-22-23 Man to see missed Dear ER: I met Kevin Sousa in 2012 at the start of the Keep Hermosa Hermosa Kevin Cody June 20, 2023
Celebrating the Mira Costa Class of 2023 Mira Costa’s graduation ceremony recognized 573 graduates on Thursday, June 15. The commencement took place at Mira Costa’s Waller Stadium. Hibah Samad June 20, 2023
Back to his roots, personally and professionally When I saw the sign for Fête Bistro by Slay, my immediate thought was that this is going to be Richard Foss June 19, 2023
29th Manhattan Wine Auction raises $1.3 million for schools by Mark McDermott Saturday evening, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation hosted the 29th annual Manhattan Wine Auction. The sold-out event, Mark McDermott June 15, 2023
EDUCATION – MBUSD tries to budget amidst state funding uncertainty by Mark McDermott Like every public school district in California, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District this month is faced Mark McDermott June 15, 2023
Baywatch Community Calendar 6-15-23 Hermosa Pride Festival returns The Second Annual Hermosa Beach Pride Festival returns to Hermosa Beach Friday evening and Saturday, June Erin Waldner June 14, 2023
Anti Israeli graduation speech puts El Camino College in unwanted national spotlight by Chrissa Olson El Camino College Associated Student Organization President Jana Abulaban drew national attention Friday after stating in an Chrissa Olson June 14, 2023
Letters to the Editor 6-15-23 One nation, one flag Dear ER: Applause and thanks to Redondo Beach Councilmember Nils Nehrenheim for standing his ground (“Pride Kevin Cody June 13, 2023
All Ball Sports: Golf, greed and hypocrisy A Song of Freedom (Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from a speech delivered at the Hermosa Beach September 9 Paul Teetor June 13, 2023
EDUCATION – Mira Costa Biotech program honors graduates by Hibah Samad Twelve seniors were honored for completing the unique Biotech elective course offered at Mira Costa High School. Hibah Samad June 9, 2023
MBX founder Wayland keeps low profile despite high profile Manhattan Beach School projects After Gary Wayland helped raise $2 million to improve Mira Costa High’s West Field, the school district wanted to rename the field in his honor. God no, he told the district. Kevin Cody June 8, 2023