Beach Cities Police Beat: Black SUV, Town Hall meeting, four guns seven people, dog licenses, burglars
by Liz Mullen Black SUVs used in two MB assaults Two different men were assaulted and robbed in Manhattan Beach by men who drove away in black SUVs, in what police believe were unrelated attacks during the week of Sept. 5 to Sept. 11. On Sept. 7 at about 1 a.m., a man was placing […]
INFRASTRUCTURE: Manhattan Beach Parking Lot 3 will require emergency demolition
by Mark McDermott One of the City of Manhattan Beach’s key downtown parking structures will require immediate demolition after engineers discovered failing steel columns within its concrete. Parking Lot 3, located on 12th and Morningside, contained 146 metered parking spaces, including many used by downtown businesses. The City Council on Tuesday night authorized the demolition […]
The Steady Hand: Bruce Moe bids farewell after 35 years in Manhattan Beach City government
The accidental city manager Bruce Moe took the long road to a life in public service by Mark McDermott Early in 2018, the Manhattan Beach City Council made a decision that, by necessity, was shrouded in mystery. In closed session, the council unanimously voted to part ways with the city manager, Mark Danaj, without […]
Letters to the Editor 9-5-24
Pool of trouble Dear ER: Public-private partnerships are nothing new. Usually, this is because the private entity is so enormously wealthy (billions) that the risk to public funds, where taxpayers are the investors, is minimal given the potential return on investment. However, this is not the case with Manhattan Beach’s proposed, $40 million pool project, […]
Coast Music celebrates two decades of bring musicians and community together
Story and photos Chelsea Sektnan On a recent summer Monday, eight-year-old Mia Papanikolas walked into Coast Music in Manhattan Beach with only a handful of group piano lessons behind her. On Friday, four days later, she walked out of Coast Music feeling like a rock star. She and five other kids from around the South […]
Gallup: Residents spend $182 million less on healthcare
by Garth Meyer A Gallup poll commissioned by Beach Cities Health District shows that residents of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach are estimated to spend $182 million less on annual healthcare costs because of lower rates of obesity, diabetes and smoking, compared to nationwide. The three cities’ residents spend an estimated $95 million […]
Beach Cities Police Beat: missing person, RB Pier shooter sentenced, parking scam, sand-throwing
Missing person turns up at burglary in Manhattan Beach by Liz Mullen Manhattan Beach Police Department officers are investigating two residential burglaries and ended up finding a missing person while responding to a third. On Aug. 16 at about 2:52 a.m. MBPD responded to a report of persons trying to enter residences. This person did […]
INFRASTRUCTURE: Bay Club, City of MB enter aquatic center agreement
by Mark McDermott The City of Manhattan Beach may have found an answer to the expensive quandary of its disintegrating public pool. The City Council last night entered an agreement with Bay Club, the high-end health club operator, to explore construction of a two-pool complex on City property adjacent to the Manhattan Beach Country Club, […]
Brewco Social, small name change, big changes elsewhere
I sometimes hear from former residents of Manhattan Beach who return after years away to find long-loved restaurants have closed. “Café Pierre is gone? And Darren’s and W’s China Grill? What is left that I’ll still recognize?” When they drive past Ercole’s, Shellback, The Kettle, and Hennessey’s, they breathe a sigh of relief. The prices […]
MIRA COSTA OLYMPIAN: Dan Golubovic’s Olympic journey comes to a close
by Nathalie Rosen Editor’s note: an earlier version of this story originally appeared in TheMBNews.com. Manhattan Beach native Dan Golubovic’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics didn’t unfold as hoped. Despite entering the Games with high expectations, buoyed by a silver medal at last year’s Commonwealth Games, he finished 19th overall in the decathlon. Golubovic […]
What Makes Manhattan Beach a Prime Real Estate Spot for Celebrities
Manhattan Beach, a coastal gem in Southern California, has become a premier destination for celebrities seeking luxury, privacy, and a vibrant community. From its pristine beaches to its close proximity to Hollywood, Manhattan Beach offers an ideal blend of upscale living and tranquility, making it a top choice for sports stars, actors, musicians, and other […]
Beach Cities Olympians Paris competition schedule
Four Hermosa Beach residents, two Redondo Beach residents, a Manhattan Beach resident and a Palos Verdes resident will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris next week. Hermosa residents Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng will compete together in women’s beach volleyball. Hermosa residents Chase Budinger and Miles Evans will compete in […]
About Town: Mirzakhanian will serve as Acting City Manager
The Manhattan Beach City Council announced the appointment of Talyn Mirzakhanian as the Acting City Manager, effective August 19. She will take over from Bruce Moe, who will be retiring after 35 years with the City on August 18. Mirzakhanian has served in the Community Development Department for the past three years, leading the department […]
INFRASTRUCTURE: City Council will seek sales tax increase
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved going forward with a ballot measure in the November election that would increase the local sales tax by a half cent. If approved by voters, the increase would generate $5 million in annual revenues for the City. Councilperson Steve Napolitano, who brought the […]
Ali’I Hawaiian Grill is not just for aristocrats
I fondly remember the Beach Hut in Manhattan Beach, a happy little shack that was the introduction to Hawaiian food for South Bay locals. They were noted for giant portions of cheap food that was then regarded as exotic. This is where we first experienced loco moco, spam musubi, sweet fried bread, curiously addictive macaroni […]
MCHS: 2000 Olympian Eric Fonoimoana
Hometown boy Eric Fonoimoana caps an improbable run to Sydney, teaming with Dain Blanton to take Olympic Gold in beach volleyball by John Tawa Reprinted from Easy Reader, September 28, 2000. Eric Fonoimoana and Dain Blanton stood on the rain-soaked sand at Bondi Beach Tuesday afternoon on the verge of making history. The American […]