The Man Who Would Be Judge: Steve Napolitano exits the Manhattan Beach political stage and runs for the judicial bench
by Mark McDermott In 1990, Manhattan Beach was still a scruffy yet beautiful little beach town. But it was also rapidly changing in a manner that threatened to leave its middle class roots behind. Strand lot prices hit $1 million, and other signs of gentrification were arriving, including high-end shops and a proliferation of real […]
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 […]