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MB Weekly 07/27/2023

FIVE TIPS FOR A BETTER LIFE IN MANHATTAN BEACH:
by Clay Tobias

1. If you want to learn about people’s opinions on a product, Google Reddit. You’ll get real people arguing compared to the SEO Google results.

2. Some banks charge you $20 monthly for an account, while others charge you $0. If you’re with one of the former, have a good explanation for what that $20 is buying.

3. Things you use for a significant fraction of your life (bed: 1/3rd, office chair: 1/4th) are worth investing in.

4. “Where is the good knife?” If you’re looking for your good X but you have bad Xs – Throw those out.

5. Get a second monitor if your work is done on a computer. Less time navigating between windows means more time for thinking.

MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Mandeep Singh

Oath Pizza, El Segundo

Q: WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL STORY OF OATH PIZZA?
A: My business partners, Garish Talwar and Kulwant Jafal, and I have been looking for a franchise to invest in for quite some time. We wanted to invest in a franchise that was both personal and scalable. We discovered Oath Pizza in a QSR Magazine. We reached out, went to try the product, and fell in love with what Oath Pizza had to offer. The atmosphere, executive staff, and pizzas themselves are all excellent. We believe we have the greatest product and an amazing staff to serve the local community. Oath Pizza began in a little beachfront cafe on Nantucket Island out of a desire to create a pizza as feel-good as the island it was named for. And every great pizza must begin with a fantastic crust. Oath developed a recipe by using authentic ingredients, hand-stretching, grilling, and searing in avocado oil. There are now 11 operational Oath Pizza locations, three of which are franchised. Only two restaurants are located in the West, in California and Washington, while the remainder are located on the East Coast.

Q: WHAT MADE YOU OPEN UP IN EL SEGUNDO?
A: El Segundo is a beautiful and welcoming community. So far, we’ve had a fantastic time getting to know the area residents and businesses. The best aspect is that we are only a few minutes away from the beach.

Q: ARE YOU ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY?
A: We strive to be better neighbors in our community. We have contacted a number of local children’s sports leagues. We’ve had several discussions with customers who are both parents and local business owners. We also belong to the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to give back through helping local schools, community activities, and/or children’s sports teams.

Q: WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT OATH PIZZA?
A: Oath Pizza is unique in that it fills you full without making you feel guilty. We utilize organic meats, hand-cut all of our vegetables, and produce the majority of our sauces and drizzles in-house.

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS?
A: We entered this business understanding there would be numerous challenges, just like any other. We break down every challenge in order to find a solution through analytical thinking. Each challenge helps us to develop as a team and learn more about the business.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: The Sandlot

www.OathPizza.com

MB WEEKLY – CRIME REPORT IN MANHATTAN BEACH:

According to MBPD reports, on July 9, police tried to pull up to a car traveling incorrectly. The driver pursued officers. After a brief pursuit, it was stopped due to the excessive speed. Later, police officers saw a car accident. The pursuing suspect’s vehicle was one of the ones involved. Without additional incident, the subject was taken into custody. According to MBPD crime statistics, organized retail theft was a target of five major retail chains last week. Targeted twice were two of five retail chains. Also reported stolen last week were five electric bikes. When the thefts occurred, three of these were locked and protected.

Fête Bistro by Slay:

www.FeteBySlay.com

MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet David Lee

Dunkin’ Donuts

Q: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW DUNKIN’ DONUTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH. WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO OPEN A DUNKIN’ DONUTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Manhattan Beach embodies many of the principles we embrace: excellence, community, hospitality, and family. That, and our longstanding relationship with the city/mayor, have made the decision to open in Manhattan Beach an easy one.

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF RUNNING A DUNKIN’ DONUTS?
A: Conveying the idea, to our guests and to the team, that it’s not just about coffee and donuts, but also relationships.

Q: DO YOU PLAN TO BE ACTIVE IN THE MANHATTAN BEACH COMMUNITY?
A: Always. We don’t exist without the community, and we consider it both an obligation and a privilege to actively be involved.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR ASTROLOGY SIGN?
A: Scorpio

Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: The Royal Tenenbaums

Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DONUT IN THE STORE?
A: It was the blueberry cake/glazed donut, when I was permitted to have donuts. Fortunately, my wife has not closed the loophole on munchkins just yet, and Dunkin’ carries the blueberry varietal.

www.DunkinDonuts.com

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Frank Chiella

Manhattan Beach

We can no longer deny an increasing crime problem in Manhattan Beach. With the recent announcement that L.A. County will adopt sweeping policies to reduce cash bail requirements, most people arrested for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies will no longer be required to post bail to be released from county jail while they await arraignment. Our community and its leaders need to take action now to ensure that our city has the necessary resources and plans in place and inform the residents what those plans are, and allow for our comment.

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

Officer White testing out one of the new MBPD Drones during some recent SWAT training. These drones can be beneficial when searching for suspects or missing persons. They can also be used to document crime scenes and serious traffic collisions.

** Police Chief Rachel Johnson at Reborn Coffee in Manhattan Beach Village shopping center.

** Veteran realtor, John Altamura, having lunch at the Bay Club in El Segundo.

** Technology expert, Rick McQuillin, having coffee at Reborn Coffee in Manhattan Beach Village shopping center.

** Veteran publicist, Kevin Couch, having lunch at Urban Plates in Manhattan Village.

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Paul Wafer

Manhattan Beach

Yesterday I read a story about Sand Dune Park and all the new plants placed by the boy scouts dying from lack of watering. I must admit that this bothered me, even though I live on the East Side. What occurred here was some error. In the thread, Steve Napolitano said that the council has responsibility for the Staff and that the council is responsible. Not understanding that “the staff” includes the city manager and department heads, I assumed the council was getting into the weeds; in this case, I would want to hold the manager and directors responsible and wonder why the council would let this occur without taking definitive action. Steve rightly corrected my assumption, but I am still unsatisfied with the response. I was a management consultant in Operating Rooms for over 20 years, and my company would get called in when there were complaints from the department’s “customers,” physicians, or patients or when a “near miss,” significant error, or patient death occurred. Invariably, the reason these things happened was multi-factorial. The causes would include communication issues, flawed processes, and personnel not following documented protocols. I would categorize what occurred at Sand Dune Park as a “near miss.” I would also categorize the recent delays in communication regarding several armed robberies as “near misses.” This leads me to believe that there are multiple problems within City Hall. Are there communication issues between Council and Staff? Is Staff not communicating effectively with line personnel? Are line staff following documented protocols, or are the protocols and processes flawed? I do not pretend to have the answer here, but where there is smoke, there is fire. This should be addressed before it kills the spirit of our community.

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Home of the Most Extraordinary Wedding Cakes

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Elizabeth Feria

Manhattan Beach

Electric Bikes in Stores…. Yesterday at Target in MB, I saw a young man riding his bike inside the store. He was not pushing or pedaling with his feet – he was riding it. A Target employee had to catch up with him to tell him not to do that. With kids running in and out of aisles, someone can easily get hurt. I’ve never seen anything like it.

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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Amanda

“YES OR NO” QUESTIONS

Have you ever pulled off an elaborate prank?
–HELL, YES!
Do you have any unusual obsessions or hobbies?
–I HAVE A BLACK AND WHITE MOVIE FETISH!
Have you ever had gas at an inopportune moment?
–ONCE AT A WEDDING.
Have you ever sleepwalked?
–NO
Can you wiggle your eyebrows?
–YES
Have you ever participated in a food-eating contest?
–NO
Can you sneeze with your eyes open?
–WHO THE HELL KNOWS AND CARES
Are you really a good driver?
–MY MIDDLE NAME IS DANGEROUS.
Have you ever been so tired you felt delirious?
–YES, AFTER SMOKING POT.

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Mark Burton

Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach

Our community’s “Crown Jewel” is Downtown Manhattan Beach. It’s so charming, with a great selection of shops and restaurants. The armed robbery of Pasha last year should have been a clarion call for a regular police presence in Downtown Manhattan. As we all know, the presence of a police officer is the most effective way to prevent and deter crime. Previously, MBPD has done “foot beat” patrols in Downtown Manhattan Beach that prevented and inhibited crime. Why not now?

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

A recent arrest in Manhattan Beach. Feel free to send your photos to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

THE BEST PASTA … IN MANHATTAN BEACH:

Nando Trattoria

www.NandoTrattoria.com

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Marysol Perez

Gardenia

To the gentleman in the dark grey Tesla who just hit my car while I was parked in the parking lot and proceeded to pull out and leave – you could’ve at least checked to see if my car was ok and apologized. It’s called being a kind human. Trader Joe’s, Manhattan Beach.

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MB WEEKLY – CARTOON:

“I could never afford Barbie’s Dream House in Manhattan Beach.”

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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** An open note to insensitive dog owners. What’s wrong with you? Were you raised like that? Please clean up after your dogs, you pigs! —- Jennifer K., Manhattan Beach

2. ** For a former City Council candidate, Stewart Fournier displays a surprising aloofness towards the community’s concerns over public safety. —- Mike M., Manhattan Beach

3. ** Every time I see the glorious photos taken from the James Webb telescope, I feel immense pride and gratitude for all of our friends and neighbors who help design, built and launch it right here on the corner of Marine and Aviation Blvds. —- Kathleen W., Manhattan Beach

4. ** Hi neighbors, My AirPods, and wallet were stolen from my car at 4:30 pm at Walgreens on Prairie and Rosecrans. —- Carla H., El Segundo

5. ** Dr. Fauci is a villain and a criminal. —- Julie M., Manhattan Beach

6. ** Two individuals were detained for organized retail theft at Manhattan Village’s Macy’s department store on June 29 after a foot chase. Police recovered all the stuff, valued at thousands of dollars. In Redondo Beach, the suspects were charged again for similar offenses. —- Editor’s Note

7. ** You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather. —- Heather G., Manhattan Beach

8. ** This week, Veep Kamala Harris called AI “Kind of a fancy thing.” “First, it’s two letters,” she said. She gesticulated when discussing machine learning and automation and “what then will be produced in terms of decisions and opinions that may be made.” Give Kamala a Biden notecard. —- Andrew S., Manhattan Beach

9. ** Walt Disney Would Be Appalled At What His Company Has Become. —- Stuart F., Manhattan Beach

10. ** Question? How to report barking neighbors? Since 5 a.m., they’ve been barking. —- Lindsay W., Manhattan Beach

11. ** I think the Kinecta ATM near The MB Country Club has a skimmer or other way to steal my debit card info! My account had unusual debits within two days. I utilized the entrance’s left ATM. I’ve used the drive-up ones here without difficulty. —- Tom G., Manhattan Beach

12. ** Loved your recent Woke article. —- Patricia J., Manhattan Beach

13. ** We need decent men from boys. That can happen when we don’t denigrate manliness or pretend that masculinity and femininity are social constructs to be jettisoned for emotional sensitivity. —- Gloria M., Manhattan Beach

14. ** Dear MB Weekly – I liked your bonus issue. Lots of great material and maybe some controversial stuff. I even pulled a quote for possible re-use: Machiavelli: “The mercenary captains are either capable men or they are not; if they are, you cannot trust them because they always aspire to their greatness, either by oppressing you, who are their master, or others contrary to your intentions; but if the captain is not skillful, you are ruined in the usual way.” That always made sense, so it’s good to hear it from Machiavelli. —- Cheers, Rick McQ

15. ** More states are legalizing weed every year. An estimated 13.2 million Americans use the drug every day. What could possibly go wrong? —- Andrea E., Manhattan Beach

16. ** To the piece of shit thief that took the second pot off our front porch, please return and steal the other one so you have a matching set. —- Jose G., El Segundo

17. ** “Barbie” is an exhausting, spastic, self-absorbed, and overwrought disappointment. —- Karen K., Manhattan Beach

18. ** Investment firms that focus on ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance – promise you can get rich and do good at the same time. But in reality, it has been a losing investment strategy that threatens the U.S. economy and people’s savings. —- Clyde R., Manhattan Beach

19. ** I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, “Mother, what was war?” —- Lani H., Manhattan Beach

20. ** Santa Monica has tragically become a mini-San Francisco. —- Dr. Lindsey H., Manhattan Beach

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MB Weekly 07/20/2023

TOMORROW NIGHT
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“SUMMER TIME OPEN HOUSE”

208 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Friday, July 21, 2023
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Kathy Winterhalder

Co-Founder Of The Distinguished Speaker Series

Q: WHAT IS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S NEW SPEAKER SERIES?
A: We took a couple of seasons off from bringing a controversial political speaker to our line-up. The opportunity to invite Liz Cheney came up and she is currently the most anticipated speaker. Goldie Hawn is going to be a lot of fun and Thomas Friedman never disappoints. Lisa Genova is one of the top TED speakers of all time, her talk on the brain will be fascinating as well as Dr. Moogega Cooper’s visuals of space and her role at JPL. I can’t forget General H.R. McMaster, with so much going on in the world, it is always great to get a general’s personal take.

Q: YOUR DAUGHTERS HAVE RECENTLY ENTERED THE BUSINESS, AND HOW ARE THEY DOING?
A: They are doing great! They both gave up amazing jobs in Chicago and Washington DC, to come work for the family business. They have been invaluable as we have had to get more creative post COVID.

Q: IS GETTING PEOPLE TO LIVE EVENTS MORE DIFFICULT IN A POST-COVID WORLD?
A: It’s been tougher than we thought. The only thing we experienced close to this was the Recession in 2008. We rode that out by investing more in our speaker line-up and that saved us. COVID was a completely different story. Who would have ever thought we would have been locked out of indoor live-entertainment for as long as we were. Luckily many of the speakers were willing to reschedule and keep their commitments and our sponsors and patrons hung in there with us. They didn’t ask for refunds when our 2020 season was cut short. When we finally opened, many while still wary, watched online instead of cancelling. Last season, when we were halfway through, our South Bay Series was sold-out. Interest has been really strong, we currently have less than 40 tickets left at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. We’re Back!

Q: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR PEOPLE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER SERIES FOR TICKETS?
A: www.speakersla.com. We are also in the office Monday – Friday 10:30-4:00 to answer any questions at (310) 546-6222.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE MANHATTAN BEACH AREA?
A: The Strand House for out-of-town guests and special occasions, lunch is Simmzy’s, Becker’s sandwiches, Ercoles burgers, and Un Caffe Altamura. We love Slay Italian and Slay Hermosa and Rock ‘N Fish for dinner.

Q: WHAT’S YOUR ASTROLOGY SIGN?
A: Pisces (Is This An L.A. Thing?)

Q: WHAT IS THE SECRET OF THE SUCCESS OF YOUR EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS?
A: Listen to our patrons and treat them like family. We survey our audience every year to see who they are most interested in experiencing live and the topics that they are excited in learning more about. For example, Liz Cheney was the #1 choice on our survey last season. I think the secret sauce is also bringing our unique form of entertainment to the community instead of asking people to drive to Downtown L.A. Everyone enjoys seeing friends and neighbors in the lobby before each show. We are so lucky that our hometown community that we love so much, loves us back.

www.SpeakersLA.com

Manhattan Beach Boulevard And Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project:

The Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project is in the design phase, with an anticipated Planning/Design phase completion for Fall of 2023. Right-of-way dedication acquisition is ongoing, according to the City. There are six street projects starting or under construction, six in the design phase, and construction was completed last October on the Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project. The City has an update page at this link.

MB WEEKLY – REAL ESTATE:

Jared Goff, the former L.A. Rams quarterback who guided the team to the 2018 Super Bowl before being dealt to the Detroit Lions, was the buyer of the South Bay estate that sold for $10.5 million in the spring. Records indicate Goff purchased the French Country-style estate from “Modern Family” executive producer Danny Zuker and his photographer wife Annette Lombardi for the exact $10.5 million asking price. The property had recently been rented at $30,000 a month. The home was formerly owned by MLB pitcher Ken Brett, and Shaquille O’Neill lived there at one point in his Lakers career.

Tin Roof Bistro:

From sea to plate, indulge in the flavors of our Pan Seared Scottish Salmon, adorned with artichoke hearts, sugar snap peas, asparagus, roasted tomato, rainbow carrots, and a luscious preserved lemon Beurre Blanc.

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MB WEEKLY – Q&A:
with David Slay

of Slay Restaurants

Q: IS IT TRUE THAT YOU AND YOUR WIFE GALE HAVE JUST CELEBRATED YOUR 35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY?
A: Gale and I today, yes, are 35 years married and together 45 years.

Q: HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?
A: Our families have been friends forever.

Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR SECRET FOR A LONG SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE?
A: Trust … and Commitment.

Q: ARE SLAY RESTAURANTS OPENING FOR LUNCH SHORTLY?
A: Yes fête August 4 / Slay Italian on Saturday and Sunday

www.Slay.la

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Lee Pace

The Manhattan Beach City Council recently approved a 2nd Library to be built in Polliwog Park. That decision defies the wishes of MB residents who, in a statistically reliable survey, rated maintaining MB parks and open space as the number ONE important MB service – they ranked an eastside library at the bottom, 24 out of 25: Community Opinion Survey | City of Manhattan Beach. The 2nd Library will remove mature trees and introduce vehicles and non-parkgoers into Polliwog. So, Council wants to “pave paradise and put up a parking lot?” A 2nd Library adds to traffic and parking problems around students and e-bikes. The old Manhattan Heights library and Pay-n-Play on Marine have better access and parking. Eastside MB residents have endured years of construction on the MB reservoir and other projects. Readers should question political motivations and say NO to the needless development of our MB parks.

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SHOULD SCHOOLS BAN CERTAIN ENERGY DRINKS?

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Katherine Ryan

Manhattan Beach

I just filed a report with a lovely MB officer who came out about an event at our house in the tree section. We’ve lived in it for 40+ years. For the FIRST TIME, a man came into the yard from the back gate by the garage facing Flournoy with no home across from it – a total stranger. I quickly jumped up, slammed the kitchen door in his face, and asked what the h he was doing in our backyard. He looked Eastern European, slim, with a slight mustache, about 5’7, in the late 20’s, early 30’s. He said he was delivering a package…holding a long plastic opaque bag. No labels, address on it, etc. No “package” I’ve ever seen. He left. The officer told me today that a ring from South America is operating in MB, using rental cars, liking corner houses as more in and out options, using props (delivery “bag”), etc. Very creepy. Putting locks now on all gates, bells, beware of dog signs, etc. Be aware of anyone walking around that sends an alarm. I would have gotten the creeps if I saw him on the street. Be sure and keep doors and gates locked.

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Set The Table:

Grilled Swordfish with Roasted Lemon Squash and Broccolini.

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Dr. Sandra H.

Manhattan Beach

Manson murderer Leslie Van Houten released to freedom. When I think of the victims literally rotting in their graves while this murderer is released to freedom, I become sick to my stomach. What kind of a society have we become in which we allow murderers their freedom? Can you imagine the pain this must cause the family members of the victims? Governor Newsom, you should be ashamed of yourself!

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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Lilly

“WOULD YOU RATHER” QUESTIONS

WOULD YOU RATHER LOSE YOUR SIGHT OR YOUR MEMORIES?
–Memory

WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE UNIVERSAL RESPECT OR UNLIMITED POWER?
–Power, Baby, Power!

WOULD YOU RATHER GIVE UP AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE OR GIVE UP THE INTERNET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?
–F—K The Internet, I Am Always Cold.

WOULD YOU RATHER SWIM IN A POOL FULL OF NUTELLA OR A POOL FULL OF MAPLE SYRUP?
–I Don’t Swim.

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Dr. Cecilia T.

Manhattan Beach

Private equity firms have started acquiring doctor practices recently to create influential medical groupings nationwide. Researchers from the Petris Center at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, a progressive think tank in Washington, D.C., found that the medical groups were linked to higher prices in their respective markets, particularly when they held a dominant share. The cost of care climbed by double digits in three specialties – gastroenterology, dermatology, and obstetrics and gynecology – when a company owned more than 30% of the market. This implies that doctors now have “quotas” and that the era of the kind, considerate Doctor is almost entirely over. If your Doctor’s office is starting to feel like a medical McDonald’s, now you know why.

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SALES VOLUMES HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED DUE TO THE FEW RESIDENCES IN THE MANHATTAN BEACH MARKET ALL YEAR?

** The foundation and landscape of the economic catastrophe that occurred during 2007-2010 bear no comparison to the current variables impacting Manhattan Beach’s real estate market. Back then, there was a significant surge in sales volume driven by the justified fear of equity loss resulting from nationwide bad loan practices, which created a strong motivation to sell. However, the present economic stability, which has exceeded expectations, coupled with widespread refinancing opportunities and historically low-interest rates that many residents took advantage of before the remarkable surge in rates last summer, provide a relatively limited incentive for homeowners to sell. In simpler terms, unless there is an urgent need to sell, there is currently no compelling reason to do so, given that home values are either stable or showing a slight increase. —- Stewart Fournier, Realtor

** People aren’t opportunistically selling, people are selling because of a life change. Many are choosing to keep their homes and rent them out because they can create a positive cash flow because of the low interest mortgages already in place. —- Susan Pacini, Realtor

** It is incredible how few sales there are in the MB area but that is only indicative of low inventory. The market is still strong because inventory is low. If the market was weak, inventory would be rising which indicates there are no buyers. But the median sales price has dipped down to $2,812,000 from $3,137,000 in 2022. —- Vince Altamura, Realtor

** The housing inventory remains historically low due to the hesitation homeowners have to sell and trade their low interest rates for today’s rates. The low supply actually makes it a great time to sell and homes priced right are selling quickly with multiple offers. —- Tara Klein, Realtor

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MB Weekly’s Open Rate Reaches An Extraordinary 44%:

MB Weekly, the leading weekly digital magazine in Manhattan Beach and the surrounding South Bay communities, announced today that its open rate had surpassed 44%, reflecting an impressive increase in engagement among its subscribers. The industry average for open rates is around 20%, making MB Weekly’s 44% open rate remarkable. MB Weekly has been serving the community for a year, delivering news, insights, and analysis on the latest trends in technology, finance, and management. “We would like to thank our loyal subscribers for their continued support,” the MB Weekly team said in a statement. “We will continue to work hard to deliver the best content possible.”

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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** Thanks entirely to the radical Left, an entire generation has grown up under an education system, media, and culture dead set on removing love of country from every facet of public life. The results have been disastrous. —- Arthur O., Manhattan Beach

2. ** The public restrooms by the pier need continuous attention. The quality of our public toilets, in many ways, reflects the quality of our community. Please feel free to enter one of the public restrooms by the pier, especially on a busy, hot summer day. If you leave in a hurry, I won’t blame you. —- Jacob A., Manhattan Beach

3. ** Terrible news. I’ll miss Pat Dietz’s smile. We always laughed, and he smiled. —- Janice O., Hermosa Beach

4. ** Children think excessively swearing is mature, but adults think excessively swearing is childish. —- Arnold K., Manhattan Beach

5. ** It makes sense to wake up early on a day off to fully appreciate not getting up early to go to work. —- Jacob F., Manhattan Beach

6. ** Anyone know what happened in Manhattan Beach Village’s north Macy’s about 4:30 – 5:00 recently? A young blond female was handcuffed on the ground and many police were blocking roadways. Manhattan Village Shopping Center. —- Lois T., Manhattan Beach

7. ** Where did 841,065 ex-Californians go in 2021? That’s an outflow larger than the number of people living in Wyoming or Vermont or Alaska or North Dakota or the District of Columbia. —- Hank G., Manhattan Beach

8. ** I’ve never seen anyone’s life get better by complaining about reality, I’ve seen it get better by accepting reality as it is and then making personal decisions to make it better. —- Donna L., Manhattan Beach

9. ** PetSmart, one of the largest pet supply retailers in the state, will pay $1.46 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company overcharged customers, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. —- Howard W., Manhattan Beach

10. ** Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced recently it would not challenge a state appellate court panel’s ruling that clears the way for the release of former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten on parole. That’s right, the Governor of the State of California will let a convicted Manson murderer out. Doesn’t this make you sick to your stomach? —- Glenn S., Manhattan Beach

11. ** The mere notion that we’re actually considering releasing a Manson murderer from jail should be enough to make you nauseous! —- (Former Police Officer) H.R., Hermosa Beach

12. ** My boyfriend refuses to be intimate with me because he feels it would be unfaithful to his ex-wife. I am dumping him. —- Ali M., Manhattan Beach

13. ** Hey neighbors, my gardener just had his equipment stolen from his van in front of my house. Be looking for a black Chevy Tahoe or a similar make model with four male Hispanics. They blocked out their plates. Torrance PD is taking a report. Be careful out there. Sad … this is his livelihood. —- Mary R., Redondo Beach

14. ** Tyranny begins with the phrase “for your safety.” —- Allison J., Manhattan Beach

15. ** The penalty for car theft in L.A. is the thief doesn’t get to keep the car. —- A.H., Manhattan Beach

16. ** I’d rather a dog owner toss their dog’s excrement in my green can than all these homeless pooping on the sidewalks and have our tax dollars “clean” it up. —- Cindy V., Manhattan Beach

17. ** I’m venting… I’m heartbroken and sickened by all the neighborhood criminals. I’m from Los Angeles and don’t remember things being so bad. It’s awful so many of you have been robbed, assaulted, etc. Protect the good people here! Be safe. —- Blair Z., Manhattan Beach

18. ** The average American woman is 170 pounds! Yikes. —- Holly W., Manhattan Beach

19. ** Technology is our new god. What would a refusal to worship look like? —- Darren H., Manhattan Beach

20. ** We thought we lived in a free country. We’re finding out we don’t. The American people have been sold out to powerful political and corporate elites. The media and journalism – historically the watchdogs for this type of corruption – are part of it. —- Dennis J., Manhattan Beach

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MB Weekly Bonus Edition 07/16/2023

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Coffee with the Mayor Richard Montgomery at Manhattan Village.

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Prominent realtor Misty Frasier having lunch at Fishing With Dynamite.

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Wooden Spoons at Urban Plates Manhattan Beach.

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Manhattan Beach City Councilman Steve Napolitano at a Chamber of Commerce mixer.

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Former Mayor Suzanne Hadley at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Manhattan Village.

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Happy security guard at Downtown Bank of America.

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Rita Crabtree at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Manhattan Village.

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Fireplace at the Metlox Shopping Center.

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Local columnist Mike Michalski.

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A New Survey From Massmutual Life Insurance Says 70% Of Americans Are Worried About Increasing Housing Costs

** That condition is undoubtedly due to the fact that most Americans are too busy spending to bother with building a solid financial foundation. Just got to have a new car, bigger TV, vacation to wherever and so on. This things come AFTER building a solid foundation. —- Phillip Cook, Investment Advisory

** More than housing costs, the losses in portfolio value in 2022 still weighs heavily on investor’s psyche. Yet the S&P 500 Index is up more than 12% YTD! —- Dave Harris, Wealth Advisor

** The housing market is a lot stronger than the Main Stream Media would like us to believe and here is why! One: The Current Mortgage Rate on Existing Mortgages First, let’s look at the current mortgage rate on existing mortgages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as of the fourth quarter o last year, over 80% of existing mortgages have a rate below 5%. That’s significant! And to take that one step further, over 50% of mortgages have a rate below 4%. Now, there’s a lot of talk in the media about a potential foreclosure crisis or a rise of homeowners defaulting on their loans, BUT consider this, homeowners with such good mortgage rates are going to work as hard as they can to keep that mortgage and stay in their homes. That is because they can’t go out and buy another home or even rent an apartment, and pay what they pay today. Having so many homeowners with such low mortgage rates helps us avoid a crisis with a flood of foreclosures coming to market like there was back in 2008. Two: The Amount of Homeowner Equity Second, Americans are sitting on tremendous equity right now. According to the Census and ATTOM, roughly two-thirds (around 68%) of homeowners have either paid off their mortgage or have at leas 50% equity. In the industry, the term for this is equity rich. This is significant because if you think back to 2008, some people had to make the difficult decision to walk away from their homes because they owed more on the home than what it was worth. This time things are different because homeowners have built up so much equity, it helps us avoid another wave of distressed properties coming onto the market like we saw during the crash. It also creates an extremely strong foundation for today’s housing market. BOTTOM LINE: We are in one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime! —- Tara Klein, Realator

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4TH of July celebration at the Manhattan Village homeowners community in Manhattan Beach.

Wokeness

** In America, corporate wokeism is rife. Previously restricted to the faculty lounges of the most left-leaning universities in America, wokeness has now spread to almost every organization in our society, including some of the most prominent and most recognizable businesses. Wokefulness is present everywhere, especially during Pride Month, from American beer firms to large merchants. You are constantly confronted with left-wing messaging about race, gender, and anti-Americanism when you turn on the T.V., go to the movies, or enter a big-box retailer. We’re done with it! —- Mr. and Mrs. Howard Benjamin, Manhattan Beach

** Corporate wokeism plagues America. Shoved down your throat! Wokeism has spread to practically every societal institution, including some of America’s largest and most recognizable organizations. During Pride Month, wokeness is everywhere. Left-wing themes on race, gender, and anti-Americanism are everywhere – on TV, in movies, and big-box stores. Enough. Vote with your wallet. —- Alana H., Manhattan Beach

** Have the L.A. Dodgers lost their mind? The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, drag performers from San Francisco who have offended Catholics by appearing as nuns and participating in fictitious crucifixions, were invited, this time by the Dodgers. They were then asked to Pride Night by the Dodgers. They didn’t explain why. Imaginary nuns disparaging the Dodgers’ predominantly Catholic fan base didn’t make any sense. (The marketing company Portada estimates that 2.1 million of the 3.9 million attendees at Dodger games in 2022 were Latino.) Maybe it was because drag queens started to gain attention between 2022 and 2023. Suddenly, righteous people were expected to be concerned about them and think that they were to be honored, even by young people in libraries…Get woke, go broke. —- Darby Winston

** While reparations aim to address historical injustices, it is crucial to consider the potential drawbacks and challenges that arise with their implementation. Practical hurdles, the erosion of personal responsibility, the allocation of limited resources, and the risk of overshadowing progress warrant careful evaluation before embracing reparations as a policy in California. By engaging in comprehensive discussions and exploring alternative approaches, society can strive for true reconciliation without inadvertently exacerbating divisions. —- Sara Garcia, El Segundo

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Coyotes

** Let’s talk straight. The problem with wild coyotes in Manhattan Beach is getting worse and worse by the week. I’ve had several neighbors take photographs, call the city, and the problem continues to expand, putting pets and young children in danger. It’s time to take more drastic action as the situation worsens. —- Clay Tobias

** Trap all the coyotes. —- Tim T., Manhattan Beach

** I disagree with trapping coyotes. —- Steven N., Manhattan Beach

** I agree with trapping the coyotes. —- Sherri B., Manhattan Beach

** The thing to do is go out to the desert, capture some road runners, bring them to Manhattan Beach, and turn them loose. That will occupy the coyote’s time….problem solved. —- Tom A., Manhattan Beach

** I am not impressed with the City saying they may spend $35,000. To hire a consultant to teach us how to live with Coyotes. Is the goal that we will have friendly and tame Coyotes who will not kill our outside pets or harm our children when they are outside? This is not a mountain community where wildlife lives. This is a highly populated city where we expect to be safe from wildlife that can kill and eat pets whenever they are hungry. —- Nina Michaels, Manhattan Beach

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1. ** MB Weekly is the largest digital publication (by far) in the South Bay. —- Editor’s Note

2. ** Regarding Affirmative Action for colleges, there’s something very offensive to most people about being judged, not by their achievements, work ethics, or accomplishments, but just by being considered based on something they had no control over. —- Dr. Melanie G., Manhattan Beach

3. ** Woke Disney Lost Almost $900 Million On Last 8 Films. —- Claudia E., Manhattan Beach

4. ** Poor Putin never got the memo! Machiavelli: “The mercenary captains are either capable men or they are not; if they are, you cannot trust them because they always aspire to their greatness, either by oppressing you, who are their master, or others contrary to your intentions; but if the captain is not skillful, you are ruined in the usual way.” —- Dwayne W., Manhattan Beach

5. ** Please join us on Wednesday, July 19th, at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Library as Eric Martin, our Aquarist and Facilities Director, discusses the behaviors and history of 3 separate resident pods of dolphins using spectacular drone videos of these incredible sea animals! —- Mark Burton, Manhattan Beach

6. ** Today, a young African American woman broke into a house in R. Beach while people were inside! She was standing in my room when the police were called. R.B. police arrived in 5 minutes. She’s mentally ill, police said. She shattered the front window but took nothing. Very scary! —- H.B., Redondo Beach

7. ** Police seek man who hurled fireworks into Hermosa Beach Pride crowd, injuring many. —- Damian R., Hermosa Beach

8. ** Some ideas for Manhattan Beach – The best places to eat al fresco across the country. —- Hailey W., Manhattan Beach

9. ** Social anxiety is basically conspiracy theories about yourself.

10. ** City of Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park – Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic setups to Polliwog Park for Manhattan Beach’s free summer entertainment offerings. The series will run from July 2 until Sept. 3. More information can be found on the city website. —- Editor’s Note

11. ** Any restaurant serving a Martini in a non-traditional Martini glass should be charged with a misdemeanor. —- Stewart Fournier, Manhattan Beach

12. ** Hadley for Governor. Also, anyone who supports George Gascon I do not want representing me. To say Gascon is “a controversial figure” is a gross understatement. For real. —- Tom Anderson, Manhattan Beach

13. ** Suzanne Hadley is 100% correct! Action needs to be taken! Thank you! —- Julie Muer

14. ** Remember, most far-left people believe evil white men entrapped the citizens of a new nation into a life celebrating white male privilege. And today, the progressive left’s mission is to destroy that. —- Taylor C., Manhattan Beach

15. ** What happened in Manhattan Beach Village’s north Macy’s about 4:30 5:00? A young blond female was handcuffed on the ground and many police were blocking roadways. Manhattan Village Shopping Center, Manhattan Beach, CA —- John A., Manhattan Beach

16. ** I wish Randy’s Donuts store in El Segundo were better run. The place is a mess. —- Wendi P., El Segundo

17. ** Henry Mitzner presented his 47 years working in the finance department for our city. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/IRFOfjWqJws

18. ** Pioneer videos will be posted on our Historical Society Fanpage on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ManhattanBeachHistoricalSociety/videos/

19. ** Gary McAulay presented on the history of real estate in Manhattan Beach and a presentation about the Historic Real Estate Office that is still looking for a home. You can see those videos here: History of https://youtu.be/z_ZroZWeKfI and Real Estate office https://youtu.be/e2D58labcrY

20. ** Redondo PD is searching for suspects at Juanita & Sepulveda while SWAT surrounds Chase Bank. Interestingly, they are both at the same time, and folks on here say crime is down. —- Dr. Don C., Redondo Beach

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