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MB Weekly 03/23/2023

NIGHTMARE CONTINUES – PASHA FINE JEWELRY WHACKED AGAIN!

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 5:53 p.m., the Manhattan Beach Police Department responded to Pasha Fine Jewelry (217 Manhattan Beach Blvd.) regarding a smash-and-grab robbery. Multiple suspects entered the jewelry store, used hammers to break display cases, and fled the store with miscellaneous merchandise. The suspects entered awaiting vehicles and fled the scene southbound in an alley. Multiple suspects were armed with what appeared to be handguns. No shots were fired. Detectives were notified, and the investigation is ongoing. MBPD Detectives ask community members who witnessed this incident, who personally took video or photographs, or anyone who has any information pertinent to this incident, to contact Detective Mikelson at (310) 802-5121, or the MBPD Tip Line (310) 802-5171 if you wish to remain anonymous. “This is no longer the Manhattan Beach I grew up in,” said a long-time downtown resident and business owner who asked to go unnamed. “There simply isn’t enough police presence given the brazenness of today’s criminals.”

The Financial Future Of Manhattan Beach Seems Promising:

During the town’s 2023 state of the city event, authorities from Manhattan Beach stated that finances are strong, crime rates are respectable, and capital projects are in the works. Despite being there, Mayor Steve Napolitano gave his yearly message via a pre-recorded video that was aired during the event at the Westdrift Manhattan Beach hotel. Other officials, who discussed the city’s 2022 highlights and how the stage was set for a hopeful year to come, spoke in person. Fire Station No. 2 will be rebuilt this summer, the replacement of Peck Reservoir is anticipated to be finished by the summer, and a renovated lower playground at Polliwog Park is anticipated to be finished in late spring, according to Napolitano. And those are only a few of the current and prospective city initiatives.

Highrose Project Is Subject Of Second Lawsuit Against Manhattan Beach, This One For Approving It:

An upcoming apartment complex has prompted a community organization that supports local control of zoning decisions to launch a lawsuit against Manhattan Beach, the City Council, and a developer. The group claims the proposal will endanger the health of the building’s future inhabitants. The Manhattan Beach advocacy organization Chill the Build recently filed the complaint after the City Council approved Highrose El Porto LLC’s plans for a 79-unit, 40-50-foot-tall structure as a result of state pressure. The project had previously been rejected by the council. Representatives from Manhattan Beach did not respond to a request for comment, but public discussion of existing or pending litigation is not usually done by city officials. However, a lawyer for the Highrose project claimed that the lawsuit was without foundation. According to the head of Chill the Build, Andrew Ryan, “we’re seeking the court to require that the city ensure that the project undergo a comprehensive environmental evaluation pursuant to (the California Environmental Quality Act) to protect the individuals who would be living there and the communities around it.”

Students From Manhattan Beach Win Odyssey Of The Mind Competition Move On To State Finals:

The Division 1, Problem 1 winning Pennekamp Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team included Aviana Otero (from left), Lily Francisco, Samantha Lee, Max Rubinstein, Brooklyn Chan, Charlotte Fan, and Asher Feldman.

MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Paul Wafer

Registered Nurse

“YES OR NO” INTERVIEWS

Have you ever lied about your birthday to receive a free dessert?
–NO
Have you ever ordered takeout to avoid having to do the dishes?
–YES
Have you ever found yourself saying to someone, “When I was your age…”?
–Yes
Have you ever cheated while playing a board game?
–NO
Do you usually learn the bad words in other languages before regular words?
–THOSE ARE THE ONLY WORDS I REMEMBER
Have you ever made an absurd impulse purchase?
–Oh YES!
Have you ever taken candy from a child’s Halloween stash?
–I HAVE TO TAKE THE 5TH ON THIS ONE

Nando Trattoria:

The “LA Norma” – Traditional from Sicily our birthplace. Why Norma? This Dish was named in honor of the native of Catania Vincenzo Bellini, the composer of the opera Norma. It is said that the Italian writer Nino Martoglio exclaimed “This is a real ‘Norma’!” meaning a masterpiece, when he tasted the dish.

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New Plaque Unveiled In Bruce’s Beach Park In Manhattan Beach:

On March 18, Manhattan Beach cut the ribbon on a new plaque at Bruce’s Beach Park. The new monument pays tribute to Black businesspeople Willa and Charles Bruce, who in the early 20th century operated a seaside resort for Black beachgoers between 26th and 27th streets in the city by what is now the Strand, as well as other Black landowners who had cottages on the area that is now a park.

MB WEEKLY – LENS:

A 3 a.m. traffic stop on Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach revealed a concealed and loaded FN Five-seven handgun. Would you be surprised if we told you the driver was on parole for being a felon possessing a gun?

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Steve Revel

There are many reasons to dread cold, rainy weather like we have been having in Manhattan Beach for what seems like forever, including potential health impacts. Individuals frequently remark that pain from long-term diseases like arthritis and broken bones or sprains, as well as discomfort from recent injuries, worsens in cold or wet weather. Similar complaints were expressed by Hippocrates some 2,500 years ago. When will it finally get warm again?

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MB WEEKLY – PORTRAIT OF OUR READERS:

Vincenzo Altamura, John Altamura and Giovanni Altamura.

Tapizôn Bar & Kitchen:

The NAKED BOWL: Loaded with white or brown rice, black beans, collard greens, corn farofa, Zôn Vinaigrette & sliced oranges.

www.tapizon.com

WOULD CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY KEEP YOU FROM TRAVELING TO MEXICO?

According to a sample of MB Weekly readers in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities, MB Weekly readers have spoken.

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Stewart Fournier

Understandably, crime has become a justifiable focal point of concern given a life-threatening robbery in the middle of downtown on a bright sunny, busy afternoon, in addition to the constant reminder that our District Attorney refuses, as a matter of policy, to file cases we usually think should be no brainers. However, if you lived in Manhattan Beach in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2016 you experienced the highest crime rates in the last 20 years. The lowest year was 2020. From 2016-2020 crime was reduced by nearly 40%. So when spacious local newsletters and local pundits sprew the impression of out-of-control crime when 5 minutes of research on the PD website statistics show the opposite, reported lawfully to the FBI, it makes you wonder what the truth is. Manhattan Beach, if you consider decades of our history, we have and currently live in one of the safest, most well-policed metropolitan cities in the nation. Our new Police Chief reads the terrain clearly and professionally, void of the political vulgarity I have read and heard. It’s OK not to be afraid, no matter the day’s headlines. I have never felt safer in the 46 years I have lived here, and complex crime data backs that presumption. As a result, I cherish that I am living the American dream, and I submit that you can do the same. Years ago, there was a bank robbery wherein an undercover squad witnessed the crime on the corner of MBB & Manhattan Ave. Subsequently, a gun battle ensued on the streets, and an officer was shot and died. As tragic as that was, it did not define our community; neither will the downtown heist or an absent elected DA.

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MB WEEKLY – A LOOK BACK:

In February 2014, Amy Howorth announced her candidacy for the California’s 26th Senate District seat. The seat was held by Senator Ted Lieu, who ran for Congress to replace Congressman Henry Waxman. Howorth lost in the primary election.

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Russ Lesser

Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach

An article in the Daily Breeze last week explained that many cities were failing their housing “mandates,” especially for “low-cost” housing. Everyone with half a brain knows that residential property near the coast tends to be more expensive than inland property. Regardless, our genius politicians in Sacramento have mandated large amounts of “low-cost housing” in beach cities. For example, the Democrats in Sacramento are mandating that Manhattan Beach, an entirely built-out city, have over 400 “low-cost” housing units built in the near future. Realtors have told me that the cheapest residential lot in the city is selling for about $1,600,000. I want our State Senator Ben Allen and Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, whose Democratic Party is mandating these units, to come and tour Manhattan Beach and explain exactly where and how these “low-cost” units are supposed to be built.

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

A paddleout was held December 17 for Andrew Todd, a Manhattan Beach surfer who passed away at Rincon, Puerto Rico, in November. Feel free to send in your photos to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

More Funding Provided For New Community Center In Manhattan Beach:

A new “multigenerational” facility for Scouts and seniors is something the city hopes to start constructing in 2025. A new community, senior center, and Scout House facility will be built in Manhattan Beach in the upcoming years, however due to continued inflation, a second cash infusion from the city was needed to start the project. The development of a new senior and Scout community center, which will replace the current, 70-year-old Scout House, has recently received approval from the City Council, which granted a donation of roughly $1.7 million. In 1952, the Boy Scouts constructed the first Scout House, which is located next to the Joslyn Community Center, and eventually gave it to the community. It has served as a gathering place for generations of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as for senior activities and neighborhood gatherings.

CANDID CAMERA IN MANHATTAN BEACH:

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

On March 14, MBPD Detectives conducted an operation downtown related to a series of vehicle burglaries that had been occurring in our city parking structures. Detectives stopped and arrested three suspects believed to be responsible for car break-ins in our downtown area as well as other jurisdictions. One of the arrested subjects is on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) for Burglary.

MB WEEKLY – READER QUESTION:

WHAT TIME DO YOU EAT BREAKFAST?

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BIOMED EXPO:

HEALTH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & CONSCIOUSNESS

March 24th – 26th • 10am to 6pm
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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** El Porto is a kool community. —- Mary W., Manhattan Beach

2. ** Whenever and wherever I see Mayor protem Richard Montgomery he’s always staring at his phone. —- Mike T., Manhattan Beach

3. ** I am curious as to what a “semi-date” is. —- Suzanne Rogers Karger, Manhattan Beach

4. ** As a lifelong Democrat, this pains me to say, but the Democratic Party has become the party of permissiveness to violent crime. —- Audrey R., Manhattan Beach

5. ** Mexico is so unsafe right now I wouldn’t travel there if I got a free trip! —- Riley M., Manhattan Beach

6. ** Frankly, I don’t give a shit about the Oscars anymore. —- Clarence P., Manhattan Beach

7. ** I recently had a work lunch at the Polo Lounge where I accidentally ordered an omelet and coffee that turned out to cost, swear to god, close to $100. —- Arnold G., Manhattan Beach

8. ** With violent crime on LA Metro’s transit system up 24% in 2022, and riders dying from drug overdoses also skyrocketing, the massive transit agency on Monday, March 6 deployed 300 “transit ambassadors” as part of a softer, gentler approach to boost public safety on buses and trains and at stations. Softer? Gentler? The insanity continues. —- Howard S., Manhattan Beach

9. ** Death tugs at our ear and says, “Live, I am coming.” —- Dr. Horrace C., Manhattan Beach

10. ** In a recent Gallup poll, two out of the top 10 issues troubling Americans are immigration and crime. —- Roland B., Manhattan Beach

11. ** Veteran, trusted dog walker in South Bay. Over five years of experience. Call Sylvia – 310-714-9877 —- AlohaMyDogs@gmail.com

12. ** I send my brother cash for emergencies, but he spends it on vacations. Help! —- Emily C., Manhattan Beach

13. ** Dive N’ Surf is an impressive business with old-school service. —- Taylor H., Hermosa Beach

14. ** Learning to be a physician, I realized over and over again that I was seeing only part of the picture. —- Addie B., Manhattan Beach

15. ** Bad parenting! Let’s be honest; a majority of the day-to-day problems of the world can be traced back to bad parenting. Nothing more, nothing less. —- Kerri Z., Manhattan Beach

16. ** You may wish to discuss bike safety with a loved one if you have one. The second time I’ve seen them, they were riding their electric bike down Manhattan Boulevard before turning left into Inglewood. —- Howie M., Manhattan Beach

17. ** An e-bike that was riding on a sidewalk almost killed me. An arrogant teenage boy riding an expensive, black e-bike with large tires sped up on the sidewalk and threw me back. When will the police do something? —- Kiley V., Manhattan Beach

18. ** Good burger at The Rockefeller! —- Jamie G., Manhattan Beach

19. ** I’ve been to both and can confidently tell you that Providence Urgent Care is much better than Exer Urgent Care, which is quite poorly run. —- Dr. Phillip J., Manhattan Beach

20. ** Nominate someone! MB Weekly – Shout Out – is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community. It’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition, please let us know —- MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

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MB Weekly 03/16/2023

MB WEEKLY – READER POLL:

78% FEEL DISNEYLAND IS “WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!”

78% of MB Weekly readers in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities felt that Disneyland was “way too expensive,” and 52% said they were reconsidering going back to Disneyland in the next year due to the high cost. “The costs of Disneyland have gone from outrageous to insulting in the last couple of years,” said longtime Manhattan Beach resident and grandfather Paul O. of Manhattan Beach.

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Man Shot At South Bay Galleria:

Gunman Still At Large

On March 11, a man was shot in the South Bay Galleria, and the shooter was being sought by police. According to Redondo Beach Police Sgt. Salvador Garcia, the shooting was an isolated incident at roughly 2 p.m. on the east side of the mall in Redondo Beach. Police were searching for the shooter late Saturday night; they suspect fled the site in a dark-colored car. He wasn’t described in any further detail.

MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Kris Denton

Partner At Denton & Denton Group

Q: HOW DID YOU DECIDE UPON REAL ESTATE AS YOUR PROFESSION?
A: This was sort of a no brainer for us, both of our families have properties and have participated in remodeling/flipping homes over the years. I also helped build my family home, and felt that I have a lot of insight and knowledge to share with our future clients. We had an awesome neighbor and friend next to our first house here in El Porto who then kicked us in the booty to get our licenses.

Q: WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
A: I was born in Nevada City, California. Steph was born in Torrance.

Q: WHAT ABOUT REAL ESTATE CURRENTLY IS MOST CHALLENGING?
A: The most challenging part of this industry is finding the perfect home or investment property for our buyers as inventory is so low but that is a healthier market than the last 3 years with several multiple offers. It just takes longer and a lot more digging and hunting to find “THE ONE.”

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY PREDICTIONS ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Ahh the multi-million dollar question! Based on our opinion and global/local economists, the Manhattan Beach Real Estate market will stay strong and prices will continue to increase, just not as quickly as the last 3 previous years which can feel like the sky is falling to some. We live in one of, if not The most sought after towns in America! Our inventory remains at an all time low, and the causes and circumstances of this “recession” are radically different from what many go to in their minds of the 2008-2010 market.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH AND THE SOUTH BAY AREA?
A: Currently we are on a kick of Northern Cafe in The Works, Love and Salt always because the pasta is amazing and the craft cocktails are the best in town. The Post biscuits are always a go to! Also digging, Japonica’s ramen!

Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: Top Gun, the original although the second was stellar in its own way and one of the best new movies I’ve seen in a while!

Q: WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE DINNER WITH ELON MUSK OR PRESIDENT BIDEN?
A: No doubt Elon Musk, I have been a Tesla FanBoy for years! I got the Y for my 40th birthday and the wife ends up stealing it from me every day. Dinner would probably feel like an interview for him with all of the questions I have for his brain.

www.dentonanddenton.com

The Centerpiece Of The Manhattan Beach Student STEM Expo Is Chevron’s Robotic Dog:

During a recent STEM exhibition at Manhattan Beach Middle School, Chevron gave kids from Manhattan Beach an up-close look at cutting-edge technology, including a robotic version of man’s best friend. Chevron introduced Spot 2.0, a robotic dog, as well as other innovations at the expo earlier this month, including drones that the El Segundo refinery utilizes for safety and other technical advancements. According to Frederick Walker, director of Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, the goal of the expo was to encourage the next generation of kids to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.

MB WEEKLY – LENS:

Coyote at Mascagni and Greene 9:30 a.m. March 11, 2023. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

MB WEEKLY – AROUND THE AREA:

*****The Los Angeles International Airport’s long-term modernization is more than halfway finished, airport officials said in an update last week, with some projects completed in the past few years and others under construction and upcoming.

Dive N’ Surf:

Vintage Surf Swap here at Dive N’ Surf!
Starts March 25th, 2023, at 9am to 3pm!

www.divensurf.com

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Steve Revel

The site would be returned to Los Angeles County for $20 million, the owners of Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach stated in January. Just as such initiatives were beginning to gain support at universities and local governments, the Bruces’ decision to sell has sparked new discussion about the objectives and strategies of reparations. The decision of the Bruce family not to hold onto the land and attempt to recover the vision of their ancestors disappointed activists who had assisted the family in securing it as well as other observers. On his radio broadcast, Tavis Smiley urged listeners to “say it ain’t so.” In my opinion, that was the perfect illustration of how reparations ought to operate. And a lot of us were encouraged by this uncommonly visible instance of the government treating Black people fairly. The Bruce family has questioned whether receiving the land back genuinely constituted restitution.

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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Vince Altamura

Altamura Real Estate Group

Q: WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Yes, I was born and raised in Manhattan Beach. I participated through the entire public school system and graduated from Mira Costa High School in 2007.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THE COMPANY BUSINESS CURRENTLY?
A: I am a salesperson and client relationship manager at Altamura Real Estate (a boutique family owned real estate brokerage). In addition, I help our developers acquire parcels for speculative construction and help raise equity capital for such projects.

Q: HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO YOU WORK?
A: I work 45-50 hours per week.

Q: WHAT BOOK MOST INFLUENCED YOU IN YOUR LIFE?
A: The most recent book that comes to mind is Morgan Housel’s Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. This is a phenomenal behavioral finance book that will help you change the way you look at money.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I love to dine at Un Caffe Altamura, Nicks and Arthur Js. I strongly believe the restaurant scene and quality of food in Manhattan Beach is on par with the rest of Southern California.

Q: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG REALTORS LOOKING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY?
A: My advice for young realtors is to join a large sales team. Real estate is all about experience and you need to learn how to handle different situations because every single transaction is different. You deal with different personalities from buyers and sellers. You deal with different inspection issues from property to property. And you deal with different negotiations from agent to agent. By joining a large team, you get to see constant transactions and can learn from the team’s experience.

www.johnaltamura.com

MB WEEKLY – LENS:

The women of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

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MB WEEKLY – AROUND THE AREA:

*****Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band added 18 more cities to their 2023 tour and they’re coming to Kia Forum in Inglewood December 4 and 6.

Slay Steak & Fish House:

www.slaysteakandfishhouse.com

** David Archer, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce President, having dinner at SLAY Italian Kitchen.

** Realtor, Stuart Fournier, having lunch at Urban Plates in Manhattan Beach.

** Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary, Xavier Becerra, having dinner at SLAY Steak and Fish in Manhattan Beach.

** Famed restaurant critic, Merrill Schindler, having dinner at SLAY Steak and Fish House in Manhattan Beach.

MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Sara Garcia

I adore TikTok because I don’t value my privacy or my time. The small makeup fads are cute, the dances are adorable, and I enjoy watching this one girl meticulously arrange her cupboard. Yet given that it’s Grand Theft Auto, the most recent viral sensation is quite unsettling. Two-thirds of the 9,700 cars stolen in Milwaukee in 2021 were Kias or Hyundais. Teenagers in American cities are stealing Kia and Hyundai cars at alarming rates, taking them for joyrides or crashing them, then abandoning them when they’re through. Using a screwdriver and an iPhone charge cord, anyone can hotwire these incredibly simple-to-steal cars, making you a “Kia Boy” in the process. What other platform posts tutorials and winning spins? TikTok. There are several parties to blame in this situation, including TikTok, car manufacturers, insurance firms, police, parents, and the Kia Boys themselves.

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

Happy Birthday {pages}. Thirteen years ago, on March 12, 2010, Patty, Margot & Linda opened {pages} – a bookstore in Manhattan Beach.

MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Richard Montgomery

Meet Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro-Tem Richard Montgomery.

Hildy Stern, former Manhattan Beach City Councilperson

Having served on the City Council isn’t a thankless job. This is such a rewarding job. And I’m so grateful for having this opportunity to have this life-changing job at this time in my life.

MB WEEKLY LIST:
People From Manhattan Beach

Athletes

Victoria Azarenka: professional tennis player
Isabelle Connor: Olympic rhythmic gymnast
Maria Sharapova: professional tennis player, Olympic silver medalist; given key to the city by Mayor Wayne Powell
Pearl Sinn: former LPGA golfer
Rebecca Soni: five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer and world record holder; given key to city by Mayor Wayne Powell
Wally Wolf: swimmer, water polo player, and Olympic champion

MB WEEKLY – LENS:

A modern living room in Manhattan Beach. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net

MB WEEKLY – READER COMMENT:

** I first found your weekly digital magazine from a friend at the Bay Club in El Segundo. I didn’t think much of it at first, but it seemed to have creative energy that made me stick with it. Now I’m a full-fledged addict who thinks it’s among the most clever, independent, unbiased digital magazines I’ve ever seen. Congratulations MB Weekly! —- Lucy Z., Manhattan Beach

MB WEEKLY – CARTOON:

Life in Manhattan Beach?

MB WEEKLY – READER QUESTION:

WOULD CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY KEEP YOU FROM TRAVELING TO MEXICO?

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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** Too much moaning, blaming on NextDoor. If I don’t quit, I’ll lose respect and love for my neighbors, some of whom seem very angry and bitter! —- Linda L., Manhattan Beach

2. ** Hermosa Beach shooting linked to failed real estate transaction. —- Blair L., Hermosa Beach

3. ** The new Police Chief in Manhattan Beach is funny. —- Charlotte Z., Manhattan Beach

4. ** We now have the most authoritative estimate of the value provided by wearing masks during the pandemic: approximately zero. —- Zack P., Manhattan Beach

5. ** Woke Disneyland has removed a controversial lyric from a new parade in the latest symbolic step to distance the Anaheim theme park from the 1940s Disney film “Song of the South” that radical wokesters have criticized for perpetuating racist stereotypes. —- Suzanne H., Manhattan Beach

6. ** The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking to commission an original, site-specific sculptural artwork to honor the history and legacy of the Bruce’s Beach neighborhood. The artwork should evoke a sense of peace, healing, and community, and offer an educational opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of this area. Visit our website for additional information regarding the history of the site and application requirements.

7. ** The second person in a conga line is always the person who starts it. —- Jose R., El Segundo

8. ** Where have all the adults gone? That is one of the questions I keep wondering about wherever I look in America. We have politicians who behave like schoolchildren, teachers who live in fear for their students, and bosses and CEOs who their most junior employees terrorize. —- Donald M., Manhattan Beach

9. ** The Apple Pie at Urban Plates is yummy! —- Maggie M., Manhattan Beach

10. ** Why do so many folks on NextDoor sound so bitter and angry? —- Candace H., Manhattan Beach

11. ** As Anne Lamott says: “Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts.” —- Garrison H., Manhattan Beach

12. ** I recommend these light bulbs for dark streets and driveways. They brighten the doorway and driveway. They deter criminality. Amazon-purchased. Adore. GE LED+ Dusk-to-Dawn Outdoor Decorative Light Bulbs, Sunlight Sensor, Soft White, Automatic On/Off Light Detecting Bulb (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/21ohDDO —- Glenn S., Manhattan Beach

13. ** No one deserves to be unjustly targeted by a lawsuit, yet it’s all too familiar in California. PAGA, ADA, and Proposition 65 make it easy for trial attorneys to mercilessly sue small businesses without reason, making it no wonder that companies are leaving our state. —- Shannon K., Manhattan Beach

14. ** I look forward to artificial wombs because it will finally equalize men and women. Women have always had to bear this unique suffering. —- Diane S., Manhattan Beach

15. ** I felt the recent Manhattan Beach community town hall meeting on public safety was generally good but went on way too long. Frankly, I came to this critical evening to learn about increasing crime in our community, not about what the city is doing with turtles and Bunny rabbits. —- Alice H., Manhattan Beach

16. ** If you haven’t tried the lasagna at Slay Italian, you haven’t really lived. —- Mr. and Mrs. Henri B., Manhattan Beach

17. ** Eat this Sandwich on Knob Hill, and PCH makes the best South Bay deli sandwich. —- Frenchi K., Hermosa Beach

18. ** Dear Dr. Glenn: You are a victim of “A girls gotta eat!” —- Garrett K., Manhattan Beach

19. ** According to Karl Marx and all socialists, crime, and misbehavior are caused by external factors alone. This is because only such factors exist. According to Marx particularly, the economic factor is the sole driver of crime. On the other hand, Neo-Marxism (woke ideology) tells us that injustice is inherent based on the structure of society itself, such as distributive justice. Based upon that, crime and misbehavior are structured in the DNA of whites against blacks, etc. —- Dr. Hollace W., Manhattan Beach

20. ** If you’re ever at a hotel, or I’ve used this on planes as well, where people are next to you and being really loud and rude, and you want to ask them to be quiet, but don’t want to be a d–k about it, say to them, ‘Hey, I’m sorry, could you please quiet down? I have to wake up early for a funeral tomorrow.’ Every time they immediately feel so bad. They will quiet down instantly. —- Erica T., Manhattan Beach

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MB Weekly Bonus Edition 03/12/2023

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MB WEEKLY – READER RESPONSE:

What Book Are You Currently Reading?

** The Body (Bill Bryson) —- Ed Kushins, Entrepreneur

** Wonder by R J Palacio, The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. —- Deborah Hofreiter, Educator

** Currently reading “An Incomplete Education” – 3,684 things you should have learned but probably didn’t. Judy Jones and William Wilson are the authors. Things you may have heard of but don’t know the details ( Miranda rights) and things you’ve never heard of (Lionel Trilling, Hannah Arendt, Democratic Republicans, National Republicans). Ernesto Miranda kidnapped and raped an 18 year old. He confessed and was sentenced to prison. Ultimately the Supreme Court set him free (you have the right to refuse to answer self-incrimination questions). Justice was done when he was stabbed to death in an Arizona bar 10 years later. Fair warning: Some of the stuff you probably don’t give a sh** about but other stuff is fascinating and leads to a more complete education. —- Phillip Cook, Financial Advisor

** Money Dick —- Jacquely Nemay

** It’s such a timely question because I read “Metropolis” by Ben Wilson. It’s an incredible book that ties in the history of planning and development in all the world’s cities from Mesopotamia to today. Interestingly it mentions Manhattan Beach and goes into depth about Compton. I never knew our neighboring City Of Lakewood was the first planned residential development in the United States. —- Stewart Fournier, Realtor

** The Five Dysfunctions of a Team —- Mark Burton, Former MB Mayor

MB WEEKLY – READER RESPONSE:

Should Parents Of Mass Shooters Be Charged If They Helped The Shooter Acquire Guns?

** Yes. “Parents of individuals who were engaged in serious violence to others, including all gun shootings, should be held criminally accountable if they assisted in helping acquire the weapon used and knew, or should have known, that their child was mentally unstable or had a history of violence.” —- Wayne Powell, Former MB Mayor

** YES —- Zein Obagi Jr., District 4: Council Member

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Who Would You Rather Have Dinner With – Elon Musk Or President Biden?

** Well, dinner with crazy uncle Joe over Elon. President Biden is still president of the United States of America which is the greatest country second to none. I love our country, I love our democracy, unfortunately I don’t love where it is right now, but this will pass. It would be a distinct honor to have dinner with any president of the United States of America no matter which party. —- David M. Slay, Slay Restaurants

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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** Have you had enough of the pronoun crap yet? —- Leslie H., Manhattan Beach

2. ** The catalytic converter from my Prius was stolen overnight while parked in Torrance. —- Olivia K., Torrance

3. ** Every day, there is a silent war being waged on the minds of our children. Drag Queen Story Hour, hyper-sexualized books in children’s libraries, and transgender social media influencers are confusing our impressionable, young children. It’s time we said, “Enough is Enough.” —- S. H., Manhattan Beach

4. ** Dare I confess, I once ate three Cinnabons in a day. —- Pablo M., Hermosa Beach

5. ** We were trying to raise money for her and her two sons when my brother-in-law was fatally shot. —- Name withheld by request., Torrance

6. ** Thank God Lori Lightfoot was defeated! Amen. —- Paul O., Manhattan Beach

7. ** Has anyone else experienced poor security at Whole Foods in El Segundo? My bag was stolen. —- Andrea B., El Segundo

8. ** I went into the Vitamin Shop in Manhattan Beach on Rosecrans Blvd. for the first time the other day and won’t return. The service was horrible, like most retail businesses, but after I made a $14 purchase, I asked for a bag, and they said there was a $0.50 charge for bags. I’ll find another place to buy vitamins. —- Mallory M., Manhattan Beach

9. ** I love Girl Scout cookies! Yum. —- Drake P., Manhattan Beach

10. ** Yoelin is a good waitress at The Kettle. —- Garrett U., Manhattan Beach

11. ** Redondo Beach loses another tiny business. Calimex Artesia closed permanently. Excellent meal. Kind, honest owner. —- Sandra and Bill W., Hermosa Beach

12. ** I had an excellent experience at the new Studio MDR in Manhattan Beach. Primi is a great teacher —- Tara G., Manhattan Beach

13. ** Tipless – Why do 20% of food delivery customers not tip? Do they not realize we must pay for our gas, car, supplies, and phone? If you think not tipping is a good idea, think again. —- Kelly S., El Segundo

14. ** Big surprise? – Crime skyrockets on the L.A. Metro system, including a jump in drug deaths. The incidents of violent crime, illicit drug use, and people dying from drug overdoses on the L.A. Metro transit system skyrocketed in 2022, leaving board members saying that the alarming trend should be treated as an emergency to be addressed immediately. What the Hell took them so long to notice? Are they blind or just stupid? —- Fern O., Manhattan Beach

15. ** Another consumer rip-off! SoCalGas is asking the Public Utilities Commission for permission to collect another $4.7 billion for 2024 through 2027; SDG&E wants another $3 billion (not all of it for gas). —- Dr. Lance M., Manhattan Beach

16. ** The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mold. —- Howie L., Hermosa Beach

17. ** Hello MBW – What will it take to stop kids on electric bikes to stop blowing stop signs and riding at night with no lights or reflectors? Really! Dark clothes on a black bike with no lights coming from nowhere at 35 mph! I, for one, do NOT want to lose these precious young people. —- Dave Harris, Manhattan Beach

18. ** Trader Joe’s purse stealing was awful! I hope the woman is okay. Did the cops catch him? Rosecrans Trader Joe’s. Beware! —- Clay T., Hermosa Beach

19. ** Cheesecake Factory marks 45th anniversary this week. I am proud to say I have only “eaten” there once. Once was quite enough! Actually, once too many. —- Ryan M., Manhattan Beach

20. ** According to exit polls, 63% of voters ages 18 to 29 voted for the left in the 2022 midterm elections. That means a majority of Gen Z support destructive left-wing policies, such as socialism, open borders, student loan forgiveness, and higher taxes. —- Brittany S., Manhattan Beach

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