MB WEEKLY:
EXCLUSIVE READER QUESTIONS
TO MB MAYOR
RICHARD MONTGOMERY
Dear Mayor: ARE YOU PERSONALLY SATISFIED WITH THE POLICE PRESENCE DOWNTOWN, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT?
A: Yes. After we started foot patrols downtown during COVID, we realized the benefits of a consistent and increased police presence Downtown. One of the benefits of hiring seven (7) additional police officers is it provides the Chief “flexibility” for both foot patrols and bike patrols.
Dear Mayor: DID YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE $400,000 CONSULTING FEE FOR OUTDOOR DINING?
A: Yes I did for it. City staff does not have the expertise or time to perform the specific and detailed analysis.
Dear Mayor: WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED SINCE BECOMING MAYOR RECENTLY?
A: It is my fourth term as Mayor. My first term began prior to the Great Recession in 2008. My third began less than two weeks to the COVID lockdown in 2020. Months There is not one “biggest lesson.” Each term as Mayor is unique and has its own challenges. My most difficult term was 2020 as nothing can prepare a mayor for a worldwide pandemic.
Dear Mayor: ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE FINANCIAL FUTURE OF MANHATTAN BEACH FIVE YEARS FROM NOW?
A: My concern is unless we support an increase in our storm water fund property assessment (last raised over 20 years ago) we will be reaching into our reserve accounts in the next five years. The city is paying over $1.5 million out of its General Fund to subsidize this item currently.
Dear Mayor: DO YOU PLAN TO RUN FOR HIGHER POLITICAL OFFICE IN THE FUTURE?
A: No
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Christy Taylor Barnes
Today, while driving my 7th grader home from school, we reviewed his day and what he learned. He mentioned that he almost fell asleep during science because they were talking about sex ed! I had forgotten about the sex ed talk. Back at the beginning of April (8 weeks ago), we received an introductory letter stating our children would be receiving sex education. However, the title of the email was “California Healthy Youth Act Notification,” not Sex Ed. Only when you click on the hyperlinked email, do you get into more detail. Furthermore, NO curriculum is presented, and to review any curriculum, you were required to go to the district office and physically look at items without any recording tools, cameras, etc. No additional emails or communication has been sent regarding the education of CHYA. Today’s California healthy youth act topic included Anal Sex. 7th graders are 12 years old. My 7th grader is 12 years old. Anal Sex was discussed under the guise that to avoid getting a sexually transmitted disease (infection) during Anal Sex, one should wear a condom. I believe this is going too far for our 12-year-old children. I think our district hiring a consulting firm that is not transparent about the curriculum, what will be presented, and when it will be presented is wrong. I find it irresponsible that the parents never received an email encouraging them to discuss further what their 12-year-olds are learning in school or what topic was taught that day so that the children have a parent to consult with, especially when they have additional questions. Thankfully, I was present to answer the many follow-up questions that my 12-year-old had regarding Anal Sex and sexually transmitted diseases. I wonder how many children came home and told their parents about Anal Sex. I believe the school district is trying to hide what is being taught to our children. The school district does not want to encourage open dialogue between the parents and children regarding sexual education.
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MB WEEKLY – David Slay Exclusive Video Part Two:
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COULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN?
Next week marks the one-year anniversary of the astonishingly brazen armed robbery at Pasha Fine Jewelry in downtown Manhattan Beach blocks from the police station in broad daylight on a crowded street. What has changed? Could it happen again? Why aren’t there any arrests of an outrageous crime caught on video? MB Weekly updates readers in next week’s edition.
MB Weekly Reveals Overwhelming Support For Selective Trapping Of Coyotes In Manhattan Beach:
A MB Weekly poll reveals that a significant majority of MB Weekly readers, over 71%, strongly favor selective trapping of coyotes in Manhattan Beach, citing concerns for the safety of their beloved pets and children. The poll results also shed light on the growing frustration among residents with the perceived lack of action from the City in addressing the issue. Many respondents expressed disappointment in the City’s slow response as the problem escalated. Concerns over the potential threats coyotes pose to their pets and children have intensified, leading to an overwhelming demand for more proactive measures.
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The Manhattan Beach Police Department Has Started E-Bike Enforcement:
This SUR-RON bike is not legal to be driven on a public roadway. The juvenile was issued a citation, and the bike was impounded. The MBPD informed parents to ensure their children are using a legal e-bike and following all the laws. “Giving a 13-year-old an electric bike that exceeds 30 mph, that lacks required safety equipment, and a driver without any sort of understanding of the rules of the road is just a recipe for disaster,” said a police spokesperson.
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MB WEEKLY – MBX HONORS WAYLAND:
The MBX Foundation’s 20th-anniversary party, held on the Shade Hotel terrace last month, drew about 100 guests. Clothing was informal. There were passed appetizers but no meals. The bartender instructed the customers, “Open bar ’til the tab runs out.” Gary Wayland, the creator of MBX, was the evening’s honoree, even though his name was absent from the invitation. Ed McKeegan, the outgoing president of MBX, gave a brief overview of the foundation’s support for the Manhattan Beach Unified School District as he welcomed the attendees in casual clothes and sitting on folding chairs.
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Connor Wohl
Cars & Coffee
Q: PLEASE EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT BEHIND CARS & COFFEE?
A: The concept of the Cars & Coffee is to create a community wide event that brings everyone together whether they love cars or appreciate them. Seeing all walks of life, especially parents who appreciate cars show their kids, is the coolest thing as the car passion truly does start young. Typically you’re born with that car bug.
Q: HOW DID THE CONCEPT GET CREATED?
A: Connor and I created this show in high school as a car club to raise money for our schools. We wanted to also see if others with the same passion could bring it alive. We started with the Manhattan Beach Concours which was an annual judged show by (us) to award a best in show and class winner. It was a massive hit. We decided people wanted more so we had to be quick and introduce an extension of that with our monthly meets. We are so proud to be the premier South Bay Car meet that has evolved to great growth amongst the car enthusiasts.
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: We have lived in Manhattan Beach for our whole life and the community of Manhattan Beach is unmatched and undeniably the best Beach town! Seeing our show and community grow has been so special to us.
Q: HOW DOES SOMEONE ATTEND A CARS & COFFEE EVENT?
A: Its free! The beauty is any car is able to come with any following or presence. You bring any car, class, model and it is accepted. All are welcome to bring and share their passions!
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: I love modern classics, a new terminology stemmed from the end of Naturally aspirated vehicles! Everything is EV nowadays. 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.
Q: WHAT ASTROLOGY SIGN ARE YOU?
A: LEO, a natural born Leader.
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MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Twelve seniors received awards for finishing Mira Costa High School’s distinctive Biotech elective course. Ernesto Nodado and Rebecca Fox, two of the graduating class’s teachers who have various backgrounds in science, hosted a unique ceremony for them. Since 2017, Nodado, a science instructor for the past 14 years, has worked with the Biotech program.
Redoing Manhattan Beach Pier Railings This Winter:
Manhattan Beach will get new pier rails. The city released a prototype of the pier’s new railings, which look similar to the ones that were last updated more than 30 years ago. The City Council accepted the final design, and the rails might be in by year’s end. The pier was designated a landmark in 1995 to preserve its historical aspects. The current rails were safe but corroded and needed a makeover. Project Manager Gilbert Gamboa claimed the aluminum railings will last longer in the sea environment than the iron ones. He estimated construction at $1.8 million.
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
NBA basketball star Steve Nash is married to Lilla Frederick; the couple got engaged in Spain in 2016, and later had an intimate wedding in Manhattan Beach, in September of the same year.
MB WEEKLY:
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Meet Maureen McBride
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“Random Questions”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF ALL TIME?
–Cheers.
HAVE YOU EVER EATEN AT THE OLIVE GARDEN?
–Once with my 89-year-old neighbor. Early lunch. They all knew her. She had a special booth.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT A SPEEDING TICKET?
–Never.
DO YOU REMEMBER THE NAME OF YOUR KINDERGARTEN TEACHER?
–Unfortunately I don’t but I went to a great school, Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
DO YOU SNORE?
–No.
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Ravae Quonce
My boyfriend’s car’s window was broken last night, and the vehicle was stolen. 2022 blue Charger Hell Cat with tinted windows and Florida plates, which I’m sure are gone. Across the street from Two Guns Espresso on Manhattan Beach Blvd. 850-860 Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Clay Tobias
You may have questioned how to comfort a friend, lover, family member, or coworker. Let them vent? Chocolate bar? Give them room to cry? Experts think the best method varies by individual and context. However, a small but growing body of studies reveals that talking is one of the best methods to calm someone down. Because humans are social, words influence emotions. Razia Sahi, a doctoral candidate in psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, studies how social interactions affect people’s emotions. She said people’s brains “constantly use it as feedback to change their behaviors and responses.” Our opinions matter to others. However, some verbal encouragement is more effective than others. In a short research published on December 8, Ms. Sahi and her colleagues discovered that validation – phrases like “I understand why you feel that way” or “That sounds very hard” – is particularly reassuring.
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** Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce President, David Archer, having lunch at Fishing with Dynamite in Manhattan Beach.
** Realtor Michael Michalski having dinner at Nando’s in Manhattan Beach.
** Vince Altamura having lunch at Nick’s in downtown Manhattan Beach.
** Rabbi Yossi having lunch at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach.
MB WEEKLY – R.I.P.:
Jay Berman Dies at 83
Newsman Jay Berman passed away at 83. He started a lifelong career when he entered the Daily Breeze at age 21. He graduated from USC’s journalism program. He is survived by his wife Irene Machuca, and Dennis, a son from a previous marriage.
MB WEEKLY – READER QUESTION:
SHOULD MANHATTAN BEACH AND SURROUNDING SOUTH BAY COMMUNITIES ALLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARIES TO CARRY THE BIBLE?
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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** Last Saturday I was walking my dog on a sidewalk near my home, when I fell on my hip and, unbeknownst to me, fractured my pelvis in two places. Almost immediately, a young couple stopped their car and tried for a long time to help me to stand up. That failing, the gentleman carried me to his car, and they drove my dog and I to my home. —- Alexandrea S., Manhattan Beach
2. ** In general, communities either develop and flourish or droop and deteriorate to the same degree as their leaders uphold or disregard the fundamental responsibility of humility. —- Jonathan B., Manhattan Beach
3. ** A homeowner in the Manhattan Village recently lost their Kitty outside their front door to a Coyote. Animal Control’s number is 310-802-5159. —- N.P., Manhattan Beach
4. ** I love Nando’s Trattoria. Best authentic Italian restaurant in the South Bay! —- Isabella C., Manhattan Beach
5. ** American psychologists – once trained to listen without judgment – are using sessions to proselytize their politics. —- Roland V., Manhattan Beach
6. ** I’m with Riley Gaines! —- Lawrence B., Manhattan Beach
7. ** Our family – my wife, three kids, and I – moved to Israel from Manhattan Beach 25 years ago. Why? We simply wanted to be part of the story of a young country that was going to write the future of the Jewish people. Life here has been wondrous at times but frightening and overwhelmingly sad at others.
8. ** Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach celebrates grand reopening. An iconic music venue in Hermosa Beach – where myriad legendary punk bands have performed – reopened this week. —- Editor’s note
9. ** I agree with coyote trapping. —- Susan D., Manhattan Beach
10. ** Sports Illustrated is officially a parody of itself. They just put Martha Stewart on one of the covers of their annual swimsuit issue. Another cover features Kim Petras who is a man pretending to be a woman. —- John A., Manhattan Beach
11. ** Graphic Designer (onsite Los Angeles, CA area): A graphic designer with at least 1-2 years of experience who is familiar with the Adobe Creative suite (mainly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere) and able to research and develop creative design solutions to assist PragerU’s social media, fundraising, and marketing needs.
12. ** I never see any police presence in the downtown area of Manhattan Beach. —- George P., Manhattan Beach
13. ** Illegal migrants bring fentanyl through our southern border which now kills 200 American children every day. —- Emma S., Manhattan Beach
14. ** Hermosa Beach has launched a digital app that lets drivers pay for and add time to parking meters using their mobile phones. The app, called, ParkMobile, went live earlier this week for downtown lots A, B, and C, according to a Hermosa Beach city spokesperson. On-street spaces will eventually follow, though existing metered payment options, including bank cards and coins, will continue. —- Editor’s note
15. ** Insurances are a form of gambling where you bet against yourself. —- Christopher H., Manhattan Beach
16. ** Biological men who self-identify as females (also referred to as “transgender women”) are invading women’s sports, robbing female athletes of opportunities, and infringing upon their rights. Young women are being deprived of scholarships, championships, and even personal safety all in the name of creating a “safe and inclusive” space for transgender women. This insanity must end. —- Catherine K., Manhattan Beach
17. ** STABBING (Near Del Amo Mall-Carson St & Madrona) Just saw this on Neighbors: https://neighbors.ring.com/n/V45rK6MIGz
18. ** I’d vote “in favor” of M.B. trapping coyotes. —- Michael C., Manhattan Beach
19. ** A motorcyclist who was injured in a crash Wednesday in Torrance died at a hospital. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. near Sepulveda Boulevard and Anza Avenue, according to the Torrance Police Department. —- Editor’s note
20. ** MBMS folks: Ask your 7th grader what they learned in “sex” ed today… It starts with an A and involves your booty hole. —- Christy Barnes
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