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Paying tribute to Charlotte Lesser for 45 years on Neighborhood Watch at the Joslyn Center. [top left] City Council members Steve Charelian and Joe Franklin. [top right] Charlotte Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser, no relation. [bottom] A packed crowd.
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[top left] Russ Lesser with daughter Valerie. [bottom left] Russ Lesser’s niece Kathleen, Russ and Russ’s granddaughter Allegra. [right] Lesser’s son Greg Lesser who is an Assistant United States Attorney.
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1. ** WTF? A kid brought a (unloaded) gun to MBMS! —- Adam C.
2. ** 23andMe just filed for bankruptcy – meaning your DNA could be sold to the highest bidder. If you’ve ever used their service, now’s the time to immediately log in and delete your profile. It takes one minute. Don’t wait. Your genetic privacy is at stake. Even the California AG is warning you. —- Carter L., El Segundo
3. ** Would most people you know put their pet to sleep for a million dollars cash? —- Clay T.
4. ** THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT ECONOMICS —- https://youtu.be/LxlGl-NnyWQ?si=3o2xY6UaYQKrMtxA
5. ** No one ever skips breakfast because breakfast literally means breaking the fast. Therefore, those who say they skip breakfast actually eat it later in the day and call it by another name. —- Dave J.
6. ** Shazam… Folks who ignored Hillary’s 32K emails on a personal server are now enraged over an unclassified Signal chat. —- Fred T.
7. ** Another store hit on Manhattan Beach Blvd – 2 blocks from the pier, near Pasha (yes, that Pasha with the smash-and-grabs). Eyeglass store window smashed. Drove by this morning – 4 police cars swarming. This is getting out of control. Where’s the leadership? Where’s the action? Our town is turning into a crime scene. —- Name Withheld by Request
8. ** If you own a dog, please pick up after yourself. I suspect someone living around my street had a dog who took a dump in my driveway, which is very disrespectful. —- Charles F.
9. ** The disintegration of the DNA-testing 23 and Me company is not just the collapse of a business. It’s the collapse of a culture obsessed with identity. —- Dr. Grace H., Redondo Beach
10. ** Don’t you think it is past time that Progressives stop excusing lousy government? —- Lance H.
11. ** From the moment it became clear that Disney’s “Snow White” reboot would get the PC treatment, I lost any interest I might otherwise have had in seeing the picture. Then came the unfortunate political comments made by the film’s young and dim leading lady, and I thought, Oy vey! —- Patricia L.
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13. ** Testosterone suppression and puberty blockers do not mitigate male advantage in sports (https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00615.2024). More importantly, the idea that weakened men can be women is misogynistic and demeaning. Sports are an opportunity to bring our personal best in a clean and fair contest. An intentionally weakened body is not included in the spirit of that ethos. —- Alison S., Manhattan Beach
14. ** MBUSD is accepting applications for the Measure RLS Bond Oversight Committee. Residents interested in supporting school improvements are encouraged to apply. For questions, contact MBUSD Business Services at 310-318-7345 x5944 or Business.Services@mbusd.org. Help shape the future of our schools. —- MBUSD
15. ** Have you noticed that many of our city’s public officials – from the School Board to the City Council – seem to hold master’s degrees in “jive” talk? Slick slogans, empty promises, and endless spin. We’re drowning in buzzwords while real problems go ignored. Enough already. We need straight talk, not a TED Talk. —- N.D., Manhattan Beach
16. ** Writing a book is hard. Competing with an author in your field is even harder! Choose your hard. —- Robert O.
17. ** Can we tell YOUR story to the modern world —- www.BoundlessMediaUSA.com
18. ** Hermosa Beach Mayor Dean Francois claims the Supreme Court gave them tools to enforce homeless encampment laws. If you believe Hermosa Beach will enforce anything, you live in a fantasy world. This city talks tough but folds under pressure every time: more PR spin, less real action. Wake up. —- Howie N., Hermosa Beach
19. ** “A Complete Unknown” is a hauntingly beautiful portrait of Bob Dylan’s early years. Timothée Chalamet delivers a mesmerizing performance, capturing Dylan’s spirit and mystery. Gorgeously shot and emotionally resonant, the film offers fans and newcomers a poetic journey through the birth of a legend. It is a must-see cinematic triumph. —- Amy P.
20. ** Exciting upgrades are coming to Polliwog Park Dog Run in Spring 2025! From March 31 to April 30, the Dog Run will be closed for expansion and improvements, including additional space, new fencing, fountains, benches, lighting, and landscaping. Reopening May 1 – get ready for a better, dog-friendly experience.
21. ** Did you vote for Measure A, thinking it would fix homelessness? Think again. LAHSA, the agency in charge, has 18 YEARS of audit failures – yet still rakes in hundreds of millions. This is your tax money, wasted. The system is broken, and no one’s being held accountable. Wake up. —- Colin L.
22. ** Opening Reception: Let Me Fix You a Plate – Join us at the Manhattan Beach Art Center on Friday, April 18th, 5-7 pm, to open Let Me Fix You a Plate by Keith Magruder. Free and open to the public. The exhibit runs April 18 – June 29, 2025, at 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
23. ** I stopped at Ralph’s in Manhattan Village last night at 7:00 pm to grab one of their Thursday extraordinary rotisserie chickens. Guess what? Empty display! Thursday ends at 6:00 or 6:30 there. No more chickens being cooked! Seriously, Ralph’s? That’s a lousy way to treat loyal customers. Do better! —- Claire J., Manhattan Beach
24. ** Would there be any wisdom for residents to recall that certain council members endorsed and financially supported George Gascon’s election campaign? —- Dwayne O.
25. ** While driving to the South Bay today, I switched my phone to airplane mode and I just missed hitting a Delta airliner. —- E.R., El Segundo
26. ** To any normal, fair-minded person, it’s obvious: California’s Constitution prohibits transfer taxes. Yet, the state’s judiciary twisted logic, narrowly defining “special taxes” to mean only those for a “special purpose.” This blatant reinterpretation undermines Prop. 13, creating a loophole that unfairly steals homeowners’ hard-earned equity. —- Brooks B.
27. ** What act(s) of kindness did you experience this week? —- MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
28. ** WTF? I read in MB Weekly that Chick-fil-A in El Segundo was charging customers for a cup of water without telling them. Disgraceful! Since when did basic courtesy become a profit center? They should be ashamed of themselves for sneaking in charge of something that should be free. —- Leigh S., El Segundo
29. ** We visited the new Crumbl Cookies store at Del Amo and Hawthorne Blvd yesterday! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the peanut butter cookie was delicious. I loved it so much that I’m going back for another one today. —- Abby F., Redondo Beach
30. ** Heartless and disgraceful. A plaque honoring Sandy Casey, a beloved Manhattan Beach Middle School special education teacher killed in the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting, was stolen this week by scumbags. How low can people go? Stealing a memorial for a victim of senseless violence is beyond reprehensible. —- Jeff B.
31. ** Ten years ago, it was unlikely that you knew someone who identified as transgender. Today, it’s doubtful that you don’t know someone who identifies as transgender. This is especially true of teenage girls. What an alarming societal trend. —- Dr. A.S., Hermosa Beach
32. ** I just got home from shopping and discovered someone keyed the entire side of my car!! Are you kidding me? People can be so horrible. Happened either at Home Depot or Sam’s Club. Seriously, who does that? I’m furious! —- A.H.
33. ** The Who’s Live at Leeds is a raw, explosive, and electrifying rock masterpiece. Capturing the band at their peak, every track is a thrilling journey of power and passion. From Townsend’s riffs to Daltrey’s vocals, it’s pure energy. It’s a must-hear for any rock lover. What a trip! —- Ash G., El Segundo
34. ** My 225 year-old grandmother just got her Social Security cut off by Elon Musk. He must be stopped!! —- B.H.
35. ** The beauty industry has always preyed upon our insecurities. —- Chelsea D.
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