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Measure RLS (Repair Local Schools) Campaign Launch Party.
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Real Estate legend John Altamura’s antique car.
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Joe Franklin Manhattan Beach Mayor.
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Tracy Evans, private owner of Set The Table LA.
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Sweetheart Patty of Torrance reads MB Weekly.
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Abby, hostess at Fête Bistro by Slay.
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Joe Marcy and Tiffany Barbara at Measure RLS (Repair Local Schools) Campaign Launch Party.
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Paul Wafer, community activist, having lunch at Urban Plates in Manhattan Beach.
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Chef-owner David LeFevre, Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite, The Arthur J.
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Larry Zimbalist, Chair of Measure Repair Local Schools.
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Silvia Zambon, a veteran South Bay dog walker (alohamydogs@gmail.com).
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Jim Freeman of Freeman Public Affairs with lovely Lilly.
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Cassie, 4 years, and Thomas, 20 years, at Sloopy’s Beach Cafe Manhattan Beach.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY OF MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL:
** I have so many wonderful memories at Mira Costa High School. I ran my first campaign for ASB/Student Council in 2001. I remember my parents helped me hang posters in the quad before sunrise. By senior year, I was elected as the “Commissioner of Campus Morale”. I helped coordinate all the pep rallies and festivities. I couldn’t be more proud. Our class yearbook listed me as “Most Spirited”. I also sang in the choir and joined several service clubs. I remember having wonderful teachers who believed in me. I was given a rare opportunity to serve as the student representative on the high school accreditation committee. I learned so much from that process. And lastly, I was so grateful to be named the commencement speaker for the Class of 2003. I shared a quote that resonated so deeply with me. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference” – Robert Frost —- Joe Marcy (Running For Manhattan Beach City Council 2024)
** It would be impossible to pick one memory of Mira Costa because there are so many. The relationships and connections that have lasted a lifetime stand out above everything else. From well-established friendships that I brought with me to Mira Costa from elementary and middle school to the new ones I built while at Costa that continues to this day, there’s just something about the bonds formed at that age that seem to transcend time and place. It’s not unusual to run into someone I haven’t seen for years and strike up a conversation as if I just saw them yesterday. It’s a community that you’re always a part of, no matter where you go or what you do. —- Steve Napolitano (Councilman, Manhattan Beach)
WHAT IS YOUR ASTROLOGY SIGN:
** Pisces – but I don’t read my horoscope —- Larry Zimbalist (Chair of Measure Repair Local Schools)
** Scorpio —- Steven Nicholson
** Pisces —- Charlotte Lesser (Neighborhood Watch)
** Aquarian —- Paul Wafer (Manhattan Beach)
** Scorpio —- Steve Charelian (City Council candidate)
** Leo —- Tony Cordi (President, The Innate Group)
** Virgo —- Phillip Cook (Prominent Financial Planner)
** I am a Capricorn! —- Lisa Hemmat (Proprietor, Lido di Manhattan)
** Virgo —- Sharon Arias (Manhattan Beach)
** Cancer —- Marilyn Alcantar (GM, Fete Bistro by Slay)
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WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING THESE DAYS:
** The book I’m currently reading and almost finished is The Gambler (Life of Billy Walters) —- Peter Kim (Co-Owner Sloopy’s Café)
** After Further Review My life By My Friend Mike Pereira —- David M. Slay (Slay Restaurants)
** Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys —- Michael Unton (CEO of Flowing Energy)
** Shepherd series by Michael Stagg —- Mark Burton (Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach)
** I just finished The Melting Pot by Matt Pottinger on strategies on how to contain China. Very interesting read. Now reading The Melting Point by General Frank McKenzie about his time in charge of Central Command over the middle East region, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Very timely considering all of the current issues. —- Paul Wafer (Manhattan Beach)
** “Experiencing The American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life” by Mark Matson / “Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI” by Eric Lamarre —- Wayne Powell (Former Manhattan Beach Mayor/Councilmember)
** Unfortunately, I do not read many books. The lifestyle I live does not hold much time for sitting around. When I have down time, I usually read current events/news, not just your usual sources. Nowadays you have you do research on news articles/current events from multiple sources to find out what is true and not. If I did have more time to read, I would read books that aim to help my personal growth and future comfort. —- Chris Kelly (GM Dive N’ Surf)
DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS, POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, THE EFFECT OF GEORGE GASCON ON MANHATTAN BEACH:
** As a former misdemeanor Prosecutor, General Counsel to LAPD and the LAX Airport Police, it is abundantly clear to me that Gascon’s policy of not filing or prosecuting misdemeanors committed in Manhattan Beach has significantly eroded law and order in our community. Just ask our local small business owners. It really is shameful. Please know that crime statistics don’t tell the whole story since unreported crime has skyrocketed. For the residents of our community, Gascon must go or we need a City Charter to hire our own City Prosecutor to file and prosecute misdemeanors, as well have the very effective homeless court to address the growing homeless problem in our community. —- Mark Burton (Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach)
** Gascon has destroyed L.A. just like he destroyed S.F. There are no penalties for crimes committed in L.A. Stealing is acceptable up to $950.00. Isn’t that wonderful? —- John Altamura (Manhattan Beach)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME:
** “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews —- Fred Taylor (Community Activist)
** Thorn Birds —- Mark Burton (Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach)
** I would say “Once a Warrior” by Jake Wood! https://www.jakewood.co/ —- Lisa Hemmat (Proprietor, Lido di Manhattan)
** “To Kill a Mockingbird” – Don’t we all want to be like Atticus Finch?! —- Joe Franklin (Mayor of Manhattan Beach)
** Without A Paddle, written by Nick Offerman, is a fun filled read with hilarious personal accounts of Offerman’s life. Throughout his stories he offers insight, wisdom, life-lessons, common sense, and decency. Truly a great novel that I recommend to anyone looking for a light, comical read. —- Steven Lutz (Chef, Urban Plates Manhattan Beach)
** The Bible —- Bob Holmes (Three Terms Manhattan Beach Councilman/Mayor & 55-year Manhattan Beach Resident)
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MB WEEKLY – FREE BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** The Fantasy World of Ta-Nehisi Coates. His new book, ‘The Message,’ is a masterpiece of warped arguments and moral confusion. —- Dr. Lester K., Manhattan Beach
2. ** People love reading MB Weekly because you embrace the voices of the residents. Kudos, and well done! —- Fred T., Manhattan Beach
3. ** The University of Wyoming’s women’s volleyball team forfeited a game against a team from San Jose State University that included a biological male. Thank God that teams like Wyoming are sticking up for our young ladies. Keep it coming, and I know it’ll make a difference! —- Christy B.
4. ** I wholeheartedly agree with Lucia’s comments about Steve’s commitment to excellence and community service. Two senior Council members are leaving, taking years of institutional knowledge with them. Steve is the only candidate who can fill that loss instantly. As the City’s recently retired Finance Director, he ensured balanced budgets and watched over taxpayers’ dollars. Steve is a strong proponent of government transparency. He deserves your vote! —- Howard F., Manhattan Beach
5. ** MB Weekly is looking to spotlight a Pilates studio. Please write to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
6. ** Dear MB Weekly: The Chandler article is really good. —- Lee P., Manhattan Beach
7. ** Maybe someone can help me. I cannot think of 1 reason to have one million cash dollars in public. None, nada, zero! —- Tom A., Manhattan Beach
8. ** XX-XY Athletics was permanently banned from TikTok for encouraging girls to stand up for themselves and for using the word “male” to describe men in women’s sports. Meanwhile, Nike’s Coaching HER initiative, available worldwide to keep girls from dropping out of sports, defines girls as anyone who identifies as one. —- Alison S., Manhattan Beach
9. ** I don’t get it. With Chandler on the prowl, why are there never any police in downtown Manhattan Beach? Something is wrong. —- Selma C., Manhattan Beach
10. ** E-bikes, vehicles, and trucks ignore stop signs and traffic signals, which needs to be addressed. —- Rhonda C., Manhattan Beach
11. ** When I read about the salaries that Manhattan Beach pays its staff, I’m inclined to blame them for spending money like drunken sailors, only that feels unfair to drunken sailors because at least sailors are spending their own money. —- Craig H., Manhattan Beach
12. ** Yikes! Ayatollah frantically Googles “How To Build Iron Dome Thingy FAST” —- Joel R., Manhattan Beach
13. ** My kid fell off her e-bike tonight and cut her knee badly. —- Mark C., Manhattan Beach
14. ** El Segundo coyote sighting: I arrived home to see a coyote napping in my backyard! —- Catherin O., Manhattan Beach
15. ** Ozzy Osbourne endorses presidential candidate but no one could understand which one —- Carly V., Manhattan Beach
16. ** It’s become fashionable to claim that other countries hate the U.S. Having traveled the globe for three years, I can tell you: That’s absurd. —- Chris L., Manhattan Beach
17. ** Rashod is a good waiter at Joey in Manhattan Beach! —- Carla H., Manhattan Beach
18. ** Something isn’t right here with the million-dollar heist. We want to know who this so-called victim is! —- Marilyn A., Manhattan Beach
19. ** Gen Z is the first generation to grow up with Smartphones, social media, etc. Their lackluster workplace performance is somehow connected to their considerable digital life experience. If this trend continues, we are all in trouble. —- Tim T., Manhattan Beach
20. ** I know many top executives that if they get a resume in the mail that includes pronouns, they throw it immediately in the garbage. —- Harold S., Manhattan Beach
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