Katie reflects on acts of kindness within Costa community
Where do we go from here? That question has been hanging over Manhattan Beach and the whole world since March of 2020. The truth is, there is not a right answer. This past year and […]
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The Ripples of the Armenian Conflict
A decades old conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan resurfaced, but this topic hasn’t received the proper attention it needs. In Manhattan Beach, a vigil was held on Sunday October 25 to advocate for peace. Jake […]
Virtual Hometown Fair gives back to Community
By Lexie Blakeman News Editor In order to prioritize the safety and health of the community, the City of Manhattan Beach moved the Hometown Fair, which took place Oct. 3-4, to a virtual setting this […]
Costa baseball reaches out special needs program
By Katie von Behren Staff Writer With the arrival of spring sports season, the Mira Costa baseball team has been training for the start of the season but they have also been getting ready for […]
Local Museum shows gallery – “Between the Knowing”
The South Bay is getting artsy. Contemporary art inspired the South Bay community on April 14. The Torrance Art Museum recently had its opening reception presenting the new gallery- “Between the Knowing.” […]
Stone awards small business with prospective scholarship
The Chamber’s Education Committee is headed by Rob Stone, owner of Study Hut. Students have to fill in an application to apply for the scholarship. Only one student will be selected for the scholarship. […]
Invisible Children promotes Cover the Night for Kony 2012
The Kony revolution has begun. On Friday, April 20 the Invisible Children Club held its “Cover the Night” event to spread the awareness of the Kony 2012 campaign. […]
Boardriders Club encourages the South Bay to hang-ten
In 2008, Mike Balzer had an idea for a South Bay surf club that was more family-oriented in order to bring together the community. By having extra activities at the contests along with food and other free products, Balzer along with his friends could accomplish their goal of creating a more family-friendly environment. […]
A healthy lifestyle made easy with the help of Vitality City
The Vitality City committee is responsible for some of the most recent health programs in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa. Backed by intensive research, Vitality City has taken an initiative to better understand that small changes in people’s behavior can lead to longer and healthier lives. […]
Officer Mark Vasquez: a hero by any definition
The month of May marked tragedy for the local police. On the morning of May 15, MBPD Officer Mark Vasquez took his final breath in a battle against cancer that lasted nearly five years. He died in his Torrance home at the age of 36, surrounded by his family. […]