The first piano notes of an all-too familiar piano tune come on. “Just a small town girl,” sings the female half of a choir arranged into a “V” in a school auditorium. The scene looks like something out of a [...]
An El Segundo woman claimed that a man struck her and threatened to sexually assault her last week in a Manhattan Village Mall bathroom if she didn’t hand cash over to him, police said. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, claimed [...]
Rialto Fire Chief and 29-year firefighter veteran Robert Espinosa, 52, has been appointed to the position of Manhattan Beach’s next fire chief, succeeding Interim Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Ken Shuck, the city announced yesterday. An Orange County resident, Espinosa has [...]
Former city manager Geoff Dolan, 57, has filed a $2 million claim against the city, nearly a year and a half after his sudden and controversial departure. Dolan, who abruptly resigned in December 2009 after 15 years with the city, [...]
Manhattan Beach schools ranked in the top ten percent of schools statewide last year, based on Academic Performance Index scores, according to a May 5 report issued by the California Department of Education. Two schools also recorded high marks in [...]
An El Segundo woman claimed that a man struck her and threatened to sexually assault her last week in a Manhattan Village Mall restroom if she didn’t hand cash over to him, police said. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, claimed [...]
Bike to Work week: In honor of Bike to Work Day, the South Bay Bicycle Coalition (SBBC) will hold a happy hour today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rock and Brews, 143 Main St. in El Segundo, with coupons for half-priced [...]
Inglewood police captain and 29-year law enforcement veteran Eve Irvine, 47, was appointed last week to become the city’s next police chief, replacing Chief Rod Uyeda, who will retire on May 23. Irvine will become the first female chief in [...]