Articles By: Esther Kang

Manhattan Beach Women in Business Conference draws hundreds [VIDEO]

Manhattan Beach Women in Business Conference draws hundreds [VIDEO]

May 7, 2013 11:08 am

The 15th Annual Manhattan Beach Women in Business Conference gathered more than 400 attendees at the Manhattan Beach Marriott last Friday. Video by Marci Klein of Klein Creative.

Life of Zen: Shaolin Buddhist monk passes down ancient teachings

Life of Zen: Shaolin Buddhist monk passes down ancient teachings

May 6, 2013 1:25 pm

“If you see here,” explains the 24-year-old Shaolin Buddhist monk, dressed in a grayish-blue monastic robe, “this first cup of tea that I drink, I only have that cup of tea one time in my life, in that moment.”

Mira Costa ranks among nation’s top high schools, according to U.S. News

Mira Costa ranks among nation’s top high schools, according to U.S. News

May 6, 2013 12:49 pm

Manhattan Beach’s Mira Costa High School ranks in the top 2 percent of some 21,000 public high schools nationwide for college readiness, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best High School rankings released last week.

2 Hawthorne men sentenced for Pier 1 armed robbery in Manhattan Beach

2 Hawthorne men sentenced for Pier 1 armed robbery in Manhattan Beach

May 2, 2013 12:50 pm

A Torrance Superior Court judge on April 23 ordered two Hawthorne men to state prison for their armed robbery attempt at a Pier 1 Imports store in Manhattan Beach last year.

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of May 2

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of May 2

May 2, 2013 11:40 am

Upcoming events in Manhattan Beach include the city’s final workshop on Veterans Parkway’s master plan, the Manhattan Beach Women in Business Conference and the Kiwanis Toy Drive.

‘Minds Matter’ for low-income youth

‘Minds Matter’ for low-income youth

May 1, 2013 4:22 pm

The movement began with a fieldtrip in a yellow school bus, filed with 30 foster children from Harlem.

Driver in fatal Manhattan Beach collision pleads not guilty

Driver in fatal Manhattan Beach collision pleads not guilty

April 30, 2013 3:40 pm

The driver involved in a car collision last year that resulted in a Hermosa Beach motorcyclist’s death pleaded not guilty Monday to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge.

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of April 25

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of April 25

April 26, 2013 3:45 pm

Upcoming events in Manhattan Beach include this Saturday’s Richstone Walk-a-thon at the pier and community meetings on the Strand stairs and pension reform.

From São Paulo to Indio

From São Paulo to Indio

April 25, 2013 4:00 am

Hermosa Beach’s Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ takes on the wired masses at Coachella for the fifth year. A glimpse into the little-known world of food vending at the biggest festival in the country.

Manhattan Beach City Council considers paying MBUSD for pool, facility use

Manhattan Beach City Council considers paying MBUSD for pool, facility use

April 24, 2013 1:45 pm

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Board of Trustees is asking the city to pay up.

Green lifestyle in many forms at Manhattan Beach’s s.a.g.e expo [PHOTOS]

Green lifestyle in many forms at Manhattan Beach’s s.a.g.e expo [PHOTOS]

April 24, 2013 10:00 am

The first-ever s.a.g.e. (sustainable and green environments) expo last weekend drew hundreds of green-conscious businesses, nonprofits, families, artists and residents to the Manhattan Beach National Guard Armory.

Suspect in Manhattan Beach bank robbery arrested

Suspect in Manhattan Beach bank robbery arrested

April 19, 2013 1:44 pm

The suspect who last month robbed a U.S. Bank in Manhattan Beach was arrested Thursday night in Culver City, according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department.

Manhattan Beach City Council pushes new library forward

Manhattan Beach City Council pushes new library forward

April 18, 2013 12:14 pm

The Manhattan Beach City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding and a number of permits for the new Los Angeles County library in the Civic Plaza, marking the final bureaucratic step in the long, winding process that started four years ago.

Manhattan Beach police seek help identifying 7-Eleven robber

Manhattan Beach police seek help identifying 7-Eleven robber

April 10, 2013 7:30 pm

Manhattan Beach police are looking for a male suspect who last month robbed a 7-Eleven on the 1200 block of Artesia Boulevard.

Biggest challengers, best friends

Biggest challengers, best friends

April 10, 2013 3:29 pm

A longtime duo’s Redondo-based production company — 3 Ball Productions — is a force to be reckoned with in the reality TV industry.