Manhattan Beach

Woman contemplates jumping off bridge, halting traffic and metro service

/ June 3, 2013 3:34 pm

A homeless woman climbed atop the Metro Green Line rail near Rosecrans and Aviation boulevards early Thursday afternoon, shutting down the major intersection for more than an hour.

Interim services available during Manhattan Beach library construction

Interim services available during Manhattan Beach library construction

/ May 30, 2013 12:40 pm

The Manhattan Beach library is closing for construction to make way for a state-of-the-art, two-storied glass building in its place, anticipated to be unveiled in the spring of 2015.

Pot-smuggling panga busted in Manhattan Beach, 2 detained

Pot-smuggling panga busted in Manhattan Beach, 2 detained

/ May 29, 2013 12:24 pm

A fishing boat from Mexico arrived in Manhattan Beach Saturday before dawn, carrying 1,850 lbs of marijuana.

Roundhouse Aquarium to mark World Oceans Day with 5K beach run

Roundhouse Aquarium to mark World Oceans Day with 5K beach run

/ May 29, 2013 12:00 pm

In honor of this year’s World Oceans Day next Saturday, the Roundhouse Aquarium is inviting fellow ocean lovers to celebrate the occasion with a 5K run along the beach.

Abigaile’s Little Sister to bring spice into Manhattan Beach dining mecca

Abigaile’s Little Sister to bring spice into Manhattan Beach dining mecca

/ May 29, 2013 4:00 am

Just a year and a half since introducing Hermosa Beach to American brasserie Abigaile, its owner Jed Sanford and executive chef Tin Vuong are together undertaking a passion project—this time in Manhattan Beach.

Mike Balzer Crew M.B. Pier Topside 1/18/96

Mike Balzer Crew M.B. Pier Topside 1/18/96

/ May 28, 2013 12:44 pm

Surfing mid-morning at the Manhattan Pier Topside 01-18-96
second session, alongside Mike Balzer, starring
Sean Hayes, Hagen Kelly, Shaun Burrell, Evan Slater, Shea Lopez
Shot and edited by the Legendary Marty Cam

Panga beached in Manhattan Beach with 1,850 pounds of marijuana

Panga beached in Manhattan Beach with 1,850 pounds of marijuana

/ May 25, 2013 9:52 pm

PHOTOS BY GUS MCCONNELL
Manhattan Beach photographer Gus McConnell was awakened by helicopters and sirens Saturday morning about 3:30 a.m.

Maria Sharapova touches down in her adopted hometown, Manhattan Beach

Maria Sharapova touches down in her adopted hometown, Manhattan Beach

/ May 23, 2013 4:51 pm

The buzz started with two words that spread through the crowd faster than a teenager’s tweet: “She’s here.”
Dozens of squealing fans surged forward and a swarm of photographers started flashing away.

Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council awards $24,000 to 6 Mira Costa scholars

Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council awards $24,000 to 6 Mira Costa scholars

/ May 23, 2013 11:01 am

At the final Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council luncheon of the school year last week, the group awarded $24,000 in scholarships to six graduating Mira Costa High School seniors, who were selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants.

Soroptimist reflects on 60 years serving Manhattan Beach community

Soroptimist reflects on 60 years serving Manhattan Beach community

/ May 23, 2013 10:10 am

In the fringes of World War II, then 26-year-old Bette Deziel and her husband Don opened a jewelry store in downtown Manhattan Beach. It was 1952.

City of Manhattan Beach to pay school district for facility use

City of Manhattan Beach to pay school district for facility use

/ May 22, 2013 1:49 pm

City Council on Tuesday approved a new joint-use agreement with the district, which for the first time in 14 years will receive payment from the city for sharing its facilities, fields and pools.

Manhattan Beach Unified rescinds majority of teacher layoffs

Manhattan Beach Unified rescinds majority of teacher layoffs

/ May 21, 2013 11:36 am

Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Board of Trustees determined last week that of the 24.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions it eliminated in March for the 2013-2014 school year, 20.8 will be reinstated.

Manhattan Beach Fire Department receives grant for community education

Manhattan Beach Fire Department receives grant for community education

/ May 20, 2013 5:26 pm

The Manhattan Beach Fire Department on Saturday received a $5,000 grant from Lockton Insurance Brokers and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company as part of a nationwide philanthropic program to promote community education programs.

Manhattan Beach police to crack down on car seat belt use

Manhattan Beach police to crack down on car seat belt use

/ May 17, 2013 5:00 am

As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‘s annual campaign to encourage buckling up, the Manhattan Beach Police Department on Wednesday announced that its officers will be cracking down on drivers and passengers who don’t wear their seat belts.

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of May 16

About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of May 16

/ May 16, 2013 11:50 am

Upcoming events in Manhattan Beach include the South Bay Student Video Festival, Older Adult Health Fair, a groundbreaking ceremony and a traffic detour.