LAW ENFORCEMENT – New Manhattan Beach Police Department chief is named 

The City of Manhattan Beach Tuesday announced the selection of Rachel Johnson as the new chief of the Manhattan Beach Police Department.   Johnson is a 21-year police veteran who has served almost 17 years with the Newport Beach Police Department, including the last two-and-a-half years as captain. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve […]

Time capsule buried under new Friendship Campus site?

by Garth Meyer Less than two weeks remain until the groundbreaking for the Friendship Foundation Campus on the site of the newly torn-down former Franklin Elementary School.  But first, a time capsule may need to be found. “I remember having my students do something for a time capsule,” said Geraldine Baluch, of Palos Verdes, who […]

Spotlight on Health – Celebrate Wellness “Community is Stronger Than Cancer”

The Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay), hosted its 25th annual Celebrate Wellness food and beverage tasting event on July 10 at the South Coast Botanic Garden. More than 500 guests enjoyed sunshine and live music as they sampled fare from over 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries that participated in the late afternoon […]