MB WEEKLY – READER POLL:
73% Say Earbuds Not More Damaging to Hearing
The idea that earbuds are more damaging to hearing than other headphone types is just false according to 73% of a sample of MB Weekly readers. The poll results were confirmed by Cory Portnuff, an audiologist at the University of Colorado Hospital. “The misconception stems from the thought that, because an earbud sits farther into your ear, it would do more damage than something that sits farther away.”
EXCLUSIVE COMMENTARY
MAYOR STEVE NAPOLITANO:
Discussing Public Safety
The Council took actions to strengthen public safety in alignment with recommendations from our Fire Chief, Michael Lang, and our new Police Chief, Rachel Johnson, whose swearing-in ceremony took place in August. These actions include increasing foot and bike patrols throughout the business districts; increasing daily patrols throughout the city; over-hiring in the police and fire departments by up to five police officers and up to three additional firefighter/paramedics; and hiring three additional full-time fire employees. With our number one priority being public safety, Council approved these measures to maintain our local fire department and enhance services that effect our safety and our quality of life.
https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/government/city-council
Coyote Sightings Are Increasing Significantly In Manhattan Beach:
Coyote sightings are increasing significantly in Manhattan Beach, according to many residents who have sent in photographs to MB Weekly. Over a dozen residents have sent photos to MB Weekly in the last month alone. “Sightings have become so common that residents have lost their sense of surprise,” noted Marion B. “I’ve never seen anything like this in Manhattan Beach,” Gerald P., a long-time resident, and Manhattan Beach business owner. “The city seems impotent to act.”
Agree? Disagree? Send your comment (maximum 100 words) to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Ed Lynch
Founder & Executive Director of Mychal’s Learning Place
Q: WHAT ANIMATED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHARITY?
A: My daughter Mychal is the inspiration behind starting Mychal’s Learning Place. When she was here there weren’t any programs that provided the programs and care we were looking for. What started as an after school program over 20 years ago has become so much more. Adult programs, a couple social enterprises with more on the horizon.
Q: HOW HELPFUL HAVE THE PEOPLE OF MANHATTAN BEACH BEEN IN SUPPORTING YOU?
A: The Manhattan Beach community is a big part of Mychal’s Learning Place. We have board members who live and work in MB. Many of our donors come from Manhattan Beach. We’ve been included in many community events that help to spread the word on the work we do but more importantly how very special the individuals we work with are. How capable and able. Pre-COVID, we had partnerships that supported our participants with important job skills training. We are currently looking to establish those again. The MB community has wrapped their arms around Mychal’s and we are so appreciative.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: That’s a tough question, let’s just say anything Quentin Tarantino.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR ASTROLOGY SIGN?
A: Libra
Q: WHAT’S BEEN THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT YOU’VE HAD IN RUNNING YOUR CHARITY?
A: It has been an honor to do the work that we do here. Don’t get me wrong, there have been challenges over the years and I would say the biggest is the necessity of funds to do the work we do. This will always be a challenge for nonprofits and that is overcome by the support of the community. We’ve been very fortunate over the years to make it through the tough times and continue to grow the organization. Complacency is not an option here at Mychal’s. There is so much more that needs to be done.
www.mychals.org
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Sushi Roku, a marquee addition to the Manhattan Village complex, is a trendy South Bay branch of one of SoCal’s top sushi destinations.
TAKE A SHARP LOOK AT MANHATTAN BEACH:
Join thousands and thousands of your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Sign up for free at MB Weekly.
www.MBWeekly.net
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Mindy
“YES or NO” INTERVIEW
Have you ever passed the exam questions to a friend in need?
–NO
Are you afraid of spiders?
–HELL, YES
Have you ever accidentally split your pants in a public place?
–NOT THAT I CAN RECALL
What makes you happy?
–A NIGHTLY BATH
Have you ever been broken or have you broken your heart?
–YES TO BOTH
Do you smoke cigarettes when you drink?
–YES, OCCASIONALLY
Feel free to share your photographs with thousands and thousands of your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities.
Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Uber-chef David Slay and his wife Gail.
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Sara Garcia
Progressives with extreme ideologies have no business running law enforcement organizations. Simply stated, it is not their calling. Their worldview forces them to protect offenders from responsibility, which in reality entails incarceration. When criminals are free, they do what they do, which is commit crimes. This straightforward calculation explains why crime increases under progressive rule. Additionally, cops are forced to disengage by public resentment. Since humans respond based on incentives, so do police officers. Cops will take extra precautions by confronting and restraining fewer criminals as long as a strong anti-law enforcement sentiment is in place. Progressive criminal justice practices and the mystical assumptions that underpin them only lead to turmoil, much like the smash-and-grab incident that occurred less than six months ago in our lovely city in broad daylight.
Agree? Disagree? Send your comment (maximum 100 words) to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
Set The Table:
Strawberry French Toast with a side of sausage.
www.setthetablela.com
MB WEEKLY – RESTAURANT REVIEW:
By Darby Winston
Mercado
In the mood for authentic Mexican food, I was referred to Mercado by a coworker. Nestled in the heart of the Manhattan Village Mall, the restaurant was not only easy to find but was decorated in such a cool style… think graffiti skulls, skeleton banditos, and Dia de los Muertos imagery adorning the walls. Immediately, I was greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable team member named Carla. Without a moment to spare, I ordered and dived into a plate filled with incredible guacamole that was served with an assortment of fresh vegetables for dipping. What a great and healthy twist on a classic. From there, I devoured crunchy JÍCAMA SHRIMP TACOS that were garnished with chile de árbol aioli, Mexican slaw, pickled red onions, and micro-cilantro. Incredible! As if that wasn’t delicious enough, my night ended on the sweetest note with what arguably could be the BEST flan on the planet!
Food: A • Service: A • Value: A
www.cocinasycalaveras.com
TWO MEN ARRESTED IN STRING OF MANHATTAN BEACH BURGLARIES:
A two-person burglary crew suspected in a pair of home burglaries in Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach were arrested earlier this week, police said. On Monday, January 2, the two men committed a burglary at a residence in the 1300 block of Palos Verdes Drive West, according to the Palos Verdes Estates Police Captain Steve Barber. When officers attempted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle near the home, a pursuit ensued and the suspects were arrested soon after. Stolen property related to the burglary was recovered during the arrest. The two men were staying at a short-term rental house in Harbor Gateway, Barber said. On Wednesday, police served a search warrant at the residence and recovered additional stolen property linked to a separate burglary in Manhattan Beach a few days prior.
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet David Archer
Manhattan Beach Chamber President
Q: WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I matriculated to Manhattan Beach to be the President/CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce in October of 2021.
Q: HOW HAS RUNNING THE MANHATTAN BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEEN DIFFERENT THAN YOU THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE?
A: The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce is different in the sense there is a solid mix of Businesses from Large Corporations to Small one person operations and in all industries, not just Hospitality related, which was my previous experience.
Q: WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB?
A: The most challenging aspect of my Job is managing competing priorities with numerous constituents.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: Tombstone
Q: WHAT RESTAURANTS DO YOU MOST ENJOY IN THE AREA?
A: There are so many great restaurants it’s hard to name one, I do enjoy Health Nut in MB for a quick Healthy Lunch.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR ASTROLOGY SIGN?
A: Pisces
www.manhattanbeachchamber.com
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is now open in Manhattan Beach, in the Kinecta complex at the corner of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach boulevards.
MB WEEKLY – AROUND THE AREA:
*****Four people were injured Tuesday morning when a red Jeep and white Dodge pickup collided in Hermosa Beach. The crash was reported about 12:40 a.m. at Valley Drive and Second Street, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor JEREMY STAFFORD. Paramedics took four patients to hospitals, Stafford said. He did not know their conditions. A news videographer at the scene reported two patients were trapped in one of the vehicles until firefighters used hydraulic tools to free them. Southbound Valley Drive was temporarily shut down from Herondo Street to Second Street for the investigation and clean-up.
MB WEEKLY – DID YOU KNOW?
In 2020, Americans bought more than twice as many electric bikes as electric cars.
MB WEEKLY LIST:
People From Manhattan Beach
Athletes – Baseball
Nomar Garciaparra: MLB shortstop, television broadcaster
Eric Karros: former MLB first baseman, television broadcaster
Jason Kendall: former MLB catcher
Paul LoDuca: former MLB catcher
Don Mattingly: manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and former New York Yankees player
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
The Bruce family will sell two parcels of beachfront land in Manhattan Beach that once belonged to their ancestors to Los Angeles County, the family’s attorney announced Tuesday, January 3, 2023, less than six months after L.A. County gave the land back to the descendant Bruce heirs. Anthony Bruce, Great-Great Grandson of Charles and Willa Bruce, holds up the deed at the for the historic return of land to the heirs of Charles and Willa Bruce, in Manhattan Beach on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
MB – R.I.P:
Michael McNulty, a charming, bearded man, could be found every day at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House from early afternoon until 3 p.m. McNulty died from a fall on February 23. 87-years-old.
MB WEEKLY – READER QUESTION:
HAVE YOU ALREADY BROKEN A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
Please share your reply with thousands and thousands of your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities.
Send your reply to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net (Maximum 100 words)
MB WEEKLY – CORRECTION:
** “You stated I was a past City Council Member. Please note I am not a past member and have never said otherwise.” —- Stewart Fournier
** “In an answer to one of the questions I was asked I stated that in 1980 we were averaging more than 100 burglaries a month. I should have said that in some months they exceeded one hundred. They did not average that for the year but were substantially higher than they are today.” —- Russ Lesser
MB – BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** Are you ready for the Last Waltz —- amazon
2. ** WTF is wrong with constantly broken escalators at Metlox, and why the hell haven’t they been fixed in the last six months? —- Bruce M., Manhattan Beach
3. ** The best dessert in Manhattan Beach, hands down, is the Key Lime Pie at Fishing with Dynamite. —- Mindy Brown, Manhattan Beach
4. ** Whether you agree or disagree (and I do both) with Mike Michalski, his writing definitely makes you think. And it’s funny, too. —- Sally Z., Manhattan Beach
5. ** In Manhattan Beach, we are all ingesting and imbibing and spending with reckless abandon like a bachelor party and a guilt-free boondoggle. —- Clark P., Manhattan Beach
6. ** Hi, my name is Adam; I have a window cleaning business, and I work around Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Call if interested: 424-400-1553 —- Adam Afify, Manhattan Beach
7. ** There is no synonym for synonym, but there is an antonym for antonym. —- Heather R., Manhattan Beach
8. ** Definitely work sharing: https://democracy.io/#!/. —- Bob K., Manhattan Beach
9. ** L.A. City Councilman Kevin de Leon is a disgrace! Caught red-handed. If he had an ounce of honor, he would have resigned. —- Sara G., Manhattan Beach
10. ** South Bay’s best personal chef, Ms. Tracy Evans: www.SetTheTableLA.com
11. ** Emerald Garden USED to be good before the pandemic. The food was great, but they got new owners, and now it is no longer good. Canton Low in El Segundo is great! Also, Seafood Town on Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance and Seafood Port also on Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance; both are great! —- Alex Distfano, Hermosa Beach
12. ** I have written to council people about crime and got the “they are working on it” answer. It really makes me doubt, and I am a huge supporter of our PD. It’s disturbing to me that there are no references to the smash and grab anywhere. It’s like it never happened, and it was one of the most violent and brazen crimes ever in our city. —- Kim Riley, Manhattan Beach
13. ** Killer of Riverside County deputy had a history of violence, evading police. Court records show William Shae McKay, 44, had been convicted of false imprisonment, receiving stolen property, and evading police officers in November 2021. Why the f–k was he out on the streets? Why? —- Garrett M., Manhattan Beach
14. ** South Bay’s most trusted dog walker – Ten-years experience. —- Call Silvia: 310-714-9877
15. ** If you haven’t had the kale salad at Slays Italian Kitchen, you haven’t really lived. It’s inspiringly grand! —- Lois C., Manhattan Beach
16. ** Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore requested reappointment for a second term, writing in a letter to the Board of Police. Let me see if I understand this correctly: The chief has been a complete and total disaster at keeping the city even modestly safe, yet he wants to be rehired for another five years. Insane world. —- Devin L., Manhattan Beach
17. ** I wanted to take this moment to express my gratitude for your collective efforts during the 2022 election season. —- Tina Shivpur, Manhattan Beach
18. ** In one hour, a gas-powered leaf blower will emit as much carbon dioxide equivalent as driving a typical internal combustion engine car 3,000 miles. (That’s not a typo). —- Seth R., Manhattan Beach
19. ** I discovered a superb Brazilian restaurant with American flavors in El Segundo. It’s called Tapizon, and I would strongly recommend it. —- Clay T., Manhattan Beach
20. ** If you want to experience an honestly terribly run restaurant, visit the Corner Bakery Cafe in Manhattan Beach. Trust me, you won’t come back unless you are horribly desperate. —- Sandy P., Manhattan Beach
Comment / Hire / Share / Promote / Barter / Discuss
The MB Weekly Free Bulletin Board is your place to communicate for free with thousands and thousands of your neighbors in Manhattan Beach. Send your message (maximum 50 words) to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB Weekly Disclaimer: 1.) MB Weekly accepts no liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. MB Weekly is not associated with any commercial or political organization and is transmitted via the web for the sole benefit of its subscribers. 2.) Unfortunately, computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses.