MB Council Requests Begg Pool Replacement Proposals:
The neighborhood wants a new, bigger, and better Begg Pool, according to a survey. Recently, Manhattan Beach City Council ordered staff to request proposals for a new Begg Pool. TrueNorth Research’s October study, presented at Tuesday’s Council meeting, found 35.4% of locals “extremely interested” in a new aquatics center and 20.7% “somewhat interested.”
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Mira Costa senior Will Householter led the way in the win over Brentwood. Feel free to share your photographs. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
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The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Jefferson Graham
Writer-Photographer, “PhotowalksTV” host
Q: HOW DID YOU DISCOVER MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Uncle Jed. I interviewed Buddy Ebsen about a “Beverly Hillbillies” TV special when I was at USA TODAY and we met in Redondo Beach. I drove here from Culver City down Vista del Mar and fell in love. Three months later we were living here.
Q: FAVORITE MB RESTAURANT?
A: Sweetgreens at Manhattan Village.
Q: BEST PHOTO SPOT?
A: I say every year I’ll never take another picture of the Pier again, but then I break my resolution. I can’t help it. It’s too gorgeous.
Q: THREE HIDDEN PHOTO SPOTS THAT PEOPLE DON’T APPLAUD ENOUGH?
A: The murals outside Baskin-Robbins, El Tarasco on Rosecrans and the sun painting on the Manhattan Avenue garage.
Q: IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
A: I wouldn’t leave Manhattan Beach, but if they ran me out of town, I’d pick Carmel by the Sea.
Q: WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLUG PHOTOWALKSTV?
A: Thanks for asking. New episodes of the travel series post every Saturday on YouTube. I’ve brought people on virtual photowalks and shown iPhone camera tricks all over the South Bay, France, New Mexico, Oregon and Spain. We’re going to Japan in March.
www.photowalkstv.com
By MB Police Chief Rachel Johnson
“… this additional staff would allow us to meet some of our community requests for more engagement. I’d like to see more officers on bicycles. I would like to see more officers on foot … We need additional staffing to arrest career criminals and to conduct surveillance and other means to provide a shorter path from investigation to arrest. We are certainly able to do that now, but this would increase our bandwidth and our capacity to do that more efficiently. … The addition of a full-time bicycle patrol consisting of four officers would allow us to have the consistent, focused engagement of our community,” [MBPD Chief Rachel Johnson] told the Council. “ …This bicycle patrol will provide high visibility in residential and commercial areas while also patrolling areas that are difficult to patrol on vehicles, such as the bike path, high-density traffic locations, and small streets and alleys. They’d have essentially the same function as patrol officers – they’ll just be on bicycles. It allows them to slow down and see more things than you can take in in a car. It allows them to get off their bikes and walk a little bit here and there to see what things are going on in our community. So you will see more people in the field through our bicycle patrol.”
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Slay Steak & Fish House:
Steaks served with a twice baked potato & vegetable of the day.
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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Lisa Hirsch-Solomon
Founder & CEO of The Studio (MDR)
Q: WHAT IS THE STUDIO (MDR)?
A: The Studio (MDR) is a vibrant, boutique fitness studio. We are a class-based studio that practices the Lagree Method. Lagree is a full body workout similar to Pilates but with a more athletic approach on a machine called a Megaformer. We have 4 locations on the westside of L.A. and a brand-new studio in Manhattan Beach.
Q: WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO OPEN ONE IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I live in Manhattan Beach plus I feel that the community is a perfect location for The Studio (MDR) because of its healthy, active community thirsty for a great workout with exceptional client service.
Q: WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS STUDIO?
A: The Studio (MDR) is a non-judgmental community where people can be vulnerable, motivated, and honest. Whether you are a busy professional keeping in shape, a mom squeezing in a workout between carpools, a finely tuned pro-athlete, a fitness fanatic, or a cancer survivor trying to find strength and confidence in recovery, our studios provide a warm, safe, and fun place to workout and be part of a great community. This moving meditation helps to improve overall health by pushing people past perceived limits to achieve their ultimate potential.
Q: WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
A: New York City at NYU Hospital.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: That’s hard to choose just one … Life is Beautiful, Good Will Hunting, Pretty in Pink.
Q: WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS?
A: Labor. It is essential that we have enough instructors to teach classes and great front desk staff to greet and serve our clients. Without them, we cannot add more classes to the schedule and service our clients.
www.thestudiomdr.com
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MB WEEKLY – READER POLL:
71% SUPPORT COYOTE TRAPPING IN MANHATTAN BEACH
According to a random sampling of thousands and thousands of our readers, 71% of MB Weekly readers support a decision to begin trapping coyotes that are causing fear to residents of the city of late. “It’s a matter of common sense and safety,” said one long-time Manhattan Beach homeowner. “People and their pets are infinitely more valuable than wild animals that prey on both.”
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Readers Respond To Dario Vullo:
On Verdict To Close Outdoor Dining In Our City
** I agree completely with Dario. I am in shock that MB would close down outdoor dining. Both myself and my friends still insist that we can only eat at restaurants if we can eat outdoors. I have a risk factor of asthma if I were to get COVID. I have worked very hard meeting with friends and family outdoors as much as possible and I have yet to get COVID because of these precautions. I am a psychologist, and I continue to see my clients frequently getting COVID and some continue to have very severe long-term COVID effects. Many cities I know are making outdoor dining a permanent part of the city, which is how it should be. I will not be going to any indoor dining restaurants in Manhattan Beach in the future. —- Dr. Melissa Robertson
** I am also very disappointed with the decision to stop the outdoor dining. Over the last two years or so, it has delighted me to see all the outdoor seating arrangements. People love sitting outside. It added something to our small town. We had a European vibe. And the major reason is that our local restaurants were able to survive, in some cases just barely. To take that away, we lose some of the charm of downtown Manhattan Beach. —- Dominique “Nikki” Ridley, Manhattan Beach
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Spinning vinyl in Manhattan Beach. Feel free to share your photographs. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
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The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Riley
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People From Manhattan Beach
Athletes – Hockey
Rob Blake: former defenseman and current executive for the Los Angeles Kings
Dustin Brown: right winger for the Los Angeles Kings; given key to the city by Mayor Wayne Powell
Marc Crawford: former head coach for the Los Angeles Kings
Pavol Demitra: forward for the Minnesota Wild
Jason Doig: former NHL defenseman
Nelson Emerson: former NHL right winger; head of development for the Los Angeles Kings
Alexander Frolov: hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings
Marián Gáborík: former forward for the Los Angeles Kings
Tim Gleason: defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes
Ron Hextall: former goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers; former GM for the Flyers
Anže Kopitar: captain, center and Western Conference all-star for the Los Angeles Kings
Dean Lombardi: President and CEO of Los Angeles Kings
Glen Murray: former right winger for the Boston Bruins
Jonathan Quick: goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings
Mike Richards: center for the Los Angeles Kings
Luc Robitaille: President and CEO, Los Angeles Kings, former hockey star
Mathieu Schneider: former NHL hockey player
John Stevens: head coach of the Los Angeles Kings
Darryl Sutter: former head coach of the Los Angeles Kings
Ľubomír Višňovský: former defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Sara Garcia
Truth be told, Manhattan Beach is geographically connected to the once-great city of Los Angeles. Tragically, however, over the past few years, Los Angeles has descended into an atmosphere of violence, chaos, and severe decline. The main reason is that progressives think that influencing law enforcement agendas can and should be done to fulfill social justice concerns. The urge to redress unfavorable outcomes in economics, politics, education, race, sex, and even healthcare drives social justice zealots. However, it is simpler to prevent crime, maintain public order, and defend law-abiding citizens than they realize. They naively fail to appreciate the objective of criminal law – to prevent crime and protect innocent people.
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Frankly, it is refreshing to read a weekly publication that is independent and without bias. Congratulations MB Weekly. —- Marion H., Manhattan Beach
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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** The Effects of Poor Customer Service on Loyalty —- www.BrokenWindowsBook.com
2. ** Have others heard about Sand Dune park graffiti? —- Lindy H., Manhattan Beach
3. ** I love popcorn. —- Davy J., El Segundo
4. ** Outdoor Dining Task Force application … We’re seeking residents and businesses to assist the City in envisioning the future of long-term outdoor dining. Get involved and make a difference in the Manhattan Beach dining experience. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. Visit our website for more information and to apply, click here. —- Downtown Manhattan Beach
5. ** Cool books —- www.BeverlyPalmBooks.com
6. ** I loathe my neighbor’s dog’s loud early barking! —- Amy L., Manhattan Beach
7. ** Los Angeles, I can’t wait to perform for you all at the iconic Greek Theatre this Fall on September 17th & 19th. Tickets now on sale. —- The Office of Van Morrison
8. ** I can’t stand big-mouth LeBron James. —- Kevin P., Manhattan Beach
9. ** Our local gas companies cannot incompetently or greedily raise prices like way. Illegal monopolistic price gouging. —- Randi J., Manhattan Beach
10. ** Interesting that the request and approval of new police officers mirror what city council candidate, Mark Burton, was advocating for during last November’s election. I know he is too nice to say it, but if I were him, I would say, “I told you so!” —- Paul Wafer
11. ** The long overdue decision to hire more police in Manhattan Beach by the City Council, City Manager, and Police Chief is a good day for our community and a bad day for criminals. —- Victoria A., Manhattan Beach
12. ** We recorded a package thief. Someone searched around our neighbor’s mailbox, then walked past our gate, down our alleyway, and removed my item. He opened it and flung his unwanted clothes in our neighbor’s yard. Criminals know they can get away with this, so they do it. Again and again and again! —- Lois S., Manhattan Beach
13. ** Can someone please explain why it took so incredibly long for the city to hire the seven extra police officers that were needed for a long time? Are the city leaders blind? —- Martin J., Manhattan Beach
14. ** There are more than 100 pediatric gender clinics across the U.S. I worked at one. What’s happening to children is morally and medically appalling. —- Lance H., Manhattan Beach
15. ** I hate the smell of pot! —- Sissy M., Manhattan Beach
16. ** Crime Car Flippers. It’s standard now. Lock your doors, neighbors! Three hooded men examined our entire street! —- Lauren Z., Manhattan Beach
17. ** OMG I love the “stop and stare” at 6th and Valley. If I’m not mistaken, I think this was put there (finally) because of the guy on next door who lives adjacent to the corner and has been posting videos of people brazenly running this stop sign ALL THE TIME, even with the publicity on Nextdoor and other venues. I can’t wait to see how people desensitize to this huge sign and simply keep blowing through the stop sign (hope the guy posts follow-up videos). We’ll see. I do hope it works though! People. It’s just a thin yellow line that keeps society survivable. We assume people will not cross over that line and hit us head on. Somehow this has been lost with stop signs … someone’s gonna die. —- Susan Boettner, Manhattan Beach
18. ** Sneezing can be used as sonar to find polite people. —- Janice H., Manhattan Beach
19. ** George Foreman made millions by telling people that it’s okay to cook steak on a panini press. —- Lawrence K., Manhattan Beach
20. ** The Manhattan Beach City Council voted 5-0 to hire seven police officers and three staff employees on February 7; 72 police officers will serve. It’s good to see the City Council approve a safety measure. Long overdue. —- Dr. Gary B., Manhattan Beach
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