GREENBERG CHOSEN FOR MBUSD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIP:
At a special meeting, Bruce Greenberg was appointed to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Jason Boxer’s position will be filled by Greenberg after he resigned in January. The cost of a special election, which the L.A. County Registrar estimated at $879,000, led the board to opt for an appointment procedure.
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Local residents Heather Kim & Heidi Rayden, along with Kim’s four children, created a “reimagined” blue line flag, presenting it to the Mayor in last week’s city council meeting requesting the city display it in the Police Department lobby windows. “The blue line flag has been unfairly mischaracterized by the media. In an effort to unite our community and show much needed public support for MBPD we reimagined the flag with hearts and an abundance of love & gratitude for our heroic officers who risk their lives to keep us safe. Who couldn’t accept a flag adorned with hearts and made by local kids …?!” said Rayden. (Heather Kim (L) & Heidi Rayden (R))
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Gerry Morton
CEO of NutriScience Corporation
Q: WHEN DID YOU FIRST ARRIVE IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I was born and raised in Manhattan Beach. I moved away for boarding school when I was 16 (followed by College and 6 years in Silicon Valley) then moved back when I was 27 and have lived here ever since.
Q: WHAT MADE YOU SELECT MANHATTAN BEACH AS YOUR HEADQUARTERS?
A: Is there really anyplace on earth that’s preferable? If there is then I haven’t found it.
Q: HOW DID YOU FORM YOUR ENERGY FIRST COMPANY, AND WHAT IS ITS PRINCIPAL MISSION?
A: After doing the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon (my fourth) in 2001, I got tired of constantly searching for premium, organic nutrition products that had low/no sugar yet were natural/organic. I formed EnergyFirst (www.energyfirst.com) to address that need. Our ProEnergy Protein, Greenergy Superfood, Prefuel Pre-Workout, and Permalean Protein Bars form the foundation of that offering. 888-88-ENERGY.
Q: WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS?
A: Staying ahead of the science to ensure we offer the very best quality, all the time. Raw material availability, our market, and the marketing continue to evolve and we work hard to stay at the forefront in each of those areas.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: Casablanca. Hands down.
Q: DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE AS PRESIDENT OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY CLUB?
A: I love our Manhattan Beach Rotary Club! Serving as President has given me the opportunity to engage with our members and the community in ways far beyond what I was able to do before. We get 80 of the most engaged, enthusiastic people in Manhattan Beach for breakfast every Monday morning to connect with each other and hear from a consistently great lineup of speakers. Most of us couldn’t think of a better way to start our week.
www.nutriscience.com
by City Councilwoman Amy Howorth: We need to feel safe in our community. And one of the things that we always pride ourselves on is ‘no call is too small,’ right? I think what we’re seeing with crime trends, for whatever reasons, is the calls are getting a little bigger. Accordingly, so should our police department.
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by Mayor-Pro tem Richard Montgomery: Someone asked, can you afford this $1.5 million? (for the extra police officers) The opposite. The answer should be, we cannot afford not to do it.
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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Deborah Hofreiter … Educator
Kelley Misetich … MB Chamber Of Commerce
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon … The Studio (MDR)
Stewart Fournier … Realtor
“WOULD YOU RATHER” INTERVIEWS
WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A COMPLETELY AUTOMATED HOME OR A SELF-DRIVING CAR?
Deborah Hofreiter –A completely automated home; don’t trust self driving cars
Kelley Misetich –Self Driving Car
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon –Completely automated home
Stewart Fournier –Home Automation
WOULD YOU RATHER NEVER BE STUCK IN TRAFFIC AGAIN OR NEVER GET ANOTHER COLD?
Deborah Hofreiter –Never be stuck in traffic
Kelley Misetich –Never get stuck in traffic again
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon –Never be stuck in traffic again
Stewart Fournier –Never get a cold. Audio books in traffic.
WOULD YOU RATHER LIVE ON THE BEACH OR IN A CABIN IN THE WOODS?
Deborah Hofreiter –On the beach, hence MB
Kelley Misetich –Live on the Beach
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon –Live on the beach
Stewart Fournier –Beach
WOULD YOU RATHER BE COMPLETELY INVISIBLE FOR ONE DAY OR BE ABLE TO FLY FOR ONE DAY?
Deborah Hofreiter –Be invisible for a day – such fun!!
Kelley Misetich –Be able to fly for one day
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon –Be able to fly for one day
Stewart Fournier –Fly
WOULD YOU RATHER TRAVEL THE WORLD FOR A YEAR, ALL EXPENSES PAID OR HAVE $40,000 TO SPEND ON WHATEVER YOU WANT?
Deborah Hofreiter –Travel the world
Kelley Misetich –Travel the world for a year, all expenses paid
Lisa Hirsch-Solomon –Travel the world for a year, all expenses paid
Stewart Fournier –Travel
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Expanding Slay’s Restaurant Empire:
Pa-Do was acquired by someone who has made a significant impact on the local dining scene quickly after it closed shortly after the departure of original chef Al Kim. Slay French Bistro is the new moniker, and the menu now includes dishes such as stuffed grape leaves cooked in tomato and lemon sauce, lamb shank with pomegranate molasses, and duck confit with satsumas. David Slay did not specify when the transition will take place.
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Stewart Fournier
It is unaffordable to build affordable housing in Manhattan Beach. Why? Because the land value in our City is among the highest in Los Angeles County per square footage, profitability has been nonexistent for developers for decades. The exception to this rule is when a small percentage of units in a development are designated as low-income. That has been the option for any developer since 1979. Only recently has one developer exercised that option in over 40 years. There are very few lots in Manhattan Beach that offer the same variables. The most radical property law (SB9) available for anyone for well over a year allows for multiple homes on existing single-family (R1) lots. If that change had been significant for developers, they would have been gearing strategic plans well before the law was in place. As of this writing, ZERO permits have been pulled at the Manhattan Beach Planning Dept to build multiple units on R1 lots. The two most extreme property markets of rise and decline in less than a year significantly indicate how unremarkable SB9 will affect our town.
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MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Eleven Mira Costa High School students have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship finalists! In September 2022, these students were selected as semi-finalists in this competition. Way to go! The following students will now be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards in 2023. Benjamin Blum, Andrew Cherry, Karyn Fu, Karyn Fukumoto, Tucker Anthony Gauss, Ethan Harrison, Alexander Holcomb, Heather Jensen, Cindy Lin, Dashiell Rumble, Jacob Tan. The selection of nearly 7,250 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 finalists is underway.
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Benjamin
A Resident of Manhattan Beach since 2021.
MB WEEKLY – TELL YOUR STORY:
Dating in Manhattan Beach?
Buzzwords like “breadcrumbing,” “zombie-ing,” and, of course, “ghosting” are all part of the dating lexicon. However, terminology from psychology like “love bombing,” “gaslighting,” and “trauma bonding” have also crept into everyday language in recent years. Users of the well-known dating service Hinge can still upload selfies while wearing sunglasses and declare their passion for espresso martinis. However, kids may now react to questions like “My therapist would say I___,” “A boundary of mine is___,” and “Therapy just taught me___.”
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by David Lesser
What I promise this community is this: Like every other council member here, I represent the entire community; whether you voted for me or not, whether I agree with your opinion or not, I care what you have to say, I value your opinion. I want to hear your opinion. While we may not always agree, my first instinct is to see where we can find collaboration. What I would ask in return is that for all of us to be mindful of the divisive times in which we live and to think about how we can help, particularly in our community which has so many gifts. How can we help make this the community that we all want to live in?
www.manhattanbeach.gov/government/city-council
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Meet Little Willow of Manhattan Beach who is in the Top 10 and on her way to the coveted title of America’s Favorite Pet. Willow is grateful for all her supporters and votes she has received thus far.
MB WEEKLY – CARTOON:
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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** Your lack of empathy at #QuickStopMarket&Liquor made me very disappointed in humanity. —- Heather M., Redondo Beach
2. ** I’d like to thank Manhattan Beach’s dog park department for maintaining Valley. After maintenance, it’s great to go. —- Clark R., Manhattan Beach
3. ** George is the best waiter at Mercado in Manhattan Village. —- Sandra P., Manhattan Beach
4. ** I recently finished cancer treatment and was having coffee with a friend to celebrate. The barista must have overheard part of our conversation or something, because as we were sitting there chatting, he came over and handed me a gift card. He said, ‘I know it’s not much, but it’s a small token of my congratulations.’ —- Hilda S., Manhattan Beach
5. ** Turkey’s earthquake deaths outweigh Manhattan Beach’s population. —- Dominik S., Manhattan Beach
6. ** I love MB Bristol Farms. It was assaulted because it symbolizes the comfortable South Bay life: wide open, pleasant, nicely planned out, inviting, friendly and venerable. The criminals are on offense, neighbors. —- Toni N., Redondo Beach
7. ** My Prius catalytic converter was stolen last night. Frustrating. My dog and security system were silent. Thieves left in two minutes. Be careful. —- (Name withheld by request), Hermosa Beach
8. ** I hate Guinea pigs! —- Ashley A., Manhattan Beach
9. ** In his farewell address, there was a warning. Reagan said this – all of our accomplishments could vanish into the ether if we forget American history and our heroes, and I think we’re still in the situation that Reagan described in 1989. —- Judith R., Manhattan Beach
10. ** Honest to God, I haven’t eaten a baloney sandwich in over 30 years. —- Ira P., El Segundo
11. ** Nando Trattoria is an exceptional dining experience. The service is impeccably attentive, and the food is the same amazing culinary excellence we experienced in Italy. As a patron who travels to experience Michelin-rated restaurants. Dario and Alessio should be proud of what they have accomplished. —- Don O.
12. ** On Tuesday, February 7, the Manhattan Beach City Council voted 5-0 to approve hiring seven police officers and three new staff members. So there will be a total of 72 police officers. It’s nice to see the City Council approving something that should help the community with safety. But honestly, this is long, long overdue! —- Sandra C., Manhattan Beach
13. ** Is it true that a homeless man is masturbating in front of Hennessey’s in Manhattan Beach regularly, and the police have done nothing? —- Sharon H., Manhattan Beach
14. ** British subjects and their European peers have largely traded personal freedom for government-funded health care, education, and pensions, as they fork over most of their earnings to the taxman. That’s what the American left wants. You lose significant take-home pay through taxation, and the swamp rats in Washington will take care of you. But they won’t because they’re rats.
15. ** The Rockefeller Manhattan Beach. New Menu Items. Happy Hour is Back. Open for Lunch Daily and Brunch on Friday/Saturday and Sundays —- www.EatRockerfeller.com
16. ** Way too many Super Bowl ads —- Wallace P., Hermosa Beach
17. ** The American Martyrs School 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Expo attracts over 1,000 individuals annually. —- Howard M., Manhattan Beach
18. ** Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s new Apple and Android app improves parent and community participation. —- Mallory M., Manhattan Beach
19. ** The Mira Costa High School cheer team placed second in its division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship this weekend. The team’s sixth championship and first medal. Yeah, from proud grandparents. —- A & G Holland
20. ** We’ve recently seen a rise in reports regarding telephone scams. —- MB Police Department
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