MB Weekly 03/16/2023

MB WEEKLY – READER POLL:

78% FEEL DISNEYLAND IS “WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!”

78% of MB Weekly readers in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities felt that Disneyland was “way too expensive,” and 52% said they were reconsidering going back to Disneyland in the next year due to the high cost. “The costs of Disneyland have gone from outrageous to insulting in the last couple of years,” said longtime Manhattan Beach resident and grandfather Paul O. of Manhattan Beach.

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Man Shot At South Bay Galleria:

Gunman Still At Large

On March 11, a man was shot in the South Bay Galleria, and the shooter was being sought by police. According to Redondo Beach Police Sgt. Salvador Garcia, the shooting was an isolated incident at roughly 2 p.m. on the east side of the mall in Redondo Beach. Police were searching for the shooter late Saturday night; they suspect fled the site in a dark-colored car. He wasn’t described in any further detail.


MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Kris Denton

Partner At Denton & Denton Group

Q: HOW DID YOU DECIDE UPON REAL ESTATE AS YOUR PROFESSION?
A: This was sort of a no brainer for us, both of our families have properties and have participated in remodeling/flipping homes over the years. I also helped build my family home, and felt that I have a lot of insight and knowledge to share with our future clients. We had an awesome neighbor and friend next to our first house here in El Porto who then kicked us in the booty to get our licenses.

Q: WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
A: I was born in Nevada City, California. Steph was born in Torrance.

Q: WHAT ABOUT REAL ESTATE CURRENTLY IS MOST CHALLENGING?
A: The most challenging part of this industry is finding the perfect home or investment property for our buyers as inventory is so low but that is a healthier market than the last 3 years with several multiple offers. It just takes longer and a lot more digging and hunting to find “THE ONE.”

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY PREDICTIONS ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Ahh the multi-million dollar question! Based on our opinion and global/local economists, the Manhattan Beach Real Estate market will stay strong and prices will continue to increase, just not as quickly as the last 3 previous years which can feel like the sky is falling to some. We live in one of, if not The most sought after towns in America! Our inventory remains at an all time low, and the causes and circumstances of this “recession” are radically different from what many go to in their minds of the 2008-2010 market.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH AND THE SOUTH BAY AREA?
A: Currently we are on a kick of Northern Cafe in The Works, Love and Salt always because the pasta is amazing and the craft cocktails are the best in town. The Post biscuits are always a go to! Also digging, Japonica’s ramen!

Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: Top Gun, the original although the second was stellar in its own way and one of the best new movies I’ve seen in a while!

Q: WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE DINNER WITH ELON MUSK OR PRESIDENT BIDEN?
A: No doubt Elon Musk, I have been a Tesla FanBoy for years! I got the Y for my 40th birthday and the wife ends up stealing it from me every day. Dinner would probably feel like an interview for him with all of the questions I have for his brain.

www.dentonanddenton.com


The Centerpiece Of The Manhattan Beach Student STEM Expo Is Chevron’s Robotic Dog:

During a recent STEM exhibition at Manhattan Beach Middle School, Chevron gave kids from Manhattan Beach an up-close look at cutting-edge technology, including a robotic version of man’s best friend. Chevron introduced Spot 2.0, a robotic dog, as well as other innovations at the expo earlier this month, including drones that the El Segundo refinery utilizes for safety and other technical advancements. According to Frederick Walker, director of Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, the goal of the expo was to encourage the next generation of kids to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.


MB WEEKLY – LENS:

Coyote at Mascagni and Greene 9:30 a.m. March 11, 2023. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net


MB WEEKLY – AROUND THE AREA:

*****The Los Angeles International Airport’s long-term modernization is more than halfway finished, airport officials said in an update last week, with some projects completed in the past few years and others under construction and upcoming.


Dive N’ Surf:

Vintage Surf Swap here at Dive N’ Surf!
Starts March 25th, 2023, at 9am to 3pm!

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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Steve Revel

The site would be returned to Los Angeles County for $20 million, the owners of Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach stated in January. Just as such initiatives were beginning to gain support at universities and local governments, the Bruces’ decision to sell has sparked new discussion about the objectives and strategies of reparations. The decision of the Bruce family not to hold onto the land and attempt to recover the vision of their ancestors disappointed activists who had assisted the family in securing it as well as other observers. On his radio broadcast, Tavis Smiley urged listeners to “say it ain’t so.” In my opinion, that was the perfect illustration of how reparations ought to operate. And a lot of us were encouraged by this uncommonly visible instance of the government treating Black people fairly. The Bruce family has questioned whether receiving the land back genuinely constituted restitution.

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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Vince Altamura

Altamura Real Estate Group

Q: WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: Yes, I was born and raised in Manhattan Beach. I participated through the entire public school system and graduated from Mira Costa High School in 2007.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THE COMPANY BUSINESS CURRENTLY?
A: I am a salesperson and client relationship manager at Altamura Real Estate (a boutique family owned real estate brokerage). In addition, I help our developers acquire parcels for speculative construction and help raise equity capital for such projects.

Q: HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO YOU WORK?
A: I work 45-50 hours per week.

Q: WHAT BOOK MOST INFLUENCED YOU IN YOUR LIFE?
A: The most recent book that comes to mind is Morgan Housel’s Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. This is a phenomenal behavioral finance book that will help you change the way you look at money.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I love to dine at Un Caffe Altamura, Nicks and Arthur Js. I strongly believe the restaurant scene and quality of food in Manhattan Beach is on par with the rest of Southern California.

Q: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG REALTORS LOOKING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY?
A: My advice for young realtors is to join a large sales team. Real estate is all about experience and you need to learn how to handle different situations because every single transaction is different. You deal with different personalities from buyers and sellers. You deal with different inspection issues from property to property. And you deal with different negotiations from agent to agent. By joining a large team, you get to see constant transactions and can learn from the team’s experience.

www.johnaltamura.com


MB WEEKLY – LENS:

The women of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net


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MB WEEKLY – AROUND THE AREA:

*****Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band added 18 more cities to their 2023 tour and they’re coming to Kia Forum in Inglewood December 4 and 6.


Slay Steak & Fish House:

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** David Archer, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce President, having dinner at SLAY Italian Kitchen.

** Realtor, Stuart Fournier, having lunch at Urban Plates in Manhattan Beach.

** Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary, Xavier Becerra, having dinner at SLAY Steak and Fish in Manhattan Beach.

** Famed restaurant critic, Merrill Schindler, having dinner at SLAY Steak and Fish House in Manhattan Beach.


MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Sara Garcia

I adore TikTok because I don’t value my privacy or my time. The small makeup fads are cute, the dances are adorable, and I enjoy watching this one girl meticulously arrange her cupboard. Yet given that it’s Grand Theft Auto, the most recent viral sensation is quite unsettling. Two-thirds of the 9,700 cars stolen in Milwaukee in 2021 were Kias or Hyundais. Teenagers in American cities are stealing Kia and Hyundai cars at alarming rates, taking them for joyrides or crashing them, then abandoning them when they’re through. Using a screwdriver and an iPhone charge cord, anyone can hotwire these incredibly simple-to-steal cars, making you a “Kia Boy” in the process. What other platform posts tutorials and winning spins? TikTok. There are several parties to blame in this situation, including TikTok, car manufacturers, insurance firms, police, parents, and the Kia Boys themselves.

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MB WEEKLY – LENS:

Happy Birthday {pages}. Thirteen years ago, on March 12, 2010, Patty, Margot & Linda opened {pages} – a bookstore in Manhattan Beach.


MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Richard Montgomery

Meet Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro-Tem Richard Montgomery.


Hildy Stern, former Manhattan Beach City Councilperson

Having served on the City Council isn’t a thankless job. This is such a rewarding job. And I’m so grateful for having this opportunity to have this life-changing job at this time in my life.


MB WEEKLY LIST:
People From Manhattan Beach

Athletes

Victoria Azarenka: professional tennis player
Isabelle Connor: Olympic rhythmic gymnast
Maria Sharapova: professional tennis player, Olympic silver medalist; given key to the city by Mayor Wayne Powell
Pearl Sinn: former LPGA golfer
Rebecca Soni: five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer and world record holder; given key to city by Mayor Wayne Powell
Wally Wolf: swimmer, water polo player, and Olympic champion


MB WEEKLY – LENS:

A modern living room in Manhattan Beach. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net


MB WEEKLY – READER COMMENT:

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MB WEEKLY – CARTOON:

Life in Manhattan Beach?


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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:


1. ** Too much moaning, blaming on NextDoor. If I don’t quit, I’ll lose respect and love for my neighbors, some of whom seem very angry and bitter! —- Linda L., Manhattan Beach

2. ** Hermosa Beach shooting linked to failed real estate transaction. —- Blair L., Hermosa Beach

3. ** The new Police Chief in Manhattan Beach is funny. —- Charlotte Z., Manhattan Beach

4. ** We now have the most authoritative estimate of the value provided by wearing masks during the pandemic: approximately zero. —- Zack P., Manhattan Beach

5. ** Woke Disneyland has removed a controversial lyric from a new parade in the latest symbolic step to distance the Anaheim theme park from the 1940s Disney film “Song of the South” that radical wokesters have criticized for perpetuating racist stereotypes. —- Suzanne H., Manhattan Beach

6. ** The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking to commission an original, site-specific sculptural artwork to honor the history and legacy of the Bruce’s Beach neighborhood. The artwork should evoke a sense of peace, healing, and community, and offer an educational opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of this area. Visit our website for additional information regarding the history of the site and application requirements.

7. ** The second person in a conga line is always the person who starts it. —- Jose R., El Segundo

8. ** Where have all the adults gone? That is one of the questions I keep wondering about wherever I look in America. We have politicians who behave like schoolchildren, teachers who live in fear for their students, and bosses and CEOs who their most junior employees terrorize. —- Donald M., Manhattan Beach

9. ** The Apple Pie at Urban Plates is yummy! —- Maggie M., Manhattan Beach

10. ** Why do so many folks on NextDoor sound so bitter and angry? —- Candace H., Manhattan Beach

11. ** As Anne Lamott says: “Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts.” —- Garrison H., Manhattan Beach

12. ** I recommend these light bulbs for dark streets and driveways. They brighten the doorway and driveway. They deter criminality. Amazon-purchased. Adore. GE LED+ Dusk-to-Dawn Outdoor Decorative Light Bulbs, Sunlight Sensor, Soft White, Automatic On/Off Light Detecting Bulb (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/21ohDDO —- Glenn S., Manhattan Beach

13. ** No one deserves to be unjustly targeted by a lawsuit, yet it’s all too familiar in California. PAGA, ADA, and Proposition 65 make it easy for trial attorneys to mercilessly sue small businesses without reason, making it no wonder that companies are leaving our state. —- Shannon K., Manhattan Beach

14. ** I look forward to artificial wombs because it will finally equalize men and women. Women have always had to bear this unique suffering. —- Diane S., Manhattan Beach

15. ** I felt the recent Manhattan Beach community town hall meeting on public safety was generally good but went on way too long. Frankly, I came to this critical evening to learn about increasing crime in our community, not about what the city is doing with turtles and Bunny rabbits. —- Alice H., Manhattan Beach

16. ** If you haven’t tried the lasagna at Slay Italian, you haven’t really lived. —- Mr. and Mrs. Henri B., Manhattan Beach

17. ** Eat this Sandwich on Knob Hill, and PCH makes the best South Bay deli sandwich. —- Frenchi K., Hermosa Beach

18. ** Dear Dr. Glenn: You are a victim of “A girls gotta eat!” —- Garrett K., Manhattan Beach

19. ** According to Karl Marx and all socialists, crime, and misbehavior are caused by external factors alone. This is because only such factors exist. According to Marx particularly, the economic factor is the sole driver of crime. On the other hand, Neo-Marxism (woke ideology) tells us that injustice is inherent based on the structure of society itself, such as distributive justice. Based upon that, crime and misbehavior are structured in the DNA of whites against blacks, etc. —- Dr. Hollace W., Manhattan Beach

20. ** If you’re ever at a hotel, or I’ve used this on planes as well, where people are next to you and being really loud and rude, and you want to ask them to be quiet, but don’t want to be a d–k about it, say to them, ‘Hey, I’m sorry, could you please quiet down? I have to wake up early for a funeral tomorrow.’ Every time they immediately feel so bad. They will quiet down instantly. —- Erica T., Manhattan Beach

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