MB WEEKLY – READER POLL:
HUGE MAJORITY FAVOR TRAPPING OF COYOTES IN MANHATTAN BEACH
Over 71% of MB Weekly readers strongly favor selective trapping of coyotes in Manhattan Beach due to strong feelings of concern for the safety of their pets and children. “I refuse to let coyotes destroy our feeling of safety in our homes in Manhattan Beach,” said Arthur L, a longtime Manhattan Beach homeowner. “Trapping is definitely part of the solution to a growing problem.” Many in the poll expressed feelings that the City has been too slow to act as the problem continued to grow.
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Four-Story Mansion On Manhattan Beach Strand With Views Of Coast Asking $28.5 Million:
For $28.5 million, a mansion on the Manhattan Beach Strand offers vistas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Malibu. The seaside home measures 7,454 square feet across four stories, has five bedrooms, and seven bathrooms. It was built for its current owners to grow above the 3,494 square foot lot in 2013. According to Redfin, the house is the most expensive listing in a city where the median price was $2.7 million in March. The interior of the house, which has 10-foot ceilings and glass walls, is flooded with natural light. The third-floor entry level is connected to the upper-level common room via a circular staircase covered in mahogany. It has an outdoor living and dining space that has bi-folding louvered panels that manage light and provide weather protection. The great room and kitchen are both extended into that outside space.
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Fisker CEO In Manhattan Beach Talks About Price Cuts And Competition In The EV Sector:
On the company’s first-quarter results call, Henrik Fisker, the CEO of Manhattan Beach-based Fisker, addressed the topic of price reductions. He underlined that Fisker hasn’t raised its rates in two years and is remains less expensive than its rivals. Fisker also discussed the ongoing price wars in the EV market, pointing out that some brands who announced price cuts also saw stunning price rises six months, a year, or 1.5 years earlier. Despite these “price cuts,” the cost of the automobiles has not changed in the past two years. A well-known designer of different automobile types, Fisker is also the CEO of Fisker Inc., an EV firm that plans to introduce the Fisker PEAR, a smaller EV with a competitive starting price of $29,900. He thinks that the EV market needs long-range choices and inexpensive prices. Fisker Inc. concentrates on design, engineering, and customer service while outsourcing production to independent manufacturers across the globe. The business asserts that it can sell products for comparatively low rates because it runs a “extremely lean” business and provides more advanced technology than its rivals.
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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Lisa Hemmat
Restaurateur
Q: WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT RUNNING A RESTAURANT POST-COVID?
A: The most challenging part post COVID was the unknown – after the rug had been pulled out from us over and over again it was hard to stay balanced but we did land on our feet. Luckily employee retention was not a problem for Lido, as I was able to keep all of our key staff members working with help from the PPP and good morale! The other challenging part for Lido was the shift in the way people work, we used to have an amazing business lunch crowd with all the offices around, but now most of our lunch customers are working from home at least part-time so that business was lost. We do offer catering and are open for private parties, larger lunch groups, and other events so that helps get back some of that lost business.
Q: WHAT DO YOU FIND UNIQUE ABOUT OWNING YOUR BUSINESS IN MANHATTAN BEACH?
A: I love the true community Manhattan Beach offers, there is a lot of pride in the Southbay and our long-term customers are like family. I have owned and operated Lido since 2004 right after I graduated from USC’s Business Entrepreneurship Program. I have gotten to know so many amazing families who have become friends over the years, watch their kids grow up then host their bridal showers, baby showers, and other big celebrations. Manhattan Beach is unique in how they support the businesses they love, and we appreciate it.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: One of my favorite movies is “Pretty Woman” – I also love “Father of the Bride” and “The Bodyguard.” It’s hard to say which one is my favorite, I have never gotten sick of any of them! I love romantic feel-good happy ending movies:-)
Q: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF A STRANGER ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE ABOUT OPENING A RESTAURANT TODAY?
A: I would be happy to help, it is a business that is non-stop and hard to make money in, but fun and rewarding when things go right. You have to really love what you do to stick it out in the restaurant business, most people in the business are very passionate which is pretty much mandatory for long-term success.
Q: WHAT RESTAURANTS DO YOU LIKE IN MANHATTAN BEACH AND SURROUNDING SOUTH BAY COMMUNITIES?
A: I have always loved The Strand House, I have been going since they opened and met my husband there, they have the best view, great staff, and good food too! Playa Hermosa Fish & Oyster is my other favorite go-to obviously lol. For those who don’t know my husband and I own but he operates it. The restaurant has an awesome vibe with great cocktails and fresh seafood. It’s right next to the beach on Hermosa Pier where you can watch our phenomenal sunsets.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO EAT AT YOUR RESTAURANT?
A: My favorites are always changing, right now: Appetizers: Lido Summer Rolls (Organic mixed greens, avocado, mango, mint wrapped in rice paper served with my favorite Cilantro vinaigrette for dipping). Salad: Heirloom Burrata Caprese add Avocado, Pasta: Mushroom Pappardelle, Entree: Eggplant Parmesan, Dessert: Lido Homemade Tiramisu.
Another thing to note is that being involved with Manhattan Beach Rotary has been an important part of my life, our Manhattan Beach Rotary Club has so many amazing, dynamic, and interesting people I may have never met, except for the common goal of helping and being involved in the community where our motto is “Service above Self.” I am excited to be the upcoming Rotary President and look forward to all the adventures ahead.
www.LidoDiManhattan.com
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
MB police officers responded to a shoplifting call at a local grocery store. Three females left the store with bags full of stolen merchandise. After a short vehicle pursuit and foot chase, one adult and two juveniles were arrested for felony organized retail theft. Over $2,000 worth of over-the-counter medication was recovered.
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Darby Winston
Walking on the beach in Manhattan Beach is a healthy activity with numerous benefits. The soft sand offers a low-impact workout that is ideal for those with joint pain. The sound of waves crashing and the feeling of sand beneath your feet provides a relaxing and stress-reducing experience, which is great for your mental health. Sun exposure is an added advantage of walking on the beach, as it helps regulate your body clock and boosts vitamin D levels. Walking on the beach is also a social activity that can be enjoyed with family and friends, improving overall wellbeing. Lastly, exploring the coastline and discovering new places can be a fun and enjoyable experience. So, next time you’re at the coast, take a walk on the sand and enjoy the many benefits it offers.
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MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Mr. Carlson – MCHS Band Director. Feel free to share your photos with your neighbors in Manhattan Beach. Send to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by David Hu
El Segundo
Rude Uber Eats delivery driver. – This delivery driver illegally parked his car on the driveway curb of the apartment, blocking parked cars while he went around trying to find and deliver. There is plenty of legal parking on the street. When I enquire why he parks that way as he returns. He brushed me off, cursing me under his breath, and drove off. I want to find out where one can file a complaint about this driver. I don’t mind people making a living doing their job, but when they are not following the rules of the road and have no regard of others. That cannot be tolerated.
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MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet David Denitz
Gateway Business Properties
Q: WHAT PROBLEMS HAVE YOU WITNESSED WITH YOUNG E-BIKE RIDERS?
A: The problems I see are that the kids are going to get killed (no helmets) or a life changing injury. The responsibility relies on the riders. If they obey the basic traffic laws it should be fine. That is not happening.
Q: WOULD YOU FAVOR THE POLICE GIVING TICKETS TO E-BIKE RIDERS WHO VIOLATE THE LAW?
A: I would not like to see the police give out tickets. I need our police to protect us citizens. The e-bike riders will take care of themselves. (See above)
Q: DO YOU PERSONALLY OWN AN E-BIKE?
A: Yes! I personally own an e-bike. I love it. Surfboard rack attached.
www.GatewayBP.com
MB WEEKLY – LENS:
Located in downtown Manhattan Beach, the Roundhouse has been revitalized through a $4 million capital project spearheaded by the Harrison Greenberg Foundation. The new Roundhouse Aquarium educates and inspires more than 300,000 visitors every year.
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Lauren Bruksch
Manhattan Beach
Hit & Run Friday, 5/5, 9:30 p.m. – please help ID. Friday night, this pickup truck idled in front of a nearby house for a while and then made a quick three-point turn into a driveway across from my parked car and then reversed and demolished/T-barred the driver’s side of my car. Neighbors heard a huge crash. The driver fled the scene, and no car or ring cameras could discern a license plate just yet. Most believe it to be a Ram or Chevy/GMC (?) The color is white or light silver, based on the paint left on my vehicle. There was definitely damage to their car as there were parts/plastic on the street near my car. Any leads very welcome. – 720-730 12th Street, Manhattan Beach.
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NEW COMMISSIONS IN MANHATTAN BEACH:
The City Council Made The following Board And Commission Appointments On May 2
Planning Commission:
Seat No. 3 (Member-At-Large): Joseph Ungoco / Seat No. 4 (Member-At-Large): Robert Tokashiki / Seat No. 5 (Member-At-Large): Rachel Croessman
Parking and Public Improvements Commission:
Seat No. 1 (Member-At-Large): Allen Kirschenbaum / Seat No. 2 (Business Community): Kit Becker / Seat No. 3 (Member-At-Large): Joe Marcy
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Seat No. 2 (MBUSD Nominee): Karen Komatinsky / Seat No. 3 (Member-At-Large): Larry Zimbalist / Seat No. 7 (Student Representative): Daniel Greenberg
Library Commission:
Seat No. 4 (Member-At-Large): Dina Doll / Seat No. 6 (Student Representative): Katherine Jester
Cultural Arts Commission:
Seat No. 1 (Art Experience): Carol Patterson / Seat No. 5 (Member-At-Large): Jen Dohner / Seat No. 6 (Student Representative): Samantha Erlich-Fein
Board of Building Appeals:
Seat No. 1 (Member-At-Large): Michael Kling / Seat No. 2 (Member-At-Large): Cyrous Adami / Seat No. 3 (Member-At-Large): Robert Tokashiki / Seat No. 4 (Member-At-Large): Thomas Freitag / Seat No. 5 (Member-At-Large): Jim Yang
Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board:
Member-At-Large: Wayne Powell
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MB – BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** Without Tucker Carlson, I no longer watch Fox News. —- William K., Manhattan Beach
2. ** Someone at Trader Joe’s on PCH near Crenshaw stole my wallet, even though I was vigilant. Please protect your belongings, neighbors. —- Rachel Z., El Segundo
3. ** I have been dating a wonderful man from the South Bay for two years. He has two grown children, 27 and 21. Both have good jobs and work full-time. I have a son who is 12. The issue is family vacations and paying for things while on vacation. I wonder if he will ever let his “kids” grow up. —- Carly V., Hermosa Beach
4. ** Let’s be honest. The L.A. Times is pathetic. —- Dr. Christopher T., Manhattan Beach
5. ** Great-grandpa Joe Biden is running for re-election. You’ve got to be kidding! —- Melanie M., Manhattan Beach
6. ** L.A. County wants to build a library in Polliwog Park, our lovely pedestrian park, next to a children’s playground. Say “No” to a second L.A. County Library to preserve Polliwog Park and our treasured open space! —- Rory M., Manhattan Beach
7. ** No Bud Light beer ever again. —- Terrace P., Manhattan Beach
8. ** Swell. At the Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach. Through July 2. Hours, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. —- Call (310) 802-5440
9. ** Sports Betting Is the ‘New Oxycontin’ —- Gil G., Manhattan Beach
10. ** Teenage drug use around Perry Park at 2:15 p.m. 3 teenagers (2 riding skateboards and one on a fat tire mountain bike) stopped in front of my house across from Perry Park to light up. When confronted by my neighbor, they acted hostile and started mouthing off. It all goes back to “bad parenting.” —- Sylvia A., Redondo Beach
11. ** Southbay HOME celebrated its spring issue with a private art showing at Gallery 208 in Manhattan Beach. Guests enjoyed food by Esperanza, wine from Barsha, and works by Dennis Jarvis, Harry Knapp, Chip Herwegh, and other local artists. —- Southbay Magazine
12. ** I love Fishing with Dynamite for lunch. —- Stella G., Manhattan Beach
13. ** The old Police logo is better, making Manhattan units more easily identifiable from a greater distance. —- Sylvia Simmons, Manhattan Beach
14. ** I totally agree that the logo should prominently say POLICE. It makes it easier to identify if you need assistance and lets the “ne’re do wells” easily know who is watching. —- Susi Farrell
15. ** Think people are exaggerating about how bad the metro trains have become. Well, a man bit off a chunk of an Los Angeles police officer’s finger at a Metro Red Line station on Thursday, April 27, authorities said. Officers assigned to the subway were patrolling the station at Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue at around 10 a.m. when they say they came across a man aboard the train who seemed to have illegal drugs. Sounds great, huh? —- Selma A., Manhattan Beach
16. ** People are impressed by the uniqueness of snowflakes, but potatoes are equally unique and no one cares. —- Patty L., Manhattan Beach
17. ** Look at the expressions on people’s faces when you say, “Looks like it’ll be Biden and Trump.” The slight flinch, head shake, and sigh on those faces speak volumes. Those serve as the campaign’s current logos for 2024. —- Dana B., Manhattan Beach
18. ** I agree. The old Police cars look better. —- Don Sisson/Condor Realty, Manhattan Beach
19. ** Un-f—king believable!:
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/l-a-councilwoman-blames-toyota-for-catalytic-converter-theft-opposes-motion-targeting-thieves/
20. ** Biological men who self-identify as females (also referred to as “transgender women”) are invading women’s sports, robbing female athletes of opportunities, and infringing upon their rights. Young women are being deprived of scholarships, championships, and even personal safety all in the name of creating a “safe and inclusive” space for transgender women. This insanity must end. —- Tina M., Manhattan Beach, mother of two daughters
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