Celeb Neighbor | Singing Teachers | Teen Olympian: Year In Review

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – Manhattan Beach had a busy year. As 2018 comes to a close, Patch is looking back on the stories that got readers talking.

From new celebrity neighbors, to city council banning plastic straws, to locals competing on television food and talent shows, Manhattan Beach saw a variety of news this year.

Here are some of the top stories in Manhattan Beach this year:

3 South Bay Teachers Get Golden Buzzer On 'America's Got Talent'

Watch The Angel City Chorale wow the judges with a rendition of Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu."

Mira Costa High School Made US News Best High Schools List

U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of the best high schools in the country. See how Mira Costa High School ranked.

Zooey Deschanel's Your New Neighbor, Manhattan Beach

The quirky indie queen is moving into a beautiful Cape Cod home equipped with a "man cave," according to reports.

Here's The Best Breakfast Place In Manhattan Beach

To celebrate National Breakfast Month, we asked Patch readers for their favorite spots. Now, we've got a list of the best in LA County.

These South Bay Neighborhoods Among Most Expensive In LA

Three neighborhoods are among the 20 most expensive – and all have a median price of $3 million or more.

South Bay Teen Snowboarder Competes In Winter Olympics

Chloe Kim, a 17-year-old snowboarder, posted the top score in qualifying Monday. She'll be competing in the finals tonight at 6 p.m.

Manhattan Beach Bans Single-Use Plastic Straws, Utensils

There is a grace period for local businesses to exhaust their existing supply and find alternatives by Jan. 1, 2019.

South Bay Man Makes History With 10 Millionth US Patent

Joseph Marron of Manhattan Beach received the milestone patent for a laser radar system he invented.

South Bay Students Prepare For National Gun Violence Walkout

Students will be walk out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. Wednesday to honor the 17 killed in the Parkland school shooting.

Manhattan Beach Chef Competes On Food Network's 'Iron Chef'

David LeFevre, "Iron Chef Gauntlet" competitor, owns the restaurants Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing With Dynamite, and The Arthur Jay.

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