Five Locals Pull Papers To Run For Manhattan Beach City Council

None of the potential candidates has turned in their nomination papers but several are sure to do so. Three seats are open for the election.

Will City Council Push For Mask Wearing Enforcement At Meeting?

Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery says city needs enforcement of face coverings past the 'voluntary state' as COVID-19 cases rise.

City's First Official Forum On Policing, Racism Illuminating

Conversation flowed during Manhattan Beach City Council's special meeting on "Policing and Partnerships in MB" Thursday. Diverse ideas met.

Debate Rages Even Before Manhattan Beach Holds Policing Forum

Former Manhattan Beach mayor drops out of city's first panel discussion on 'Policing and Partnerships.' He describes his rationale in email.

Manhattan Beach City Council To Discuss Expanding Outdoor Dining

The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a special meeting Friday, July 3 to discuss expanding outdoor dining in Manhattan Beach.

Mayor Calls Out Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro Tem For COVID TV Remark

At the Manhattan Beach City Council meeting June 30, Mayor Richard Montgomery addressed remarks made by Mayor Pro Tem Suzanne Hadley on TV.

Will Manhattan Beach City Council Close Strand July 4th Weekend?

LA County has closed beaches, parking lots, and bike baths for the July 4th weekend. Will Manhattan Beach City Council close The Strand?

City To Issue Parking Tickets On Street Sweeping Days This Week

Street sweeping in Manhattan Beach has resumed and starting Monday, June 29, the city will issue parking tickets if you don't move your car.

Manhattan Beach Launches COVID Campaign For Mask Wearing, Safety

The City of Manhattan Beach has crafted a new COVID-19 messaging campaign to get folks to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

'Quintessential Team Player' To Lead Manhattan Beach Fire Dept.

Manhattan Beach Police Chief Derrick Abell takes on another assignment, just as he's done before. Abell is the city's temporary fire chief.

Manhattan Beach Terminates Employment Agreement with Fire Chief

The City of Manhattan Beach has terminated its Fire Chief for public comments made this week. "Foot on throat" comment gets him canned.

Mask Messaging: City Council Discusses The Proper Words To Use

The Manhattan Beach City Council pursued implementing public signs reminding people to wear masks as members grappled with actual messaging.

Parties At The Roundhouse? City Council Looks At Allowing Rentals

The Roundhouse Aquarium and City of Manhattan Beach would both benefit from evening party rentals of the facility on the pier if approved.

Manhattan Beach Pier, Begg Pool and Limited Camps to Re-Open

The Manhattan Beach Pier, Begg Pool, summer camps and beach activities are now permitted due to the latest Los Angeles County Health Order.

Move Your Cars! Street Sweeping To Resume In Manhattan Beach

Have you gotten used to leaving your car parked on the street? Think again! Street sweeping enforcement resumes in Manhattan Beach.

Council Approves Temporary Outdoor Dining In Public Parking Spots

Temporary outdoor dining in public parking spaces will be allowed on city streets in downtown and north Manhattan Beach to help businesses.

MB Mayor Holds Online Coffee Events To Interact With Public

Mayor Richard Montgomery keeps the conversation with the public going via his online Coffee with the Mayor Zoom.

MB Eateries Ask City Council To Let Diners Eat In The Street

Businesses in Manhattan Beach are concerned with losing revenue due to COVID-19 dining restrictions and want to pay to use public parking.

City Wants Input On Outdoor Dining In Public Parking Spaces

City Council offers online survey to get input on whether or not city should allow restaurants to convert public parking spaces into dining.

Beach Will Reopen In Manhattan Beach, City Announces

Manhattan Beach city officials announced that the beach will reopen Wednesday.

Beaches Remain Closed In Manhattan Beach, Could Reopen In May

From Malibu to Santa Monica and Venice to Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County health officials are starting to plan how to reopen the beaches.

Manhattan Beach City Officials Urge People Not To Use Ocean Drive

Manhattan Beach city officials are urging people to stop using Ocean Drive to exercise due to overcrowding.

Manhattan Beach, LA County Beaches Close Due To Coronavirus

The public health order applies to all L.A. County beaches, beach bathrooms, piers, promenades and beach bike paths.

Manhattan Beach Prohibits Non-Essential Construction: Coronavirus

The City of Manhattan Beach has prohibited non-essential construction activity, effective Saturday.

Manhattan Beach Declares Local Emergency Over Coronavirus

The Joslyn Community Center and library are among the closures and cancelations in response to the new coronavirus in Manhattan Beach.

33rd District U.S. Rep. Race: Unofficial Election Results

West L.A. County residents voted for the 33rd Congressional District​ Representative Tuesday.

6 Candidates Running For 33rd District U.S. Representative

Come back to Patch on election night for live results of the 33rd Congressional District​ race.

Where To Vote In Manhattan Beach: Election Polling Places, Hours

Here are the local polling places and when they're open for voters in L.A. County.

Manhattan Beach To Ban All Tobacco Sales Within The City

The Manhattan Beach City Council adopted an ordinance banning tobacco sales, which will include cigarettes and vapes.

Voter Registration Skyrockets In CA; Track Your Mail-In Ballot

California has the highest percentage of registered voters heading into the primary in the past 68 years.

Manhattan Beach Mayor To Attend U.S. Conference Of Mayors

President Donald Trump will speak to the mayors at the White House on transforming America's communities.

Here's How Manhattan Beach Lawmaker Voted On Impeaching Trump

A bitterly divided U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump.

Manhattan Beach Rep. Ted Lieu Undergoes Surgery

According to Lieu's Chief of Staff, he will be away from work the rest of the week, but the 50-year-old is "in good spirits."

CA DMV Makes $50 Million A Year Selling Drivers' Info: Report

Drivers' personal information, like names, physical address & car registration information, was sold to private companies, the report said.

Mayor Pro Tem Elected President Of Independent Cities Association

Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery was appointed President of the Independent Cities Association, the City announced.

Joe Biden To Visit Manhattan Beach For Fundraiser

The democratic presidential hopeful has a busy day in L.A., with two fundraisers and a taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in between.

South Bay Rejects Electric Scooters

Redondo Beach city leaders squelched a proposal for an electric scooter pilot program spanning South Bay cities.

Emoji House: First Amendment Right Or Eyesore? City Weighs In

The City of Manhattan Beach is weighing in on the "emoji house" after multiple neighbors complained to officials.

Manhattan Beach Unveils New City Logo, Pop-Up Shop

The City is opening a pop-up shop with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs and coasters with the new City Logo.

Manhattan Beach Man Who Killed Wife Over Loud Music Denied Appeal

A state appellate court panel rejected the appeal of Bill Lawrence Gallup, who shot his wife of 30 years during an argument over music.