South Bay Middle School Student Wins Grand Prize At Regional Art Contest

A Manhattan Beach middle schooler has been named a grand prize winner at West Basin Municipal Water District's student art contest.

Manhattan Beach Students Win 2nd Place in 1st-Ever California Mock Trial for Middle Schoolers

American Martyrs School in Manhattan Beach recently took second place in California's first-ever statewide mock trial for middle schoolers.

Man Sentenced In Killing of His Girlfriend, Who Disappeared In The South Bay

Luis Antonio Gomes Akay has been sentenced to prison for the killing of Anna Laura Costa Porsborg, whose body still has not been found.

Bacteria Warning Issued For All LA County Beaches: Swimmers, Surfers Urged To Stay Out Of The Water

The LA County Department of Public Health is advising beachgoers to avoid all water contact until at least Wednesday due to ocean bacteria.

FilmLA Partnering With Manhattan Beach On Program To Centralize Film Permitting

The City of Manhattan Beach is partnering with the nonprofit FilmLA on a one-year pilot program to centralize film permitting services.

RSVPs Open For Manhattan Beach State of the City Address

Manhattan Beach's State of the City address, which is free and open to the public, is set for April 30 at the Westdrift Hotel.

Potential Changes To Manhattan Beach Business Licensing To Be Detailed At Upcoming Forum

The City of Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce are inviting business owners to a business license information forum.

Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Report: Small Number Of Burglary, Theft Cases Reported

There were 949 calls for service in Manhattan Beach during the week of April 9-15, according to the city's latest weekly crime summary.

Manhattan Beach Monthly Crime Report: Assaults, Car Thefts, Vehicle Burglaries All Up

There were 4,400 calls for service and 67 arrests made in Manhattan Beach during March, according to the city's latest monthly crime report.

Community Tree Planting Event Set For Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach's first-ever, Earth Day-inspired, community tree-planting event is scheduled for April 18 at Veterans Parkway.

Manhattan Beach Invites Residents To Have 'Cupcakes With A Cop'

Cupcakes and conversations about crime prevention and safety tips will be on hand April 16 at SusieCakes, 3500 North Sepulveda Blvd.

Manhattan Beach Council Approves Citywide Shuttle Pilot Program

The Manhattan Beach City Council has approved spending about $540,000 on a six-month citywide electric shuttle service pilot program.

Aerospace Company Moving HQ To South Bay From Georgia: Report

Hypersonic aircraft startup Hermeus is relocating from Atlanta to El Segundo, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday.

Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Report: 18 Arrests Made From March 26-April 1

Four vehicle burglaries and seven theft cases, including a stolen catalytic converter, were reported from March 26-April 1, police say.

Search On For Coyote That Attacked 2 South Bay Children

A coyote that bit a 3-year-old child in the South Bay is the same one that bit another child last year, authorities said.

Manhattan Beach To Host Family-Friendly Tree Planting Event

The City of Manhattan Beach will host a tree planting event on Saturday, April 18 in observance of Earth Day.

Kid-Focused South Bay Beach Cleanup Planned In Observation Of Earth Day

Registration is open for a family-friendly Earth Day event that's a way to help protect the coastline and to learn about ocean conservation.

New 24-Hour Pet Emergency Room Opening in Manhattan Beach

A ribbon-cutting for the 24/7 Manhattan Beach pet emergency room is planned for 11:30 am on April 1.

Arrests Made In Manhattan Beach Home Burglary Case

The suspects in the Manhattan Beach case are believed to be members of a South American group that focuses on residential burglaries.

Manhattan Beach Named Among Best Places To Live In California By Research Firm

Manhattan Beach has been named among the best places to live in California in a new ranking by research firm Niche.

Manhattan Beach To Hold Public Meeting On Traffic Safety Issues

Manhattan Beach's next Parking and Public Improvements Commission meeting will include a discussion about traffic on Sepulveda Boulevard.

Ocean Water Warning Issued For South Bay Beaches Due To High Bacteria Levels

The LA County Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid ocean waters at some South Bay beaches due to elevated bacteria.

Manhattan Beach Monthly Crime Report: Burglaries Up, Assaults Down

There were 3,780 calls for service in Manhattan Beach in February, and 56 arrests were made, according to police data.

Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Report: 8 Arrests Made

During the week of March 12-18, there were 630 calls for service in Manhattan Beach, police data show.

Surprising Findings In LA County Life Expectancy Study: See How Manhattan Beach Compares

People who live in Manhattan Beach have a different life expectancy than the average LA County and California resident, a new study shows.

Manhattan Beach School District Gives Layoff Notices To Dozens Of Workers: Report

As many as 60 Manhattan Beach Unified employees could be let go, according to a recent news report.

Manhattan Beach Looking For Volunteers To Help Remove Non-Native Coastal Plants

A two-hour volunteer event to help restore the city's coastal dunes is scheduled for Saturday morning.

First Grunion Run Of Year Expected This Week Near Manhattan Beach Shores

The grunion, a small fish that emerges from the water to dig in the sand and lay its eggs, is expected to spawn along the coast this week.

Manhattan Beach To Hold Community Meeting On Stormwater Infiltration Project

The city is hosting a community meeting to provide information about the construction schedule, anticipated traffic and parking impacts.

Manhattan Beach March 5-11 Crime Blotter: Massive Lego Heist At Bookstore Reported

There were over 1,000 calls for service in Manhattan Beach during the week of March 5-11, and 13 arrests made, MBPD data show.

Man Who Defrauded South Bay Apple Store Sentenced To Prison

A Chinese national living in the U.S. was sentenced to prison for a scheme in which counterfeit Apple devices were exchanged for real ones.

Application Period Opens For Manhattan Beach Boards And Commissions

Serving on a Manhattan Beach board or commission is an opportunity to step up, get involved, and make a meaningful impact, officials say.

Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Blotter: Theft, Assault, Robbery

There were 1,045 calls for police service in Manhattan Beach from Feb. 26-March 4, logs show.

The Mayor of Manhattan Beach Wants To Meet Up For Coffee

Mayor David Lesser is inviting Manhattan Beach residents to join him for a 'casual community conversation' at Metlox Plaza on Friday.

Lunar Eclipse To Be Visible Over Manhattan Beach Early Tuesday Morning

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Manhattan Beach between midnight and dawn on March 3. Protective eyewear won't be needed.

Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Blotter: 14 Arrests, 2 Burglaries, 2 Thefts

There were 14 arrests, 20 traffic accidents, and more than 1,000 calls for service in Manhattan Beach between Feb. 19-25, police say.

Manhattan Beach School Board Votes to Lay Off Teachers, Other Staff

More than two dozen workers across Manhattan Beach Unified are expected to be let go by mid-March due to budget constraints.

Manhattan Beach Beach Police Would Like To Have a Chat With You

The Manhattan Beach Police Department's Coffee with a Cop outreach program returns Feb. 25 at the Dunkin' Donuts on North Sepulveda.

Manhattan Beach Natives Make Tufts University's Dean's List

Five students from Manhattan Beach have just made the Dean's List at Tufts University in Massachusetts.

500-Unit Apartment Complex Could Replace Manhattan Beach Office Building

A new 500-unit apartment complex could be coming to Manhattan Beach, a notice sent to area residents and property owners on Feb. 12 states.