Andrew is a former editor for Manhattan Beach Patch. He received his bachelor's degree in English literature from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. His freelance stories have appeared in the <i>Chicago Tribune</i> and the <i>Philadelphia Inquirer</i>.
Local Lakers and World Cup fans show their support, and Mira Costa Mustangs show they have what it takes post-graduation, while putting the City Council's feet to the fire.
The center's new marker is one of a few improvement projects taken on by the group.
A day of family play benefits not only tournament participants, but local young fathers.
Bridget Johnson, 11, will travel to Ireland and the U.K. in July as a junior ambassador.
Kindergarteners receive rousing support in their annual run.
A woman's rude behavior turns criminal, and a theft victim has his property returned before he awakes.
Mustangs' higher education commitments span 27 states and three foreign countries.
This season's Costa-Council Project culminates in a student presentation at City Hall, complete with both darts and laurels.
The California primaries favor female candidates, Mustangs celebrate a prom to remember, and a forum explores the pros and cons of desalinating local waters.
Justin Tyson's ankle monitor shows he was not at the scene of a robbery Sunday but alerts police that he violated his parole.
A new eatery along the Strand serves those unwilling to stray too far from the comfort of their beach towels.
Mustangs' higher education commitments span 27 states and three foreign countries.
Several hotly contested races and propositions bring residents to the polls Tuesday, with most citing "civic responsibility" as the main draw.
An afternoon 3.7-magnitude quake follows a similarly sized jolt this morning.
In light of recent robberies, officers remind people to stay alert and stick to well-lit paths.
Detectives are investigating whether the suspect may have been involved in another snatching in the area last week.
The City Council recognizes MBUSD educators' efforts at a recent meeting.
Local Patrick Sweeney finishes the 5K run first, right on the heels of a recent marathon win in Palos Verdes.
The local installations of a regional project are mostly complete.
Some residents say the dune should be closed to workouts so the rare flower can flourish, while others insist exercise and ecological preservation can coexist.
