Kirsten Farmer
Daily Breeze
Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
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West Basin Municipal Water District presents El Segundo desal plant to Manhattan Beach leaders for the first time
The final environmental study on the plant, first proposed in 2015, will come out in the next few weeks, officials said. → Read More
Urth Caffe makes return to the South Bay with new Hawthorne location
Urth Caffe will soon open a location in the South Bay, nearly three decades after original flagship cafe launched in Manhattan Beach. → Read More
Photos: Hometown Fair brings sustainability and surprises during its 47th year in Manhattan Beach
Vendors sold their homemade crafts this weekend, Oct. 5 and 6, live music groups serenaded the crowds and the fair-goers indulged in the event’s famous pepper bellies and fresh lemonade. → Read More
Photos: El Segundos’ Lifeguard Tower 60 gets pink makeover for Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Press Telegram
The painting of the tower is to raise awareness for the disease that affects 1 in 8 U.S. women, according to BreastCancer.org. → Read More
After weeks of debate, voters in Manhattan Beach’s El Porto area choose to take power underground
Undergrounding earned a majority of resident support in Districts 12 and 14 in the community. → Read More
Manhattan Beach moves to ban sale of vaping products and, potentially, all tobacco
An urgency ordinance will soon go before the council. → Read More
This Manhattan Beach family lost their 26-year-old son to epilepsy just two weeks after his diagnosis
In memory of Jake Cleland —a “stand-up” guy his loved ones say had unbridled compassion and empathy—his family hopes to educate others about epilepsy → Read More
Manhattan Beach public art piece is now Instagram-worthy all year round
Light Gate, which was dedicated in 2015, now has colored glass panes. → Read More
Rancho Palos Verdes will spend some $200,000 to remove invasive plants that pose fire hazard
The city will partner with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to remove the acacia plants over the next four-to-six weeks. → Read More
Three council seats and a measure will be on the ballot this fall in Rancho Palos Verdes
Five candidates, including one incumbent, will be running for the positions as councilmembers Susan M. Brooks, Ken Dydaand Mayor Jerry Duhovic are coming to the end of their terms Dec. 3 → Read More
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail over two decades gave this Redondo Beach man a fresh perspective on the simple things
Matt Hadnett started hiking the PCT in 1998 and completed the trail this August, skipping only one year → Read More
New Chick-fil-A on Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach will open on Thursday
The location will feature dual drive-thru ordering lanes, walk up windows and an outdoor patio area. → Read More
Rancho Palos Verdes city manager announces retirement after four years with city
Willmore’s last day will be Nov. 22, ending his 15-year career in public service for a position in the environmental industry. → Read More
Local coalition plans town hall to discuss possible West Basin desalination plant
The plant would desalinate 20 to 60 gallons of ocean water per day in a process at a facility in El Segundo if approved. → Read More
Closure of Bay Club’s pool in El Segundo due to cloudy water and unapproved plans, health officials say
The pool closed Aug. 21 and, as of this week, has yet to reopen. → Read More
These teddy bears made from deceased loved ones clothing provide comfort to grieving families
Providence, which has the only pediatric hospice program in Southern California, have used the bears for 11 years. → Read More
Manhattan Beach cardiologist is on a mission to save children’s hearts around the world
Brandy Hattendorf, a pediatric cardiologist with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, went on a trip to Tanzania late last year to provide evaluations to children there. → Read More
Five things to know if you go to the Hermosa Summer Series this weekend
This is the second of two weekend events for the new music series under a new producer. → Read More
Mira Costa High School, in Manhattan Beach, kicks off school year with special assemblies for students
Each hour-long assembly focused on a different topic: inclusion; healthy relationships and consent; school spirit; and how to be a Mustang, which was about school rules. → Read More
Emoji House in Manhattan Beach hits market at $1.7 million, with more emojis on the way
Owner Kathryn Kidd said she is thinking of adding more emojis as her house is listed on the market. → Read More