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Desmond Promoted to Fire Captain
Redondo Beach resident Tom Desmond has been named the new MBFD Fire Captain.

Redondo Beach resident Tom Desmond has been named the new MBFD Fire Captain.

"The Highlander" has mades its way onto The Kettle's menu.
Students from Mira Costa High School tell Patch they wish more opportunities for math and science events existed.
Students from Peninsula High School and other nearby high schools participate in Raytheon's celebration of National Engineers Week.
Students from Mira Costa High School wish more opportunities for math and science events existed in Manhattan Beach.
City Council approves plans to move forward with Chalk Preschool at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The Manhattan Beach Police made six weekend arrests for offenses involving intoxication.
A third instance of vandalism at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in the past four months occurred over the weekend.
Residents sound off on proposed Aviation Boulevard bike lanes in a Vitality City community input meeting.
City Council will take a look at launching a $1 million master plan of Southeast Long Beach to protect the environment by examining total impacts the area can tolerate. The devil will be in the details.
Belmont Shore Patch has a few ideas for where you can watch, cheer and jeer the world's biggest sporting event. Plus, send us your best fan outfit photos.
Community animal group Haute Dogs is looking to spread love to their four-legged companions on Valentine's Day.
Catalina Coffee Co. will open a second location in the building that currently houses Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore.
Sandra Hutchens backs the congressional campaign of Long Beach's 3rd District city councilman.
Students from American Martyrs, Manhattan Beach Middle School and Mira Costa High School were named January Student of the Month for their academic achievements by the Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council.
All schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District achieve an API score above 900 in 2011 as reported during MBUSD's first Board meeting of the New Year. State's educational budget and its impact is discussed.
Here is the top story of 2011 that had Shore resident's buzzing.
We review the Top 10 stories that, for better or worse, caught the Shore's eye in 2011.
Parker's Lighthouse in downtown Long Beach did its part to bring joy to a number of patients at Miller Children's Hospital.
Juan Jimenez and his family received gifts donated by the Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach.