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She graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a bachelors degree in journalism, after receiving an associates degree in journalism from San Diego City College. She has worked for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Daily Breeze, Mattel, Inc., RAND Corporation and Music Rhapsody. Her freelance stories have appeared in the Daily Breeze, The Beach Reporter, Palm Springs Life magazine, Life After 50 magazine and Patch.
E-mail: Liz.Spear@patch.com
Phone: 310-435-6010
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Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Birthday: April 1
Bio: I grew up on Avenue D in South Redondo Beach and have been a a Manhattan Beach homeowner for the past 15 years. I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from Cal State University Long Beach after attending San Diego City College, where I earned an associate degree in journalism. I also attended El Camino College. I was the MVP of the Redondo Union High School girls basketball team all four years I played and league MVP my senior year. Redondo Union did not have a basketball team when I was to beginmy freshman year , however, because my mom said they should field a team or I would go to Mira Costa High School, Redondo began its basketball legacy. Throughout my childhood, my grandma lived two blocks up the street and my aunt and cousins across the street. My grandma was my favorite person in the world. I spent lots of time at her house, playing piano, spending the night, playing card games, watching great TV shows, talking, sharing our experiences and being loved. My mom, who had been a physical education teacher before staying home to have and raise kids, encouraged me to play sports and was a strong supporter of my efforts. I played baseball/softball, soccer and basketball and took tennis and piano lessons.
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Politics
▪ How would you describe your political beliefs?
I believe in people and in helping people. I lean a bit to the left but am open to hearing everything. I watch Fox News.
Religion
▪ How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
I'm not religious, I'm spiritual.
Local Hot Button Issues
▪ What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
I think money for public schools is huge. Manhattan Beach takes great pride in its school system. I also think that dealing well with new homes and commercial projects is important to help MB retain its small-town flavor. Balancing growth that is inevitable with the needs of long-time residents is key.
South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a "No Burn Alert" for Monday, Dec. 14. Folks in Manhattan Beach are asked to comply.
You can now go online to vote in the Roundhouse Aquarium's fundraiser "Light Up the Beach Cities," a holiday lights contest with prizes.
High tides could be 8 feet for Manhattan Beach. Hazard warning for the Los Angeles County coastline, the National Weather Service reports.
During a 30-minute taped broadcast, the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce named the winners of the 'Best of Manhattan' 2020 Awards.
Residents testing positive for COVID-19 continues at a greater pace than previously in Manhattan Beach as Los Angeles County hits record #s.
The 2 Manhattan Beach residents were called out for being amongst students that used "incredible diligence and commitment" during COVID-19.
Gingerbread Houses, Gingerbread Men, Triple Chocolate Babka & other special holiday baked goods available at Fishbar's Holiday Pop-Up Shop.
Two was the number for crime in Manhattan Beach Nov. 30-Dec. 6: 2 vehicle burglaries, 2 commercial burglaries, 2 auto thefts, 2 assaults.
The spread of the Novel Coronavirus is taking place in Manhattan Beach at numbers greater than the city was previously experiencing.
Numbers aren't necessarily alarming but they do show a continued climb among city staff, schools personnel, residents who become infected.
Unwrapped new toys donated to the Beach Cities Toy Drive will be given to local youngsters to help make their holiday season merry & bright.
The "Best of Manhattan" 2020 award winners will be named in an online program this Sunday, Dec. 13. "Small & Mighty" is just one category.
Manhattan Beach Police Department officers stop thieves from stealing the lights on the Manhattan Beach Pier and turn them into Grinches. :)
Bella Beach Owner Kris D'Errico & her team are holding a toy drive so the kids of Manhattan Beach restaurant workers can have holiday gifts.
Giant menorahs in five South Bay cities, including Manhattan Beach, will be lit in a Virtual Menorah Lighting ceremony presented by JCCMB.
Chanukah is upon us, making now the perfect time for beloved Rabbi Yossi Mintz to send us all a few words. "We all need some light..."
The Novel Coronavirus continues to infect Manhattan Beach residents as the number of positive tests for COVID-19 jump more than ever before.
"Light Up the Beach Cities" with some holiday magic by submitting your photos & voting to fund the Roundhouse Aquarium's teaching programs.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union, with headquarters in Manhattan Beach, raised more than $90,000 during its 47th Annual Thanksgiving food event.
The City of Manhattan Beach is working with Los Angeles County to deal with Manhattan Beach police & parks & recreation staff with COVID-19.
