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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.
The broker and co-owner of Beach Real Estate Group in Manhattan Beach has been named to the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame.
The holiday season is in full swing in downtown Manhattan Beach and you can vote for the Best Decorated Window out of several participants.
Superintendent Mike Matthews gives updates on preparations for in-person learning; shares valuable information & COVID assessment risk tool.
The famous photographer's "California Collection" is being offered with free framing through today only online as a special for shoppers.
A Manhattan Beach woman & the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business + Professional group had partnered for a golf cart parade that was canceled.
The spike comes as the nation is seeing an increase in people testing positive for the coronavirus. Manhattan Beach's 23 happened in 9 days.
Two residential burglaries were among the instances of crime in Manhattan Beach during November 2-8, according to Manhattan Beach Police.
The appointment by California State Governor Gavin Newsom puts the 71-year-old Manhattan Beach resident on the state's Commission on Aging.
This weekend's activities include a Penguin Scavenger Hunt, Living Christmas Trees and lights on the Manhattan Beach Pier and fun, fun, fun!
It's the 26th Annual Holiday Open House downtown this weekend from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit some shops and vote for the winning windows.
Who has the lead now? Joe Franklin or Grettel Fournell? Ballots are being counted and the latest results show? It's definitely a nail biter.
Tabula Rasa's much-loved Annual Holiday Best Guest Event is happening now through Sunday, Nov. 15, with 20% off entire shop except custom.
Manhattan Beach City officials have put a damper on the Holiday Open House this weekend and canceled Sunday's Santa Golf Cart Parade.
Go festive, get bright and merry and join or watch the Santa Golf Cart Parade complete with decorated carts and costumed drivers and riders.
The 26th Annual Manhattan Beach Open House takes place this weekend, in a little different format than usual. But, the show must go on.
Cathey Graves and Jason Boxer continue to lead as Mike Brunick makes slow gains on Boxer in the race for two seats on the MBUSD board.
Arnold Schwarzenegger provided his thoughts on Veterans Day from the LA National Cemetery. How did you honor our veterans on Veterans Day?
Joe Franklin continues to gain votes as ballots are counted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office.
Mike Matthews gives gratitude and acknowledgment to Veterans working in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. They are named in post.
You can watch the City of Manhattan Beach's official ceremony 24/7 here. Mayor Richard Montgomery and former Mayor Bob Holmes speak.
