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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.
Restaurants, shops in downtown Manhattan Beach are donating a portion of their sales today only to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation.
The City of Manhattan Beach is honoring veterans with a special online program due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tune in today at 11 a.m.
The young girl who was reported missing has been found, according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department.
The public is asked to keep an eye out for a young Asian girl described as having long dark hair wearing black pants, black jacket.
The United States is experiencing an increase in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus. Manhattan Beach is no exception.
Attendees get a 1st look at Fisker's all-electric Ocean SUV and meet its Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker, a legend in the auto industry.
Jason Boxer continues to maintain a lead over Mike Brunick in the race for a seat on the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board.
Manhattan Beach City Council candidate Joe Franklin pulls ahead of Grettel Fournell, who had held the third spot thus far in the election.
The 23-year-old lifelong Manhattan Beach resident ran for City Council; says she will continue to inform residents via her social media.
Superintendent Mike Matthews shares the latest news on kids returning to campus for in-person learning, the addition of High Needs students.
The Manhattan Beach resident, chosen first, is a woman of color who lives near Bruce's Beach and wants to contribute to its lasting legacy.
City of El Segundo issues alert due to strong winds that have caused wires to come down on Vista Del Mar just north of Manhattan Beach.
Find out where the two residential burglaries took place as well as auto theft and vehicle burglaries. One robbery, one assault took place.
He is ahead of incumbent Carol Kwan for a seat on the West Basin Municipal Water District.
The private practice psychologist, psychiatrist tells us about her priorities when she takes her seat on Beach Cities Health District board.
Your nomination is your vote this year in The Best of Manhattan Awards so cast your votes by 11:30 p.m. tonight. This is your only chance.
The Los Angeles County Supervisor notes that 100 years after women won right to vote, a Black woman has been elected U.S. vice president.
Grettel Fournell continues to hold the number three spot but Joe Franklin also continues to gain ground on her as votes are counted.
Manhattan Beach is seeing the number of COVID-19 cases rise more than in previous weeks, mirroring much of what is happening in LA County.
Learn more about City of Manhattan Beach's Peck Reservoir Construction Project in person with the Construction Information Team Sat., 10-12.
