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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.
Beliefs: At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.
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 restaurant in downtown Manhattan Beach has been named as one of the Michelin Guide inspectors' favorite restaurant discoveries for 2020.
The luxury hotel located near the ocean and Manhattan Beach Pier in downtown Manhattan Beach is offering a Flash Sale on Deluxe Spa Rooms.
The Neptunian Woman's Club in Manhattan Beach has announced the winners of its Pet Photo Contest.
During November, police officers and other staff will sport mustaches to help raise awareness for prostate cancer.
The two Wells Fargo branches in Manhattan Beach are boarded up, confirmed the Manhattan Beach Police Department.
Tune in for a "Virtual Sleepy Hollow" full of living monsters and scary fun. Manhattan Beach Haunted House is live streaming on Facebook.
The Chevron Refinery in El Segundo has reported "a contingency flaring incident." El Segundo Fire Department is on scene and monitoring.
A Manhattan Beach mom has created the 1st Annual Halloween Golf Cart Parade on Halloween, Sat., Oct. 31. Decorate your cart, wear costumes.
Today's total jumps from 408 last Sunday to 424 today [Friday, Oct. 30], coinciding with a national increase that is impacting hospitals.
On Election Day after 2:30 p.m., Rubio's Coastal Grill is offering Langostino Lobster Tacos for $3. The fast food co. filed for Chapter 11.
Crime was down in Manhattan Beach Oct. 12-25, according to the police department's latest crime report. Petty theft was the most common.
The two in-person vote centers have opened as of today and will continue to be open daily through 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, Election Day.
Starting Friday, Oct. 30, the Manhattan Beach Police Department is increasing the number of officers working day shift and graveyard.
The public may vote in 6 categories to determine the "Best" businesses in Manhattan Beach, including "Small & Mighty" and "Healthy Living."
The 5th Nordstrom Local service hub to open in the Los Angeles area will open in downtown Manhattan Beach. Check out the services it brings.
The City of Manhattan Beach reminds residents that LA County is still in State's "Tier 1," with "widespread" risk and the most restrictions.
Mark Burton, who is running for one of three open seats on the MB City Council in the Nov. 3rd election, writes a letter to MB voters.
Dine in or get food to go! Doing so today [10/28] and mentioning Manhattan Beach P0lice Dept. will help raise funds to fight breast cancer.
GROW's Pamela Salzman's Maple Turkey Brined organic and conventional turkeys were a huge hit last year and orders are being taken now.
The first meeting of the newly appointed Bruce's Beach Task Force is live tonight on Zoom and open to the public to watch.
