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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 Manhattan Beach Unified School District continues with its plan for reopening on-campus learning set last July. School board to discuss.
The City Council ad hoc committee charged with making decisions on outdoor dining and other long-term business solutions to meet Mon., 2/22.
Just because you don't see them right away, doesn't mean they don't exist. No, we're not talking ghosts; just dolphins in the surfline.
Here are a few Manhattan Beach properties and comments on MB real estate as shown on Twitter. Yes, we all love living here in our 90266.
The surfing community as well as Manhattan Beach residents turned out in a show of solidarity for Black surfers in Manhattan Beach Feb. 21.
A free online program takes a look at 'pathways to creating a more equitable society' when it comes to past historical racial injustices.
South Bay photographer Debbie Labeaux likes to shoot the scenic shots found around the Manhattan Beach Pier. Here she captures a sunset.
The Black Sand Peace Paddle will be held Sun., Feb. 21 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The event is in response to the racial incident on 2/15.
A letter writer explains how "reparations" that do not cost taxpayers could be made to the Bruce family; posits his ideas on Bruce's Beach.
Bruce's Beach Task Force's meeting for Mon., Feb. 22 has been canceled by the City of Manhattan Beach. The TF is working on a final report.
Event organizers want schools to reopen safely as soon as possible and are holding a rally at Manhattan Beach City Hall near Light Gate.
Work on the Los Angeles County MTA Crenshaw/LAX transit project brings local road closures Manhattan Beach residents may want to know about.
Three interesting online events on past injustices to Black Americans are scheduled for Mon., Feb. 22 and Thurs., Feb. 25. Check them out.
The three high school students attend three different South Bay schools & have been named as candidates in Presidential Scholars Program.
The number of residential burglaries has increased slightly along with vehicle burglaries. Auto thefts and thefts still in play, too.
The access mat allows people in wheelchairs, or who need a more stable surface than the sand, to get closer to the shoreline in El Porto.
A little long exposure was used to get this look for a photograph taken under the Hermosa Beach Pier on Valentine's Day evening 2021.
Local says Bruce's Beach needs to be more than a monument to white supremacy; says public should vote on best way to rectify, move forward.
Secure free face masks, face shields, hand sanitizer for your small business. Sign up online to secure your PPE; then go to Torrance 2/20.
Beach Cities Health District strives to keep community members aware of health information. Here are the latest mask-wearing safety tips.
