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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.
Opinions are sure to be varied. Here's a small sampling of how some members of the Manhattan Beach community feel about U.S. Senator Harris.
The 68-year-old mother of three moved from Manhattan Beach in 2018 after her husband passed.
This North Manhattan Beach store is a one-man shop where Owner Harry Ashikian repairs leather [jackets, too], handbags, luggage, and shoes.
Molly Garner has a love of the outdoors and regularly gets outside where she lives, when she can. The result? Incredible photos of Alaska.
Mayor and incumbent Richard Montgomery and Joe Franklin are moving forward with their campaigns and join three other candidates thus far.
While we don't know the severity of each illness nor the ages of those testing positive, we do continue to see a slow upward trend.
The USC sophomore joined four teammates from her beach volleyball squad on the academic honor roll.
Manhattan Beach City Clerk reports her team has met with Los Angeles County and this Nov. 3rd's election will be Vote By Mail ballot only.
The Bay Club in El Segundo is one of the locations that will feature this new program, designed to support working parents and families.
Restaurants can stay open longer at night, according to a news release from the City of Manhattan Beach. Health protocols must be followed.
Five candidates have emerged as contenders in the Nov. 3rd City Council election. Three seats are open. Two incumbents are running; 1 isn't.
Downtown Manhattan Beach is the place to be this weekend. Today through Sunday find incredible deals at the Sidewalk Sale. Grab a bite, too.
The 1-owner 1970 Chevy belonged to a Manhattan Beach resident. Now, it's available in a sweepstakes offer for Fix-a-flat's 50th anniversary.
Earlier this morning, Manhattan Beach Police officers attempted to stop a reportedly stolen vehicle. The suspects led officers on a pursuit.
Manhattan Beach Police have apprehended three individuals who ran after exiting what is believed to be a stolen car early this morning.
Data out today from Los Angeles County says people between the ages of 30 and 49 are increasingly needing to be hospitalized for COVID-19.
Noted historian Alison Rose Jefferson decides to pass on Manhattan Beach's offer to pay her for presenting the history of Bruce's Beach.
Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery holds a live event every first and third Wednesday of the month from 3-4 p.m. to answer questions.
The Department of Public Health in Los Angeles County says there has been "underreporting" with the State electronic lab system for 2 weeks.
Police and department staff will drive through much of the city to wave to friends and make a few stops to hand out badge stickers to kids.
