Election 2022: Manhattan Beach School Board: The business of schools — John Uriostegui intends to apply practical solutions
by Mark McDermott The real education of John Uriostegui began when he became the father of a little girl 21 years ago. Uriostegui grew up in Carlsbad and attended school there, but didn’t excel until he was diagnosed as dyslexic in college, after which he started making the dean’s list. He attended six colleges, graduating […]
Beach Cities Elections 2022: Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi applies old school politics to advance progressive politics
by Kevin Cody Four-term State Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi is employing old school politics to advance his progressive platform this election season, starting with the $34 million in state funds he has secured for his district since the start of this year. The funds include $15 million to help Redondo Beach acquire the AES power plant, […]
Recall effort shot over bow from Cannabis industry, Obagi claims
by Garth Meyer Over the September 24 weekend, a dozen Redondo Beach firefighters from each of the city’s three fire stations knocked on doors in City Council District Four, with Council Member Zein Obagi, Jr. He is the target of a recall on the Oct. 19 ballot. The fire fighters urged residents to vote no. […]
Measure E would allow 3 Redondo cannabis stores, preempting council ordinance allowing 2 cannabis stores
by Garth Meyer Measure E on the October 19 Redondo Beach ballot would allow three marijuana retail shops in in the city if approved by voters. The city council passed its own ordinance in August that allows up to two retail cannabis stores, and a chance to add more later. If approved, Measure E would […]
Manhattan Beach School Board Elections 2022: A mathematician gets involved — Tina Shivpuri was inspired by her son to run for school board
by Mark McDermott Tina Shivpuri remembers the first time she stepped onto a Manhattan Beach Unified School District campus, even though it was more than three decades ago. She was a South Torrance High School student. She was on the cheer squad and rode a bus to Mira Costa High for a football game. When […]
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Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi a progressive tough on crime and cannabis
Safe 66th District Assembly seat gives incumbent Al Muratsuchi the opportunity to advance environmental, and public safety measures