Week in Review: Arctic Adventures and Costa's Graduation

Here's a recap of stories covered at Manhattan Beach Patch for the week of June 20 - 26.

SUNDAY

The Mira Costa boys basketball team loses to University High Trojans in Summer League play.

MONDAY

Manhattan Beach Middle School science teacher James Locke arrives in Churchill Canada on the Hudson Bay to study the effects of climate change as part of an Earthwatch Institute expedition.

The City Council votes 3-1 to approve the Meanwhile, property owners in an area of the city slated for undergrounding of utility wires grow frustrated with the slow process of completing the work.

Mustangs advance to quarterfinals but ultimately lose the Beverly Hills football tournament.

TUESDAY

After training with research equipment Arctic correspondent James Locke is sent into the field.

WEDNESDAY

Hitting the field in earnest teaches our Arctic correspondent some tough lessons but also brings unexpected fun and animal encounters.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department announces plans to contract with the SPCA in Hawthorne for its sheltering of stray animals. The new service location is intended to save the city money.

THURSDAY

Mucking through the Arctic wetland uncovers an area of unexpected diversity for intrepid explorer James Locke.

Food columnist Allison Arbuthnot continues her new series on the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market, spotlighting the arrival of fresh figs and herbs. She also offers recipes involving fresh-from-the-market lemon verbena.

FRIDAY

Larger saplings prove to be quite a challenge for Arctic correspondent James Locke as he crawls through the Boreal Forest among clouds of mosquitoes that hum like bees.

Hundreds of dedicated fans stand for hours in a line that snakes around the Manhattan Village Mall for a chance to acquire the new iPhone 4G.

Family and friends cheer on graduating seniors as principal Julie Ruisinger gives her last commencement speech at Mira Costa.

SATURDAY

A day off gives Arctic traveler James Locke time to explore other areas around Churchill and encounter strange new wildlife.