Week in Review: Scholars, Revelers and Grads

Here's a recap of stories covered at Manhattan Beach Patch for the week of June 13 - 19.

SUNDAY

Mira Costa Mustangs competed in the fast-paced Scholar Quiz competition, testing their reflexes and knowledge to the educational amusement of their classmates.

MONDAY

A crowd of nearly 100 people packed OB's Grill & Bar to watch the United States tie England in a much-hyped World Cup soccer match.

Mira Costa seniors displayed an impressive line-up of post-graduation plans, including higher education commitments spanning 27 states and three foreign countries, as well as service in two military branches.

TUESDAY

Allison Arbuthnot explored which Manhattan Beach bars and restaurants are opening early and offering food and drink specials in celebration of World Cup fever.

WEDNESDAY

Four Mustangs from the Costa-Council Project grade City Hall on its performance so far this year, pointing out various areas in need of improvement.

THURSDAY

The Beach Futbol Club scores an impressive finish at the prestigious Manchester United Premier Cup in Beaverton, OR. And soon-to-be Mustang Kimberly Keever won the Golden Boot Award as the top scoring player in the tournament.

Food writer Allison Arbuthnot offered up her debut column in a weekly series on the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market, giving readers a delicious recipe that incorporated the market's newest arrival—string beans.

Five people were injured when an ambulance collided with three cars at Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Blvd.

FRIDAY

The City Council's adoption of the 2010-11 budget revealed a doubling of fees to residents for ambulance rides and a reduction from two to one in the number of false alarm calls allowed to police. The changes are scheduled to take effect July 1.

After a suspenseful Game 7, local fans celebrate the victory of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

SATURDAY

Pacific Elementary's annual Kinderthon turned the upper grades into a cheering squad for the kindergarten classes. Former Los Angeles Kings player Daryl Evans was a VIP guest.

The Joslyn Community Center gets a shiny new sign to greet visitors, courtesy of the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club.