Monday, May 14, 2012
Manhattan Beach Police made several arrests in connection to stolen bicycles. They also charged two suspects with grand theft for a bike valued at $2,500.
Manhattan Beach Police recovered three bicycles and made arrests for suspected grand theft and suspected possession of stolen property during the early morning hours of May 4 and 11. According to MBPD's Stephanie Martin, the first incident happened at 2:09 a.m. Friday, May 4, as MBPD detectives were investigating a bicycle theft. The detectives reportedly observed the suspect's vehicle, with a bike in the pick-up truck's bed, stopped at Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue. The driver and passenger in the pick-up truck were each arrested on suspicion of grand theft and stolen property. The recovered bike is valued at $2,500. Less than 30 minutes later, Officer Don Brown made a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Artesia Boulevard…
Manhattan Beach residents gather to honor policemen killed in the line of duty at the 5th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.
As law enforcement agencies across the nation observe Police Week, Manhattan Beach paid tribute to its own fallen officers Saturday morning. City officials, public safety workers and the families of fallen servicemen paid tribute to officers Charles Frederick Grau, Richard Timothy Giles and Martin Lane Ganz in an hour-long ceremony. Held on the police and fire department premises, the memorial included taps, a dove release and remembrance tributes from members of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. "By honoring our fallen, we remember their story, their life, and remind their surviving family members that they will always be a part of our family," said Officer Stephanie Martin.
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For the first time since 2010, the Manhattan Beach police and fire departments held their popular open house to recognize National Peace Officers' Week and Fire Service Day. The kids had fun and learned a lot, and so did the adults. Here's the video.
Following Saturday morning's 5th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony, Manhattan Beach's police and fire departments officially reinstated their open house after having taken a year off. Lots of equipment and vehicles were on display, but the biggest draws of the day were the jail tour and demo in which MB firefighters/paramedics cut through a vehicle to extract passengers. "It's a wonderful opportunity for the community to see what our police department and fire department do, as well as to remember those who have served our community," said Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Mira Costa lads play at home at 7 tonight, so head over to cheer them on! Within minutes, the 5th Annual Peace Officers Ceremony begins at the police/fire facility followed by the "must be there" police and fire department open houses that last until
The Mira Costa boys volleyball team plays a Dana Hills High squad tonight at home at 7 p.m. in CIF playoff quarterfinals. If they win, the team will advance to the semifinals to compete against the victor of Esperanza vs. Santa Barbara, taking place at 7 p.m. tonight as well. Police and Fire Open House Following the 9 a.m. 5th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor Manhattan Beach police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, the MB police and fire departments will hold an open house. MB's full-time firefighters, all of whom are also paramedics, will cut open a car and roof prop using chainsaws during open house, according to Fire Chief Robert Espinosa. Other highlights include a robot demonstration by the Hostage …
Friday, May 11, 2012
State parks division would absorb boating agency.
Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed eliminating the Department of Boating and Waterways, which provides grants for boating law enforcement, marina construction and abandoned vessel removal. In an effort to cut costs, Gov. Brown wants to reduce the number of state agencies from 12 to 10, including integrating DBW as a division of the Department of Parks and Recreation, rather than a standalone agency. The proposal is currently under review by the Little Hoover Commission, an independent state oversight organization that seeks ways to promote government efficiency. “There will be a loss of transparency, a loss of accountability, leadership and boating programs in the future,” said Anne Sacks, former president of the Recreational Boaters of …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
El Porto, Sand Section and Tree Section residents report outage.
Updated at 11:46 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9: Manhattan Beach Police say Southern California Edison has told them power won't be completely restored to affected areas until the a.m. SCE Power Outage Center on website lists 12: a.m. Thursday, May 10 as expected completion time as of 11:03 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. "We have identified the problem and are working to restore your service." reads a post. About 3,159 customers are affected. A pole at 35th Street and Blanche Avenue in the Tree Section caught fire Wednesday around 9:13 p.m., resulting in a power outage in the area, according to police scanner reports and tweets by some in the area. Power appeared to be gone from El Porto and on Rosecrans Avenue from Highland Avenue to Sepulveda …
Monday, May 7, 2012
An area surrounding Meadows Ave. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. was closed Thursday night sometime after 9:10 p.m. as MBPD pursued and caught the suspect and conducted an investigation while MB firefighters cleaned up vehicle fluids and treated the suspect.
A burglary suspect fled Target Thursday night, shutting down an area around Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Meadows Avenue as police pursued and captured the suspect, said Police Officer Stephanie Martin public information officer for the Manhattan Beach Police Department. The suspect, who allegedly entered Target around 9 p.m. with the intent to steal, fled on a motorcycle heading eastbound on the side of the street meant for westbound traffic on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, "laid the bike down" in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision and fled on foot. The bike did collide with the vehicle, however, the driver of that vehicle was not injured, Martin reported. An area where the collision and suspect capture took place was closed down for …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The city's centennial parade is set for Saturday, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. Here's a look at traffic plans as well as a look via video of parade organizer Jan Dennis, as created by Mira Costa High students.
Manhattan Beach's centennial parade "100 Years in Manhattan Beach" is two weeks away on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. At least 100 units are expected to participate in the parade, ranging from a Wells Fargo stagecoach with horses to high school marching bands, according to parade organizer and MB resident Jan Dennis, who is also a former mayor of the city, MB historian and published author. The parade route basically spans Manhattan Beach Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Redondo Avenue and culminates in a centennial picnic at Polliwog Park from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Here's a map of the parade route and road closures. MBPD Traffic Sergeant Mark Mason told Manhattan Beach Patch that he expects to have nine MBPD community resource …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Manhattan Beach Police participate in an awareness campaign to crackdown on distracted drivers and inform them of the dangers of distracted driving.
Manhattan Beach Police issued 377 distracted driving citations in April, said Mark Mason, MBPD sergeant, Wednesday. MBPD participated in April's statewide Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and issued 327 citations to drivers using a cell phone, 47 citations to drivers who were texting and three distracted driver speeding tickets. He said holding a GPS or cell phone on speaker warrants a ticket as does reaching to grab something off of the floorboard or back seat. According to Mason, drivers should have two hands on the steering wheel and their eyes focused on the road. He said people who think they can multi-task while driving really can't, as proven in studies. In fact, according to an MBPD press release, drivers who use hand-held …
Although there were some arrests, police say the rallies across the city were mostly peaceful.
May Day marches and rallies across the city and in downtown Los Angeles were mostly peaceful, with most arrests taking place during a strike near Los Angeles International Airport, police said Wednesday. Thousands of workers, immigrant-rights activists and other protesters turned out in support of causes ranging from better-paying jobs to immigration reform, and the crowds were generally peaceful. Ten people were arrested in a rally at LAX coinciding with a one-day strike by janitors and other workers at the facility, Rayner said. Four men and six women were taken into custody. The protesters sat in the middle of an intersection and were arrested for failing to disperse after an unlawful assembly was declared, police said. After the …
Manuel Vasquez Jr
11:49 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What about Jeff Goodrich and Mark T. Vasquez? The city coucil stole their right to be on tha Memorial , they know it but are bery good at playing dumb. Two of the finest officers are cheated from their right place. This isn't over ye and the frustration and the pain you have caused the Vasquez and Sterling family. more ›