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Umami Burger opens new location in Hermosa Beach to much fanfare – Video Exclusive

Umami Burger is the godfather of the new-wave gourmet burger movement in Los Angeles. This hip restaurant serves a burger that has many Angelenos crowning it the best burger in all of Los Angeles. Watch the video for more.

School spirit resurfaces with help from enthusiastic Rage Cage

After years of abysmal student support, the Mira Costa boys basketball team has recently gained an unusual cheer section. Known as the “Rage Cage,” their loud trash-talk and banter during the games identifies them, raises school spirit, and even gets itself into trouble.

Boys basketball comes up short in final minutes at Leuzinger High School

Costa boys basketball fell victim to a late Leuzinger comeback. Sophomore forward Justin Strings led the Mustangs with 22 points and Feaster followed with 16. Senior guard Max Watson added 12 points and grabbed multiple steals.

Girls soccer unstoppable versus Leuzinger

The Mira Costa girls soccer team dominated Leuzinger High School on Jan. 17 by a score of 8-0. Even with the backups playing for most of the game, the girls controlled the tempo and pace to continue their 16 game winning streak.

Pro/Con: Is university education necessary for all students?

La Vista's writers debate the benefits of a college education given its rising price.

Girls water polo outscored by Palos Verdes

27 January 2012

By Hannah Proctor Staff Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 25 the Mira Costa girls water polo team lost to Palos Verdes at Palos Verdes High School with a final score of 10-7. This loss makes the team’s overall record 15-6 and Bay League record 3-1. Natalie Lavinsky, Sam Horn, and Bianca Magno led the Mustangs’ efforts [...]

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Boys basketball grabs redeeming win over Palos Verdes

26 January 2012

By Zane Franklin Sports Editor Coming off of two Bay League losses, the Mira Costa boys basketball team grabbed a redeeming win over Palos Verdes High School at home on Jan. 24. The Mustangs bested Palos Verdes with a score of 50-40, making Costa’s records 15-6 overall and 2-3 in Bay League. Sophomore Justin Strings [...]

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Girls basketball falls to Palos Verdes

26 January 2012

By Casey Sublette Staff Writer On Jan. 24, the Mira Costa girls basketball team came up short at home against Palos Verdes with a final score of 51-44. The top performer of the game was junior Ashley Reese, who scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Mustangs now have a record of 10-12 overall [...]

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Girls soccer falls just short in second half against Palos Verdes

26 January 2012

By Rebecca Hext Staff Writer On Tuesday, Jan. 24 the Mira Costa girls soccer team lost its second game away against Palos Verdes High School. After Costa scored two goals in the first half, Palos Verdes came back with three goals in the second to beat out Costa for the win. The game finished with [...]

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Boys soccer falls in double overtime versus Palos Verdes

26 January 2012

By Amanda Newell Staff Writer On Jan. 24, the Mira Costa boys soccer team lost in double overtime to Palos Verdes High School, making its season record 6-6-7 and Bay League record 1-1-3. The game was at the Mustangs’ home field, where they lost 2-3 in double over time. The Mustangs’ first goal was scored [...]

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Boys basketball unable to outscore Peninsula

23 January 2012

By Zane Franklin Sports Editor The Mira Costa boys basketball team fell to Peninsula High School in a Bay League match on Jan. 20. The Mustangs’ record is now 14-6 overall and 1-3 in Bay League. The Panthers bested Costa with a score of 49-46. Junior Cole Feaster led Costa with 15 points and sophomore [...]

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Events on January 2, 2012

  • Winter Recess

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    Ends: 12:00 am, January 3, 2012

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Events on January 3, 2012

  • EdCouncil

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    Ends: 3:30 pm, January 3, 2012

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Events on January 6, 2012

  • Student Leadership Council

    Starts: 12:21 pm

    Ends: 12:51 pm, January 6, 2012

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Events on January 9, 2012

  • Spring Auditions

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 10, 2012

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  • Spirit Week

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 10, 2012

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  • PTSA Executive Council

    Starts: 11:00 am

    Ends: 12:15 pm, January 9, 2012

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  • PTSA General Mtg.

    Starts: 12:30 pm

    Ends: 1:30 pm, January 9, 2012

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Events on January 10, 2012

  • Spring Auditions

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 11, 2012

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  • Spirit Week

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Events on January 11, 2012

  • Spring Auditions

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 12, 2012

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  • Spirit Week

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  • Single Late Start

    Starts: 8:00 am

    Ends: 9:00 am, January 11, 2012

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Events on January 12, 2012

  • Spirit Week

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 13, 2012

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  • Principal's Cabinet Mtg.

    Starts: 2:00 pm

    Ends: 3:00 pm, January 12, 2012

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  • Rotary Winds and Percussion Prelims (MCHS)

    Starts: 4:00 pm

    Ends: 8:00 pm, January 12, 2012

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  • MBMS 7th & 8th Drama

    Starts: 6:00 pm

    Ends: 9:00 pm, January 12, 2012

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Events on January 13, 2012

  • Spirit Week

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 14, 2012

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  • Rotary Strings Prelims (MCHS)

    Starts: 4:00 pm

    Ends: 9:00 pm, January 13, 2012

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  • MBMS 7th & 8th Drama

    Starts: 6:00 pm

    Ends: 9:00 pm, January 13, 2012

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Events on January 16, 2012

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday / No School

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 17, 2012

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Events on January 17, 2012

  • School Site Council

    Starts: 3:15 pm

    Ends: 4:30 pm, January 17, 2012

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Events on January 18, 2012

  • Club Day

    Starts: 12:21 pm

    Ends: 12:51 pm, January 18, 2012

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  • Talent Show Try-outs

    Starts: 3:00 pm

    Ends: 5:00 pm, January 18, 2012

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  • MBMS Winter Strings Recital

    Starts: 6:00 pm

    Ends: 7:30 pm, January 18, 2012

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  • MBUSD Board Meeting

    Starts: 6:30 pm

    Ends: 9:00 pm, January 18, 2012

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Events on January 19, 2012

  • Principal's Tour (MCHS)

    Starts: 9:00 am

    Ends: 10:00 am, January 19, 2012

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  • Talent Show Try-outs

    Starts: 3:00 pm

    Ends: 5:00 pm, January 19, 2012

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  • MBMS Winter Band Recital

    Starts: 6:00 pm

    Ends: 7:30 pm, January 19, 2012

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Events on January 20, 2012

  • Student Leadership Council

    Starts: 12:21 pm

    Ends: 12:51 pm, January 20, 2012

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  • MBMS Rotary Solo Competition

    Starts: 6:00 pm

    Ends: 7:30 pm, January 20, 2012

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Events on January 25, 2012

  • 1st Semester Finals (Minimum Day)

    Starts: 8:00 am

    Ends: 12:30 pm, January 25, 2012

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Events on January 26, 2012

  • 1st Semester Finals (Minimum Day)

    Starts: 8:00 am

    Ends: 12:30 pm, January 26, 2012

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Events on January 27, 2012

  • End of the First Semester (MCHS)

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 28, 2012

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Events on January 30, 2012

  • Second Semester Begins (MCHS)

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, January 31, 2012

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