Staff Editorial
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Due to the creation of a petition amassing over 1.7 million signatures, California Governor Gavin Newsom was in danger of being removed from office through a political recall. During […]
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Local Manhattan Beach artist creates California themed Monopoly game
By Marley Brennan Staff Writer Kathleen Keifer, local artist based in Manhattan Beach, has recently revamped the classic board game, MONOPOLY, into a version she named California Dreaming. Born and raised in Chicago, Keifer studied […]
SBE replaces CAASPP testing with locally selected assessments
By Lexie Blakeman News Editor On April 7, the Office of Administrative Law approved the extension of the CAASPP and ELPAC test administration windows through July 30. Emergency CAASPP and ELPAC regulations were approved by […]
Lifting of California stay-at-home order proves safe, beneficial for all students
By Kelley Sussman Executive Opinion Editor Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the California stay-at-home order on Jan. 25, allowing establishments such as beauty salons and outdoor dining to reopen. For the last several weeks, all of […]
The Outdoor Seating Ban
California was once known for its sunny beaches and movie stars, but now, it is known as the Coronavirus epicenter in the United States. Jake Spelke and Dolce Prieto explore how the outdoor seating ban is […]
Lack of consistency in state proposition votes blocks progressive policies
By Michael Beeli Copy Editor California’s Nov. 8 election included a number of propositions that had a wide range of implications for the state. California’s decisions on Propositions 51, 61, 62 and 66 represent a […]
Manhattan Beach water restrictions are necessary
By Parnia Mazhar Staff Writer It is imperative that Manhattan Beach city officials appropriately implement and enforce California’s new legislation regarding water restrictions in order to further control the misuse of water in California. California […]
Internet sales tax would benefit U.S. small businesses
By Adam Gerard Opinion Editor The Marketplace Fairness Act, a bill currently being considered by the U.S. Congress to create a national Internet sales tax, would be a positive change that should be approved. If […]
California needs a clear distracted driving law
By Jack Allen Opinion Editor With recent California Appellate Division court case findings regarding cell phone use under the current distracted driving law, California legislators should take this opportunity to outlaw more driving distractions to […]
Should low-income districts receive more state funding?
By Taylor St. Germain News Editor The proposed Local Control Funding Formula, California Governor Jerry Browns’s plan to spend money from Proposition 30, is an ill-advised plan that will end up hurting all districts despite […]