March 7, 2026
About Landen Braunstein
Landen Braunstein is a junior Executive News Editor at La Vista, where she covers local news and politics, including school safety issues, policy updates, and community events. Braunstein brings a passion for writing and storytelling to her reporting. When not reporting, Landen enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching Dodger games.

MBUSD prepares to make extreme cuts

March 2, 2026 Landen Braunstein 0

Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) predicts a budget shortfall of 6.8 million dollars for the 2026-27 school year due to funding deficiency. Last Wednesday the school board approved the reduction of about 60 full-time […]

Metlox welcomes a new cafe

January 30, 2026 Landen Braunstein 0

By Landen Braunstein Executive News Editor Manhattan Beach’s beloved Metlox Shopping Center will soon celebrate the opening of a new cafe, Sogno Toscano Cafe, a Tuscan cafe, market, and wine bar. Sogno Toscano was co-founded […]

Morrow Breaking Records FB

October 27, 2025 Landen Braunstein 0

Costa football has two more games left in the regular season, and each win matters, especially for head coach Don Morrow. After leading the Mustangs since 1993, Morrow is now just two victories away from […]

Kirk’s murder shocks viewers

September 30, 2025 Landen Braunstein 0

When Costa junior Caroline Lerner opened her phone on Sept. 10, she was bombarded with messages and posts which shocked her, and she stumbled upon a disturbing video circulating on social media. Conservative and political […]

Dual opportunities

June 6, 2025 Landen Braunstein 0

Dual Enrollment creates an opportunity to receive both high school and college credit. It allows high schoolers to complete college coursework before they have graduated, and provides students with a glimpse into the college experience. […]

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