Sierra Melton is a 10th grade staff writer at La Vista, where she covers students life news, art and entertainment, and community events. Melton brings a passion for storytelling and a curiosity about campus culture to her reporting, aiming to share stories that connect and inform her readers.
Outside of journalism, Sierra Melton enjoys spending time with friends, watching TV, and exploring new creative interests.
About Sierra Melton
Sierra Melton is a 10th grade staff writer at La Vista, where she covers students life news, art and entertainment, and community events. Melton brings a passion for storytelling and a curiosity about campus culture to her reporting, aiming to share stories that connect and inform her readers.
Outside of journalism, Sierra Melton enjoys spending time with friends, watching TV, and exploring new creative interests.
Costa junior Hugh Saetia and senior Lila Mokhtari were recently named finalists for the Inaugural Los Angeles World Affairs Council Emerging Leaders Award, a recognition highlighting those under 18 who are making an impact though […]
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer Andi Kate Anderson Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennell’s movie adaptation of the book “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë is not your traditional Romeo and Juliet; it’s a gothic tragedy empowered by obsessive […]
School shootings have become an ongoing and devastating crisis in the United States. In 2025 alone, there have been 232 reported school shootings across the country, impacting students, educators, and families nationwide. Addressing this crisis […]
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer The Housemaid presents itself as a psychological thriller, but beneath its suspenseful surface lies a sharp commentary on gossip driven communities, social performance, and the danger of trusting appearances. What […]
Costa High senior Dennis Freyman and junior Hao Lin aren’t slowing down after their 1st place win at a Reddit-hosted hackathon in October. Since then, the duo has taken on college level competitions, placing second […]
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer “Zootopia 2” is a shocking delight, bringing back everything fans loved about the original while expanding the world in a fun and genuinely entertaining way. After nearly a decade, Disney […]
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer When I settled into my seat to watch “Regretting You,” I expected a compelling mother-daughter drama adapted from a popular Colleen Hoover novel. I was surprised to learn that the […]
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer New discoveries in early Oct. have led to the indictment of Johnthan Rinderknechy, who is believed to be responsible for the fires in the Pacific Palisades earlier this year . […]
Sierra Melton Staff Writer Last Sunday, hundreds gathered at the Manhattan Beach Pier to participate in the 17th annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship walk. The walk consists of a 3.4-mile route to the Hermosa […]
By Leila Madelenat and Sierra Melton Staff Writers When Erewhon opened its Manhattan Beach location on June 2nd summer of 2025, it immediately drew large crowds and plenty of curiosity. The store is aesthetically pleasing, […]