Liz Spear is happy to be back at Patch in a brand new role as Community Publisher of Manhattan Beach Patch. She previously was the Local Editor for MB Patch from 2010-2014 and has lived in Manhattan Beach since 1995. Liz grew up in Redondo Beach and graduated from Redondo Union High School, where she first discovered her passion for journalism. RUHS' High Tide weekly newspaper and playing basketball were his two favorite high school activities. Liz pursued journalism, writing for the San Diego City College and Cal State Long Beach newspapers. She has covered most everything, from sports to opinion pieces to news to features and enjoys it all.
She was the editor of the Saturday Real Estate Home Guide at the Daily Breeze newspaper in Torrance for more than 10 years, where she was an advertorial writer working on special advertising sections and wrote a weekly Retail News column. She also wrote for the editorial department, keying in on interviews with music personalities and community and major theatrical reviews as well as concert reviews. She has been published by Palm Springs Life magazine and Life After 50, which she wrote for well before she turned 50, as well as the El Segundo Herald, egundo.com, and The Beach Reporter.
Liz loves living in Manhattan Beach and covering her community for Patch. It was through her first stint at Patch that she learned all about the amazing community Manhattan Beach is. She thanks all of the MB Patch readers who took the time to write Patch's new owners in 2014 in an attempt to bring her back.
Now that she is officially back, Liz wants readers to know that fairness is important to her as is reporting different viewpoints and opinions. You can always reach out to her at Liz.Spear@Patch.com or by text or call to 310-613-6016. Since there is so much goodness to cover in MB, she may not always be able to get back to you right away and she welcomes repeat emails and texts. Handling MB Patch as a solo reporter does get busy, so your patience is appreciated.
Liz asks readers to send story ideas and news tips her way anytime. During the evening and early morning hours, texts are probably the best way to reach her.
And Liz welcomes readers to post comments on stories as well as to use MB Patch as their neighborhood community resource for conversations, much like people do on NextDoor. MB Patch offers free Classified ads and Event postings so please post all of your events and classifieds on MB Patch.
MB Patch's new Community Publisher role will work because readers like you want hyperlocal coverage that gets the word out quicker than traditional print newspapers. Online stories also are greener than printed publications, though certainly printed publications play an important role in news dissemination. In my new role, I am also connecting with businesses and individuals who want to reach MB Patch's large targeted audience. There are two Sponsorship Packages that offer great value... more than just an "ad" on a website. Attractively priced with facets designed to get you more bang for your buck, so to speak, the Gold and Silver Packages deliver results and will keep your business in front of our readers' eyes. I'd like to say "Thank You" in a very BIG way to our first Gold Sponsor, the artisan grocery market Grow, where you'll find the best-tasting fruit, fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, a meat, seafood and deli counter, and a killer salsa many have come to know and love, and EXPECT to find at Grow. Grow opened in September of 2006 and has "Grow(n)" (pun intended) into one of Manhattan Beach's most prized stores. They started the "Apple in a Basket for Kids" feature whereby youngsters in the store could snag a tasty free and healthy apple. And they offered delivery well before it became all the rage. Grow also supports the community bigtime, sponsoring many events and activities. So, look for their ads on MB Patch and in our email newsletter AND show them some love by shopping at Grow.
I'm delighted to back at MB Patch. Please help me make it the best it can be.
Election results for two open seats on Manhattan Beach Unified School District board continue to place Cathey Graves and Jason Boxer #1 & 2.
With three updates left in ballot counting before the Manhattan Beach City Council election is certified, one candidate maintains a lead.
The noted exhibit by Simon Ouwerkerk goes outside today so viewers may view firsthand art in the exhibit at the Manhattan Beach Arts Center.
His iconic photographic captures in the "Manhattan Beach PhotoWalk" series are available to Patch readers through Black Friday at 20% off.
The Manhattan Beach Police Dept. has released the latest week's crime report, which includes an auto theft and residential, auto burglaries.
One round of voting has determined who will be crowned 'The Best of Manhattan' in the annual Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce event.
COVID-19 cases are higher now than in the previous June-July surge in Los Angeles County.
The longtime Manhattan Beach resident shares why he thinks the current Manhattan Beach City Council should bypass Suzanne Hadley as mayor.
Two Guns Espresso is introducing a new breakfast burrito, their Holiday Blend coffee is now available to take home, or order Via Door Dash.
A professional singer & community engagement specialist with Kinecta Federal Credit Union, she is 1st woman of color to chair the chamber.
Suzanne Hadley is next in line to be Manhattan Beach mayor but she's been hearing whispers some folks may not want her to serve. Her reply.
Hahn explains why she chose not to attend the event; thanks Manhattan Beach resident & actor Vince Vaughn for his concern for kids' health.
The school board elect member is also the Co-VP of Health & Wellness at Mira Costa High School and is having her remarks read at rally.
A protest on behalf of Manhattan Beach & South Bay school kids & youth athletics draws ire of teacher, school board, city council members.
The actor, other Manhattan Beach residents are holding an event today at Polliwog Park to advocate for opening schools, sports activities.
Joe Franklin and Grettel Fournell are locked in a battle for the third and final seat open on the Manhattan Beach City Council.
The "Unplanned Event" was seen by Manhattan Beach residents living in the Tree Section, which borders the Chevron Refinery in El Segundo.
The Manhattan Beach resident is one of the organizers of the "Rally for the SAFE Opening of Schools and Sports Activities" this Wednesday.
The Manhattan Beach-based company's employees rate their work life at Kinecta highly, citing employee-driven volunteerism as just one plus.
The broker and co-owner of Beach Real Estate Group in Manhattan Beach has been named to the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame.
