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By Mark McDermott Dolphins have a way of changing the arc of a human life. Eric Martin remembers the exact moment his life with dolphins began. It was 9 o’clock…

By Mark McDermott In 1995, Bill Clinton was in his first term as president, the internet was new, iPhones didn’t yet exist, and Manhattan Beach…

North Tama second-grade teacher Brenda Kaufmann is a finalist for two prestigious teaching awards.

By Mark McDermott The telltale cracks began appearing last July. They began in the asphalt parking lot, but soon spread. Reverend Dan Burchett…

By Mark McDermott In a clash of archrivals who also happened to be the two top ranked boys volleyball teams in the nation, top-ranked Mira Costa just couldn’t…

By Mark McDermott Unlikely dreams are a part of rock and roll mythology, from a 12-year-old Elvis sneaking into the Black areas of Tupelo, Mississippi…

By Mark McDermott Three years ago, the Mira Costa High School badminton program barely had a pulse. Only 12 students, across both varsity and junior varsity…

This spring, more than 5,300 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 9 and concluding with the College of Dentistry’s ceremony on May 31. Other

By Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Education is exploring the possibility of placing a $200 million school bond on the…

By Mark McDermott City Manager Bruce Moe, who has served the City of Manhattan Beach for 35 years, has announced his retirement. Moe, who was appointed as city…