The agenda for the December 16, 2024 Personnel Commission meeting is now online.

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The agenda for the November 21, 2024 Personnel Commission meeting is now online.

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Teachers refute salary proposal at MBUSD board meeting

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 8:36A La Vista

By Caden Lim Staff Writer At the Nov. 6, Manhattan Beach Unified School District board meeting teachers, counselors, and community members spoke in opposition to the district’s proposed 2% salary increase for the 2023-24 year. Many educators...

Costa holds TedxManhattanBeach, “Change Makers”

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 8:28A La Vista

By Natasha Randeniya Executive News Editor Seth I. Pickens Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 2, Costa hosted the 14th annual TEDxManhattanBeach, a dynamic event centered on the theme of ‘Changemakers.’ Over the course of three sessions, speakers shared...

Costa’s Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 6:25A Dana Sprenkle

Mira Costa’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly was held in the Mustang Mall during office hours on October 29th. Organized by the Latino Student Union club (LSU), the purpose of the assembly was to reflect the importance of sharing and...

Manhattan Beach Local Farmers Market Temporarily Relocates

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 6:23A Zoe Mellinger

The Manhattan Beach Local Farmers Market that everyone knows and loves, has “temporarily” moved to the Civic Center parking lot between the Police/Fire facility and City Hall. The market, known for its fresh produce, artisan goods, and local...

Relief for Landslide Victims: Rancho Palos Verdes Buyout Program

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 6:22A London Gregrey

Throughout the last couple of years, landslides in the area of Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes have become more frequent and more detrimental. The landslides have taken a heavy toll on the homes, roads, and utilities of residents. Heavy...

Drama/Tech presents annual fall production: The Anatomy of Gray

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/15 6:20A Landen Braunstein

Costa’s award winning Drama/Tech Department showcased this year’s fall production The Anatomy of Gray, with over 200 audience members in attendance on opening night. The play opened on Nov. 8 in the small theater, and was written by Jim Leonard...

Comedy sports hosts a home match with “Halloween” theme

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/28 6:19A Zoe Mellinger

Mira Costa’s Comedy Sportz team competes in a Halloween match on October 18th in the small theater, costa versus costa. In the first half of the match, the red team held a lead with 22 points, while the blue team trailed behind with 18. This...

Choir Pops Concert fundraises Spring trip to Ireland and England

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/28 6:17A Dana Sprenkle

On October 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. in the small theater, Mira Costa’s Choir Department hosted their annual Pops Concert, which featured a variety of performances organized by Choir teacher and director Kate Crellin and choir students. The Choir’s...

MBUSD offers response to the public’s outcry over grade policy

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/25 6:43A Caden Lim

On September 24, 2024 the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) held a board meeting to discuss important updates to the grading policy for English teachers. Revisions were made to the Board Policy Manual to provide English teachers...

Is Costa ready to vote?

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/25 6:37A Landen Braunstein

The 2024 presidential elections are only ten days away, and the countdown to the deadline for voter registration has begun. Students must take action now, and take the initiative to use their voices and increase the representation of youth in...

Mira Costa’s Annual Club Day

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/25 6:32A London Gregrey

On October 6th Mira Costa hosted their first Club Day event of the school year , where all students came together to learn about the different clubs, opportunities, and support their fellow peers by trying all types of food. Popular meals were...

Costa Holds a Diversity Assembly to Educate Students

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/25 6:29A Natasha Randeniya

On October 10th, 2024, Mira Costa High School held a “Voices of Unity” assembly focused on addressing bias and promoting inclusion. The event took place in the school s auditorium, where students, teachers, and administrators gathered to...

Diversity Assembly Hears From Costa Students

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/25 6:28A Geneva Huang

In the heart of a buzzing school atmosphere, students are redirected to learn about an important topic. The Diversity Assembly, held in both the cafeteria and small auditorium with a number of student speakers, promoted awareness of the racial...