Prop 50: Newsom Counters Texas with Controversial California Redistricting Plan

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 8:36A Geneva Huang

By Geneva Huang News Editor Out of fear that the Trump admin- istration’s sinking approval ratings could allow for Democrats to gain seats during the 2026 midterm elec- tions, the president pressured Texas Republicans in redrawing their state’s...

Government Shutdown Deepens Division and Disrupts Federal Services

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 8:22A Finley Sellers

By Finley Sellers Executive Opinion Editor The 2025 government shutdown marked one of the longest and most disruptive closures in recent U.S. history. Triggered by a budget standoff between Congress and the White House, the shutdown caused...

Mira Costa Holds Annual Diversity Assembly

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 8:18A Geneva Huang

By Geneva Huang News Editor On October 7, during students third period classes, Mira Costa held the diversity assembly in order to spread awareness about cultures, diversity, and student experiences. The event featured a range of different...

Suspect of LA’s Fires Officially Caught

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 8:12A La Vista

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 . After a thorough nine-month...

California’s New Law Targets Antisemitism in Schools

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 8:09A La Vista

By Leila Madelenat Staff Writer California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping law aimed at combating antisemitism in public schools, a move that is already promoting local districts, including Mira Costa High School, to review their...

Costa Mourns Loss of ’25 Alum James

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/29 7:04A Landen Braunstein

The Costa community mourns the loss of alum Ryan James, who graduated just last June. His passing marks the third passing of a student for the Manhattan Beach community over the past year, all three of whom were from the class of 2025. James...

Evacuation initiated after bullet discovered in P.E. locker

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/27 8:16A Landen Braunstein

By Landen Braunstein Executive News Editor Friday night lights took a shocking turn on the night of Oct. 3 at Costa. With a few minutes remaining in the first quarter and the Mustangs up by 14 points, the football game came to an abrupt end. An...

Costa’s upcoming Spooky Movie Night on October 30th

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/24 9:46A Zoe Mellinger

Mira Costa’s Link Crew is hosting their annual spooky movie night on Thursday October 30th at 7pm in the Mustang Mall featuring the movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” This annual event is a great way to get in the Halloween spirit by...

17th Annual Skechers Friendship Walk Raises Funds for Kids

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/24 9:44A La Vista

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 Beach Pier and back in support of...

Mira Costa’s 2025 Homecoming Crowns Two Queens

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/24 9:35A La Vista

Leila Madelenat Staff Writer Homecoming 2025 was a week full of energy, celebration and school pride at Mira Costa that brought students, staff, and the community together for lasting memories. The festivities kicked off with the Homecoming dance...

Trump’s new foreign policy shifts

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 10/24 8:47A La Vista

Madison Young Executive Sports Editor When President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, nonconsecutive term on Jan. 20, he wasted no time signaling a major shift in how the United States would interact with the world. In his inaugural...

TEDx Manhattan Beach is UNSTOPPABLE!

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 10/14 10:21A Hilary Mahan

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 15th because this year s TEDx Manhattan Beach promises to be the most inspiring event yet. UNSTOPPABLE celebrates the thinkers, doers, and innovators who won t quit in the face of complexity. Tickets are...

24-Hour Flash Match!

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 10/7 6:04A Hilary Mahan

Give today, October 7th and DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the ABAR Foundation, all gifts and pledges that meet the ASK made within the next 24 hours will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000! Your support fuels...

Rolling the dice: ASB brings Vegas to Costa campus

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/30 7:30P John Tian

Mira Costa hosted its annual Vegas Night at the Athletic Complex on Sept. 13 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., bringing costumed students together for roulette, poker, blackjack and a silent disco. Associated Student Body (ASB) students matched with their...