City opens planning for its next Housing Element
Manhattan Beach shared information on its Seventh Cycle Housing Element, the state-required plan for future housing needs, with an email sign-up.
Source: City of Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach News
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Local news
Police post September crime report
Manhattan Beach Police posted their monthly crime statistics report for September 2026.
Source: City of Manhattan Beach
Survey open on the city's next public art plan
The city is building a ten-year Public Art Master Plan and asks residents to take a survey on art in Manhattan Beach.
Source: City of Manhattan Beach
LA County news
County updates may cover places beyond Manhattan Beach. Follow each source for its location, eligibility and current details.
Ride Metro to holiday ice rinks for $5 off
Metro riders get $5 off general admission at outdoor holiday rinks with code METROHOLIDAY, Nov 30 to Dec 17.
Source: Metro
County Parks fall programs and holiday events
LA County Parks released its fall guide of free and paid programs, from sports clinics and nature walks to wellness and holiday events.
Source: LA County Parks
Vote centers are open for the Nov. 3 election
123 vote centers opened October 24. Hours are 10 AM–7 PM through November 2; Election Day, November 3, hours are 7 AM–8 PM. Follow the County locator for locations and registration details.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Second rabid raccoon found; keep away from wildlife
Public Health found a second rabid raccoon near Westlake Village and reminds everyone never to touch wild animals and to vaccinate pets.
Free Metro rides through the LIFE program
County reentry sites now help eligible residents sign up for Metro's LIFE program; new members get 90 days of unlimited free rides.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Flu season starts early; county urges flu shots now
Flu activity is higher than usual for October, and Public Health urges everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine now.
Loan fund for life-science and manufacturing space
A new county fund offers loans of up to $5 million for shared life-science and manufacturing buildings; applications open mid-November.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Work starts on faster Vermont Avenue buses
Metro broke ground on 12.4 miles of bus lanes on Vermont Ave from Sunset Blvd to 120th St, aiming to save riders 17 minutes.
Source: Metro
New text line to report hate
LA vs Hate launched Text-to-Report, letting residents report hate, bias and discrimination by text.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Grants and new carts for sidewalk food vendors
Sidewalk vendors in unincorporated LA County who have operated for at least 12 months may qualify for carts or grants. Additional eligibility rules apply; supplies and funding are limited.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Three D Line stations reopen Saturday, Oct. 31
Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega reopen at start of service Saturday, two days early, after maintenance work.
Source: Metro
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