Joyce and Roland Guitare have lived in their Manhattan Beach home since 1973, and they’re determined to stay there until the end.
It’s called “aging in place,” and like others, the Guitares get by with a little help from their friends and their...
by Jeff Green, BCHD Community Outreach Consultant
As a kid, I remember watching the great Willie Mays, then in his early 40s, playing centerfield during his final year in baseball. The most talented, graceful ballplayer of his...
Since becoming CEO six months ago, I have learned a lot about the history of Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and its evolution that began in the mid-1950s. I greatly appreciate the time people have spent helping me fully appreciate what a true gem...
by David Mendez
When Charlene Dipaola was in middle school, she wasn’t able to bike from home to her classes each day.
“No, sadly; I grew up in the Philippines, and my school was an hour away by driving,” Dipaola said. “...
by Jeanne Fratello, DigMB
Although the local election season - along with other hotly debated city issues - may seem to have divided the community, the ...
By Megan Barnes, Daily Breeze
With the dust settling from one of the most heated local election seasons in years, the Beach Cities Health District wants to help residents move on and mellow out.
On April 6, the public health agency —...
by Jackie Balestra, South Bay by Jackie
The contentious local election cycle has come to a close, making it the perfect time for residents from all sides of the debate to come together and share a collective – and mindful – sigh of relief....
By Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
REDONDO BEACH, CA – The contentious local election cycle has come to a close, making it the perfect time for residents from all sides of the debate to come together and share a collective – and mindful – sigh of...
By The Beach Reporter Staff
Just as it did after the Hermosa Beach 2015 Measure O oil drilling vote, Beach Cities Health District is hosting a mindfulness workshop to help residents stressed out over the recent March election.
According...
by Eric Garner, BCHD Senior Communications Specialist
Every morning at Pennekamp Elementary School in Manhattan Beach begins the same way. Before the first class bell sounds, nearly 600 students, teachers and parents gather together in...
