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- June 12, 2026The Housing Element hits MB’s zoning code Tuesday — and how to weigh in
- June 9, 2026Hermosa's budget night, June 15 tax deadlines, and a faster market
The Q2 Archive — Retrospectives
Our launch archive: the spring season, week by week — researched and written in June 2026 from primary sources, labeled as such, and never sent as email.
- April 5, 2026Retrospective: MBUSD picks its next superintendent — into a 58-layoff headwind
- April 12, 2026Retrospective: MB approves the $5 electric shuttle — and rates finally exhale
- April 19, 2026Retrospective: Tax day lands — and Linz's formal vote hits the MBUSD docket
- April 26, 2026Retrospective: Five surf legends on Pier Plaza — and rates hit a five-week low
- May 3, 2026Retrospective: Hermosa reprices City Hall — first fee overhaul since 2016
- May 10, 2026Retrospective: Hermosa's pier goes on the clock — and MBEF writes a record check
- May 17, 2026Retrospective: A dog park gets its shot — and Costa wins four CIF titles in 48 hours
- May 24, 2026Retrospective: Franklin takes the gavel — and rates snap back to 6.51%
- May 31, 2026Retrospective: 55% say yes — Hermosa eyes a third sales-tax run