🌱 How Boeing’s new satellite work could boost El Segundo’s space footprint
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In today's newsletter:
- How Boeing’s new satellite work could boost El Segundo’s space footprint
- What Chargers draft moves is Joe Hortiz planning from El Segundo?
Also on today's calendar: Disney Frozen Jr. and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boeing and Millennium Space Systems Add Mid-Class Resolute Satellite Bus (satellitetoday.com) — Boeing’s El Segundo facility is ramping up work on infrared sensors that will go into new missile warning and tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force. The project ties into Boeing and Millennium Space Systems’ new mid-class “Resolute” satellite bus, aimed at faster, more flexible defense and commercial missions. It signals continued high-tech aerospace investment and production in El Segundo. 
• What we learned from Chargers GM Joe Hortiz's pre-draft news conference (nytimes.com) — El Segundo gets a direct spotlight as Chargers GM Joe Hortiz holds his pre-draft news conference at The Bolt, the team’s local facility, outlining roster needs and draft strategy. He emphasizes rebuilding the offensive line, finding a new edge rusher, possibly trading down from pick 22, and using ample cap space for post-draft moves.
📸 Around El Segundo
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Upcoming Events in
El Segundo
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★ Featured events ★
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Disney Frozen Jr.
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
7:00 pm -
Seussical The Musical
James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
7:30 pm -
Beach Cities Symphony
Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Old Town Patio
Old Town Patio , 115 Richmond St , El Segundo
5:00 pm -
CSS and RSS Daughter's Night Out
Richmond Street Elementary , 615 Richmond St , El Segundo
6:00 pm -
Daughter's Night Out
Richmond Street Elementary El Segundo, CA 90245
6:30 pm -
Parent and Me Ice Skating
Toyota Sports Performance Center , 555 N Nash St , El Segundo
11:45 am -
PTA Council Meeting
Richmond Street Elementary , 615 Richmond St , El Segundo
6:00 pm -
PTA Run 4 Education!
El Segundo Unified El Segundo, CA 90245 -
Torrance Antique Street Faire
Downtown Torrance
8:00 am -
Little Kings Hockey Skating - El Segundo, CA 2026
Toyota Sports Performance Center , 555 N Nash St , El Segundo
5:10 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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RMS - Trimester 2 Awards Assembly - Cafe
Will Rogers Middle School, 4110 W 154th St, Lawndale, CA 90260\
8:15 am -
Story Time (HB Library)
Hermosa Beach Library , 550 Pier Ave , Hermosa Beach
9:30 am -
Smarty Pants Storytime
Wiseburn Library , 5335 W 135th St , Hawthorne
10:15 am -
Outdoor Sound Bath Class and Breathwork in Manhattan Beach
Bruce's Beach , 2600 Highland Ave , Manhattan Beach
11:00 am
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Manhattan Beach
- 'Ritual' Ceramics Exhibit Opens at Manhattan Beach Art Center (thembnews.com)
- Baywatch Community Calendar 4-16-26 (easyreadernews.com)
- CorePower Yoga Adds Red Light Classes Through HigherDose (athletechnews.com)
Hawthorne
- SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale (fastcompany.com)
Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Residents Can Meet Firefighters, Learn Skills At Fire Service Day On May 9 (patch.com)
- Ocean Bacteria Warning Issued For 2 Santa Monica Areas (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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