🌱 Why this tiny Gardena sushi bar is drawing big-time attention
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In today's newsletter:
- Why this tiny Gardena sushi bar is drawing big-time attention
- Which USC–Washington players once suited up in Gardena?
Also on today's calendar: Palos Verdes Trail 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 6 California Spots Putting Ingredients First (altaonline.com) — Gardena diners are getting national love thanks to Sushi Sonagi, an eight-seat omakase spot tucked into a local strip mall that blends Korean, Japanese, and Californian flavors. Chef Daniel Son builds ever-changing seasonal menus with produce from the Torrance farmers market and seafood from Japan, turning dishes like stone pot rice and mackerel sandwiches into destination-worthy experiences just minutes from home. 
• No. 18 USC Football Hosts Washington For Primetime Matchup On Homecoming/Reunion Weekend (usctrojans.com) — Several USC and Washington players have roots at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, tying this weekend’s USC–Washington homecoming game at the Coliseum back to your community. The preview highlights USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s standout season, key receivers and defenders to watch, and how both teams are shaping up statistically heading into this nationally televised Big Ten matchup.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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Respect the Road Gardena →
Rowley Park, 13220 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena
5:00 pm -
Puff and Paint →
Joyful Expressions Paint And Taste LLC, 14800 South Western Avenue, Gardena
7:00 pm -
Baddies & Daddies Thursdayz →
Party on Western, 14801 South Western Avenue, Gardena
9:00 pm -
UC Riverside Tour
UC Riverside -
Last Day of Sukkot (Jewish)
El Camino College , Gardena, CA 90249 -
Shmini Atzeret (Jewish)
El Camino College , Gardena, CA 90249 -
43rd Annual Senior Citizens' Health Fair
Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W 162nd St, Gardena
9:00 am -
Fantastic Fridays →
Joyful Expressions Paint And Taste LLC, 14800 South Western Avenue, Gardena
7:00 pm -
Simchat Torah (Jewish)
El Camino College , Gardena, CA 90249 -
Zumba →
Empowered Nutrition Gardena, 14114 Normandie Avenue, Gardena
9:00 am -
Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular →
Alondra Park, 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale
11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.55 earthquake reported
Sep 27 at 8:40 AM PDT: 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hermosa Beach, CA. More than 2106 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor ) - Update: Pet Reunited
Migi , a dog who went missing in Gardena, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Owner: "Hello… (Nextdoor Downtown Gardena)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Gardena. Apply here.
- Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Hawthorne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gardena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hawthorne
- From fire by fire (newcriterion.com)
- Hawthorne police recover handgun, casings after shooting wounds four adults (americandigest.com)
- Salient Motion Launches Saginaw Precision to Manufacture Precision Ball Screws, a Critical Link in the Missile and Robotics Supply Chain (lasvegassun.com)
Torrance
- Puma opens U.S. distribution centers to third parties (freightwaves.com)
Redondo Beach
- Months Of Single-Lane Traffic Begin On Palos Verdes Drive South (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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