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Spotted on the Hermosa Beach calendar: Scaredown in Downtown

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What's up Hermosa Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Hermosa Beach bar matches your college football fandom?
  • Why Hermosa Beach ranks among SoCal's most neighborly towns
  • South Bay beach outing ends in tragedy off Hermosa's shoreline

Also on today's calendar: Scaredown in Downtown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ultimate SoCal college football sports bar guide: Where to watch your team (latimes.com subscription) — Hermosa Beach fans of Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Texas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Purdue, Ohio State and Washington get several shout-outs in this SoCal college football bar guide. It highlights specific Hermosa Beach spots like Hermosa Saloon, Baja Sharkeez, American Junkie and Tower 12 where local residents can gather with fellow alumni and enjoy game-day food, drinks and beachy atmospheres all season.
   

• 11 Most Neighborly Towns In Southern California (worldatlas.com) — Hermosa Beach is spotlighted as one of Southern California's most neighborly towns, praised for its nearly two miles of sand, lively pier, and pedestrian-friendly Pier Plaza. The piece highlights Fiesta Hermosa, The Lighthouse Cafe's nightly music, and The Comedy & Magic Club's long-running shows, positioning Hermosa as a walkable, community-centered destination for festivals, nightlife, and beach time.
   

• Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach (patch.com) — A longtime Houston health leader died Monday after suffering a severe spinal injury while swimming off Hermosa Beach, despite quick resuscitation by bystanders and Los Angeles County first responders. Residents may notice increased attention on beach safety as details emerge about the incident, which involved a physician who previously trained and worked in the South Bay's emergency medical system.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 💙🩵Sweet boy LEO needs an URGENT Foster.
    Former SEAACA Shelter Downey SURVIVOR is hoping you can help him one more time. His foster backed out saying "he didn't have time" and this gentle… (Nextdoor South Hermosa)
  • ‼️💙I want to introduce you to an amazing Husky that I visited with on this past Saturday at SEAACA Shelter Downey.
    I love this sweet boy. His name is NOVA and he's not deadlined yet, but needs to get out asap. He was so handsome and reminded me so much of my… (Nextdoor South Hermosa)
  • Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Runner in Redondo Beach. Apply here.
  • Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks posted a job opening for Cook in Redondo Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • South Bay Parkland Conservancy celebrates new greenhouse at Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach (dailybreeze.com)
  • Redondo Beach moves forward with new Marine Mammal Care treatment center (dailynews.com)
  • Clam Chowder In A Sourdough Bowl Tastes Best At These 8 California Seafood Counters (newsbreak.com)

Manhattan Beach

  • Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival Draws Sold-Out Crowds (thembnews.com)

Rancho Palos Verdes

  • RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails (patch.com)

Ok Hermosa Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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