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Coffee in hand, Hermosa Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a beloved Hermosa Strand webcam went dark after 25 years
  • Where to watch tonight's LA Galaxy match in Hermosa Beach

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Good Stuff Strand Cam ends after 25 years, 'swatting' to blame (easyreadernews.com) — Good Stuff restaurant in Hermosa Beach has shut down its longtime Strand Cam after repeated 'swatting' bomb threats forced police evacuations and costly closures. Hermosa Beach police describe how hoax 911 calls tied to livestreams strain limited local resources and require help from neighboring cities while they investigate the perpetrators.
   

• Viewing Locations presented by Jameson: LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (lagalaxy.com) — Hermosa Beach soccer fans can catch tonight's LA Galaxy match at Hennessey's Tavern on Pier Avenue, one of several bars across Southern California showing the game at 7:30 p.m. The list also highlights nearby Torrance and other regional spots if you're watching with friends outside town.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of 9-11
    El Camino College - Center for the Arts LIBRARY LAWN 2
    11:00 am
  • Family Picnic (1st-5th)
    Ramona Hawthorne, CA 90250
    11:10 am
  • The Relationship Lab
    El Camino College - Center for the Arts Center for Well-Being
    1:00 pm
  • Family Picnic (TK/K)
    Ramona Hawthorne, CA 90250
    1:50 pm
  • The Meeting Place
    El Camino College - Center for the Arts Center for Well-Being
    2:00 pm
  • Flag Football, Girls JV vs West Torrance
    North High 3620 W. 182nd St., Torrance, California, 90504
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Phoenix , a dog who went missing in Redondo Beach, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 28 minutes. Message from Owner: "She's very… (Nextdoor South Hermosa)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Manhattan Beach

  • Extreme Heat Warning Hits Manhattan Beach As NOAA Reports Record Summer (patch.com)
  • Manhattan Beach Merchants Lend Support on Single Mom Project Day (thembnews.com)
  • Retail Training Manager jobs hiring near Manhattan Beach, CA at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Long Beach

  • Evacuations Lifted After Powerful Surf Damages Long Beach Peninsula: Reports (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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