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🌱 Patch AM: Two Manhattan Beach fire leaders sent north to battle MP18 blaze
And check out Back to School Worship & Blessing on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar

Hello again Manhattan Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Two Manhattan Beach fire leaders sent north to battle MP18 blaze
- See how a Manhattan Beach rider placed at Track Nationals nearby
Also on today's calendar: Back to School Worship & Blessing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manhattan Beach Firefighters Deployed to Fight MP18 Fire (thembnews.com) — Manhattan Beach's deputy fire chief and a division chief are currently deployed with a statewide strike team to help fight the MP18 Fire in Humboldt County, which is more than 70% contained. City officials say the firefighters are expected back by week's end, continuing a long tradition of MBFD assisting with major wildfires across California.
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• Team Events Close Out the Week at the 2026 Elite Track… (usacycling.org) — A Manhattan Beach cyclist, Kat Kendall, was part of a women's team pursuit squad that claimed third place at the USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships in Carson. The four-day event at the VELO Sports Center crowned multiple national champions in team pursuit and team sprint, with several South Bay and Southern California riders earning podium spots.
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📸 Around Manhattan Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Back to School Worship & Blessing →
375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Valley: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
5:00 pm - GV Back to School Night
Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
5:30 pm - HVPTO: Back to School Picnic at Valley
Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
4:30 pm - Varsity Football vs. Crean Lutheran
Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
7:00 pm - Visionaries →
Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
1:00 pm - Vista: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
5:00 pm - MBUSD Regular Board Meeting
Manhattan Beach Unified 325 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
5:00 pm - Hope on The Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing World →
Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach
6:00 pm - Fiesta Hermosa →
Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach
12:00 pm - September Golden Days →
Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
4:00 pm - Celebrate Grandparents Day with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
Barnes & Noble, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
2:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Manhattan Beach - Full Time in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
- Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Planner in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hermosa Beach
- Relocated Shop Details Its Cooling System Repair Service (commercialappeal.com)
- Deals & Recruiting Roundup: MAI, Stratos, NewEdge, Carson, LPL And More (wealthsolutionsreport.com)
- U.S. Wins Again at 2026 NORCECA Final Six (usavolleyball.org)
El Segundo
- M&P Engineer-Modeling/Finite Element at Boeing (boeing.com)
- Senior Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead at Boeing (boeing.com)
- Associate or Mid-Level at Boeing (boeing.com)
Santa Monica
- SB 79 Explained: Why Santa Monica May Upzone 89 Homes To Delay Housing Law (patch.com)
Ok Manhattan 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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