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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators know so far about the fatal Aviation Boulevard crash
Be sure to catch Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar

Good morning Manhattan Beach! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators know so far about the fatal Aviation Boulevard crash
- How high will the waves get at the Manhattan Beach Pier?
- How a downtown armed robbery is reshaping policing talks in Manhattan Beach
Also on today's calendar: Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 Killed in Manhattan Beach Crash at Aviation Blvd and Manhattan Beach Blvd (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A multi-vehicle collision at Aviation and Manhattan Beach boulevards in Manhattan Beach left one person dead and sent several others, including a local police officer, to the hospital with injuries. Authorities say the initial cause of the Friday night crash remains under investigation, and the Manhattan Beach Police Department is handling the case.
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• Storm Brings Elevated Surf, High Waters to Manhattan Beach (thembnews.com) — High surf and unusually high water are pushing waves up to the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier, prompting safety warnings for swimmers and surfers. Residents can pick up limited sandbags at Fire Station 1 and are urged to prepare for more rain, while the city highlights its long-term coastal adaptation and monitoring efforts for Manhattan Beach's shoreline.
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• Couple Attacked by Armed Robbers in Downtown Manhattan Beach (thembnews.com) — An armed robbery targeting a couple at 6th and Manhattan Avenue has renewed safety concerns in downtown Manhattan Beach, prompting fresh calls for more police foot patrols. City officials say the investigation is active, and residents can hear directly from MBPD and discuss policing issues at a town hall on October 21 at the Joslyn Community Center.
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📸 Around Manhattan Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular →
Alondra Park, 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale
11:00 am - Water Harvest →
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market →
Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market, 326 13th St, Manhattan Beach
11:00 am - Library Commission Meeting(RESCHEDULED from October 12th) →
Manhattan Beach CA
4:00 pm - Library Commission Meeting →
Manhattan Beach CA
4:00 pm - PIE450 Collective x Social Commerce Summit →
westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection, Manhattan Beach
6:00 pm - Social Commerce Summit Los Angeles →
westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection, Manhattan Beach
9:30 am - PFLAG Support: Quarterly Ask the Doctor →
Zoom
7:00 pm - Trunktoberfest 2026 →
First Lutheran Church, 1100 N Poinsettia Ave, Manhattan Beach
6:30 pm - It's Funny NOW: Frank Traynor's Final Show + Five Moth Champions →
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
8:00 pm - Shapeshifters (Artist's Talk /Closing Reception) →
Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
1:00 pm - Baroque Meets Romantic Classics →
Beach Cities Symphony
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Sunday November 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Houseperson (FT) - Embassy Suites - LAX South in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hermosa Beach
- 'Carrie' celebrates 50th anniversary in Hermosa Beach (dailybreeze.com)
- You'd Never Guess That This Simple California Diner Serves The Best Breakfast In The State (newsbreak.com)
- Wind advisory active for Los Angeles County until early Monday morning – gusts may reach 50 mph (dailybreeze.com)
El Segundo
- System Test Procedure Development Engineer (Experienced or Lead) (dice.com)
- Odyssey Orbital Compute (Government) (microsoft.com)
Marina del Rey
- Person Found Drowned In Playa Del Rey: Police (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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