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Hello again Marina del Rey! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Marina del Rey luncheon tackles Alzheimer's in our community
  • How a Venice Beach half marathon helped Marina del Rey schools
  • Marina del Rey tech firm Telesign just landed a new AI partner

Also on today's calendar: Afterglow: Portraits By Sam Comen Exhibition at the Santa Monica Pier and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown tackle Alzheimer's crisis (rollingout.com) — A major brain-health luncheon is coming to the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey on Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring actresses Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown discussing Alzheimer's and caregiving. The event, tied to a large community-based prevention program, will highlight lifestyle changes that may reduce dementia risk and honor local faith and health leaders for their work.
   

• Benny Blanco Ran A Half Marathon With No Training (marathonhandbook.com) — A recent Venice Beach Half Marathon video from producer Benny Blanco is drawing attention, but the race itself has a local angle: its first edition raised over $10,000 for school booster clubs in Venice, Mar Vista and Marina del Rey. With registration already open for the May 16, 2027 race, organizers hope to keep growing both participation and community support.
   

• Telesign and B2Metric Partner to Power AI Conversational Commerce (latimes.com subscription) — Marina del Rey–based Telesign is teaming up with AI firm B2Metric to help big brands send smarter, more personalized messages through WhatsApp and email. For local tech workers and businesses, this partnership underscores Marina del Rey's growing role in digital identity, fraud protection, and AI-driven customer engagement at global scale.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Get RID of sidewalks.
    NOBODY WALKS IN LA that's why they made a song about it WASTE OF SPACE. Every time I look at a sidewalk I see no one on them!! Look at Texas. Very… (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey - Marina/Mothers' Beach)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Santa Monica tourism board gains continuity as City Council reappoints three members (travelprnews.com)

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  • Redondo Beach Audit Finds 'Material Weakness' Over Years-Old Accounting Errors (patch.com)

Ok Marina del Rey! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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