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Also, don't miss Second Saturday Divorce Workshop on the Rancho Palos Verdes Patch calendar

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Hey there, Rancho Palos Verdes! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Portuguese Bend safe for swimming again this week?
  • How a Marineland diver's underwater art is returning to the Peninsula
  • Which top-ranked performance camps are coming to Rancho Palos Verdes?

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Windy with a little rain, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five LA County Beach Areas Remain Under Bacteria Warnings (mynewsla.com) — Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes has just been cleared of elevated bacteria levels, meaning ocean water there now meets state health standards. However, several nearby beaches in Redondo, Torrance, Malibu and Topanga still carry warnings, so residents should double-check conditions before heading out and can call the county hotline or visit the website for updated maps.
   

• For a Good Cause: The South Bay artist who painted underwater (dailybreeze.com) — A new foundation honoring underwater painter Addison Loomis has launched at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, on the historic Marineland site where he created his shark-side artworks. His son Scott is using the paintings to support marine mammal rescue and ocean education, partnering with two Southern California care centers and planning school visits that will bring this uniquely local story back to Peninsula families.
   

• Best Performance Camp in Los Angeles? 7 Picks From Day Classes to Sleepaway Stages (yonkerstimes.com) — Families in Rancho Palos Verdes can tap into a highly rated Performing Arts Workshops day camp right in town, alongside several other top performance programs across Los Angeles. The guide compares overnight and day options, age ranges, disciplines and final showcases so parents can match a child's interests—whether that's musical theater, film, music or multi-arts—to the right summer experience.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PVPUSD Celebrates Statewide Recognition for Schools and Educator —PVPUSD Communications Team Read on Patch
  • Looking for warehouse help in Torrance ASAP: pay is $150 per day.
    Please comment or reply if you have experience with palletizing, poly strapping tools, soldering, using a drill, and more. Thank you! (Nextdoor Point Vicente)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Lomita. Apply here.
  • Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Quality Inspector III in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Palos Verdes here.

🗞 Nearby News

Torrance

  • Torrance City Council rolls back some restrictions on vending during holidays (dailybreeze.com)
  • Out & About: Things to do in and around the South Bay and Long Beach areas, Oct. 9-15 (dailybreeze.com)
  • Daily Breeze football: Previews of Friday's Week 7 games, players to watch (dailybreeze.com)

Redondo Beach

  • 2314 Vanderbilt, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (redfin.com)

Long Beach

  • Long Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More (patch.com)
  • Police Release Photos Of Driver, Truck Sought In Fatal Long Beach Hit-And-Run (patch.com)

Ok Rancho Palos Verdes! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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