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🌱 Patch AM: RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails

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Morning Rancho Palos Verdes! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have ideas for RPV's 73 miles of trails? Speak up now
  • Planning a dip at Portuguese Bend? Check this health warning first
  • See which Rancho Palos Verdes schools made California's 2027 top list

Also on today's calendar: Scaredown in Downtown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails (patch.com) — Rancho Palos Verdes is asking residents and trail users to weigh in on a new draft Trails Network Plan that will guide the future of its 73-mile system of paths, bikeways, and equestrian routes. The plan updates decades-old trail documents, details everything from neighborhood and coastal access to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, and invites public comments by email and through recorded workshop materials online.
   

• Beach Warnings Issued as Heat Wave Approaches (mynewsla.com) — If you're planning to cool off at Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes, county health officials are warning you to stay out of the water due to elevated bacteria levels. The advisory also covers several other South Bay and Westside beaches, with details and an updated map available online and via the county's beach hotline.
   

• These are the best California public schools for 2027. Is yours on the list? (newsbreak.com) — Rancho Palos Verdes families can celebrate that Soleado and Point Vicente elementary schools, plus Ridgecrest Intermediate, all earned spots among Niche's top public schools in California for 2027. The statewide rankings, based on academics, teachers, resources and reviews, showcase how several South Bay campuses stack up against highly rated schools across the state.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Manhattan Beach

  • Electrical Lineman Dies After Falling From Power Pole In Hermosa Beach (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 girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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