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🌱 Patch AM: Redondo Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew
You won't want to miss Scaredown in Downtown on the Redondo Beach Patch calendar
Good day Redondo Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Redondo Beach SWAT joins regional crackdown on luxury car theft ring
- See which Redondo Beach schools made California's 2027 "best" list.
Also on today's calendar: Scaredown in Downtown and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Redondo Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew (patch.com) — Redondo Beach residents should know their local SWAT team joined a large multi-agency operation targeting a suspected high-end vehicle theft crew operating across Los Angeles and Orange counties. The coordinated raids at 11 locations led to six arrests, recovery of nine stolen vehicles and more than a dozen firearms, with prosecutors now pursuing multiple felony charges against several suspects. 
• These are the best California public schools for 2027. Is yours on the list? (newsbreak.com) — Several Redondo Beach schools just earned top spots in Niche's 2027 rankings, with Birney and Tulita elementary schools and Adams Middle School highlighted among California's best. The statewide list, based on academics, diversity, teachers, and resources, gives local families another data point when weighing school options and showcases how strongly Redondo Beach campuses stack up against others.
📸 Around Redondo Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redondo Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Scaredown in Downtown →
Downtown Torrance, 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501,
4:00 pm - Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
8:00 am - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Jason Cheny →
The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
8:00 pm - Active Aging Week →
Beach Cities Health District's Center for Health & Fitness, 514 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach
9:00 am - Virtual Social Chat with BCHD Care Managers →
10:00 am - Walk and Roll to School →
7:15 am - Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In →
4:00 pm - In-Person Social Chat with BCHD Care Managers →
1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
2:00 pm - Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat →
10:00 am - Virtual Happiness Chat →
12:30 pm - Dementia Caregiver Support Groups →
1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
1:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
📣 Redondo Beach Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Redondo Beach PatchAM possible:
- Clean Carpet Near Me — 2137538271
- Dynasty Fitness Gym Equipment — (213) 584-0858
- Precision Athletics Fencing Club — (310) 756-8635
- Adonis Plastic Surgery — (310) 402-2314
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking to get a few trees trimmed and wanted to see if anyone has a good, reasonably priced tree trimming service or person they recommend.
Someone you've personally used would be great. Thanks! (Nextdoor Golden Hills) - My mom's condo complex uses Radisic Plumbing as their preferred plumber.
The HOA likes the residents to use them too since they know the property so well. The disposal stopped working and there was a concern about a… (Nextdoor Redondo Beach)
- Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate in Redondo Beach. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Manhattan Beach - Part Time in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redondo Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hermosa Beach
- Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach (patch.com)
- Address Upon Request Hermosa Bch, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (redfin.com)
- Hermosa Beach to replace Surfers Walk of Fame plaques, install them on aging pier's railing (dailybreeze.com)
Manhattan Beach
- Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival Draws Sold-Out Crowds (thembnews.com)
Rancho Palos Verdes
- RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails (patch.com)
- South Bay SWAT Teams Help Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew (patch.com)
Ok Redondo 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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