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

In today's newsletter:

  • How did El Segundo’s Lakers facility shape this planner’s new promotion?
  • What an El Segundo health exec wants to change about doctor payments
  • Could El Segundo Murphy bed prices jump because of Trump’s tariffs?

Also on today's calendar: The 7th Annual Santa Stroll and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Downey resident Louis Morales appointed Community Development Director in Huntington Park — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com) — A veteran planner newly leading Huntington Park’s community development department previously worked on major projects across Southern California, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ headquarters and practice facility in El Segundo. His long experience with economic development and city planning is expected to shape Huntington Park’s upcoming General Plan and code updates, which could influence regional growth patterns that affect nearby cities like El Segundo.
   

2. How 13 health plan leaders would redesign the payer-provider relationship - Becker's Payer Issues (beckerspayer.com) — One of the health executives featured in this national roundup is Kevin Knight, chief marketing officer of Sidecar Health, which is based in El Segundo. He argues that doctors and patients need clear, upfront pricing to curb healthcare inflation. Other leaders from around the country weigh in on fixing prior authorization, data sharing, and payment models to reduce friction between insurers and providers.
   

3. Trump's unpredictable tariffs have become a costly new normal for this St. George furniture maker (sltrib.com) — A St. George-based Murphy bed maker with a showroom in El Segundo is struggling with unpredictable steel tariffs on Chinese parts that are squeezing profits and complicating planning. The company has so far absorbed the extra costs but warns it may eventually raise prices. Local shoppers who’ve browsed their El Segundo location may see future price changes tied to these national trade policies.
   

4. Golden Dome defense system could involve many tech companies in SoCal (dailybreeze.com) — An El Segundo–based company, Varda Space Industries, is eyeing potential roles in the federal “Golden Dome” missile-defense program now being shaped by Space Force and Pentagon leaders. Southern California defense and aerospace firms are expected to play key parts in this ambitious shield, which aims to protect the U.S. from advanced missile and drone threats by 2028 and could bring significant new contracts to the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Smarty Pants Storytime
    Hawthorne Library , 12700 Grevillea Ave , Hawthorne
    11:30 am
  • Teen Advisory Board - End of Year Party
    Manhattan Beach Library , 1320 Highland Ave , Manhattan Beach
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball vs Calle Mayor
    Casimir Middle Torrance, CA 90504
    4:00 pm
  • Hot Cocoa Bombs for Teens
    Angeles Mesa Branch Library
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog, Cat, and Kid Friendly German Shepherd Needs a Temporary or Permanent Home
    Meet Maverick, a 2 year old, male, German Shepherd who was rescued from the high kill, SEAACA shelter the day he was going to be euthanized simply… (Nextdoor El Segundo Southwest)
  • Report of police activity Los Angeles, California.
    9:50PM on Dec 9: Police activity in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, per local source (Nextdoor )
  • Varda posted a job opening for Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Internship - Spring 2026 in El Segundo. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Segundo here.

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