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In today's newsletter:

  • How Hermosa’s Kiwanis is marking 100 years with a new mural
  • Why a deadly crash tied to Hermosa is fueling DUI law changes

Also on today's calendar: Hermosa Sharkeez Open Bar New Years Eve 2026.

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  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club celebrates 100th birthday with mural unveiling on Jan. 10 (dailybreeze.com) — Hermosa Beach residents are invited to celebrate the Kiwanis Club’s 100th birthday with the unveiling of a newly refurbished Centennial Mural at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 at 11 Pier Ave. The updated mural, created in movable panels, honors local history and community service, and city leaders say the rededication underscores Hermosa’s long connection to Kiwanis and its support for youth and neighborhood programs.
   

• Mother of Braun Levi, allegedly killed by DUI driver in Manhattan Beach, joins others to call for tougher DUI laws (dailybreeze.com) — A Manhattan Beach family is pushing for tougher DUI penalties after their 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed in an alleged drunk-driving crash on Sepulveda Boulevard. Prosecutors say the driver, who reportedly began driving from Hermosa Beach after drinking, now faces murder and manslaughter charges, while local officials and lawmakers rally behind new legislation to strengthen California DUI sentencing.
   

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Redondo Beach

  • Controversial PCH Development Project Rejected In Redondo Beach: Report (patch.com)
  • A Slice of Ralph Lauren's East Coast Just Opened in This Small California Beach Town (travelandleisure.com)

Manhattan Beach

  • Los Angeles Security Guard Jenia Resha Belt Faces Murder Count in Fatal Crash That Killed Braun Levi (smmirror.com)
  • Michigan QB Davis Warren to enter NCAA transfer portal (mlive.com)

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