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🌱 Patch AM: How will Skechers’ co-founder reshape this Hermosa Beach corner lot?
Coming up on the Hermosa Beach Patch calendar: Thursday Meditation

Hello Hermosa Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Skechers’ co-founder reshape this Hermosa Beach corner lot?
- How a fatal DUI case now ties back to Hermosa Beach
Also on today's calendar: 10 Comics Show at 8PM and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hermosa Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hermosa Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Rain at times in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
- Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Skecher's Greenberg purchases lot on Aviation (easyreadernews.com) — A major new commercial project is coming to Hermosa Beach, as Skechers co-founder Michael Greenberg won city approval to replace an aging Aviation Boulevard building with a modern multi-tenant space and expanded parking. The project adds to the Greenberg family’s growing real estate and philanthropic presence in the Beach Cities, and includes traffic-safety conditions like a right-turn-only exit on Owosso Avenue.
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• Woman accused of driving drunk and killing high school tennis star in Manhattan Beach charged (dailybreeze.com) — Hermosa Beach residents are closely connected to this tragedy: the teen killed in a suspected DUI crash in Manhattan Beach had recently moved here with his family after losing their home in a fire. Prosecutors have now charged the driver with murder and other counts following an investigation, while the victim’s parents pursue a civil lawsuit aimed at combating impaired driving.
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📸 Around Hermosa Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach
★ Featured events ★
- Thursday Meditation
Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
7:00 pm
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- 10 Comics Show at 8PM
The Comedy & Magic Club , 1018 Hermosa Ave , Hermosa Beach
8:00 pm - Journey Jukebox with We Belong
Saint Rocke , 142 Pacific Coast Hwy , Hermosa Beach
7:00 pm - AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts , 1028 The Strand , Hermosa Beach
9:00 am - Meditation Class
Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center , 500 6th St , Hermosa Beach
11:00 am - PRE NYE PARTY!!!
The Lighthouse Cafe , 30 Pier Ave , Hermosa Beach
2:00 pm - 10 Comics Show at 7PM
The Comedy & Magic Club , 1018 Hermosa Ave , Hermosa Beach
7:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
📣 Hermosa Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 🎄 Shade: Christmas Feast — Downtown Manhattan Beach
Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach , 1221 N Valley Dr , Manhattan Beach
12:00 pm - Feed The Kitty
Hennessey's Tavern , 1712 S Catalina Ave , Redondo Beach
8:00 pm - Friday Fun @ Madrona Marsh ages 3+ (RSVP)
Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center , 3201 Plaza del Amo , Torrance
10:00 am - Family Flix: Disney's Snow White
Southeast Branch Library , 23115 Arlington Ave , Torrance
12:00 pm - Redondo's Cleverly Named Writing Group
Redondo Beach Public Library , 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy , Redondo Beach
9:00 am
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Wanted Vinyl Records
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All clear after fire in Los Angeles, California.
11:44PM on Dec 23: The fire has been knocked down as of latest, per LAFD. However, firefighters will continue to work at the scene to extinguish… (Nextdoor )
- Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T0199) in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
- The Bay Club Company posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redondo Beach
- Redondo Beach Appoints 23-Year Department Veteran As New Police Chief (patch.com)
- Shade Hotel Welcomes Season With Tree Lighting In Redondo Beach (patch.com)
- Redondo Beach planning panel denies 4-story condo complex on PCH (dailybreeze.com)
Manhattan Beach
- Manhattan Beach Gets Closer To Temporarily Allowing Short-Term Rentals Citywide (patch.com)
Los Angeles
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