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Spotted on the Hermosa Beach calendar: The 7th Annual Santa Stroll

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What's up Hermosa Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one councilmember opposed Hermosa’s new city manager despite praising him
  • How a free beach camp is coming to Hermosa in 2026

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

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council appoints Napolitano as City Manager following 4-1 vote (easyreadernews.com) — Hermosa Beach has officially appointed Steve Napolitano as city manager following a 4-1 council vote, giving him a three-year term overseeing 150 employees and a $55.5 million budget. Supporters cite his regional connections for tough fiscal negotiations ahead, while the lone dissenter questions his pay and qualifications compared with former city manager Suja Lowenthal.
   

• Culture Club South Bay will expand to Hermosa Beach in 2026 (easyreadernews.com) — Hermosa Beach families can expect free, inclusive surf and beach volleyball camps from Culture Club South Bay starting near the Pride lifeguard tower in spring 2026. Founder Allison Hales and Hermosa native Falyn Fonoimoana aim to bring more diverse youth to local beaches, inspired by Bruce’s Beach history and backed largely by South Bay donations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND DOG ALERT (loose on the greenway)
    anyone looking for this guy? unattended on greenway almost at the very end by redondo (Nextdoor South Hermosa)
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    I was sitting next to a woman and she and I struck up a conversation about getting older. She is a nurse and said it's really bad. There are not… (Nextdoor Hermosa Beach Sand)
  • Noble House The Portofino Hotel & Marina posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Redondo Beach. Apply here.
  • Salvation Army USA posted a job opening for Donation Attendant - Redondo Beach in Redondo Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • For a Good Cause: Project: NEEDS in Redondo Beach helps fight food insecurity (dailybreeze.com)
  • Landmark 'King Harbor/Redondo Beach' sign to be modified (easyreadernews.com)
  • Christmas is coming — and so is Golden State Pops holiday celebration (dailybreeze.com)

Manhattan Beach

  • The Manhattan Beach Glow Tide Fun Run, the fun run that's really fun (easyreadernews.com)

Santa Monica

Ok Hermosa 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

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