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Happening soon: Divorce workshop-Second Saturday on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar

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Good morning Manhattan Beach! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Manhattan Beach home become a World Cup rental in 2026?
  • What officers say they found during a Manhattan Beach car burglary stop
  • South Bay remembers the Manhattan Beach neighbors it lost in 2025

Also on today's calendar: Divorce workshop-Second Saturday and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents Weigh In on Allowing Short-Term Rentals for 2026 World Cup (thembnews.com) — Manhattan Beach is weighing a temporary citywide expansion of short‑term rentals for the 2026 World Cup, with a proposed six‑week window and a cap of about 450 permits outside the coastal zone. At a community forum, residents debated economic benefits, tax revenue, and lodging shortages against worries about noise, parking, enforcement, and neighborhood disruption ahead of a January 20 council discussion.
   

• Man Rummaging Through Car In Manhattan Beach Had Stolen Property, Drugs (patch.com) — Police say an officer caught a man in a residential area near Ruhland and Peck Avenues rummaging through a car that wasn’t his in Manhattan Beach. The suspect was allegedly found with stolen property, over a pound of methamphetamine, and a loaded handgun before being booked on multiple charges. Residents may notice increased patrols as police highlight this arrest.
   

• Year in review 2025: People we will miss, issues we will carry forward (easyreadernews.com) — Manhattan Beach and neighboring South Bay communities spent 2025 mourning beloved residents, from students killed on Sepulveda Boulevard to longtime civic volunteers, surfers, and small-business fixtures. This year-in-review tribute highlights how these neighbors shaped local schools, parks, arts, and gathering spots, including Mira Costa High, city staff, and cherished hangouts like Ercole’s and Java Man.
   

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Other local events
    Friday January 9
  • English Conversation With Ronnie
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Jazz and Jam
    Coast Music , 2417 N Sepulveda Blvd , Manhattan Beach
    6:30 pm
  • Disney's The Little Mermaid
    Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center , 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd , Redondo Beach
    7:30 pm
  • The Cantina Comedy Club Show
    Riviera Mexican Cantina , 207 N Harbor Dr , Redondo Beach
    8:00 pm
  • 10 Comics Show at 8PM
    The Comedy & Magic Club , 1018 Hermosa Ave , Hermosa Beach
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday January 10
  • Redondo's Cleverly Named Writing Group
    Redondo Beach Public Library , 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy , Redondo Beach
    9:00 am
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    1:00 pm
    • Monday January 12
  • Tanya Class
    Jewish Community Center of the South Bay , 2108 Vail Ave , Redondo Beach
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 13
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LAST CALL!
    Super Urgent ‼️ Belgium Malinois Mix Needs a Temporary or Permanent Home by TODAY, January 7th, at 2pm or Will Be Euthanized. Meet Zoey, a 2 year… (Nextdoor Heart of Manhattan)
  • We hired MT Builders to renovate our bathroom and had an incredible experience.
    Miguel and his crew are top notch – they are extremely professional, detail-oriented, and pleasant to work with. Miguel provided the most competitive… (Nextdoor East Manhattan Beach)
  • JOEY Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager - JOEY Manhattan Beach in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Manhattan Beach Chili's in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Local Housekeeping Company Helps Homeowners Reclaim Time (cincinnati.com)
  • Why online sports betting is so visible during live sports (easyreadernews.com)
  • LA County Fire Zones: Investors Snap Up 40% of Devastated Areas (smdp.com)

El Segundo

  • El Segundo teens pen book to raise awareness for endangered native butterfly (dailybreeze.com)

Redondo Beach

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