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🌱 Patch AM: How a deadly Sepulveda Boulevard crash led to a murder charge

And on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar - New Year's Eve Dinner

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Good morning Manhattan Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deadly Sepulveda Boulevard crash led to a murder charge

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Dinner and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman who plowed into high school tennis star in intersection charged with murder: DA (lawandcrime.com) — A driver with prior DUI history has been charged with second-degree murder after an alleged drunk-driving crash that killed 18-year-old pedestrian and tennis standout Braun Levi on Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach. Prosecutors say she was intoxicated and driving on a suspended license when the May collision occurred; Levi’s family, who recently relocated to Manhattan Beach, has also filed a major wrongful death lawsuit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    3:00 pm
  • New Year's Eve Dinner
    The Strand House , 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd , Manhattan Beach
    5:00 pm
  • Moonlit Memories New Year's Eve Celebration
    Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach , 1221 N Valley Dr , Manhattan Beach
    6:00 pm
  • Miami Vice NYE
    Shade Hotel Redondo Beach , 655 N Harbor Dr , Redondo Beach
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    1:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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