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

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Manhattan Beach figured into Steve Nash’s love story
  • Why is Manhattan Beach’s congressman blasting Trump’s Venezuela operation?

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

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who Is NBA Legend Steve Nash's Wife? All About Former Volleyball Star Lilla Nash (people.com) — Steve Nash and his wife Lilla tied the knot in Manhattan Beach back in 2016, with his twin daughters serving as “mini bridesmaids.” The story traces Lilla’s roots in Southern California volleyball, the couple’s quick engagement, their growing blended family, and how they’ve supported each other through major life moves and career changes.
   

• AAPI Members of Congress React to U.S. Military Action in Venezuela (rafu.com) — Manhattan Beach’s own Rep. Ted Lieu is among several AAPI lawmakers sharply criticizing President Trump’s unauthorized military operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Lieu calls the action illegal and vows to vote to stop it, while other Democrats echo concerns about war powers and Republicans praise the move as long-overdue accountability.
   

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Other local events
    Friday January 9
  • 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
  • Embroidery for Beginners
    Manhattan Beach Library , 1320 Highland Ave , Manhattan Beach
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Avoid the area" due to police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California.
    8:45AM on Jan 7: Report of police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California. (Nextdoor )
  • Multiple police pursuits in Los Angeles overnight resulted in five suspects in custody.
    2:21AM on Jan 8: LAPD is in pursuit of a burglary suspect in South Los Angeles. (Nextdoor )
  • City of Manhattan Beach California posted a job opening for Accounting Technician in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360064-2) 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)
  • Rams WR Davante Adams focused on big picture upon return from injury (dailybreeze.com)

El Segundo

  • El Segundo teens pen book to raise awareness for endangered native butterfly (dailybreeze.com)
  • TBR Calendar: Things to do in and around the beach cities, Jan. 8-14 (dailybreeze.com)

Redondo Beach

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