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🌱 Patch AM: What did Manhattan Beach residents really say in the new city survey?
Spotted on the Manhattan Beach calendar: Divorce workshop-Second Saturday

Good morning Manhattan Beach! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Manhattan Beach residents really say in the new city survey?
Also on today's calendar: Divorce workshop-Second Saturday and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Manhattan Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Manhattan Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Study: Manhattan Beach Residents Give High Marks to City (thembnews.com) — Manhattan Beach residents are overwhelmingly happy with local quality of life, with 96% rating it excellent or good and strong satisfaction with safety and city services. The new community survey also flags concerns about bike and e-bike safety, senior services, and infrastructure, and gauges support for temporary short-term rentals tied to the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics to help fund added public safety needs.
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📸 Around Manhattan Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Divorce workshop-Second Saturday
701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
9:00 am - Get Kids Outside This Winter: Blue Angels Youth Ski & Snowboard Program
Mountain High Resort, 24510 CA-2, Wrightwood
6:00 am
Saturday January 10
Saturday January 24
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Other local events
- Tanya Class
Jewish Community Center of the South Bay , 2108 Vail Ave , Redondo Beach
8:00 pm - 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 - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - English Conversation With Ronnie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Macrame Yogurt Jar Succulent
Manhattan Beach Library , 1320 Highland Ave , Manhattan Beach
5:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Friday January 16
Tuesday January 27
📣 Manhattan Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Redondo's Cleverly Named Writing Group
Redondo Beach Public Library , 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy , Redondo Beach
9:00 am - Nirvanamania (Tribute to Nirvana) Saturday Daytime Show
The Lighthouse Cafe , 30 Pier Ave , Hermosa Beach
4:00 pm - MATTHEW BIANCANIELLO DOCUMENTARY — Indivisible Arts
Indivisible Arts , 618 Cypress St , Hermosa Beach
4:00 pm - REACH FOR THE STARS
West High School , 20401 Victor St , Torrance
7:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Super Urgent ‼️ Dog and Kid Friendly Husky Needs a Temporary or Permanent Home by TODAY, January 8th, at 2pm, or Will Be Euthanized!
Meet Freya, an 8 year old, female, Husky, who is currently on the list to be euthanized at the high kill, SEAACA shelter, on January 8th, at 2pm,… (Nextdoor Heart of Manhattan)
- Skechers USA Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
- V2X posted a job opening for Senior Property Custodian in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hermosa Beach
- HERMOSA BEACH YEAR IN REVIEW 2025: Coffee closures, leadership transitions and national e-bike outrage (easyreadernews.com)
- Event producers will have more vendor options if Hermosa council passes proposed ordinance (dailybreeze.com)
- These lucky Disneyland passholders can get into the park for less than a dollar a day (dailybreeze.com)
El Segundo
- TBR Calendar: Things to do in and around the beach cities, Jan. 8-14 (dailybreeze.com)
Redondo Beach
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-- The Patch AM Team
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