🌱 Patch AM: Why Hermosa chose a longtime Manhattan Beach leader to run City Hall

Good morning to you Manhattan Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Hermosa chose a longtime Manhattan Beach leader to run City Hall
• How a Manhattan Beach student ended up in a Hermosa e-bike case

Also on today's calendar: The 7th Annual Santa Stroll and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council appoints Napolitano as City Manager following 4-1 vote (easyreadernews.com) — Former Manhattan Beach councilmember Steve Napolitano has been formally appointed Hermosa Beach’s new city manager after a 4-1 council vote, with critics questioning his pay and hiring process. Supporters say his Manhattan Beach experience and county connections will be crucial as Hermosa faces tough budget decisions and renegotiates key beach and lifeguard contracts.
   

• Chief gives updates on charges against e-bike juveniles (easyreadernews.com) — A Manhattan Beach Middle School student was among seven juveniles identified in a violent e-bike attack on a man in Hermosa Beach, prompting felony assault charges for two suspects. Hermosa’s police chief is boosting patrols along downtown and The Strand and urging residents to report harassment while the District Attorney reviews possible additional charges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• The 7th Annual Santa Stroll
  Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  9:00 am
• Divorce workshop-Second Saturday
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274,
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Giant Chanukah Celebration
  Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Menorahs & Mojitos
  Chabad of the Beach Cities , 2108 Vail Ave , Redondo Beach
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• English Conversation With Ronnie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Giant Chanukah Celebration
  Hermosa Beach Pier , 1 Pier Ave , Hermosa Beach
  3:30 pm
• Light Up The Night
  The Strand House , 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd , Manhattan Beach
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Giant Menorah Lighting - Redondo Beach Civic Center
  415 Diamond St , Redondo Beach
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Giant Menorah Lighting - Metlox Plaza, Manhattan Beach
  Metlox , 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd , Manhattan Beach
  5:30 pm
• Giant Menorah Lighting - El Segundo City Hall
  City of El Segundo , 350 Main St , El Segundo
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Giant Menorah Lighting - Manhattan Village Shopping Center
  Manhattan Village , 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd , Manhattan Beach
  5:30 pm
• Giant Menorah Lighting - Miramar Park, Torrance
  Miramar Park , 201 Paseo De La Playa , Redondo Beach
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Steve Napolitano confirmed as Hermosa Beach city manager (dailybreeze.com)

El Segundo

• Downey resident Louis Morales appointed Community Development Director in Huntington Park — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com)

Long Beach

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-- The Patch AM Team

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