🌱 Patch AM: Why a high-profile Manhattan Beach DUI murder arraignment was delayed

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a high-profile Manhattan Beach DUI murder arraignment was delayed
• How a Manhattan Beach tank powered Avatar’s epic underwater world
• What Luka Dončić’s new $25 million Manhattan Beach mansion says

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Dinner and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
• Saturday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver's Arraignment Gets Postponed for Alleged Murder of Teen Tennis Star (mynewsla.com) — A DUI murder case tied to a deadly May crash in Manhattan Beach has been delayed, with the defendant’s arraignment now set for January 13 in Torrance. Police say the woman is being held at the Manhattan Beach jail on $2 million bail after charges in the death of 18-year-old tennis standout Braun Levi, whose family had recently moved to the city.
   

• Way of the Water: Szilivia Gogh's underwater work on the Avatar movies came from her own epic life experience (easyreadernews.com) — A massive 250,000-gallon tank at Manhattan Beach Studios served as the primary underwater stage for James Cameron’s latest Avatar film, where local diver Szilvia Gogh spent two years overseeing safety and stunt work. The story follows her from long days in that Manhattan Beach tank to her memoir, jewelry business, and mentoring work, all rooted in resilience and a deep love of the ocean.
   

• Luka Dončić Contract, Salary, and Net Worth: How Much Is the Lakers Star Earning? (profootballnetwork.com) — Lakers star Luka Dončić now owns a $25 million mansion in Manhattan Beach, adding a high-profile new neighbor to the community. The piece details his massive Lakers contract, endorsement deals, European achievements, and growing real estate portfolio that together push his net worth toward nine figures.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• 10 Comics Show at 8PM
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm
• Fork Manhattan Beach- Holiday BBQ
  1130 N Sepulveda Blvd , Manhattan Beach
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Open Ocean Kayaking
  233 N Harbor Dr , Redondo Beach
  4:00 pm
• 10 Comics Show at 7PM
  The Comedy & Magic Club , 1018 Hermosa Ave , Hermosa Beach
  7:00 pm

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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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Friday Fun @ Madrona Marsh ages 3+ (RSVP)
  Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center , 3201 Plaza del Amo , Torrance
  10:00 am
• Family Flix: Disney's Snow White
  Southeast Branch Library , 23115 Arlington Ave , Torrance
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• 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 Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Pets of the Week: Sage and Acorn are ready for adoption (dailybreeze.com)
• Skecher's Greenberg purchases lot on Aviation (easyreadernews.com)
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• Torrance teachers make deal with district over salary health insurance costs (dailybreeze.com)

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