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🌱 Boeing worker tied to El Segundo operations reaches tentative whistleblower settlement
Spotted on the El Segundo calendar: St Peter's by the Sea Preschool - Open House
Morning El Segundo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Boeing worker tied to El Segundo operations reaches tentative whistleblower settlement
- What Epic's El Segundo lab means for Disney rides and games
- Which Kings promo night will be worth the drive from El Segundo?
Also on today's calendar: St Peter's by the Sea Preschool - Open House.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Boeing Employee Tentatively Settles Retaliation Suit (mynewsla.com) — A longtime Boeing employee who worked at the company and Millennium Space Systems in El Segundo has tentatively settled a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. He alleged demotion, lost work opportunities, and intimidation after refusing to falsify work on a government project. Terms of the conditional settlement weren't disclosed, but a dismissal is expected by October. 
2. How the makers of 'Fortnite' are putting their stamp on the Magic Kingdom (fresnobee.com) — Epic Games now runs a Los Angeles lab in El Segundo's NantStudios complex, supporting Disney's growing use of Unreal Engine in theme parks, films, and games. That local facility helps power everything from "The Mandalorian" sets to Disneyland's Pirates and Millennium Falcon rides, tying in with new "Fortnite" experiences to keep fans immersed in Disney worlds.
3. Kings Announce 2026-27 Promotional Schedule + LAKI Suite Night Information Form! (lakingsinsider.com) — Los Angeles Kings fans might like knowing the team's offices in El Segundo are buzzing about a 60th-anniversary goalie mask giveaway to open the 2026–27 season. The article details theme nights, charitable tie-ins, and a survey to shape upcoming LAKI Suite Nights. Local readers can use the promo list to pick games with their favorite giveaways or causes.
4. 28-Year-Old Pro Bowl RB Who You Probably Forgot Existed Is Now Working Out For The Giants (totalprosports.com) — Former Chargers running back Najee Harris, last seen in practices at the Chargers' El Segundo facility in 2025, is now working out for the New York Giants. At 28 and returning from an Achilles injury, he's being considered to bolster a banged‑up Giants backfield that needs a durable short‑yardage option.
📸 Around El Segundo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Segundo
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★ Featured events ★
- St Peter's by the Sea Preschool - Open House →
6410 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- El Segundo Art Walk →
El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW), 314 Main St, El Segundo
3:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
El Segundo Unified El Segundo, CA 90245
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teacher Preparation Day - Student Free Day
District PDF Hawthorne, CA 90250
12:00 pm - Start Strong Workshop
El Camino College - Athletics Student Services Building, Room 287
1:00 pm - Ice Cream Social
Kornblum Hawthorne, CA 90250
2:30 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Leuzinger
North High 4118 W. Rosecrans Ave, Lawndale, California, 90260
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV @ El Segundo
North High 640 Main Street, El Segundo, California, 90245
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ El Segundo
North High 640 Main Street, El Segundo, California, 90245
5:00 pm - View: TK Back to School Night (Parents/Guardians Only)
Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
5:30 pm - First Day of School 2026-2027
York Hawthorne, CA 90250 - Kornblum First Day of School
Kornblum Hawthorne, CA 90250 - First Day of School
Manhattan Beach Unified Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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