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In today's newsletter:

• Could Hermosa's practice facility help lure Klay Thompson back home?

Also on today's calendar: Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 71.
• Thursday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakers Get Major Klay Thompson Update Amid Homecoming Rumors (heavy.com) — Hermosa Beach gets a quick shoutout as the site of the Lakers' practice facility, just minutes from Klay Thompson's home, underscoring how close a potential reunion would feel. The story explains why Miami currently leads the chase if Dallas buys out Thompson, while the Lakers still hope his Southern California roots pull him back home.
   

📸 Around Hermosa Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition →
  Redondo Beach
  11:00 am
Saturday August 22
• The Wizard of Weird Art Reception →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire →
  Downtown Torrance, Torrance
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• FREE College Prep Webinar →
  *VIRTUAL WEBINAR* w/ Class 101 College Planning!,
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• First Day of School
  Manhattan Beach Unified Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Senior Sunrise
  Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
  6:45 am
• Cheers & Tears Coffee & Pastries
  Lincoln Elementary cafeteria
  8:15 am
Saturday August 22
• Karen Rontowski →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Wanted(Bon Jovi Tribute) Sunday Funday →
  The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  2:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• TK Back to School Night
  Jefferson Elementary Multipurpose Room (Cafeteria)
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Valley: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  5:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Back to School Worship & Blessing →
  375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

• The Most Unusual Cars We Saw at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise (caranddriver.com)
• Ocean Water Warnings Issued at 8 LA County Beaches as Heat Rises (mynewsla.com)
• Majman Misses The Markham Melees (speedsport.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Taryn Brasher, Kristen Cruz make history with Manhattan Beach Open three-peat (sportsgrid.com)
• Sun's out, UV umbrellas out (seattletimes.com)

Long Beach

• Jet Skier Found Alive Miles Offshore After Night Missing In Ocean Off Long Beach (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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