🌱 Patch AM: Why a beloved Hermosa Strand webcam went dark after 25 years

Coffee in hand, Hermosa Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a beloved Hermosa Strand webcam went dark after 25 years
• Where to watch tonight's LA Galaxy match in Hermosa Beach

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
• Saturday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Good Stuff Strand Cam ends after 25 years, 'swatting' to blame (easyreadernews.com) — Good Stuff restaurant in Hermosa Beach has shut down its longtime Strand Cam after repeated 'swatting' bomb threats forced police evacuations and costly closures. Hermosa Beach police describe how hoax 911 calls tied to livestreams strain limited local resources and require help from neighboring cities while they investigate the perpetrators.
   

• Viewing Locations presented by Jameson: LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (lagalaxy.com) — Hermosa Beach soccer fans can catch tonight's LA Galaxy match at Hennessey's Tavern on Pier Avenue, one of several bars across Southern California showing the game at 7:30 p.m. The list also highlights nearby Torrance and other regional spots if you're watching with friends outside town.
   

📸 Around Hermosa Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Raise A Glass For Theater Arts - A South Bay Theater Fundraiser →
  Scholb Premium Ales, 2964 Columbia St, Torrance
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• *VIRTUAL* FAFSA Webinar Event →
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
  Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Varsity Football vs. La Habra HS
  Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
  7:00 pm
• Prescott Nile's The Knack with Gene Loves Jezebel →
  Deep End Live, 100 Fishermans Wharf Unit I, Redondo Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 10 Comics Show at 8PM →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• CHAD DANIELS →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  3:00 pm
• 10 Comics Show →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of 9-11
  El Camino College - Center for the Arts LIBRARY LAWN 2
  11:00 am
• Family Picnic (1st-5th)
  Ramona Hawthorne, CA 90250
  11:10 am
• The Relationship Lab
  El Camino College - Center for the Arts Center for Well-Being
  1:00 pm
• Family Picnic (TK/K)
  Ramona Hawthorne, CA 90250
  1:50 pm
• The Meeting Place
  El Camino College - Center for the Arts Center for Well-Being
  2:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs West Torrance
  North High 3620 W. 182nd St., Torrance, California, 90504
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
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• City of Manhattan Beach California posted a job opening for Pool Lifeguard/ Instructor (Part Time) in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
• The Los Angeles Lakers posted a job opening for Performance Sous Chef - Consultant in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

• Redondo Beach (CA) Appoints New Fire Chief (fireengineering.com)
• The Portofino Hotel & Marina (sunset.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Extreme Heat Warning Hits Manhattan Beach As NOAA Reports Record Summer (patch.com)
• Manhattan Beach Merchants Lend Support on Single Mom Project Day (thembnews.com)
• Retail Training Manager jobs hiring near Manhattan Beach, CA at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Long Beach

• Evacuations Lifted After Powerful Surf Damages Long Beach Peninsula: Reports (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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