🌱 Patch AM: How are Hermosa Beach home sales defying the South Bay slowdown?

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:

• How are Hermosa Beach home sales defying the South Bay slowdown?
• Why Hermosa Beach home additions are moisture magnets—and what to inspect

Also on today's calendar: "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Home Sales Volume Shrinking - (randomlengthsnews.com) — South Bay home sales slipped in August, but the "Beach" cities—Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo—are the only part of the region showing year-to-date growth. The piece explains how higher mortgage rates, pandemic-era low-rate loans, and steep price gains are shrinking sales volume and could eventually pressure prices, with detailed stats for each submarket.
   

• Where Moisture Collects Where an Addition Meets Old Framing (bombreport.com) — If you own an older or expanded home in Hermosa Beach, this piece explains why moisture problems often show up where additions meet original framing, especially in salty coastal air. It also highlights how independent mold inspections near the Hermosa Beach pier are done, and why separating inspection from repair can save you money and headaches when dealing with damp or mold concerns.
   

📸 Around Hermosa Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 →
  The Melt, 21540 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
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

Thursday September 17
• Baby Band (HB Library) →
  Hermosa Beach Library, 550 PIER AVE, Hermosa Beach
  9:30 am
• CHAD DANIELS →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Hermosa Beach Farmer's Market →
  Hermosa Beach Farmer's Market, 1033 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Coastal Cleanup Day →
  Hermosa Beach CA
  9:00 am
• How to Stop Overthinking →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• King Harbor Oktoberfest →
  207 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• King Harbor Oktoberfest →
  207 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• OPENING RECEPTION: Shared Horizon International Art Exhibit →
  Gallery of Hermosa, 138 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  5:00 pm

📣 Hermosa Beach Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🩷SNOW needs a FOSTER💖
  Can anyone help foster this sweet girl? She is sponsored by Hug Hearts Rescue. If anyone can help give this precious dog a warm, safe place to call… (Nextdoor South Hermosa)

• Hermosa Beach City School District posted a job opening for Substitute Food Service Aide in Hermosa Beach. Apply here.
• The Boeing Company posted a job opening for Material Planner and#x2013; Millennium Space Systems in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

• Redondo Beach CA Real Estate - Redondo Beach CA Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
• GungHo Online Entertainment Reveals Co-Op PvE Shooter 'B.L.U.E. NOVA,' Supporting Up to 30 Players (gamespress.com)
• $10 Million Wave Pool Plan Could Transform Redondo Beach's Seaside Lagoon (yardbarker.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Reborn Coffee : Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 (Form 10-Q) (marketscreener.com)
• Volleyball To Host Home Opener Against Rider (pennathletics.com)

Santa Monica

• Big Blue Bus Tops 10 Million Rides For 2nd Straight Year (patch.com)

Ok Hermosa Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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