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🌱 Patch AM: Could Hermosa’s practice facility help lure Klay Thompson back home?

And check out Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition on the Hermosa Beach Patch calendar

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Morning Hermosa Beach! 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:

  • 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.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach

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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

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Manhattan Beach

Long Beach

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

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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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