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Hey there, Hermosa Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hermosa's first SB9 project could worsen parking on Hillcrest
  • How Hermosa Beach honored 9/11 at its Greenbelt memorial

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
  • Monday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sacramento Wins Again: Two Homes, Zero Parking: Hermosa Beach's First SB9 Split Arrives (hermosareview.com) — Hermosa Beach has approved its first SB9 lot split at 2040 Hillcrest Drive, replacing one home with parking with two houses that have no off-street parking, adding pressure to an already tight street. City staff and council members used the vote to highlight how state housing laws are reshaping local zoning control, echoing broader frustrations aired during the same meeting over short-term rental rules and state oversight.
   

• 9/11 ceremonies staged around LA County on 25th anniversary of terror attacks (dailybreeze.com) — Hermosa Beach marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with its annual remembrance and wreath-laying at the city's memorial where the Greenbelt meets Pier Avenue, featuring remarks from Mayor Mike Detoy and local honor guards. The ceremony, which includes steel from Ground Zero, was one of many across LA County as communities gathered at fire stations, schools, and city halls to honor victims and first responders.
   

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    Remember Minnow- he was hurting and bit a staff member and then was put in the time out quarantine. He is now a FREE BIRD. He got out of the… (Nextdoor South Hermosa)
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🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • TBR Calendar: Things to do in and around the beach cities, Sept. 10-16 (dailybreeze.com)
  • The Econ Kid: Jude Wallis started trading stocks at 12. At 17, he created EconLearn.org, an advanced teaching platform being used at Mira Costa High and attracting attention nationwide. (easyreadernews.com)
  • Letters to the Editor 9-10-2026 (easyreadernews.com)

Manhattan Beach

  • California Education Dept says LA district erred when it said teacher's lack of intent means she didn't discriminate against Jews (columbusjewishnews.com)

Santa Monica

  • Hurricane Marie Forces Cancellation Of Santa Monica's Ocean Way Festival (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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