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🌱 Patch AM: Which crimes jumped most in Manhattan Beach last month?

Coming up on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar: Open House Sunday 1-4

Sunday April 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Manhattan 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:

  • Which crimes jumped most in Manhattan Beach last month?
  • Why Luka is back in Manhattan Beach but still sidelined.

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sunday 1-4 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manhattan Beach Monthly Crime Report: Assaults, Car Thefts, Vehicle Burglaries All Up (patch.com) — Manhattan Beach saw 4,400 calls for service and 67 arrests in March, with assaults, car thefts, and vehicle burglaries all rising from the previous month. Larcenies remained the largest crime category, while robberies and business burglaries held steady, offering residents a clear snapshot of current safety trends in town.    

• Lakers Luka Doncic Back in LA After Injury Treatment Ahead of Playoffs (thenewstribune.com) — Luka Doncic is back at his Manhattan Beach home after two weeks of hamstring treatment in Spain, but he’s still out for the Lakers’ first-round series against Houston. Local fans may spot him around town as team doctors reassess his injury and the Lakers lean on LeBron James and others to keep their playoff hopes alive.    

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    I used to avoid fishing altogether (the sun was too strong and my skills were poor), but now I'm enjoying it more and more, and taking it more… (Nextdoor Heart of Manhattan)

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Nike's After Dark Tour approved for only North American stop (easyreadernews.com)
  • Viewing Locations presented by Jameson: LA Galaxy at FC Dallas (lagalaxy.com)

El Segundo

  • Boeing delivers ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite to Viasat for Asia-Pacific coverage (businessdailynetwork.com)
  • Kuzmenko available for Kings in Western 1st Round against Avalanche (nhl.com)
  • 'Jerry West: The Logo' features Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Los Angeles

  • ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Reimagining The Franchise As An Intimate Grief‑Driven Horror Tale (patch.com)
  • Disney Star Tackles Intruder At LA Home: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Manhattan 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: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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