🌱 Patch AM: Driving a Kia or Hyundai in Manhattan Beach? Read this theft warning

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

In today's newsletter:

• Driving a Kia or Hyundai in Manhattan Beach? Read this theft warning
• Manhattan Beach's own Davis Warren earns Stanford's starting QB job

Also on today's calendar: Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 71.
• Friday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manhattan Beach sees uptick in two type of vehicle thefts (amedpost.com) — Manhattan Beach police are warning Kia and Hyundai owners after a spike in thefts of those models between August 6 and 12, urging drivers to use steering wheel locks, alarms, GPS trackers, and software updates. The article explains why 2011–2022 Kias and Hyundais are especially vulnerable, notes a nationwide class-action settlement, and outlines how owners can seek free security fixes and reimbursement.
   

• Stanford names ex-Michigan QB Davis Warren as starter (espn.com) — A Manhattan Beach native, quarterback Davis Warren, has been named Stanford's starter for the 2026 season after transferring from Michigan and overcoming both a major knee injury and a past leukemia diagnosis. Local fans may enjoy following his journey as he leads the Cardinal into high-profile early matchups against Hawai'i and Miami under new head coach Tavita Pritchard.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition →
  Redondo Beach
  11:00 am
Saturday August 22
• The Wizard of Weird Art Reception →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• FREE College Prep Webinar →
  *VIRTUAL WEBINAR* w/ Class 101 College Planning!,
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• PFLAG Transgender + Gender Expansive Support: Voice Dysphoria →
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach
  10:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Valley: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  5:00 pm
• GV Back to School Night
  Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  5:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Back to School Worship & Blessing →
  375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am
• Visionaries →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  1:00 pm
Friday September 4
• 10 Comics Show →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• September Golden Days →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Tyler Henry →
  Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Pier to pier queer bar crawl from Redondo to Hermosa Beach set for Saturday (dailybreeze.com)
• Chicas Tacos Brings Its Award-Winning Mexican Concept to the Hermosa Beach Strand - LA's The Place (lastheplace.com)
• MAI Capital Management Buys $551M OG Private Wealth (401kspecialistmag.com)

El Segundo

• They championed the fight against a Monterey Park data center. Now they're running for office (dailybreeze.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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