🌱 Patch AM: Two Manhattan Beach fire leaders sent north to battle MP18 blaze

Hello again Manhattan Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Two Manhattan Beach fire leaders sent north to battle MP18 blaze
• See how a Manhattan Beach rider placed at Track Nationals nearby

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Worship & Blessing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manhattan Beach Firefighters Deployed to Fight MP18 Fire (thembnews.com) — Manhattan Beach's deputy fire chief and a division chief are currently deployed with a statewide strike team to help fight the MP18 Fire in Humboldt County, which is more than 70% contained. City officials say the firefighters are expected back by week's end, continuing a long tradition of MBFD assisting with major wildfires across California.
   

• Team Events Close Out the Week at the 2026 Elite Track… (usacycling.org) — A Manhattan Beach cyclist, Kat Kendall, was part of a women's team pursuit squad that claimed third place at the USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships in Carson. The four-day event at the VELO Sports Center crowned multiple national champions in team pursuit and team sprint, with several South Bay and Southern California riders earning podium spots.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Back to School Worship & Blessing →
  375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

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
Friday August 28
• HVPTO: Back to School Picnic at Valley
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Football vs. Crean Lutheran
  Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Visionaries →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Vista: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• MBUSD Regular Board Meeting
  Manhattan Beach Unified 325 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
  5:00 pm
• Hope on The Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing World →
  Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Fiesta Hermosa →
  Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach
  12:00 pm
• September Golden Days →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Celebrate Grandparents Day with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
  Barnes & Noble, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
  2:00 pm

📣 Manhattan Beach Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Manhattan Beach PatchAM possible:

• Spathenee Wellness Center Manhattan Beach — (424) 237-5199
• Dynasty Fitness Gym Equipment — (213) 584-0858
• Sunlight Media LLC — (323) 868-3581
• Skin Works Medical Spa - El Segundo — (424) 321-4517
• Precision Athletics Fencing Club — (310) 756-8635

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Manhattan Beach - Full Time in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
• Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Planner in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Relocated Shop Details Its Cooling System Repair Service (commercialappeal.com)
• Deals & Recruiting Roundup: MAI, Stratos, NewEdge, Carson, LPL And More (wealthsolutionsreport.com)
• U.S. Wins Again at 2026 NORCECA Final Six (usavolleyball.org)

El Segundo

• M&P Engineer-Modeling/Finite Element at Boeing (boeing.com)
• Senior Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead at Boeing (boeing.com)
• Associate or Mid-Level at Boeing (boeing.com)

Santa Monica

• SB 79 Explained: Why Santa Monica May Upzone 89 Homes To Delay Housing Law (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook