🌱 Patch AM: Manhattan Beach Pier cleared, but nearby beaches still face bacteria warnings.

Hi there, Manhattan Beach! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Manhattan Beach Pier cleared, but nearby beaches still face bacteria warnings.
• Which top college teams are battling on Manhattan Beach sand this weekend?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds, then sun and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 71.
• Sunday: Windy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five LA County Beach Areas Remain Under Bacteria Warnings (mynewsla.com) — Ocean water near Manhattan Beach Pier has just tested back within state health standards, so recent bacteria warnings there have been lifted, but several nearby beaches still face advisories. Los Angeles County health officials urge swimmers and surfers to avoid specific stretches of Redondo, Torrance, Topanga and Paradise Cove while bacteria levels remain high. Residents can check the county hotline or website for updated maps and conditions.
   

• Beach Volleyball Travels to Manhattan Beach for the SCE West Coast Championship (seminoles.com) — Florida State's nationally ranked beach volleyball team is in Manhattan Beach this weekend for the Sand Court Experts West Coast Championship, running Friday through Sunday. Top programs like UCLA and Stanford will compete in pool play and single-elimination brackets, bringing high-level collegiate action to the local sand. Residents can catch multiple daily matches as pairs battle through seeded pools.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am
• Friends of PV Lighthouse Open House →
  Point Vicente Lighthouse, 31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Water Harvest →
  Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• South Bay Second Saturday Cars and Coffee →
  Pure Bean Coffee Shop, 1133 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  7:00 am
• Beyond Yoga Manhattan Beach X RockIt Body →
  324 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
  8:30 am
• Booty, Beers, & Shots Workout Class w/BUNDA →
  Culture Brewing, 327 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
  10:00 am
• Free Composting Workshop →
  Manhattan Beach CA
  10:00 am
• Shapeshifters (Opening Reception) →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular →
  Alondra Park, 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• PFLAG Support: Quarterly Ask the Doctor →
  Zoom
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Trunktoberfest 2026 →
  First Lutheran Church, 1100 N Poinsettia Ave, Manhattan Beach
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• It's Funny NOW: Frank Traynor's Final Show + Five Moth Champions →
  Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Auto Club Group posted a job opening for Driving Instructor in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Produce Department Manager in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• IT'S FUNNY NOW Will Present Five Moth Champions at Hermosa Beach Playhouse (broadwayworld.com)
• Meet the Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates: Elka Worner (easyreadernews.com)
• Meet the Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates: Eric Horne (easyreadernews.com)

El Segundo

• Structural Engineer - Amarx Search, Inc. - El Segundo, CA, US (dice.com)

Redondo Beach

• Redondo Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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