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And on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar - Fiesta Hermosa

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Greetings Manhattan Beach! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a counterfeit iPhone ring targeted the Manhattan Beach Apple Store.

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta Hermosa and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fake iPhones scheme that ripped off Apple stores across Southern California lands 2 men in prison (ocregister.com) — A long-running counterfeit iPhone and iPad scam hit the Manhattan Beach Apple Store along with other Southern California locations, costing Apple more than $16 million. Two ringleaders have now been sentenced to five and six-and-a-half years in federal prison, with millions in restitution ordered after years of swapping fake devices for genuine ones.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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Other local events
    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
    • Thursday September 3
  • View: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
    Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Varsity Football vs. Loyola HS
    Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • 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
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day Holiday
    Manhattan Beach Unified Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
    • Friday September 11
  • Varsity Football vs. La Habra HS
    Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Celebrate Grandparents Day with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
    Barnes & Noble, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk →
    1815 213th St, Torrance
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have a home or foster spot available for two tiny kittens found on Keats St?
    They were abandoned by their mama a few days ago and are really scared. I'm currently caring for them in my bathroom, but we can't keep them long… (Nextdoor East Manhattan Beach)
  • 9/3 DEADLINE ROCKY NEEDS A FOSTER
    Hi neighbors, would anyone be available to foster Rocky? He is a little lab kelpie mix at Riverside animal shelter: https://www.youtube.com/shorts… (Nextdoor Walk Streets)
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
  • Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh posted a job opening for Executive Producer, Integrated Production Architect in El Segundo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Millions Of Jellyfish Couldn't Stop South Bay Swimmer From Conquering English Channel (patch.com)
  • "GAMES" — The relentless new single by Reid Haessly is out now (mhf-mag.com)
  • U.S. Men Roll Past Canada to Win Gold at 2026 NORCECA Final Six (usavolleyball.org)

El Segundo

  • Mattel, Inc. $MAT Shares Acquired by Alyeska Investment Group L.P. (marketbeat.com)
  • USA Today Ranked the Chargers' Defense in the NFL's Top 10 (kansascity.com)
  • Nantahala Capital Management LLC Takes $4.26 Million Position in The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. $STKS (marketbeat.com)

Los Angeles

  • Aaron Donald Returns To Rams After 2-Year Retirement (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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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