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🌱 Patch AM: Thieves Are Targeting These Cars In Manhattan Beach, Police Warn

Spotted on the Manhattan Beach calendar: Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hyundai and Kia owners warned amid spike in Manhattan Beach car thefts
  • How a dominant duo rewrote history on Manhattan Beach's iconic sand
  • Former American Martyrs principal takes on a major new leadership post

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

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thieves Are Targeting These Cars In Manhattan Beach, Police Warn (patch.com) — Manhattan Beach police are alerting residents after five vehicles were stolen in a single week, the highest weekly total in recent crime reports. Thieves have especially targeted Hyundai and Kia models, prompting MBPD to urge owners to use steering-wheel locks, alarms, GPS trackers, and check for security software updates. The same week also saw multiple thefts and burglaries, along with detailed call and arrest statistics.
   

• Taryn Brasher, Kristen Cruz make history with Manhattan Beach Open three-peat (sportsgrid.com) — Manhattan Beach just watched beach volleyball history as Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz captured their third straight AVP Manhattan Beach Open title at the pier, matching a feat last seen with May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings. The dominant duo swept every match and will now be permanently honored on the Volleyball Walk of Fame, further cementing the city's status as the sport's most iconic stage.
   

• Diocese hires new assistant superintendent of schools (catholicsun.org) — A longtime Manhattan Beach Catholic school leader is taking on a new role as assistant superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Phoenix, after 12 years as principal of American Martyrs School. Her experience shaping academics, faith formation, and community life here is highlighted as key preparation for supporting dozens of Catholic schools in Arizona.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Disneyland offers sneak peek at new Coco boat ride (dailybreeze.com)
  • California Schools Are Going Broke – No Surprise There! (2urbangirls.com)
  • South Bay philanthropy group takes underserved kids back-to-school shopping (dailybreeze.com)

El Segundo

  • At LAX, CCC Interns Help Butterflies Take Off (ca.gov)

Long Beach

  • Jet Skier Found Alive Miles Offshore After Night Missing In Ocean Off Long Beach (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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