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Good morning Manhattan Beach! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know so far about the fatal Aviation Boulevard crash
  • How high will the waves get at the Manhattan Beach Pier?
  • How a downtown armed robbery is reshaping policing talks in Manhattan Beach

Also on today's calendar: Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Killed in Manhattan Beach Crash at Aviation Blvd and Manhattan Beach Blvd (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A multi-vehicle collision at Aviation and Manhattan Beach boulevards in Manhattan Beach left one person dead and sent several others, including a local police officer, to the hospital with injuries. Authorities say the initial cause of the Friday night crash remains under investigation, and the Manhattan Beach Police Department is handling the case.
   

• Storm Brings Elevated Surf, High Waters to Manhattan Beach (thembnews.com) — High surf and unusually high water are pushing waves up to the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier, prompting safety warnings for swimmers and surfers. Residents can pick up limited sandbags at Fire Station 1 and are urged to prepare for more rain, while the city highlights its long-term coastal adaptation and monitoring efforts for Manhattan Beach's shoreline.
   

• Couple Attacked by Armed Robbers in Downtown Manhattan Beach (thembnews.com) — An armed robbery targeting a couple at 6th and Manhattan Avenue has renewed safety concerns in downtown Manhattan Beach, prompting fresh calls for more police foot patrols. City officials say the investigation is active, and residents can hear directly from MBPD and discuss policing issues at a town hall on October 21 at the Joslyn Community Center.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • 'Carrie' celebrates 50th anniversary in Hermosa Beach (dailybreeze.com)
  • You'd Never Guess That This Simple California Diner Serves The Best Breakfast In The State (newsbreak.com)
  • Wind advisory active for Los Angeles County until early Monday morning – gusts may reach 50 mph (dailybreeze.com)

El Segundo

  • System Test Procedure Development Engineer (Experienced or Lead) (dice.com)
  • Odyssey Orbital Compute (Government) (microsoft.com)

Marina del Rey

  • Person Found Drowned In Playa Del Rey: Police (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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