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Good morning to you Manhattan Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new antisemitism training is coming to Mira Costa teachers?
  • How does Manhattan Beach help keep 9/11 memories alive today?

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📰 News we're reading

• California Education Dept says LA district erred when it said teacher's lack of intent means she didn't discriminate against Jews (columbusjewishnews.com) — Manhattan Beach families should know the state has ordered Manhattan Beach Unified to reverse course and implement antisemitism and bias training for all staff at Mira Costa High after finding a teacher's Israel–Gaza lesson discriminatory. The ruling says intent doesn't excuse the impact on Jewish and other students, and the district has accepted the decision and begun corrective steps due by late October.
   

• How California memorials keep 9/11 stories alive 25 years later (usatoday.com) — Manhattan Beach is highlighted among several California cities that keep 9/11 memories alive with memorials built from World Trade Center steel. As the 25th anniversary is observed, ceremonies statewide honor victims, first responders, and everyday people whose courage still resonates, offering residents a chance to reflect on how the attacks continue shaping local communities.
   

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