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Hello Manhattan Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new bacteria warning means at Manhattan Beach Pier
  • How Mira Costa's Mustangs pulled off their tight win in Arizona
  • How new DUI laws could affect drivers across California

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ocean Water Warnings Issued as Southland Heat Continues (mynewsla.com) — Ocean water near Manhattan Beach Pier is under a health warning due to elevated bacteria levels, and swimmers are advised to stay out within 100 yards of the pier. Several other Los Angeles County beaches face similar restrictions, while some Malibu and San Pedro sites have been cleared after new testing.
   

• Casteel vs Mira Costa (maxpreps.com) — Mira Costa High's girls volleyball team from Manhattan Beach edged Arizona's Casteel Colts 2-1 in a non-league match, improving their record to 16-6. The Mustangs next host El Segundo on Tuesday, facing a team coming off a loss to Redondo Union.
   

• Driving drunk in California brings tougher DUI penalties (latination.com) — New California laws are sharply increasing penalties for repeat DUI offenders, and one of the families behind the push now lives in Manhattan Beach after losing their son to a drunk driver. The bipartisan package boosts DMV points, lengthens license revocations, and warns defendants that future deadly DUIs could bring murder charges.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Gardena police kill man who allegedly opened fire during traffic stop (dailybreeze.com)
  • Jimmy Kimmel Is the Proudest Dad in Rare Photo With Kids Jane, 12, and Billy, 9, and Wife Molly McNearney (instyle.com)
  • Men's Golf in Fourth After First Day of Twin Cities Classic (gogusties.com)

El Segundo

  • Four takeaways from four practices at Lakers training camp (dailybreeze.com)
  • Post Workout Recovery Packets Market To 2035: Convenience and Premiumization Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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