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1. Bay Area Firm's Affiliate Snatches Marina del Rey Apartment Community for $170M (yovenice.com) — A 544‑unit complex in Marina del Rey, the Shores apartments on Via Marina, has just been sold for $170 million, marking one of this year's biggest commercial real estate deals in L.A. County. The marina‑adjacent property, redeveloped in 2013 with extensive amenities and ocean views, sits on county‑owned land under a long‑term ground lease.
2. Public Housing Waiting Lists Open in Santa Monica and Marina del Rey (westsidecurrent.com) — If you're a senior in Marina del Rey seeking affordable housing, the county has opened the waiting list for the 183‑unit Marina Manor Senior complex, with registration open until Sept. 16. Applicants 62 and older can join multiple county lists but risk removal from all if they later reject an offered unit, so choices should be made carefully.
3. 55 hospitals in Greater Los Angeles recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke (heart.org) — Cedars‑Sinai Marina Hospital in Marina del Rey has been singled out by the American Heart Association for following top‑tier, research‑based guidelines in treating heart disease and stroke. It's one of 55 hospitals in the Greater L.A. area honored this year, signaling stronger local access to high‑quality emergency cardiac and stroke care.
4. Lakers Get Major Klay Thompson Update Amid Homecoming Rumors (heavy.com) — A small local nugget in this Lakers rumor mill: Klay Thompson keeps his boat in Marina del Rey and lives just minutes from the team's Hermosa Beach facility, underscoring his Southern California roots. The piece details how a possible Dallas buyout could open the door for the Lakers or Heat, and why family ties still make Los Angeles an appealing option.
5. Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97 (sentinelcolorado.com) — Oscar‑nominated director Mark Rydell, who once made his home in Marina del Rey, has died at 97 after a long career that included the classic film "On Golden Pond." He worked with Hollywood legends, taught at UCLA, and mentored actors and directors while helping shape film and television for decades.
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