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Good morning Marina del Rey! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What a $170 million sale means for Shores renters locally
- How Marina del Rey seniors can get on the new housing list
- How Cedars‑Sinai Marina Hospital just raised the bar for heart care
Also on today's calendar: Real Estate Investing Boot Camp.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Marina del Rey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey
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★ Featured events ★
- LA Jazz Festival – Jazz on the Beach - Day 2 →
Dockweiler Beach, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Real Estate Investing Boot Camp →
IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
9:00 am - Killer Rides →
Killer Shrimp, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Marina del Rey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTA Sponsored Party on the Playground
Center Street Elementary El Segundo, CA 90245
4:00 pm - The Friday Show (Stand-up Comedy) →
Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica
8:00 pm - El Segundo Art Walk →
El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW), 314 Main St, El Segundo
3:00 pm - AVPA Info Night - Frost Auditorium
Culver City High School Culver City, CA 90230
7:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
El Segundo Unified El Segundo, CA 90245
5:00 pm - AVID College Night
Culver City High School Culver City, CA 90230
4:00 pm - SuperSets Comedy →
Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Blvd #1b, Culver City
8:00 pm - Make-Up Pictures
Culver City Middle School Culver City, CA 90230
8:15 am - Principal Coffee at the Culver Steps (after morning Drop off)
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Culver Steps
8:45 am
Tuesday August 18
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can anyone recommend a reliable house cleaner who can come every three weeks?
It's for an elderly lady living in a 4-bedroom home in Playa del Rey. (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey-Via Marina)
- Cedars-Sinai posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Emergency Department, Full-time, Variable Day/Night 12 Hour Shifts in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
- Yoshinoya America, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.
Ok Marina del Rey! 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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