🌱 Patch AM: Rancho Palos Verdes Could Declare Emergency Ahead Of Powerful El Niño

Morning Rancho Palos Verdes! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• City may fast-track protections before powerful El Niño batters unstable slopes
• Is it safe to swim at Portuguese Bend this weekend?

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rancho Palos Verdes Could Declare Emergency Ahead Of Powerful El Niño (patch.com) — Rancho Palos Verdes officials are weighing a local emergency declaration to get ahead of a potentially historic 2026–27 El Niño that could worsen the city's ongoing landslide problems. The move would speed up preparations to protect Palos Verdes Drive South, utilities, and other vulnerable infrastructure, while coordinating closely with county, state, and federal agencies already under emergency proclamations.
   

• Ocean Water Warnings Issued as Southland Heat Continues (mynewsla.com) — If you're thinking about cooling off at the coast, be aware that ocean water at Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes is under a health warning due to elevated bacteria levels. County officials advise staying out of the water there and at several other LA County beaches until tests show it's safe again. You can check updated conditions anytime via the county's beach hotline or website.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Palos Verdes

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
  Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
  8:00 am
• Storytime Tails: Batty Bats with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
  White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
  10:30 am
• Surprise! We have kittens and cats for Adoption! →
  PetSmart, 3855-59 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance
  11:00 am
• Kitty adoption this Sunday! →
  PetSmart, 3855-59 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance
  11:00 am
• Community Sunday: Green Sanctuary →
  5621 Montemalaga Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes
  11:30 am
Monday October 5
• Read-A-Thon →
  Christ Lutheran Church & School, 28850 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes
  8:00 am
• Christian Karate →
  Christ Lutheran Church & School, 28850 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes
  3:05 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA →
  30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Where Sea Meets Sky: Coastal Birdlife Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
  White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• Annual 2026 Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament →
  Ernie Howlett Park - Rolling Hills Tennis, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Portuguese Bend Reserve: Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Lomita. Apply here.
• Omni Inclusive posted a job opening for Distribution Clerk in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Palos Verdes here.

🗞 Nearby News

Torrance

• Modern Coastal Living in the Heart of Torrance (uloop.com)
• Torrance has two treat-filled events ahead (including a party near real planes) (nbclosangeles.com)
• This Beloved California Farmers Market Gets So Packed On Saturdays You'll Want To Park And Walk (newsbreak.com)

Redondo Beach

• Wetzel's Pretzels is Coming to North Las Vegas (whatnow.com)
• Interview: Francesca Barletta of LES MISERABLES at 5-Star Theatricals (broadwayworld.com)

Ok Rancho Palos Verdes! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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