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🌱 Patch AM: How a nearby arson fire underscores Rancho Palos Verdes’ wildfire risk
Make time for Latin Grammy-Winning Spanish Guitarist Twanguero Live in Palos Verdes Estates on the Rancho Palos Verdes Patch calendar

Greetings Rancho Palos Verdes! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a nearby arson fire underscores Rancho Palos Verdes' wildfire risk
Also on today's calendar: Latin Grammy-Winning Spanish Guitarist Twanguero Live in Palos Verdes Estates and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
- Wednesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arson suspect arrested, brush fire extinguished in Palos Verdes Estates (dailybreeze.com) — A recent brush fire in neighboring Palos Verdes Estates was quickly contained, but it's a sharp reminder of fire risks for Rancho Palos Verdes residents living in a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Police arrested a Compton man on suspicion of arson, and officials noted that recent weed abatement and quick community reporting helped stop the blaze before homes were threatened.
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📸 Around Rancho Palos Verdes
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Palos Verdes
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★ Featured events ★
- Latin Grammy-Winning Spanish Guitarist Twanguero Live in Palos Verdes Estates →
The Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates
5:00 pm - Rotary Responders Roundup →
Empty Saddle Club, Rolling Hills Estates
5:00 pm - Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
8:00 am
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Corporate Event @ Terranea Resort →
Rancho Palos Verdes
5:00 pm - Public Lands, Community Pride on National Public Lands Day →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
9:30 am - Welcome Wildlife Home: Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
10:30 am - Native Plant Wonders: Guided Garden Tour at White Point Nature Preserve →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
11:00 am - Honey Whiskey Trio →
The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, Los Angeles
4:00 pm - Inspire Young Nature Explorers on Student Nature Field Trips →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
9:00 am - Bon Bon Vivant & Pre-concert Wine Tasting →
The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, Los Angeles
8:00 pm - Rotary Responders Roundup →
The Empty Saddle Club, Rolling Hills Estates
5:00 pm - Jimmy's Buffet A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett →
The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, Los Angeles
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Orange bliss almost 2 lbs each!
Check out the band of brothers (all 5!) Mama is spectacular orange too but already adopted once she's done nursing. Two boys are gold in pajama… (Nextdoor Seaview)
- Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Torrance. Apply here.
- Denny's posted a job opening for Cook - Franchise in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Palos Verdes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Torrance
- Three-day festival brings ukulele lovers from around the world to Torrance (dailybreeze.com)
- 2551 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503 (redfin.com)
- Why Aerospace and Hard Tech Startups Are Flocking to Southern California (latimes.com)
Redondo Beach
- Massive King Harbor Breakwater Undergoing $6.8M Repair (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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