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🌱 Patch AM: The underwater paintings inspiring new ocean education from Terranea
Spotted on the Rancho Palos Verdes calendar: Water Harvest

Good day Rancho Palos Verdes! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- The underwater paintings inspiring new ocean education from Terranea
Also on today's calendar: Water Harvest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 76 and low of 70 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy with a touch of rain, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
- Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• For a Good Cause: The South Bay artist who painted underwater (dailybreeze.com) — Rancho Palos Verdes' Terranea Resort, built on the former Marineland site, recently hosted the launch of a new foundation honoring underwater painter Addison Loomis. His son is using vivid reproductions of those rare Marineland-era works to inspire kids, promote ocean conservation, and raise funds for Southern California marine mammal rescue organizations.
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📸 Around Rancho Palos Verdes
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Palos Verdes
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★ Featured events ★
- Water Harvest →
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo
10:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Portuguese Bend Reserve: Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
9:00 am - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
10:00 am - Friends of PV Lighthouse Open House →
Point Vicente Lighthouse, 31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes
10:00 am - Bring Nature Home: Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates
10:30 am - Nature Club for Kids: Wildlife Tracking →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
10:30 am - Jimmy's Buffet A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett →
The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, Los Angeles
3:00 pm - Jimmy's Buffet A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett →
The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, Los Angeles
8:00 pm - Restore Coastal Habitat with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy →
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
9:00 am - Hike & Scream for LGBTQ+ & Women →
Point Vicente Lighthouse, 31550 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes
5:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa Registration begins Today! →
Hesse Park, Rancho Palos Verdes
8:00 am - Progress Reports Due →
Christ Lutheran Church & School, 28850 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes
8:30 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PVPUSD Celebrates Statewide Recognition for Schools and Educator —PVPUSD Communications Team Read on Patch
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.19 earthquake reported
Oct 9 at 12:44 AM PDT: 3.19 magnitude earthquake occurred near Signal Hill, CA. More than 1072 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor ) - Putting it out there again...
still havent found a home for my little guinea pig. She is very mellow and comes with large cage and all her necessities. I will deliver in the near… (Nextdoor Eastview South)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0200) in Torrance. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Palos Verdes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Torrance
- California college considers hot-food vending machines to expand campus dining (vendingtimes.com)
- Torrance City Council rolls back some restrictions on vending during holidays (dailybreeze.com)
- Family of man who died in Torrance jail receives $8.5 million settlement (dailybreeze.com)
Redondo Beach
- 128 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (redfin.com)
Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Says Business Permits Are Moving Faster Amid Economic Slump (patch.com)
- Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Lana Negrete (patch.com)
- Santa Monica Man Accused Of UCLA Student Kidnapping, Rape Found Dead: Report (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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