🌱 Patch AM: Why burglars targeted the same Redondo Beach hardware store twice.

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• Why burglars targeted the same Redondo Beach hardware store twice.

Also on today's calendar: The Wizard of Weird Art Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Monday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burglars Hit Same Redondo Beach Store 2 Nights In A Row (patch.com) — Police say a Redondo Beach hardware store on Artesia Boulevard was burglarized on two consecutive nights in June, and a Los Angeles woman has now been arrested in connection with the break-ins. Detectives served a search warrant in Long Beach, recovered evidence, and are probing links to other commercial burglaries across L.A. and Orange counties. Residents with information can contact the Redondo Beach Police tip line or email investigators.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redondo Beach

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Saturday August 22
• The Wizard of Weird Art Reception →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire →
  Downtown Torrance, Torrance
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• 2026 Riviera Village Sidewalk Sale →
  Riviera Village, 1799 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• Summer Free Fitness - Zumba in the Park →
  Alta Vista Park, 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Senior Sunrise
  West High Torrance, CA 90503
  6:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Back to School Worship & Blessing →
  375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am
• One Last Splash: End of Summer Beach Bash at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach →
  Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Virtual Social Chat with BCHD Care Managers →
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In →
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Fiesta Hermosa →
  Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat →
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Smile for the camera!
  This stunning young fox was running on the beach this morning. He stopped and posed for a photo before taking off again. (Nextdoor South Redondo Beach)
• In the 1950's and 60's Bacon and Sons Ford dealership was situated at the curve of Pier Ave and PCH.
  They sometimes had commercials on TV. Les Bacon was the original owner, and one son, Roger Bacon took over later. Roger was active in Hermosa Beach… (Nextdoor Blaisdell Ave-Perkins Ln)

• Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser Stocker in Redondo Beach. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Redondo Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redondo Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• European Auto Repair Shop Relocates to New Service Facility (commercialappeal.com)
• How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Southwest (mynorthwest.com)
• TBR Calendar: Things to do in and around the beach cities, Aug. 20-26 (dailybreeze.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Manhattan Beach Assessed Property Value Tops $29 Billion, Outpaces LA County (patch.com)

Santa Monica

• Reduced Adoption Fees Offered At Santa Monica Animal Shelter Saturday (patch.com)
• What's Replacing Johnny Rockets On Third Street Promenade? (patch.com)
• Santa Monica Man Gets 27 Months For Doxxing, Harassing ICE Lawyer (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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