🌱 Patch AM: Redondo Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew

Good day Redondo Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Redondo Beach SWAT joins regional crackdown on luxury car theft ring
• See which Redondo Beach schools made California's 2027 "best" list.

Also on today's calendar: Scaredown in Downtown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Redondo Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew (patch.com) — Redondo Beach residents should know their local SWAT team joined a large multi-agency operation targeting a suspected high-end vehicle theft crew operating across Los Angeles and Orange counties. The coordinated raids at 11 locations led to six arrests, recovery of nine stolen vehicles and more than a dozen firearms, with prosecutors now pursuing multiple felony charges against several suspects.
   

• These are the best California public schools for 2027. Is yours on the list? (newsbreak.com) — Several Redondo Beach schools just earned top spots in Niche's 2027 rankings, with Birney and Tulita elementary schools and Adams Middle School highlighted among California's best. The statewide list, based on academics, diversity, teachers, and resources, gives local families another data point when weighing school options and showcases how strongly Redondo Beach campuses stack up against others.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redondo Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Scaredown in Downtown →
  Downtown Torrance, 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501,
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
  Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Jason Cheny →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Active Aging Week →
  Beach Cities Health District's Center for Health & Fitness, 514 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Virtual Social Chat with BCHD Care Managers →
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Walk and Roll to School →
  7:15 am
• Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In →
  4:00 pm
Monday October 12
• In-Person Social Chat with BCHD Care Managers →
  1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat →
  10:00 am
• Virtual Happiness Chat →
  12:30 pm
• Dementia Caregiver Support Groups →
  1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking to get a few trees trimmed and wanted to see if anyone has a good, reasonably priced tree trimming service or person they recommend.
  Someone you've personally used would be great. Thanks! (Nextdoor Golden Hills)
• My mom's condo complex uses Radisic Plumbing as their preferred plumber.
  The HOA likes the residents to use them too since they know the property so well. The disposal stopped working and there was a concern about a… (Nextdoor Redondo Beach)

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach (patch.com)
• Address Upon Request Hermosa Bch, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (redfin.com)
• Hermosa Beach to replace Surfers Walk of Fame plaques, install them on aging pier's railing (dailybreeze.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival Draws Sold-Out Crowds (thembnews.com)

Rancho Palos Verdes

• RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails (patch.com)
• South Bay SWAT Teams Help Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew (patch.com)

Ok Redondo Beach! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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