Hey neighbors!
We hope you all enjoyed the rain last week…despite the flash-flooding, we also saw some beautiful rainbows! Any weather around here is always exciting!
Can you believe NEXT WEEK IS THANKSGIVING? The holiday season is truly the best. We have lots of fun activities for you to look forward to, in addition to your own parties and events. :)
Now, let’s get into it.
News
Stories that caught our eye.
Redondo Storms into the Semifinals Redondo football triumphs over St. Paul in the Division 5 quarterfinals. (Read more)
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association Drops Bid The association has decided not to pursue governance over surfing events at the LA28 Olympics. (Read more)
El Camino College Annual State of the College Event Community partnerships and increased student opportunities were highlighted. (Read more)
Schedule for 2028 Olympic events in Long Beach Discover the exciting lineup of events planned. (Read more)
29 Mira Costa Students Recognized on Fall Signing Day Students celebrated their achievements in sports and academics. (Read more)
Chevron and MB Officials Pledge Fixes Local leaders commit to enhancing emergency communication systems. (Read more)
Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Surf Festival Over 120 surfers competed in the annual event at El Porto. (Read more)
Torrance Post Office Reopens After three months of asbestos remediation, limited services are available again. (Read more)
Police Chief Retiring After 31 years with RBPD Chief Joe Hoffman will retire at the end of the year. (Read more)
Upcoming Events
Restaurant of the Week
Sausal 219 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Chef Anne Conness opened Sausal in 2015, bringing her "Nuevo Rancho Cuisine" to downtown El Segundo. Named after Ran Sausalcho Sausal Redondo (the vast farmstead that once encompassed El Segundo and most of the South Bay), this contemporary Mexican restaurant has become a neighborhood staple. Conness and co-owner Nancy Vrankovic also operate sister restaurant Mosa in Hermosa Beach.
The restaurant’s centerpiece is a wood-burning hearth oven, which provides the signature Sausal smoke and char to big-flavored dishes. Popular menu items: House-made Guacamole, Charred Corn Elote, Chicken Enchiladas, Street Tacos, Pork Chile Verde, and Shrimp Diablo.
They also have a separate Weekday Lunch Menu, Weekend Brunch, and Daily Happy Hour from 3-6pm (featuring discounted appetizers and $8 drinks)!
(Website)
Local Spotlight
Blue Diamond Jewelers 245 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 (also in Manhattan Beach, Long Beach, and Napa Valley)
Blue Diamond traces its founding back to 1974! Owner Altaf Amlani is a third-generation jeweler. Amlani brings 30+ years of experience, and he runs the business with a strong emphasis on relationships.
Our time at the El Segundo location was lovely. It’s not just a store; they encouraged us to explore and build something meaningful. Debbie helped us design our wedding bands; she was warm, personal, knowledgeable, and told us that if we can dream it, they can make it! She was great to work with.
Here’s what Blue Diamond is known for:
Custom designs
Jewelry restoration and sizing
Philanthropy: for every 1 engagement ring sold, they donate to 1 child for 1 year through the Nia Children’s Foundation (supports children’s education & meals in under-resourced schools)
Recognition as “Best Jeweler of the “Southland” by the LA Times multiple years in a row!
(Website)
El Segundo Showroom
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Sam’s Weather Report
This weekend was wild with rain — streets got soggy, drains got lazy, and umbrella users put on full Broadway-level performances — and the week ahead in the South Bay keeps the chaos going.
Monday drops more showers with random heavy bursts just to keep your anxiety sharp (high ~64°F), so skip the outdoor latte cosplay. Tuesday stays cool, cloudy, and misty (high ~62°F), perfect for asking yourself why you live in a beach town if the beach never appears. Wednesday offers “hope” in the form of partial sun (up to ~65°F), meaning you can plan a patio hang but keep a bailout plan. Thursday brings drizzle and that damp air that instantly ruins socks (around 64°F), so trust nothing. Friday warms up to ~69°F with sun and clouds, giving you just enough optimism to get burned again. And Saturday hits ~67°F with real sun, so you can finally grab the surfboard, the beach chair, or whatever outdoor hobby you pretend to do when the weather’s good.
Trivia
Which of these South Bay high schools have the largest student population?
A. Redondo Union High School
B. Torrance High School
C. Mira Costa High School
D. South High School
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Last week’s Question: Which of these blockbuster movies was NOT filmed at Torrance High School? Answer: D. Clueless
Now Playing…
Rolling in the Deep by Adele (Listen here)
That’s all for now, folks. It’s a new week in the greatest place on earth; don’t take it for granted!
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Your neighbors,
Sam & Lauren
