Hi, neighbors!

It’s another great day to screenshot your weather app and send to your friends in Texas, Arizona, Kansas, well….anywhere besides Southern California.

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Now, let's dive into this week in the South Bay!

News

A few stories that caught our eye.

Electronic Trolleys Make Their Way To San Pedro The new trolleys are part of the 2028 Olympic preparations in the South Bay and are expected to operate through the historic downtown area. Attractions include: San Pedro Fish Market, Cruise Terminal, West Harbor, and the Battleship Iowa. (Read more)

Young Hermosa Beach author Katie Lenahan publishes her First Mystery Novel Upon awaking from a nightmare last year, Hermosa Valley Middle School student Katie Lenahan quickly wrote down her visions. Those notes became the outline for “Mystery of the Black Hole,” a 96-page novel that is now available on Amazon! (Read more)

Redondo Beach Committee Begins Marketing To Host 2028 Olympic Training … Although Redondo Beach will not be hosting any official Olympic events, the city is making moves to allow athletes from around the world to call Redondo home during the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles! (Read more)

Upcoming Events

Things for you to participate in this week.

• July 17 & 18: Shakespeare By The Sea This nonprofit is back in the South Bay this week. Shows are 100% free at 7:00 pm in Polliwog Park. (Read more)

• July 17-20: Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament This is an annual tournament. The finest tennis players in the South Bay are competing for bragging rights, cash prizes, and more! (Read more)

• July 19: 2025 South Bay Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show Whether you're a seasoned collector looking for an elusive piece to complete a collection or you’re an eager newcomer, this is the place to be. (Read more)

Restaurant of the Week

Big Mike’s 2431 W 190th St, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Big Mike’s perfectly matches the definition of a “hole in the wall” spot, but holy sub sandwiches…this place is delicious. We’ve driven by this location a hundred times and always say “we gotta go there”.

Yesterday, we finally did. Lauren ordered their iconic Philly Cheesesteak and Sam grabbed a Hot Pastrami Sub (and we split Garlic Parmesan Fries). The sandwiches stood up the name above the door and were well priced for the amount of food.

The fries were so garlicky that we went through 2 packs of gum throughout the rest of the day…but if you are into that sort of thing, GET THEM.

They also have a location in El Segundo if that’s more convenient for you!

(Read more)

Local Spotlight

Creamy Boys 1136 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

At Creamy Boys, you’ll find they are serving up something special. Straight from New Zealand, they have ice cream that is made-to-order. That’s right, it’s blended fresh before your eyes!

Mixed Berry is their most traditional flavor: made by blending whole strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries with ice cream on the spot.

Our favorite, though, you absolutely must try…it’s called the Hokey Pokey: vanilla ice cream with crunchy honeycomb toffee crumbled atop each serving (considered New Zealand’s best-kept secret)!

With locations in Hermosa Beach and El Segundo, plus mobile trucks throughout LA, they offer incredible vegan options in addition to their usual dairy products.

(Read more)

Sam’s Weather Report

Looks like the South Bay's weather has been stuck on repeat for weeks—like a broken playlist that only plays mellow beach tunes. Mornings crawl out of bed with the same groggy fog, hitting snooze until midday when the sun finally shows up wearing its “I tried” face. Highs stubbornly cling to the upper 60s/low 70s, low temps unenthusiastically hover in the mid‑60s. If you had to wager, you’d say Mother Nature got cozy in her routine and decided not to shake things up.

Surf-wise, it’s the same old love story: sunrise sessions calling your name with glassy conditions and soft 2–3 ft waves that make your longboard feel like the main character. Afternoons? Think wind, chop, and general “nope, go back to bed” moods. So congratulations, you’ve unlocked “weather déjà vu” mode—set your alarm, slap on a 3/2 wetsuit, paddle out early, and ride the echo of what has basically become Hermosa’s greatest hits week after week.

Trivia

Before the Dodgers came to Los Angeles, where did the team originate?

A. Dallas, TX

B. Philadelphia, PA

C. Seattle, WA

D. Brooklyn, NY

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Last week’s Question: Which American President was born on July 4th? Answer: C) Calvin Coolidge

Now Playing…

If you haven’t heard, Justin Bieber released a new album. Here’s one of Lauren’s favorites:

ALL I CAN TAKE by Justin Bieber (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!

See you around town.

Your neighbors,

Sam & Lauren