Hi, neighbors!

We hope all of you Dads out there had a great Father’s Day last weekend!

Remember when we gave away Angel City FC tickets? TSBN follower, Olivia, won the tickets and attended the match on June 14th. A big shoutout to those of you who participated, and THANK YOU Olivia for sharing this great pic!

Now, let's dive into what's happening in the South Bay this week.

News

Some stories that caught our eye.

Closure Found on Three Missing Persons Cases The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department was able to identify human remains found along the shoreline since 2023; including a femur, a skull, and other body parts. (Read more)

Edison Elementary Received Upgrades, Courtesy of the South Bay Lakers After a year of work, the South Bay Lakers revealed their beautification project at Edison Elementary School in Torrance. Renovations include a new staff lounge, front entry, bookshelves, and more. (Read more)

Upcoming Events

Things for you to participate in. Lots of returning events this weekend!

• Friday June 17: 16th Annual ‘Port of LA Cars & Stripes Forever!’ This is a free and family-friendly event in San Pedro featuring a show of classic cars and motorcycles, fireworks, live music, food trucks, and more! (Read more)

• Friday June 27-Sunday June 29: 47th Annual Riviera Village Summer Festival This annual street festival features over 300 exhibitors, games, art vendors, and more. As always, admission is FREE. (Read more)

• Saturday June 28: 30th Annual Smackfest Tournament Hit up Hermosa Beach to watch some great beach volleyball. It will be located north of the pier! (Read more)

Restaurants

Rascals Teriyaki Grill 5111 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Rascals Teriyaki Grill has been serving authentic Japanese-American family recipes to the South Bay community since 1987. After 38 years, they have MASTERED their craft!

This unassuming Torrance gem has famously generous servings. The menu centers around their legendary teriyaki dishes, with the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl and Combo Deluxe leading the charge. The Chinese Chicken Salad has achieved near-mythical status among locals. Sam’s personal favorite is the Teriyaki Burger and Fries.

But truly, what sets Rascals apart isn't just the food; their consistency and incredible value keeps customers loyal.

Check it out and ENJOY!

(Read more)

Local Spotlight

North Torrance Little League (NTLL), a nonprofit youth baseball organization serving kids ages 4-12 since 1955, just launched registration for their 2025 Fall Ball season!

This offseason program welcomes ALL players looking to develop their baseball skills. Without competitive standings or playoffs, Fall Ball emphasizes skill-building, sportsmanship, and pure fun.

The perk of Fall Ball is that it’s on a lighter schedule. Whether your child is brand-new to baseball or a seasoned player, their Fall Ball season plays games on Sunday mornings/afternoons – so your ballplayer can learn, swing, and smile without the chaos of weeknight games!

We highly recommend joining this very special community baseball experience!

(Read more)

Weather & Surf

This week’s South Bay weather is doing the usual June thing—waking up confused, hiding behind fog until noon, then finally deciding to be hot. It’s like your iPhone alarm: annoying at first, but eventually gets you moving.

Expect highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, with the weekend flirting with a balmy 75°F. Bring a hoodie for the mornings, sunscreen for the afternoons, and emotional resilience for the daily personality shifts.

The surf is showing up like a best friend —nothing too wild, but enough for a fun time. A slow-building SW swell rolls in midweek, serving up waist-to-chest-high waves that’ll make your longboard feel loved. Mornings are clean, calm, and uncrowded if you can beat the early birds. The afternoons will get choppy, so skip the sleep-in, hit the water early, and enjoy the ride.

Trivia

What year was Father’s Day officially established as a U.S. National Holiday?

A) 1910

B) 1937

C) 1954

D) 1972

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Last week’s Question: Which university has the largest enrollment in the US as of 2025? It depends on who you ask, but we found this as the Answer: A) University of Central Florida

Now Playing…

What are we vibing to, you might ask?

dodger blue by Kendrick Lamar (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