Hi, neighbors!

We hope you had a great weekend.

We have something SPECIAL for you this week.

Here’s the offer: Four tickets (in the 4th row!) to the Angel City FC match on Saturday, June 14th; 7:00pm. This is a home match at BMO Stadium against North Carolina Courage.

Want these free tickets? Reply to this email with the name of your favorite restaurant here in the South Bay (and promise to send us a photo of you at the game). Yes, its that easy.

We will randomly select a winner and reach out to you directly :)

OK… Now, back to regularly scheduled programming: Let's dive into what's happening in our sun-soaked corner of paradise this week. We are on the brink of Memorial Day, which means summer is knocking… It’s our time to shine!

News

A few stories that caught our eye.

Mira Costa Swim Makes History The Mira Costa High School swim teams competed at the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championships. The girls’ team finished second for the second year in a row. The boys’ team placed fourth, which is their best finish in school history. We’re so proud - Go Mustangs! (Read more)

Hermosa Beach City Manager Resigns Suja Lowenthal announced her resignation as Hermosa Beach City Manager after almost 7 years in the role. Her resignation takes effect June 7. The city has appointed Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente as interim City Manager while they search for a permanent replacement. (Read more)

Angel City FC’s Savy King Recovering After On-Field Collapse Savy King, 20-year-old defender for ACFC, was released from Cedars-Sinai after undergoing emergency heart surgery. She collapsed due to a heart abnormality during ACFC’s home match on May 9th. She is now recovering at home. We love you, Savy! (Read more)

Vin Folk in Hermosa Added to Michelin Guide Vin Folk, a French-inspired bistro and wine bar located on Hermosa Avenue, has been added to the Michelin Guide California. Its now a contender for a Michelin star or Bib Gourmand recognition! (Read more)

Upcoming Events

Things for you to participate in!

• Wednesday May 21-Monday May 26: LA Fleet Week A celebration of our nation’s Sea Services that takes place every Memorial Day Weekend. Visit the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles for active duty ship tours, live performances, and military displays. (Read more)

• Saturday May 24-Monday May 26: Fiesta Hermosa Returns If you haven’t visited before, now is your time! For 52 years, Fiesta has been filling Hermosa's streets with art, music, and so much more. Don’t miss it! (Read more)

• Saturday May 24: Madrona Marsh Science Expo Visit the Torrance Nature Center from 1:00pm-3:00pm. You’ll see student research from around LA in environmental science, ecology, and conservation. (Read more)

• Sunday May 25: Torrance Antique Street Faire This Faire takes place the fourth Sunday of each month. It debuted in October 1998 and has grown to over 200 vendors! (Read more)

Restaurants

Huddy’s (formerly “Hudson House”) 514 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Have you seen this crazy orange building along PCH in Redondo? That’s actually a restaurant, that graffiti is custom art, and the inside is even better. This place has been around since 2008, and is gaining more attention with their rebranding. It’s got American food, a MASSIVE bar menu, and daily happy hour.

The atmosphere is vibrant; it strikes the perfect balance between casual and lively. It has a charming indoor bar and an expansive backyard patio for our perfect South Bay evenings. Catch their legendary Taco Tuesday with $1 street tacos and discounted margaritas, and their weekend Jazz Brunch offering a delicious start to your Saturday and Sunday.

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Local Spotlight

Did you see the Manhattan Beach Pier full of stationary bikes today?

Today, Sunday May 18th, was the annual Tour de Pier event. Tour de Pier is a unique fundraiser that brings stationary cycling outdoors. Since 2013, they have raised more than $14 million for cancer charities.

We were there to support our friend who was riding, and we were blown away by the huge participation! We were energized by the enthusiastic coaches and riders, and inspired by the stories told. There were so many volunteers; including the Laker Girls, and Bailey the LA Kings mascot.

At the time of writing this newsletter, they have raised $1,472,389. Help them reach their goal of $1.5 million! (Read more)

Weather & Surf

This week in the South Bay, expect classic “June Gloom in May” vibes—mornings start off looking like a moody indie film, then clear into golden afternoons that will make you forget how expensive rent is.

Temps will hang out in the low 70s during the day and drop into the low 60s at night—ideal for sipping wine in a hoodie and pretending it’s fall. No rain, just that classic coastal fog that makes you question whether it’s 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.

On the surf side, the ocean is serving up small but fun rollers most of the week—2 to 3 feet of “I swear this wave looked bigger from the beach.” Morning sessions will be glassy and chill, but by early afternoon, the winds will kick up and turn things into a foam party nobody asked for.

But good news: Saturday brings a new swell and possibly your best excuse to ghost brunch plans. Waves are expected to hit 5–6 feet, which means it’s time to wax up, paddle out, and hope your shoulders remember how to work.

Trivia

What is the name of the white part of a person’s eye?

A) Iris

B) Sclera

C) Lens

D) Cornea

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Last week’s Question: Which fruit was originally named the “Persian apple”? Answer: C) Peach

Now Playing…

What song are we vibing to, you might ask?

Fallingwater by Maggie Rogers (Watch her 2018 SNL performance 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