Hi, neighbors!

Happy Star Wars Day!

We hope you had a great weekend; whether or not you were at BeachLife Festival.

Let's dive into what's happening in our sun-soaked corner of paradise this week. Whether you're looking to grab some fresh finds at our farmers markets, celebrate Mother's Day with a fun activity, or just get out and enjoy our coastal weather, we've got you covered!

News

A few stories that caught our eye.

BeachLife Festival Returns to Redondo Beach The BeachLife Festival kicked off in Redondo Beach on Friday, May 2. The annual music festival, which attracted ~30,000 music lovers, continues through the weekend featuring live performances from Lenny Kravitz, Train, Sublime, The Beach Boys, and Alanis Morissette. (Read more)

Rancho Palos Verdes Landslide Emergency Update City Council is considering $958,400 for landslide mitigation on May 6. FEMA ended the infrastructure grant program, threatening $16.4M in funding. (Read more)

Fatal Car Crash in Hawthorne One person died after a car crashed into other cars waiting at a light. Multiple were injured in the collision at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Imperial Highway. (Read more)

Upcoming Events

Things for you to participate in!

• Wednesday May 7: Polliwog Park Ribbon Cutting Come celebrate from 1-1:30pm! The event is being billed as a "paw-ty" to celebrate the improvements made to this popular dog park. (Read more)

• Sunday May 11: Build a Bouquet for Mother's Day Stop by Tabula Rosa or Gum Tree in Manhattan Beach between 11am-2pm to build a unique flower bouquet - for free! (Read more)

Restaurants

Manhattan Beach Post 1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

This hotspot serves up shareable plates with big and unique flavors. While the menu rotates seasonally, a few favorites never leave (shoutout to the legendary bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits). Chef David LeFevre's food is loved all around Manhattan Beach; also at Fishing with Dynamite and Arthur J. With craft cocktails flowing, beautiful greenery everywhere, and a buzzing scene, this Michelin-recognized spot is sophisticated, yet laid-back.

MB Post is celebrating their 14th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 6. They will have a fixed menu for $95/person. Reserve a table before spots run out!

(Read more)

Local Business Spotlight

Beachside Tacos + Palmita Cafe

These people are the real deal.

We were driving east on Beryl, a bit hungry, when we passed a “TACOS” sign in front of someone’s home. Needless to say: an immediate U-turn was pulled.

This family runs a catering company, but also sets up shop on the corner of Beryl and Paulina Ave every now and then. They’re selling homemade breakfast burritos, tacos, rice and beans, and Puerto Rican coffee drinks. Enjoy, and tell Eva we said hi!

(Read more)

Weather

Classic May weather ahead! Morning fogs burn off by 11am, leaving behind 65-70°F beach days with a light breeze in the afternoon.

Surf's Up: Monday-Tuesday brings a new SW swell with chest-high sets. Wednesday-Thursday looks even better with head-high waves at the piers. Weekend forecast shows consistent chest-high surf with occasional overhead sets - the week's best conditions! Water is still chilly; low 60s.

Trivia

Last week’s Question: What is the national animal of Scotland? Answer: D) Unicorn

Which fruit was originally named the “Persian apple”?

A) Pear

B) Pomegranate

C) Peach

D) Fig

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Now Playing…

What song are we vibing to, you might ask?

I Left My Wallet in El Segundo by A Tribe Called Quest (Listen on YouTube)

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