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Week in Review: City Keeps Manhattan Open, Hillside Closes
The city pulls off last-minute preparations for this year's Manhattan Open with a little help from its friends, and a local landmark shuts its doors in an end to an era.
A popular El Porto restaurant takes a step closer to longer operating hours and alcohol service, while the Manhattan Beach Little League team receives a warm welcome home after coming up short in the semifinals of the Senior League World Series. These and other stories were covered by Patch for the week of Aug. 22 to 28.
SUNDAY
The South Bay Tea Party attracts a smaller than expected crowd of about 275 people to its convention at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
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MONDAY
The Manhattan Beach Little League team returns home from the Senior League World Series to a warm welcome after reaching the semifinals.
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Aaron Wachtfogel and Sean Rosenthal capture the Manhattan Beach Open crown for the men's division, as Tealle Hunkus and Heather Lowe win the women's title.
TUESDAY
Stressing fiscal prudence to a small group of attendees, the South Bay Tea Party fires up its base at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
After the collapse of the AVP just days before the event, the city of .
Meriel Mitsakos, who is entering her sophomore year at Mira Costa High School, discusses earning medals in lifeguard competitions.
WEDNESDAY
Police arrest a man on suspicion of trespassing at Coffee Bean, and two suspects steal Grey Goose vodka from El Porto Liquor in this week's police blotter.
Food columnist Allison Arbuthnot uncovers designer grapes and seasonal changes at the farmers market and offers a recipe for rainbow chard.
The city puts on the Manhattan Open at less than one-tenth of the AVP's reported cost.
THURSDAY
South Bay resident John Ehrenfeld honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy ahead of the anniversary of his "I Have a Dream" speech, while criticizing Patch for its recent coverage of the South Bay Tea Party.
The Planning Commission gives the green light to longer hours and an alcohol license for North End Caffe. The proposal awaits City Council approval.
The owners of Hillside Pharmacy accept a buyout offer from Walgreens, marking the end of an era with the shuttering of a local institution.
FRIDAY
More than 50 comic book geeks and Hellboy fans line up at the Comic Bug to receive autographs from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and his daughter Katie.
While a statewide bill is up for a vote at the end of August, local officials say they will continue to pursue a citywide prohibition on ubiquitous single-use plastic bags.
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission amends an ordinance that bans oversized vehicles from parking on city streets without a parking permit.
SATURDAY
Surf columnist Tori MacLennan discovers that finding balance in life can be trickier than finding balance on a surfboard.
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