About Town — Hermosa Beach

Cabbie assaulted Two men dragged a cabbie out of his taxi shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, in the 600 block of Fifth Street, assaulted him and took $30 to $50 cash, and tried but failed to steal his cell phone as well. The men fled the scene and the cabbie complained of pain but declined medical treatment. Election forum The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will sponsor a City Council candidates’ forum 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Beach House, 1300 The Strand, in the Strand Café Room. Topics will include fiscal and budgetary policy, developing and retaining businesses in Hermosa, the business tax structure, city services for businesses and residents and long-term financial viability of the city. The candidates for treasurer will be invited to give brief statements. For more see hbchamber.net. Healthy donation The city school district has received a $5,000 grant from the Murad Family Foundation, which will be used for the district’s Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds program. Animal love Veterinarian Alice Villalobos and the Peter Zippi Fund for Animals invite the public to their 34rd Anniversary Open House, Boutique and Adoption Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m…

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