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In today's newsletter:

  • Did a Culver City tech firm punish a data security whistleblower?
  • What TikTok’s new U.S. deal means for Culver City offices

Also on today's calendar: Open House At The Castle This Sunday 1-3PM and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds, fog breaking, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ChowNow Sued by Former Security Manager Alleging Whistleblower Retaliation (westsidecurrent.com) — A former senior security manager at Culver City-based ChowNow is suing the company, claiming he was fired after raising concerns about how employee and client financial data were being protected. The Santa Monica lawsuit seeks millions in damages and alleges a pattern of retaliation against staff who question the firm’s security and compliance practices.
   

• TikTok creators welcome deal to keep app in the U.S. (latimes.com subscription) — TikTok’s future in the U.S. looks more secure after a new joint-venture deal, which is especially relevant here because the company maintains offices in Culver City. Local and Southern California creators celebrated at TikTok’s first U.S. awards show, saying the agreement protects a platform many rely on for their livelihoods and business exposure.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 24
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • Yarniacs of Mar Vista
    Mar Vista Branch Library
    11:00 am
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 22
  • Take Home Holiday Crafts for Kids
    Angeles Mesa Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    4:00 pm
  • Teen Council
    Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Quilting Class
    Washington Irving Branch Library
    12:00 pm
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah
    Washington Irving Branch Library
    1:00 pm
  • Kids Block Building Hour
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    3:00 pm
  • Beginner's Yoga
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Moovin' & Groovin'
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    11:00 am
    • Saturday December 27
  • Yarniacs of Mar Vista
    Mar Vista Branch Library
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On Wednesday, December 17th, around 7:15 PM, two men broke into my husband’s van behind the IHOP at Sepulveda & W Manchester.
    The passenger window was smashed in, but our dash cam caught the entire incident. The video shows them scouting the area, circling back, parking next… (Nextdoor Fox Hills)
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    I HAVE A QUESTIONAIRE I HAVE TO FILL OUT FOR AN ATTORNEY AND I AM HORRIBLE AND EXPLAINING I DONT KNOW HOW TO SHORTEN MY RESPONSE AND MAKING MY… (Nextdoor Sunkist Park)
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  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.

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Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica Names Darrick Jacob Police Chief After Decades With Department (smmirror.com)
  • Santa Monica Airport begins first scheduled flights despite 2028 closure plans (spectrumnews1.com)

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