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🌱 Patch AM: Have you taken your teens to Culver City’s free Cold War museum?
Also check out Stunning Open House Event at The Castle on the Culver City Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Have you taken your teens to Culver City’s free Cold War museum?
- Could your favorite Culver City chain store quietly disappear in 2026?
- How did Venice’s rising offense stack up against Culver City earlier?
Also on today's calendar: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Culver Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Culver Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 30 Free Things To Do Indoors in Los Angeles: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Culver City are reminded that the Wende Museum here offers a free, Cold War–focused indoor option that’s best for curious teens and tweens. It’s one of many no-cost indoor destinations across greater Los Angeles, from museums and libraries to play spaces and workshops. The guide also notes which spots suit toddlers, big kids, or teens on rainy days. 
2. These CA Retail Stores Could Shutter In 2026 As Business Closures Continue (patch.com) — Culver City shoppers could be affected as several national chains with local outlets, including Carter’s and possibly Kroger-owned brands, weigh store closures across California through 2026. While no specific Culver City locations are confirmed, the article outlines broad downsizing plans at retailers like Macy’s, Walgreens, Wendy’s, and others that may reshape where residents shop in the coming years.
3. Basketball Recap: Venice Drops Highest Score of Season Against Sylmar (maxpreps.com) — Culver City hoops fans might note that Venice’s season-high 82 points came just weeks after a 64-point outing against Culver City, highlighting a rising offense in regional play. Venice rolled past Sylmar 82-49 on Saturday behind its most explosive scoring night yet and now heads into a Monday tournament matchup with Marquez, while Sylmar regroups before facing Reseda on January 14.
4. Appeals panel says California's ban on open carry in more populated counties is unconstitutional (timesunion.com) — A new federal appeals court ruling striking down California’s open-carry ban in populous counties could eventually affect how firearms are carried in Culver City and other urban areas. The decision, illustrated with a photo of a Culver City gun store, intensifies the statewide fight over gun regulations and is likely headed for further review.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City
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★ Featured events ★
- Stunning Open House Event at The Castle
455 Castle Pl, Beverly Hills
1:00 pm - "Hottest Investing Trends for 2026"
Iman Cultural Center - Community مسجد امام حسین Room, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
6:30 pm - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles!
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Sunday January 4
Thursday January 8
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
- Book Club & Cat Toys (grades 6-12)
Mar Vista Branch Library
4:30 pm - English Conversation Group With Stephanie
Mar Vista Branch Library
6:00 pm - Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
12:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Godspell
Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 , 11160 Washington Pl , Culver City
7:00 pm - Lapidary 101
10866 Culver Blvd , Culver City
9:00 am - Beginning Metalsmithing - Piercing and Cutting
10866 Culver Blvd , Culver City
11:00 am
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Saturday January 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🆘🚨Cullen needs a home by 1/7
German Shepherd is 2 years old, approx 80 lbs, great with people and school aged children. Best with large sized dogs. Under a rescue. Needs a home… (Nextdoor Fox Hills) - Report of police activity in Los Angeles, California.
8:27PM on Jan 2: Police activity at Benjamin Ave & Goddard Ave, Los Angeles, California, per local source (Nextdoor )
- UCLA Health posted a job opening for Senior Custodian, Per-Diem - Santa Monica Hospital in Santa Monica. Apply here.
- One Medical posted a job opening for Phlebotomist/Administrative Assistant in Beverly Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.
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