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🌱 Patch AM: Which drought-tolerant plants actually thrive in Culver City’s 10b zone?
And check out Stunning Open House Event at The Castle on the Culver City Patch calendar
Hello Culver City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which drought-tolerant plants actually thrive in Culver City’s 10b zone?
- How could Conan O’Brien’s party shape this high-profile LA murder trial?
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.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Happy Gardening! Tolerant Natives (and Non-Natives) (culvercitycrossroads.com) — Culver City gardeners are in plant zone 10b, and this guide explains exactly which drought-tolerant native and non-native plants will thrive in your yards with minimal water. It walks you through planting seasons, watering setups, and fire-wise choices, then points you to nearby nurseries on Sepulveda, Jefferson, and Hauser where you can find the right plants. 
• Conan O'Brien's party guests likely to testify at Nick Reiner's trial (marinij.com) — A high-profile Los Angeles murder case involving Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, could draw celebrity witnesses from Conan O’Brien’s recent holiday party. Legal experts explain how a possible insanity plea would work under California law, while a brief mention notes Bill Hader previously attending a TV premiere in Culver City.
📸 Around Culver City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City
★ Featured events ★
- Stunning Open House Event at The Castle
455 Castle Pl, Beverly Hills
1:00 pm - Get Kids Outside This Winter: Blue Angels Youth Ski & Snowboard Program
Mountain High Resort, 24510 CA-2, Wrightwood
6:00 am
Sunday January 11
Saturday January 24
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Other local events
- Godspell
Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 , 11160 Washington Pl , Culver City
7:00 pm - Lapidary 101
10866 Culver Blvd , Culver City
9:00 am - Welcome Back from Winter Break
Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles, CA 90066
8:10 am - 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 Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Beginning Metalsmithing - Piercing and Cutting
10866 Culver Blvd , Culver City
11:00 am - ArtBeats: Community Love in Action @ Village Well Books & Cafe
Village Well Books & Coffee , 9900 Culver Blvd , Culver City
1:30 pm
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Los Angeles Fire Department rescues a 60-year-old man from a house fire in South Los Angeles, extinguishing the flames in 15 minutes.
6:38AM on Jan 9: Los Angeles Fire Department rescued a 60-year-old man from a fire at a one-story house in South Los Angeles, extinguishing the… (Nextdoor )
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Media Facility Rover in Culver City. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Santa Monica
- Volunteer for LA's 2026 Homeless Count in Santa Monica & Westside (smdp.com)
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