Community Corner
Memorial Service, Sunshine and Lakers Win
A memorial service was held for hit-and-run victim Brigitte Burdine that also served as a fundraiser.
Today is Jan. 18. We are under a waxing gibbous moon. Sunset will occur at 5:12 p.m. Here are five things to know:
1. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for sunny skies with a high near 72 degrees with mostly clear skies tonight and an overnight low of about 50 degrees. Be careful at the beach, there's an elevated rip current in the surf zone.
2. Playa del Rey resident Phil Jackson and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the young Oklahoma City Thunder squad 101-94 last night at the Staples Center.
3. A memorial service was held for hit-and-run victim Brigitte Burdine. You can read about it right here.
4. Patch is looking for summer interns. It's a full-time, paid summer internship. We're looking for college juniors, seniors, graduate students or a recent graduate with a passion for journalism. Applications went live Jan. 1 and will be accepted through Feb. 1. Learn more here.
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