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Greetings Marina del Rey! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Marina del Rey dive ended Dennis Wilson’s turbulent life
  • Why a Marina del Rey law firm is challenging Anaheim police

Also on today's calendar: "Hottest Investing Trends for 2026".

Find out what's happening in Marina Del Reyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Marina Del Reyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beach Boys Drummer Dennis Wilson's Tragic Death (mebaneenterprise.com) — Marina del Rey forms the backdrop to Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson’s tragic 1983 drowning after a day of heavy drinking and diving for belongings in the harbor. The article revisits his turbulent life, addiction struggles, ties to Charles Manson, musical legacy, and the official ruling that his death was an accidental shallow-water blackout.
   

• Three claims announced over fatal Dec. 6 Anaheim Police shooting and use of force (newsantaana.com) — A Los Angeles civil rights attorney based in Marina del Rey is helping the family of 19-year-old Alberto Arzola file claims over a fatal Anaheim police shooting and related injuries to two relatives. The press conference at the Mindanao Way law office outlines planned civil rights actions and allegations of excessive force during a December 6 graffiti investigation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 31
  • Moovin' & Groovin'
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    11:00 am
  • Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical
    Kirk Douglas Theatre , 9820 Washington Blvd , Culver City
    11:00 am
  • Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu
    Ice at Santa Monica , 1324 5th St , Santa Monica
    12:00 pm
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Let's Get Fit! – for beginners and Seniors (January) - Culver City, CA 2026
    Veterans Memorial Building , 4117 Overland Ave , Culver City
    9:30 am
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    1:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder
    Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
    4:00 pm
  • 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
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Police are searching for missing 14-year-old girl, identified as Escobar, described as Latina, 5'0", 150 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and black Nike shoes.
    3:23AM on Dec 30: Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl in Pacoima, California, described as Latina, 5'0", 150 lbs, last seen wearing a… (Nextdoor )
  • Nextdoor users report multiple helicopters, sirens, and a power outage.
    4:15AM on Dec 30: Unknown incident at Southwood Village, Torrance, California, per local source (Nextdoor )
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Mall Unarmed Patrol in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Marina Del Rey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Santa Monica's Pacific Wheel to Light Up with Multilingual New Year's Messages (smdp.com)

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