🌱 Patch AM: See the striking 2025 photo that hits close to Marina del Rey

Good morning Marina del Rey! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See the striking 2025 photo that hits close to Marina del Rey

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

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variably cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Check out our favorite 2025 images from LA County's photo team (dailynews.com) — One of the standout 2025 images spotlights a German Shepherd displaced by the Palisades Fire at the Animal Wellness Center in Marina del Rey, underscoring how regional disasters touch this waterfront community. The wider photo collection spans fires, protests, sports, wildlife rescues, and everyday life across greater Los Angeles, offering Marina del Rey residents a vivid look at a turbulent year around them.
   

📸 Around Marina del Rey

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• "Hottest Investing Trends for 2026"
  Iman Cultural Center - Community مسجد امام حسین Room, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

📣 Marina del Rey Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Kids' Block Building Hour
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Alyce
  Baldwin Hills Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Writing Class With Alex
  Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library
  5:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
  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
• Computer Classes
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ballona Wetlands: Court Rules Against Activists’ Gas Well Lawsuit —David W. Kay Read on Patch

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
• Henkel posted a job opening for Transportation Manager in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• These CA Retail Stores Could Shutter In 2026 As Business Closures Continue (patch.com)
• Basketball Recap: Venice Drops Highest Score of Season Against Sylmar (maxpreps.com)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Rents Drop, Home Prices Fall 10.5% in Cooling Market (smdp.com)
• California's Beach Town Where Cycling Is The Way Of Life (takingthekids.com)
• West Hollywood to Launch WeHo Stories Limited-Edition Coffee Table Book (wehotimes.com)

Ok Marina del Rey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I love you watts and watts!
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