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In today's newsletter:

• She first faced severe OCD while living in Marina del Rey
• What happens to Brennan’s famous racing turtles now that the bar’s closed?

Also on today's calendar: ArtBeats: Community Love in Action @ Village Well Books & Cafe and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amanda Seyfried Opens Up About Her ‘Severe' OCD Diagnosis, Says She Continues Medication Years After Diagnosis (thehealthsite.com) — Amanda Seyfried recalls first being diagnosed with severe OCD while living in Marina del Rey at age 19, during filming of Big Love. She explains how long-term medication, lifestyle choices, and avoiding nightlife helped her cope, and the piece outlines OCD symptoms, treatment options, and why early diagnosis and support are so important.
   

• Star Welcomes End of Brennan's Turtle Races as Turtles Are Cleared for Retirement (idausa.org) — Brennan’s Pub in Marina del Rey has closed, permanently ending its decades-long turtle racing tradition and opening the door for the animals’ retirement. Animal advocates, including In Defense of Animals and actress Alexandra Paul, are now working with the bar’s owners to relocate the turtles to safe outdoor homes where they can live more natural, low-stress lives.
   

📸 Around Marina del Rey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Salsa Night at The Warehouse
  The Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• Celebrate MLK Day: Let Freedom Ring Bell Craft
  Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library , 4533 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
  4:00 pm
• Midweek Speed Dating in Marina del Rey, Ages 45-59
  Barbianca , 13480 Maxella Ave , Marina Del Rey
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• ArtBeats: Community Love in Action @ Village Well Books & Cafe
  Village Well Books & Coffee , 9900 Culver Blvd , Culver City
  1:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Teen Advisory Board
  Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library , 4533 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 29

• Marina del Rey Book Club - In-Person Program
  Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library , 4533 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
  2:00 pm

📣 Marina del Rey Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• English Conversation With Ronnie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• The Friday Show at M.i. Westside Comedy Theater
  Westside Comedy Theater , 1323-A 3rd St , Santa Monica
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Polar Bear Plunge
  Annenberg Community Beach House , 415 Pacific Coast Hwy , Santa Monica
  10:00 am
• Sensory Saturday's Playtime
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass
  Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library
  11:00 am
• Don't Wait, Pixelate
  Culver City Julian Dixon Library , 4975 Overland Ave , Culver City
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "Avoid the area" due to police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California.
  8:45AM on Jan 7: Report of police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California. (Nextdoor )
• Multiple police pursuits in Los Angeles overnight resulted in five suspects in custody.
  2:21AM on Jan 8: LAPD is in pursuit of a burglary suspect in South Los Angeles. (Nextdoor )

• Yard House posted a job opening for Food Runner in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Video Streaming Company -Flex in Santa Monica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• New Mayor Freddy Puza on his plans for 2026 (culvercitynews.org)
• Holiday Tree-Cycling – Drop It Off, or Chop it Up (culvercitycrossroads.com)
• Sarku brings a touch of Japan to Westfield (culvercitynews.org)

Santa Monica

• As Route 66 turns 100, visit the end of the road in sunny Santa Monica (nationalgeographic.com)

Hermosa Beach

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