🌱 Patch AM: Why rescuers suspect this injured Marina del Rey pelican was attacked

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In today's newsletter:

• Why rescuers suspect this injured Marina del Rey pelican was attacked

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Gala hosted by By Your Side Dance Studio.

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Morning rain, some heavy, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pelican Attacked in Marina Recovering After Intensive Surgical Treatment (westsidecurrent.com) — A severely injured brown pelican found in Marina del Rey is recovering after a three-hour surgery to repair a deep slash to its pouch that rescuers believe was intentionally inflicted. The bird is now resting comfortably under month-long care, while authorities remind residents that pelicans are legally protected and urge anyone seeing wildlife abuse or distressed birds in the area to report it immediately.
   

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Saturday December 27

• Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
  The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Gala hosted by By Your Side Dance Studio
  By Your Side Dance Studio Marina Del Rey , 2929 Washington Blvd 2nd Floor , Marina Del Rey
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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Winter 2 Day Camp [SOUTH BAY] - Hermosa Beach, CA 2025
  Hermosa Valley School , 1645 Valley Dr , Hermosa Beach
  9:00 am
• Take Home Holiday Crafts for Kids
  Angeles Mesa Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Robertson Writers Group
  Robertson Branch Library
  11:00 am
• The Killing Fields
  Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Teen Council
  Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Quilting Class
  Washington Irving Branch Library
  12:00 pm
• STAR Reader
  Mark Twain Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah
  Washington Irving Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Kids Block Building Hour
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The transition road from northbound SR-170 to northbound I-5 is now open, but the #1, #2, #3, and #4 lanes on northbound I-5 at SR-170 are blocked for approximately two hours due to a traffic collision.
  4:22AM on Dec 21: Sigalert issued in Pacoima for northbound I-5 at SR-170 with all lanes blocked due to a traffic collision. (Nextdoor )
• Experienced Nanny Available Starting February 2026
  Hi neighbors! I’m a highly experienced nanny with over 10 years of professional childcare experience, working with children of all ages, with a… (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey - Marina/Mothers' Beach)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Culver City. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• Will Arnett discusses his role in the movie, 'Is This Thing On? (redriverradio.org)
• Photos: Rising from the ashes, Palisades theater troupe revives its holiday tradition (ocregister.com)
• ChowNow Sued by Former Security Manager Alleging Whistleblower Retaliation (westsidecurrent.com)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Airport begins first scheduled flights despite 2028 closure plans (spectrumnews1.com)

Los Angeles

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