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In today's newsletter:
- Are late-night hot dog carts putting West Hollywood’s Rainbow District at risk?
- What West Hollywood’s Ralphs reveals about America’s uneven holiday economy
- How a West Hollywood dinner sparked Sylvester Stallone’s lasting romance
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! .
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- Wednesday: Heavy rain, thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hot Dog 'Gangs' Continue To Swarm And Disrupt Rainbow District Businesses (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood’s Rainbow District is seeing growing complaints about unpermitted late-night hot dog vendors, with business owners alleging blocked crosswalks, grease hazards, and worker safety concerns. A proposed City Council item to address the issue was pulled after debate, leaving residents and merchants still asking who will enforce rules on these weekend street operations. 
2. A tale of two Ralphs -- Lauren and the supermarket -- shows the reality of a K-shaped economy (fresnobee.com) — Holiday shoppers at the Ralphs in West Hollywood are stretching every dollar, hunting for discounts on basics while luxury buyers a mile away on Rodeo Drive keep spending freely. The story uses this contrast to explain today’s “K-shaped” economy, where higher-income households remain resilient but many local residents feel squeezed by inflation and are cutting back on groceries and gifts.
3. Who Is Sylvester Stallone's Wife? All About Jennifer Flavin and Her Relationship with the Rocky Star (people.com) — A bit of West Hollywood history pops up in Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin’s love story, which began with an instant connection at a local restaurant back in 1988. The piece traces her Los Angeles roots, modeling and skincare career, their long relationship with a near-divorce, their three daughters, and their current life together on the reality series The Family Stallone.
4. New Rules And Laws In '26 Impacting West Hollywood: What Changes For Paychecks, Renters, And Taxes (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood residents face a wave of 2026 changes, from a $20.25 local minimum wage to new rental appliance rules and expanded worker protections. The piece breaks down how federal tax shifts, California laws, and city ordinances will affect your paycheck, housing, workplace rights, and everyday costs, helping you see what really changes if you live or work in WeHo.
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