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Hello West Hollywood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $116,000 EBT scam reached ATMs in West Hollywood
  • How West Hollywood hosted Donna Summer’s long-awaited Hall of Fame honor
  • Which West Hollywood chef is redefining your morning oats this week?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! .

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Sentenced for Theft of Nearly $116,000 in Public Funds (mynewsla.com) — West Hollywood is one of three locations where a 28-year-old man used fraudulent EBT cards to steal public assistance funds from ATMs, part of nearly $116,000 in thefts across the region. He’s now been sentenced to two years in custody, two years of supervised release, mandatory residential drug treatment, and ordered to repay more than $111,000 in restitution.
   

2. Donna Summer Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame (balleralert.com) — Donna Summer’s long-awaited induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame was celebrated at an intimate December 15 ceremony at The Butterfly Room at Cecconi’s in West Hollywood, putting the city at the center of a major music milestone. Family, friends, and industry figures honored her songwriting legacy and enduring influence on pop and dance music.
   

3. 17 Recipes to Chill Out and Snack This Holiday Season (foodandwine.com) — One of the featured holiday snack ideas comes straight from Alma in West Hollywood, where chef Ari Taymor turns coffee and oats into a crunchy, sweet-savory mix perfect for snacking. The broader roundup offers 17 easy recipes, from spiced nut mixes to chocolate bark and yogurt toast, all geared toward low-effort, cozy grazing between Christmas and New Year’s.
   

4. 2025: A year like no other (beverlypress.com) — West Hollywood spent 2025 rebuilding from January’s devastating regional wildfires while stepping up with its WeHo Responds network to support fire survivors. The city also saw new political leadership, major debates over Fountain Avenue safety, and the long-awaited opening of STORIES: The AIDS Monument, all setting the stage for more change in 2026.
   

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    #family #christmas #christmas2025 #christmastime #christmasgifts #christmasparty #santa #santaclaus #sisters #brothers #brothersister #xmas #xmas2025… (Nextdoor WeHo Heights)
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