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🌱 Patch AM: How Jackie Rocco’s new contract reshapes power at West Hollywood City Hall
Coming up: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle on the West Hollywood Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Jackie Rocco’s new contract reshapes power at West Hollywood City Hall
- Why West Hollywood flags are lowered across the city today
- How far is West Hollywood really going with plant-based city food?
Also on today's calendar: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in West Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in West Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jackie Rocco City Manager Contract Takes Effect Today, Here's What Changes (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood’s new City Manager, Jackie Rocco, officially starts under a two-year contract that spells out a $368,500 base salary, generous vacation, and stricter post-employment limits than her predecessor. The agreement also clarifies severance terms and aligns her benefits with other top city executives, shaping how City Hall’s chief administrator will operate for the next several years. 
2. Flags at Half-Staff in West Hollywood in Remembrance of Deadly January 2025 Fires (wehotimes.com) — Flags at West Hollywood city facilities are flying at half-staff today as part of a statewide day of remembrance for the deadly January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The governor’s proclamation honors the 31 people killed, highlights the region’s ongoing recovery, and underscores how climate-driven fire risk continues to shape life in and around Los Angeles communities.
3. West Hollywood Committed to Plant-Based Food. Here's What That Looks Like So Far (sentientmedia.org) — West Hollywood is reshaping city food policies to favor plant-based meals at official and co-sponsored events, aiming to cut emissions and costs. After adopting the Plant Based Treaty, the city has catered fully plant-based gatherings, partnered with advocacy groups, and is exploring incentives and grant conditions to nudge nonprofits and event organizers toward more climate-friendly menus.
4. City Investigating Reported ICE Detention In West Hollywood (wehoonline.com) — City officials are probing reports that a person was detained by men in SUVs on North Gardner Street in West Hollywood, with deputies guarding the abandoned pickup until family arrived. Authorities say there’s still no confirmation ICE was involved, even as the City condemns the reported detention and reiterates that local deputies don’t enforce civil immigration laws. National tensions around immigration enforcement form the backdrop.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Hollywood
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★ Featured events ★
- Stunning Open House Event at The Castle
455 Castle Pl, Beverly Hills
1:00 pm - Secrets of College Admissions: How to Stand Out (Without Burning Out)
live online webinar,
10:00 am
Sunday January 11
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- English Conversation Class
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
10:00 am - Headliners of the OR
The Comedy Store , 8433 Sunset Blvd , West Hollywood
7:00 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Sapna
Robertson Branch Library
6:00 pm - Robertson Readers
Robertson Branch Library
6:30 pm - Vision Screening
West Hollywood Elementary West Hollywood, CA 90069
8:00 am - Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
4:00 pm - Vision Screening
West Hollywood Elementary West Hollywood, CA 90069
8:00 am - Toddler Storytime
Robertson Branch Library
10:30 am - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles!
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX , 5985 W Century Blvd , Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tim Allen Live!
Laugh Factory , 8001 Sunset Blvd , Los Angeles
7:30 pm - Los Angeles Philharmonic - Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen
Walt Disney Concert Hall , 111 S Grand Ave , Los Angeles
8:00 pm - LA ORIGINAL BANDA EL LIMON Y MAS
Ticketón , 5757 Wilshire Blvd #473 , Los Angeles
9:00 pm - Singles Ages 40s & 50s - Speed Dating - Beverly Hills
Mosaic Hotel , 125 S Spalding Dr , Beverly Hills
8:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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