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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to this late‑night DUI arrest in West Hollywood?
  • Who’s taking the helm at West Hollywood City Hall on Monday?
  • Looking for work in 2026? See new West Hollywood openings.

Also on today's calendar: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Crash on Fountain Ave in West Hollywood (wehotimes.com) — A late‑night crash at Fountain and Fairfax in West Hollywood led to a DUI arrest after a driver allegedly fled and hit a building, though no serious injuries were reported. Deputies from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are using the incident to stress strict DUI penalties and offer practical tips to keep impaired drivers off local streets.
   

2. West Hollywood Swearing-In Ceremony: John Heilman and Danny Hang to Lead (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood residents are invited to Monday’s Jan. 12 City Council swearing‑in at 6 p.m., where John Heilman becomes Mayor and Danny Hang Vice Mayor at City Hall on San Vicente. A public reception follows at the West Hollywood Library, with validated parking available at the West Hollywood Park structure as the city enters a new era of local leadership.
   

3. New West Hollywood Job Listings: WeHoWorks Jan 2026 Blast (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood job seekers have a fresh batch of WeHoWorks listings this week, plus access to career help at the Wells Fargo Career Development Center in the West Hollywood Library by appointment. The update highlights openings across local industries, free JVS SoCal training programs, and how to explore current City of West Hollywood municipal job opportunities.
   

4. Fire Remembrance Day: A Look Back at the Palisades, Eaton, and Sunset Fires (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood residents are reminded how narrowly the city escaped disaster during last year’s Sunset Fire in Runyon Canyon, even as the wider region suffered devastating losses. A new statewide Fire Remembrance Day honors victims of the January 2025 wildfires, including West Hollywood’s outgoing city manager David Wilson, who lost his home yet continued serving locally and on a county climate and fire recovery commission.
   

5. The Actor Awards Nominations Shake Up the Actress Oscar Races, but Best Picture Is Status Quo (indiewire.com) — Oscar watchers in West Hollywood may spot a familiar local tie: the film “Sentimental Value,” partly showcased at a Laurel Hardware after-party here, is at the center of a brewing awards-season shakeup. New Actor Awards nominations are reshuffling the Best Actress and supporting races, while leaving the Best Picture field largely unchanged but increasingly competitive for several international and Netflix-backed contenders.
   

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