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Hi West Hollywood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which holiday safety tips is West Hollywood urging you to follow now?
  • Why West Hollywood has no evacuations yet—but should still prepare
  • How will West Hollywood’s new $20.25 wage affect local workers?

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 little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain tapering off, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Hollywood Shares Crime Prevention Tips During the Holidays (wehotimes.com) — West Hollywood officials are rolling out a holiday crime-prevention campaign and extra sheriff’s patrols, and they’re asking residents and visitors to follow 15 simple safety tips to avoid becoming targets of opportunity. From locking cars and securing packages to watching drinks in bars and setting light timers when traveling, the city outlines practical steps and shares key phone numbers for non-emergency help and homelessness concerns.
   

2. Sheriff Robert Luna Warns of Life-Threatening Flooding as Evacuations Expand Across LA County (wehotimes.com) — Los Angeles County’s sheriff is warning of life‑threatening flooding and expanding evacuation orders across the region, but confirms there are no evacuation orders in West Hollywood right now. Residents are still urged to prepare early, check on vulnerable neighbors, and follow county alerts as a powerful storm approaches burn‑scarred areas and flood channels.
   

3. California's minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as LA debates $30 an hour (ocregister.com) — West Hollywood workers will see a new $20.25 minimum wage starting in January, the highest citywide rate in California. The story explains how this fits into statewide wage hikes, and contrasts it with Los Angeles’ contentious push toward a $30 minimum wage for certain workers ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
   

4. Pat Finn, who appeared in 'The Middle,' 'Friends' and 'Seinfeld,' dead at 60 (wbch.com) — West Hollywood gets a brief mention as the site of a 2017 celebration for ABC’s The Middle, attended by actor and comedian Pat Finn, who has died at 60 after a battle with cancer. Finn was known for roles on The Middle, Seinfeld, Friends, and several films, and is remembered by his family and students.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All clear after fire in Los Angeles, California.
    11:44PM on Dec 23: The fire has been knocked down as of latest, per LAFD. However, firefighters will continue to work at the scene to extinguish… (Nextdoor )
  • A semi-truck crash on the northbound 5 Freeway in San Fernando, exacerbated by heavy rain, prompts full closure and major delays, with a FedEx truck blocking the highway and spilling packages.
    5:11AM on Dec 24: A semi-truck crash on the northbound 5 Freeway in San Fernando prompts full closure, with the California Highway Patrol warning… (Nextdoor )
  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in West Hollywood. Apply here.
  • The h.wood Group posted a job opening for Task Force Chef in West Hollywood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Hollywood here.

Ok West Hollywood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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