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🌱 Patch AM: Why Taylor Swift’s sourdough gifts ended up in West Hollywood
You won't want to miss Secrets of College Admissions: How to Stand Out (Without Burning Out) on the West Hollywood Patch calendar
Greetings West Hollywood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Taylor Swift’s sourdough gifts ended up in West Hollywood
- How West Hollywood’s $20.25 wage fits new 2026 labor rules
- Why Davante Adams’ Rams journey included a key dinner in West Hollywood
Also on today's calendar: Secrets of College Admissions: How to Stand Out (Without Burning Out) and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in West Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Head to Dinner Date as They Spend Time in Los Angeles Following Chiefs Playoff Elimination (people.com) — West Hollywood pops up in Taylor Swift’s social circle as the Haim sisters and fellow musician Sombr are spotted leaving the Bird Streets Club here carrying sourdough loaves she gifted them. The story mainly follows Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent Los Angeles date nights and her current baking obsession while he weighs his NFL future after the Chiefs’ playoff elimination. 
2. Some New and Old Employment Law Issues to Start the New Year (aalrr.com) — West Hollywood workers and employers should note that the city’s minimum wage is now listed among California’s highest, at $20.25 per hour, above the new $16.90 statewide rate. The piece walks through fresh 2026 employment-law changes, including new workplace rights notices, emergency-contact rules for employee arrests or detentions, and options for handling chronically tardy staff under state labor code.
3. Davante Adams: There's no place like ... the L.A. Rams (espn.com) — West Hollywood gets a brief cameo as the spot where Davante Adams and Rams coach Sean McVay shared an early contract-signing dinner at The Bird Streets Club before his breakout season in Los Angeles. The story mainly tracks Adams’ journey through several NFL teams, his chemistry with Matthew Stafford, and how he’s finally found a winning, supportive culture with the Rams heading into a deep playoff run.
4. Pres. Trump to cut all funding to sanctuary states and cities, including Santa Ana, by Feb. 1 (newsantaana.com) — West Hollywood is among the California cities that joined Santa Ana and others in a federal lawsuit challenging what they call unconstitutional immigration enforcement, as the Trump administration moves to cut funding to sanctuary jurisdictions starting February 1. The article explains how billions in federal dollars, including social services and child care funds in California, could be affected while courts weigh the legality of the order.
📸 Around West Hollywood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Hollywood
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★ Featured events ★
- Secrets of College Admissions: How to Stand Out (Without Burning Out)
live online webinar,
10:00 am
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- Vision Screening
West Hollywood Elementary West Hollywood, CA 90069
8:00 am - Classic Cinema Club
Robertson Branch Library
3:00 pm - Bryan Orozco, Optik & Urenium, Gina Zo, Jayden Hammer, The PRVLG
Bar Lubitsch , 7702 Santa Monica Blvd , West Hollywood
7:00 pm - Jetpack Comedy: Big Comics, Small Venue
Jetpack Comedy Show , 7702 Santa Monica Blvd , Los Angeles
8:30 pm - English Conversation Class
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
10:00 am - The Dickies
The Roxy Theatre , 9009 Sunset Blvd , West Hollywood
8:00 pm - Che Durena Live Comedy Show
The Comedy Store , 8433 Sunset Blvd , West Hollywood
11:00 am - Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
4:00 pm
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Tuesday January 20
📣 West Hollywood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Storytime
Robertson Branch Library
10:30 am - LA28 Procurement & Employment
The Century City Chamber of Commerce , 3737 S. Figueroa Street , Los Angeles
9:00 am - Classic Cinema Club
Robertson Branch Library
3:00 pm - Convergence Art Exhibit Opening Reception
The Century City Chamber of Commerce , 3737 S. Figueroa Street , Los Angeles
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this sweet boy on N Spaulding St.
just now. He has no collar but pretty well groomed and trained. Let us know if you have any information on his family! (Nextdoor WeHo Eastside Plummer) - Found Dog today around 4:30pm.
Has no microchip. You must have photos and know the unique markings. Contact Cheri (805) 368-7221. (Nextdoor WeHo MidCity-East Crescent)
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - CRE Unarmed Patrol in West Hollywood. Apply here.
- Centric Brands Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Supervisor - Favorite Daughter - Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Hollywood here.
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