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Good morning West Hollywood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How safe is West Hollywood really feeling this year?
  • Which West Hollywood splurge spots do locals say are actually worth it?
  • How did a West Hollywood bar owner end up on VMA stage?

Also on today's calendar: How to be a Top Producing Real Estate Agent and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Hollywood Crime Report Shows Part I Crime Down – Shoplifting Up Through August (wehotimes.com) — West Hollywood residents are seeing an overall 10% drop in serious Part I crimes through August, even as shoplifting and assaults on peace officers climb. Detailed stats headed to the Public Safety Commission highlight fewer robberies, burglaries, and auto thefts, but more shoplifting and weapons-related assaults, plus recent DUI, pedestrian, and scooter incidents at familiar neighborhood intersections.
   

2. The Most Expensive Restaurants In Los Angeles, California That Locals Actually Recommend (takingthekids.com) — If you're up for a serious splurge close to home, this guide spotlights ultra-pricey tasting menus across L.A., including standout counters in West Hollywood like Somni and Sushi Ginza Onodera plus the nearby Design District. It walks you through what to expect at each restaurant, from meringue "pizza" to elaborate sushi, with tips on reservations, dress, and how to turn dinner into a full neighborhood outing.
   

3. Madonna Brings West Hollywood's Tristan Schukraft and Tony Ward Into Her VMA Spectacle (wehotimes.com) — West Hollywood's own Tristan Schukraft, owner of The Abbey, shared the MTV VMA stage with Madonna alongside model Tony Ward, giving local fans a hometown connection to the spectacle. The piece traces how Schukraft has repeatedly brought Madonna into West Hollywood nightlife and beyond, hinting that even bigger collaborations may be on the way.
   

4. West Hollywood's Red Building lands seven major leases totaling nearly 96,000 square feet (thepridela.com) — West Hollywood's Pacific Design Center Red Building just landed nearly 96,000 square feet of new and renewed leases, pushing occupancy to about 90% and signaling strong demand for local office space. Fashion, beauty, and tech tenants like SuperOrdinary, Hourglass Cosmetics, Grindr, Princess Polly, and Pattern Beauty are expanding or recommitting, reinforcing the complex as a major employment and creative hub for the neighborhood.
   

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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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