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Good morning West Hollywood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved West Hollywood sushi hotspot sets its final closing date
  • How Dialog Cafe is reopening and refunding every GoFundMe dollar
  • How will West Hollywood's new 11% sales tax hit your wallet?

Also on today's calendar: Jane Austen UnScripted - Free Theatre in the Parks and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LA Restaurant Sushiya, A Celebrity Hotspot, To Close (patch.com) — West Hollywood diners are losing longtime celebrity hotspot Sushiya, which will serve its final sushi and cocktails on Sunset Boulevard on September 29 after 26 years in business. The restaurant is inviting neighbors and regulars to stop by for a farewell visit, as it joins several other well-known local spots recently closing amid rising rents and living costs.
   

2. 'The Right Thing to Do' – Dialog Cafe Is Refunding All Donations Received for Water Main Break Fundraiser (wehotimes.com) — Dialog Cafe, badly damaged by a recent West Hollywood water main break, is set to temporarily reopen at the Sun Rose hotel on October 3 while repairs continue at its original spot. The owners will refund every GoFundMe donation and still give donors a $25 gift card, and they're urging locals to come back, fill the room, and support the reunited staff.
   

3. West Hollywood Sales Tax Is Going to 11%. How Did We Get Here? (wehoonline.com) — Starting October 1, you'll pay an 11% sales tax on most purchases in West Hollywood, up from 10.5%, as a new Los Angeles County Measure ER surcharge kicks in. The article breaks down how county and city measures stacked up to raise the rate from 9.25% in 2017, what portion City Hall actually receives, and what the increase means for your everyday receipts.
   

4. Man Arrested After Struggle With Deputies Near Micky's (wehoonline.com) — A man was arrested after a late-night struggle with deputies outside Micky's in West Hollywood's Rainbow District, following an alleged confrontation with club security. Witnesses reported a Taser was used, and booking records show a related felony arrest by West Hollywood Station deputies. The incident adds to a string of recent nightlife security clashes as the city prepares extra nighttime safety measures.
   

5. Eating on Route 66: Chow mein, chili and rock stars in West Hollywood (dailynews.com) — A Route 66-themed food tour highlights how easily you can eat your way through West Hollywood's history, from the futuristic Tesla Diner on Santa Monica Boulevard to the storied Formosa Cafe and Barney's Beanery. Along the way, it mixes local transportation lore, celebrity hangouts, and menu details, giving residents fresh ideas for classic spots right in their backyard.
   

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    Thank you for everybody's concern for the pony! We are relieved to say that the pony is off the streets and en route to A little Rescue as I write… (Nextdoor WeHo Eastside Plummer)
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    Now she is ready for some other dogs to find their homes this Saturday at Petco in Burbank from 10-1. Rocket wants us to break August's record of 174… (Nextdoor WeHo Eastside Plummer)
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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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