🤙Your in-laws are almost here vibes

YOUR IN-LAWS

ARE ALMOST HERE

👋 HEY CUTIE!

Happy Friday, LA Fam! We made it. And we made it to the finale of the college football season with the College Football Playoffs beginning tonight, and a countdown timer to when you get to see your in-laws next week. Enjoy this weekend's Good Vibes and I will see you all back here on Wednesday! - Wyatt

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor

🧠 CHARLES DICKENS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL

🔙 ON THIS DAY | 1843 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is published, 6,000 copies sold

🗳️ TODAY'S TRIVIA | What pizza place from Home Alone was recreated by Disney+ in Studio City this December?

• Prince Street Pizza
• Mellow Mushroom
• Mystic Pizza
• Sal's

Answer located at bottom of today's publication in a toggle-down.

🛣️ NATIONAL

• 📱 TIKTOK: TikTok (USA HQ here in LA) signs agreement to create new United States joint venture, memo says 🐰
• 🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: The College Football Playoff starts today (5:00pm) with #9 Alabama vs. #8 Oklahoma
• 🍸 EATS + DRINKS: The food and drink trends that defined 2025
• 🚨 SCAMS: Four Christmas and Holiday scams to watch out for during these last-minute shopping-sprees
• 🔭 URSID METEOR SHOWER 2025: When and where to see shooting starts on the longest night of the year
• 🔗 CURATIONSLA: Last publication's most viewed content: The Academy partners with YouTube, bringing exclusive global rights for the Oscars and other content, starting in 2029

🤙 LOCAL

• 🌧️ CHRISTMAS DAY: Strong Christmas storm to bring rain to Los Angeles on Christmas Day and next week
• 🏡 BEVERLY GROVE: Fifteen-story residential tower planned on Beverly Boulevard in Beverly Grove
• 🛍️ SHOP LOCAL: Twelve Los Angeles businesses perfect for last minute Christmas and Holiday gifts
• 🚇 L.A. RIVER: Metro releases L.A. River Walk/Bike Path environmental impact report
• 🏀 ALL-STAR CONCERTS: Ludacris, Shaboozey and CORTIS to headline NBA All-Star Crossover concert series next year at L.A. Convention Center

🎉 FUN

• 🍃 SANTA MONICA: Holy Basil expands to the Westside with new Santa Monica location
• 📆 LA WEEKEND: Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles
• 🌴 LA X SOCAL: Things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal
• 🚀 UPCOMING EATS: The most anticipated Los Angeles restaurant openings for this upcoming Winter 2026
• 🥯 POP-UP TODAY: PopUp Bagels is collaborating with La La Land on San Vicente Boulevard for a pop-up today in celebration of opening

💌 CURATOR'S CORNER

• 🔆 HOLLYWOOD: The historic Henry O. Bollman House, a 1923 Lloyd Wright masterpiece and recent addition to the National Registry of Historical Places, will feature a festive projection light show this weekend. Catch the 10-minute display tomorrow and this upcoming Tuesday from 7:00pm - 8:00pm as it loops throughout the hour. Drive or walk by to celebrate this architectural gem and Hollywood's heritage.
• 🎥MORE HOLLYWOOD: Now through January 4th, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood celebrates the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls with a special seasonal experience featuring the Stars Hollow set dressed for the holidays. Explore actual filming locations including Luke's Diner, Lorelai's House, and the Dragonfly Inn, plus recreated sets and surprise appearances by cast members throughout the run. The experience also includes behind-the-scenes stories from holiday classics like Gremlins, Elf, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
• 🌯 CHIPOTLE'S PROTEIN MENU: Chipotle debuts its High Protein Menu this Tuesday, featuring items from 15 to 81 grams of protein, including a new snack-ready High Protein Cup with 32 grams of protein-packed Adobo Chicken for just $3.82. The curated menu responds to rising demand for high-protein options and includes GLP-1 friendly bowls, double protein burritos, and builds from celebrity superfans like NBA player Josh Hart, available in-restaurant and via the Chipotle app.
• 🏯 AN EVENING IN OZ: Ring in the New Year at West Hollywood's free, alcohol- and drug-free celebration on December 31st from 8:30pm to 12:30am at Plummer Park's Fiesta Hall. Open to ages 18+, the Wizard of Oz-themed event features an Emerald City transformation complete with DJ, photobooth, refreshments, and community connection. Advance registration is strongly encouraged via Eventbrite.
• 🎨 LA ART SHOW: Get first access to the 2026 LA Art Show at the VIP Opening Night Premiere on Wednesday, January 7th, 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall. This year's fair features over 90 international exhibitors, including the debut of a Latin American Pavilion and Ireland's first-ever participating gallery, with 15% of ticket proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association.

CLEAN HOUSE FOR IN-LAWS
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK, LA! 🤙

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