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Hey guys,

So there have been various meetings about the upzoning and rezoning that will be happening in West Hollywood starting July 1st due to the developers coming in and turning single family homes into 5-8 story homes to account for the new rail lines.

This will mean that RSO units are going to be torn down in lieu of developers building buildings that will have “affordable units” whose rent will be much more than what you’re paying now.

Do you all not know about this?

If yes-

are you ok with this?

Or-

Have you been going to the meetings to build up community support to combat this?

If no-

Why are you ok with this?

Would you like more information about this?

There’s a meeting in the 22nd. Is anyone going?

So today someone tried to steal my bike. I managed to recover it an 30 mins after the incident thanks to AirTags and rental scooters. Always be aware of the situation, be safe and don’t make it easy for them by having those security contingency plans for your vehicle.

This happened at La Brea and Santa Monica , locked up next to the Target entrance.

Those extra securities people think aren’t worth it, will save you $$$ . Better to have it and not need it, than to not have it at all.

Edit: For those asking for more context.

I’m a delivery driver and I Locked my bike up at the Target on La Brea and Santa Monica upstairs on a pole between the entrance of Target and the elevator.

When I returned , my bike is gone. Lock was completely gone (a chain combination lock) It’s unknown what he used or how he destroy the lock . I’ll make any updates as I find out more about the investigation . What also bothered me , there are two security guards present in that center, I even said hi to one while locking my bike and yet no one saw anything. I understand it’s not their responsibility but for someone to be stealing things right under their noses is disappointing.

*This part isn’t something anyone should do. Your safety is number 1 and wait for the authorities to arrive.*

That being said.

I had an AirTag hidden on the bike and located it on La Brea and Sunset sitting there. I called 911, rented a scooter and followed the ping to the corner.

While on the phone with the operator I found this guy in the photo sitting on my bike acting like he didn’t just steal it. I managed to obtain my bike with my pepper spray in hand yelling at the top of my lungs , he dropped my bike and gave it back but I wasn’t going to let him get away with it. He makes a run for it the second he hears sirens , I’m at a distance following him relaying the details to the operator, he runs into the Ross thinking he got away but security and sheriffs had already arrived and managed to detain him. I gave the detailed description of the man to the sheriffs and saw his phone was still attached to my bike. Gave that to the officers while they made the arrest.

I understand things could’ve ended differently, I am aware of the idiocy of trying to recover my property. If it ended differently it would’ve been a different story , but with the world changing and people feeling confident to steal other’s livelihood makes it hard to stand by.

Michael Jackson let us all know “All I wanna say is that they don't really care about us (don't you sit back and watch the beatin')”. Don’t just sit back and watch. People will keep doing this unless we make it harder for them.

Use multiple hidden AirTags or any similar tracking system. 2 locks (might be tedious but a determined theft will do anything) and don’t leave anything behind. This is the fourth bike in 20 years that’s been stolen but the 1st successfully recovered.

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Overview

Celebrate Earth Day in our community by joining us for our volunteer event. Together, we can keep the streets of our beautiful city clean.

Join us for West Hollywood Trash Pickup With Farm Cup!

Date: 4/25

Time: 10:00 AM to NOON

Location: Farm Cup Coffee (7748 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood)

To celebrate Earth Day, we are hosting a trash pickup with our local Farm Cup regular Degen to keep the streets of our beautiful city clean! Let's come together to clean up our community — meeting up at Farm Cup Coffee! This in-person event is a great way to give back and connect with fellow residents. No need to bring supplies—we provide gloves, trash bags and trash grabber tools.

The Game Plan:

• 10:00 AM: Kickoff at Farm Cup Coffee (Grab your supplies & meet your team!)
• 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Neighborhood Cleanup (We'll head out in small groups to collect trash.)
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Coffee Social (Grab a drink, chat with the team, and share the most interesting or bizarre thing you discovered on the streets.)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact. See you there!

Small Business Eco Workshop @ Farm Cup WeHo

April 26 from 2-3 pm 

Come hang at Farm Cup Coffee, our queer, BIPOC-owned gem in West Hollywood, for a free hour of real talk about sustainability in small business, community action, and easy tools to help you make Earth Day every day. Totally free and open to all ages!

Signup Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-month-eco-workshop-farm-cup-weho-tickets-1986369989109

We will start the workshop with a fresh cup of single origin coffee for everyone, along with sustainable items like reusable straws for them to take home. At the end of the workshop we will commit to sustainable actions to make change together.

Let me know if you have any questions!

I’m trying to make a better list of last-minute things to do around West Hollywood, especially for nights when you don’t want to scroll through a bunch of calendars.

Draft is here: https://sidequesttonight.com/

For WeHo, what would make this actually useful?

* happy hours with actual times/deal details
* walkable dinner/drinks around Santa Monica Blvd, Sunset, or Melrose
* live music, comedy, drag, trivia, karaoke, or art events
* late-night food
* free/cheap options
* patios or quieter spots
* good for going solo or a casual date
* good before/after a show
* parking/transit notes
* events that don’t require planning a week ahead

Mostly looking for local feedback so the WeHo results don’t feel generic.