What You Need to Know in SoCal December 28, 2022

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The rain pushed out of here bringing more sunshine which will be accompanied by mild temperatures.

Additional light showers are possible on Thursday and Friday, with most of the precipitation likely occurring from New Year’s Eve through Sunday morning.

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Around SoCal

1. Rain prompts warning against swimming in the ocean

With rain falling on the Southland, Los Angeles County health officials issued their standard warning for people to avoid entering seawater near storm drains or rivers due to a possible bacterial infection.

The county’s public health department has issued a seawater quality rainfall advisory that will be in effect until at least 4:30 p.m. Friday. With more rain in the forecast this week, the advisory could be extended.

Health officials have noted that runoff that reaches the ocean can carry bacteria, chemicals, debris and other health risks. People who come into contact with contaminated water in the ocean could get sick, health officials said.

Information on beach conditions is available online at publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach/ or by calling 800-525-5662.

2. Greek theater memorial event planned for famous puma P-22

A ‘celebration of life’ for Southland’s famous mountain lion P-22 will take place at the Greek Theater next month, honoring the cat who made Griffith Park his home and became the face of the people of Southern California endangered lions.

The free event is scheduled for noon on February 4, according to the theater’s website. Tickets will be required, but distribution details have yet to be announced.

The lion was euthanized on December 17 after being examined by wildlife officers who captured the cat following recent signs of distress, including a series of attacks on pet dogs in the area.

3. James helps Lakers stop 4-game slide with win over Magic

LeBron James scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game slide, beating the Orlando Magic 129-110 on Tuesday night.

James also had seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes. The four-time NBA MVP had scored at least 30 points in each of his last seven games.

“It was a good win for us,” James said. “They are playing extremely well. They’ve won eight of their last nine games and they’ve beaten Boston twice.

around the nation

1. Biden heads to US Virgin Islands to relax between vacations

2. WH touts ‘all-time record’ healthcare enrollment over 6-week period

3. Santos faces bipartisan backlash after admitting to falsifying his resume

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(Photo courtesy of Airbnb)

Airbnb cracks down on New Year’s Eve parties

Earlier this month, Airbnb announced it would crack down on unauthorized parties in Los Angeles, Southern California and across the country during New Year’s Eve as a precautionary measure to curb rowdy celebrations — and may – be violent.

Officials at the vacation rental platform said it will restrict certain types of bookings during New Year’s Eve and the New Year’s holiday weekend.

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SoCal Snapshot

Stranded passenger, Gwendolyn Johnston, of Love Field, Dallas, holds her 14-month-old daughter, Madison, as she waits with family members at Los Angeles International Airport’s Southwest Terminal on Tuesday. Johnston’s family visited Disneyland for the holidays with two other families. Now all 11 members must book hotel rooms near LAX because they won’t be able to catch a flight back to Texas until Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)