Brandon Garcia

In a dazzling fusion of festive spirit and heartfelt philanthropy, The Abbey Food & Bar is set to host its 14th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1, 2023, in commemoration of World AIDS Day. This year’s event, benefitting the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF), promises an evening of memorable performances, community spirit, and a significant contribution to a noble cause.

West Hollywood will commemorate World AIDS Day with a special event at West Hollywood Park, starting with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on December 1. The event, hosted by APLA Health and the Foundation for The AIDS Monument, and co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, will feature a candlelight procession and a free screening of the 2023 documentary “COMMITMENT TO LIFE.”

The tallest building in West Hollywood will be built on top of the city’s last commercial manufacturing location.

The Actors Studio West is wrapping up rehearsals for its upcoming children’s theater project, “Santa Quits.” This family-friendly production is penned by David Field and directed by Barbara Bain, offering a delightful experience that’s not only funny but also free of charge.

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William “Bill” McNeely, a member of West Hollywood’s Older Adults Advisory Board, has died, according to city officials.

The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station will highlight a marked decrease in Part 1 Crimes when deputies present their year-end statistics at City Council’s meeting tonight, the final report of a tumultuous year in which the council walked back the controversial staffing cuts they forced on the department a year prior.

Christmas Trees Galore: Each year, millions of Christmas trees are sold worldwide. The good news is that real Christmas trees are recyclable. Many cities and towns offer special tree recycling services after the holidays, turning these trees into mulch or wood chips.

Grindr is reportedly rebuilding its workforce following a significant reduction in staff due to an office return policy. CFO Vanna Krantz, who became part of Grindr just before its public debut last year, noted Monday the company’s reliance on consultants to compensate for the loss of employees.

Laura Grenfell of the Sunset Square Neighborhood Association shared her correspondence with the city of Los Angeles about a fire that destroyed an empty home in her neighborhood, and the incident’s similarity to a recent fire in West Hollywood.