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Know It Now: Clear Skies, Flight School, and Christmas Tips

Here are a few things happening in Venice today.

Temperatures will continue to increase from early in the week today in Venice. The National Weather Service calls for clear skies with a high of 68. Temperatures are expected to enter the 70s this weekend. Tonight, skies will be clear with a low of 43 and there is a zero percent chance of rain.

Santa Monica flight schools are seeking to embrace the holiday spirit by giving neighbors of the Santa Monica Airport a gift they've been pining for. See what it is .

Will you be celebrating the Christmas holiday alone this year? Local voices Rosemary Lichtman and Phyllis Goldberg have six steps that can help you enjoy yourself .

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The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in Los Angeles County that will carry into this afternoon. See the story .

Patch is continuing its pursuit to find who you think is the 2011 Venice 'Person of the Year.' Voting and comments will remain open until 5 p.m. Monday, December 26. Check it out .

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