Know It Now: Venice Beach Boardwalk Ordinance and Patch's Holiday Guide

It's pretty clear and a bit nippy in Venice right now. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a 20 percent chance of showers with partly cloudy skies tonight and an overnight low of 46 degrees. It should be sunny with a high near 62 degrees Wednesday with similar weather forecast for the rest of the week and weekend.

The Los Angeles City Council earlier today unanimously approved a revised Ocean Front Walk Ordinance that will limit commercial vending and noise on the Venice Beach boardwalk. More details on that right here.

Looking for something to do over the holidays? We've got some suggestions right here. As always, if you have an event you'd like to add to our calendar, you can go right here. It's FREE.

The Westside Cities Council of Government met last night and talked about improving cycling on the Westside. In particular, they'd like to see some of the gaps closed when bike lanes cross different cities. Details right here.

Patch.com is launching a nationwide search to find the best dressed holiday house. The winner will recieve $100,000 for his/her school district. Finalists will receive $500 for electric bills. Enter your house now by clicking here.