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Mostly Sunny, Holiday Guide and Biting Rockfish

The nominees for the 2011 Marina del Rey Patch 'Person of the Year' also are in, check back here later for the list and a poll.

Today is Dec. 13. It is the 347th day of the year. We are under a waning gibbous moon. Sunset will occur about 4:46 p.m. Here are five things to know:

1. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for partly sunny skies with a 20 percent chance of showers with partly cloudy skies tonight and an overnight low around 46 degrees. Forecasters expect sunny skies Wednesday with a high near 62 degrees.

2. Looking for things to do over the holidays? We've got some suggestions for you right here.

3. The rockfish are biting and it's creating some of the best local fishing in years. Details right here.

4. The Westside Cities Council of Government met last night and one of the topics up for discussion was closing the gaps in bike lanes that occur when they pass through multiple cities. Learn more about the group and its cycling initiatives right here.

5. The nominations for the 2011 Marina del Rey Patch "Person of the Year" are in. Check back here later today for the full list and a poll.


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