From romantic dinners to Galentine's gatherings, Santa Monica offers dozens of Valentine's Day celebrations, President's Day activities, and Lunar New Year events across the Westside this weekend, including the Block Fest on the Promenade and ATTUNE at Tongva Park.
Mostly sunny skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon.
Today: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 50°
Tomorrow: ☀️ High 69° / Low 50°
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Armed robbery near beach leads to freeway
A street robbery near Second Street and California Avenue led to a multi-freeway pursuit late Wednesday that ended with five suspects in custody in Inglewood, the Santa Monica Police Department
Challengers have emerged for two Westside Los Angeles incumbents in 2026, with Tonia Arey filing against County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and two candidates opposing City Councilwoman Traci Park as voters weigh concerns over housing, homelessness and emergency response.
The Malibu City Council voted to defer proposed amendments to the city's mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance following overwhelming opposition from residents and park owners. Over 150 attendees packed City Hall, with 41 speaking against the changes.
New Roads School's varsity baseball team opens its season Feb. 17 against Providence High School, seeking a school-record fourth consecutive Coastal League championship. Led by senior trio Xavier Walker, Ellio LaPorta, and Asamino Spong.
Some early morning breaks in the overcast, otherwise cloudy.
Today: ☁️ High 63° / Low 50°
Tomorrow: ☁️ High 65° / Low 50°
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Crowded field jockeys for position in race to replace
The Santa Monica Elks Lodge recently held a successful Mah Jong Mania fundraiser, raising over $7,000 to help disabled children receive needed therapy. The event drew 60 participants who enjoyed a full day of Mah Jong play with meals and prizes.
The LA28 Olympic Games announced six additional US venues will host Olympic soccer matches leading to finals at Rose Bowl Stadium. For the first time, the women's tournament will feature more teams (16) than the men's (12).
Faux Sweets is bringing back its popular Japanese food replica workshops to Albion Garden on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice Beach on February 21, following a successful debut series where participants created realistic cherry pies and berry pancakes.
Korn Ferry has been named a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner, the firm will help build and develop the 5,000-person workforce needed to deliver the Los Angeles Games.
Palisades Charter High School football coach Dylen Smith has been named the AFC recipient of the NFL's 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award after leading his team to a perfect regular season despite losing their field and facilities in the Palisades Fire.
