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Newsletter: Apr 02, 2026

By Editor

Sun and clouds mixed. High 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 66° / Low 55°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 59°

First Up

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Two homeless individuals outside the city's shelter. (Photo Credit: SMDP)

Santa Monica Moves Toward 'Housing First' Model, Studies New Affordable Housing Entity

The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing.... READ

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Palisades Insurance Crisis: 4 Candidates Face Homeowners
Four California Insurance Commissioner candidates discussed rebuilding challenges facing Palisades wildfire victims, addressing FAIR Plan issues and market reforms at coalition forum.
Lindsey Buckingham attacked by suspected stalker at Santa Monica appointment
Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a suspected stalker who threw an unknown substance at him when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica on Wednesday. The woman, who is known to Buckingham from past incidents, entered the building where the 76-year-old musician had an appointment, threw
SMMUSD Completes AI Training for All Staff, Starts Pilot
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District completed AI literacy training for all staff and launched high school pilot using Google Gemini.

In Case You Missed It

SMC Planetarium Deep Space Shows Throughout April
Santa Monica College Planetarium hosts live Deep Space shows Fridays 6-7pm and Sundays 1-2pm throughout April. Topics include nebulae, Milky Way, and galaxies. Tickets $10 adults, $7 kids at smc.edu/tickets.
Free April Events at Santa Monica Place: Dancing & Music
Santa Monica Place hosts free April events including Western Wednesdays line dancing, live music April 10-11, kids programs, and Makers Market with 35+ local artisans.
SMC Student Newspaper Wins 23 National Journalism Awards
Santa Monica College’s student newspaper The Corsair earned 23 awards including a prestigious national ACP Pacemaker, one of only 6 California schools honored.
LA County to Study Warner Bros Merger Job Impact
LA County Board unanimously approved motion to analyze Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount merger effects on 312,000+ entertainment jobs in region.

Events

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Apr 4 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

Roman Garden: Seed Ball Workshop

Getty Villa

Sat. Apr 4 11:00AM

17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Apr 5 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

Architectural Review Board

Mon. Apr 6 7:00PM

, Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Apr 7 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Apr 8 12:00AM

CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica

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