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Newsletter: Apr 03, 2026

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A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 73F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 59°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 77° / Low 56°

First Up

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Review: Malibu upgrades emergency systems including radios and mobile sirens after independent review of fire response. (Courtesy Image)

Malibu Reviews Wildfire Response, Outlines Fixes After Devastating 2024-25 Fire Season

The City of Malibu has already begun overhauling its emergency operations systems following an independent review of its response to the Franklin and Palisades fires.... READ

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Allegation that Gavin Newsom presides over an ’empire of fraud’ doesn’t stick
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gavin Newsom’s management of California’s government has certainly been less than stellar. During his seven-plus years as governor, he and a Legislature controlled by fellow Democrats have expanded programs, created new ones,
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Top-two race in Los Angeles makes strange political bedfellows
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Rules governing elections are generating novel possible outcomes in the races for California’s two top executive offices — the governorship and the mayoralty of Los Angeles — and in LA they’re producing strange bedfellows as
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Santa Monica Easter Weekend Guide: Pool Days & Brunches
Complete guide to Santa Monica Easter weekend events April 2-5 including Annenberg pool days, pier fitness classes, Venice Holi festival, and luxury Easter brunches.
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Westside Women Leaders Unite for LA Olympics 2028
Santa Monica Councilmember Lana Negrete and LA Councilmember Traci Park lead regional partnership event at Viceroy, focusing on cross-city collaboration for LA28 Olympics and economic recovery.
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In Case You Missed It

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.
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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
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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.
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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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