Newsletter: Apr 04, 2026

A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Unseasonably warm with SE winds shifting to SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 79° / Low 57°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 58°

First Up

State finds that Santa Monica grenade explosion that killed LA County deputies involved serious safety violations

A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in a grenade explosion last year involved "willful" and serious.. READ

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Two Santa Monica Schools Earn State Recognition Awards

John Adams Middle School named California Distinguished School, Olympic Continuation High named Model School by state education department.

SMDPMaaz Alin

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.

SMDPSean Besser

Safe Easter Egg Dyeing: Expert Tips for Edible Eggs

Easter eggs can be dyed and eaten safely by hard boiling, using food-grade dye, following the 2-hour room temperature rule, and rinsing before peeling.

SMDPAssociated Press

CicLAvia Returns to West LA April 26 with New Route

CicLAvia opens 3 miles of West LA streets to walkers and cyclists April 26, 9am-4pm. Free event connects Santa Monica Blvd to Westwood Blvd.

SMDPMaaz Alin

Chamber Music Palisades: Bach to Gershwin Concert April 15

Chamber Music Palisades presents Bach, Brahms, and Gershwin on April 15, 7:30 PM at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Tickets $35.

SMDPMaaz Alin

Malibu Upgrades Emergency Systems After Fire Review

Malibu implements new emergency systems including expanded radios and mobile sirens after independent review of Franklin and Palisades fire response.

SMDPMaaz Alin

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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.

SMDPMaaz Alin

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.

SMDPMichelle Edgar

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

SMDPMatthew Hall

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