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Newsletter: Apr 06, 2026

By Editor

Mostly sunny. High 73F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 56°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56°

First Up

Student AI skills
Two Santa Monica high schoolers head to the Pope's summer residence to work on an AI project. (Courtesy Photo)

Santa Monica Students Take Classroom AI Skills to the Vatican

Two high school students from Santa Monica are trading their California classroom for the Pope's summer residence this week... READ

Close to Home

SaMoHi Students Reframe Latino Heritage Around Farmworkers
Santa Monica High School students redesigned their Latino heritage event to honor the collective farmworkers’ movement instead of focusing on a single historical figure.
Santa Monica Reshapes City Workforce, Revives Training
Santa Monica City Council approves department restructuring, revives training programs, and implements new remote work policy affecting city employees.
Free Fitness Classes Return to Santa Monica Pier in 2026
Wellness & Waves returns to Santa Monica Pier April 4-Oct 17, 2026 with free Saturday morning fitness classes including group runs and yoga.
SMC Literary Magazine Launch Party Features Author Readings
Santa Monica College celebrates spring 2026 Santa Monica Review with author readings April 12, 5-7 pm at SMC Performing Arts Center. $10 suggested donation.

In Case You Missed It

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.
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.
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.
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.

Events

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

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Apr 11 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

Main Street Walk

The Historic Shotgun House

Sat. Apr 11 10:30AM

2520 2nd St, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Apr 12 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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