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Newsletter: Apr 07, 2026

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Plenty of sunshine. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 59°

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Teen Founder
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Teen Founds Shark Tank-Style Competition to Give Student Entrepreneurs a Platform

When Jonah Meyuhas wanted to launch his first business idea, he ran into a problem familiar to many teenage entrepreneurs... READ

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A season of renewal
It’s appropriate that at a time when many are celebrating holidays of freedom and rebirth, Santa Monica is celebrating the anniversary of the “Realignment Plan.” Well, only the six-month anniversary, but an anniversary all the same. Boisterous applause erupted during City Manager Oliver Chi’s presentation to the Council;
Trader Joe’s files application for Venice store at former Fox theater site
Trader Joe’s is again pursuing a location in Venice, filing a new application with the city tied to the long-discussed former Fox Venice theater property on Lincoln Boulevard. A Los Angeles City Planning application for 620 S. Lincoln Blvd. lists Trader Joe’s as seeking permission to sell a full line
Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping Culver City woman
A Santa Monica man has been charged with kidnapping a UCLA student and raping a woman in Culver City in two separate incidents, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Alexander William Schecter, 26, faces one felony count each of kidnapping to commit another crime, first-degree residential robbery and

In Case You Missed It

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.


Events

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

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Apr 11 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, 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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