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Newsletter: Apr 14, 2026

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Sunny. High 68F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 68° / Low 54°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 56°

First Up

Lease for California Roadhouse
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Lease for California Roadhouse stalls after labor union opposes terms

Six months after being selected as the new tenant for a vacant restaurant space on the Santa Monica Pier... READ

Close to Home

Brookdale Ocean House Kicks Off Bocce Season With Pollinator Garden
Brookdale Ocean House in Santa Monica launches bocce season April 15 with Bocce & Botanicals, combining bocce ball with a pollinator garden workshop led by resident Sharon.
SMDPMaaz Alin
UCLA Finds AI Missing Key Human Trait, Raises Safety Alarm
UCLA Health researchers find AI systems lack internal embodiment and body awareness that humans have, creating safety concerns in high-stakes applications.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Baywatch Production Stays in Venice Beach, LA Officials Say
Baywatch TV series will continue filming at Venice Beach and Los Angeles County locations after officials resolved permitting challenges.
SMDPMatthew Hall

In Case You Missed It

UCLA Receives $33M to Expand Youth Mental Health Training
UCLA received $33 million from Ballmer Group to expand youth mental health workforce training in Los Angeles County, aiming to produce 2,600 new graduates by 2031.
SMDPMaaz Alin
LA Launches Private Foundation for Public Health Cuts
Los Angeles community leaders launched The Fund for Advancing Public Health LA to offset $50 million in LA County public health budget cuts affecting clinics.
SMDPMaaz Alin
3 Santa Monica Neighborhood Groups Reject City Grants
Three Santa Monica neighborhood organizations declined city grants for 2025-26, citing overreaching requirements despite $7,000 annual funding and council clarifications.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Santa Monica Brewery Gets Massive Outdoor Jumbotron
Santa Monica Brew Works installed an 11.5-foot outdoor jumbotron in its beer garden for 2026 World Cup viewing, sports games, and movies.
SMDPMaaz Alin

Events

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Apr 14 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Apr 14 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Biz@Sunset Mixer

Lunetta

Wed. Apr 15 5:00PM

2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Apr 15 12:00AM

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

Bundy Triangle Night Market

Bundy Triangle

Fri. Apr 17 5:00PM

1500 S Bundy Drive, Los Angeles

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Apr 18 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

Roman Garden: Seed Ball Workshop

Getty Villa

Sat. Apr 18 11:00AM

17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Apr 19 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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