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Newsletter: Apr 16, 2026

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Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. High 67F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 55°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 56°

First Up

Animal shelters
Target is up for adoption from the Santa Monica Shelter at 1640 9th St. Call (310) 458-8595 for more information. Photo by Elizabeth Noble

Animal shelters are filling up as more people are forced to give up their pets

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter reached its capacity for dogs last week and while a combination of efforts have since cleared room for new four-legged friends... READ

Close to Home

Bill McKibben Brings Climate Action Message to Malibu
Bill McKibben, renowned climate journalist, speaks at Malibu Library Speaker Series on Earth Day, April 22 at Pepperdine University. Free event open to the public.
SMDPMaaz Alin
24 Arts & Culture Partners Selected for Santa Monica Events
Santa Monica announces 24 new arts and culture producing partners for community events and activations through 2030, including Ocean of Sound, Juneteenth celebrations, and more.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Free Marimba Concert at Santa Monica College April 21
Masanga Marimba performs free at Santa Monica College on April 21 at 11:15 a.m. in the SMC Quad. A Musical Journey from Africa to Latin America features traditional instruments from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Guatemala, and Mexico.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Locals’ Night at Santa Monica Pier - April 16
Santa Monica Pier’s Locals’ Night returns April 16, 3:30-10pm with free live music, art market, salsa dancing, classic cars, and theater. All ages welcome.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

Fast Food Returns to Santa Monica Promenade
Santa Monica approves fast food chains at Third Street Promenade after lifting 2018 ban. Taco Bell Cantina and Raising Cane’s opening downtown to fill vacancies and boost foot traffic.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Santa Monica-based Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff–cites AI efficiency
The owner of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday it’s eliminating about 16% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 jobs that will be culled in its latest round of layoffs. Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that the job cuts will cost about $95 million to $130
SMDPAssociated Press
Malibu Explains Wireless Facility Installation Rules
The City of Malibu released a fact sheet explaining wireless facility installation regulations, the city’s review process, and resident rights.
SMDPMaaz Alin
EverBank Opens 10th SoCal Branch in Santa Monica
EverBank opens its 10th Southern California branch in Santa Monica at 1630 Montana Ave, offering consumer and commercial banking with ATM access.
SMDPMaaz Alin

Events

Bundy Triangle Night Market

Bundy Triangle

Fri. Apr 17 5:00PM

1500 S Bundy Drive, Los Angeles

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Apr 18 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica

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

Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment

Civic Center Parking Structure

Mon. Apr 20 7:00PM

333 Civic Center Dr, Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Apr 21 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Apr 22 12:00AM

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

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