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Newsletter: Feb 09, 2026

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Santa Monica sponsored law could turn the tide on coastal development

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced legislation that would allow qualifying coastal cities to bypass California Coastal Commission...READ

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Santa Monica-Malibu Schools Expand Camera Surveillance, Update Safety
SMMUSD is updating visitor policies and surveillance camera usage on Santa Monica-Malibu campuses to enhance security, with changes to be finalized February 19.
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Children’s Hospital LA Brings Top-Ranked Heart Care to Santa Monica
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is expanding to Santa Monica with specialty cardiology services starting January 26, offering pediatric and fetal heart care on the Westside.
SMDPMaaz Alin
California’s once soaring population has hit a plateau. So will its national political clout
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The federal Census Bureau annually announces new population numbers for the country and its 50 states based on calculations of how births, deaths and migration have changed the numbers from July 1 to June
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California State Parks Foundation Seeks Nominations for Best Parks Poll
California State Parks Foundation announced Monday it is accepting nominations for the 2026 “Best of California’s State Parks” poll, inviting Californians to share their favorite state parks across 12 categories. Categories include best parks for camping, hiking, birdwatching and family-friendly adventures. This year’s poll features two new categories: “Best State
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In Case You Missed It

Two fatalities on PCH underscore persistent safety crisis
Two people died in separate incidents on Malibu roadways this week, highlighting an ongoing traffic safety emergency that has claimed dozens of lives in recent years despite millions of dollars in improvements. A single-vehicle crash on Malibu Canyon Road killed one person Wednesday morning after their vehicle went over the
SMDPMatthew Hall
EPA chief outlines Trump’s plan to speed up the rebuilding of homes after LA wildfires
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for the reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires. Last week the president signed an executive order that the
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California judges defend their independence and the rule of law
When the rule of law is under attack, judges are among its natural defenders. But the very nature of their positions prevents them from doing or even saying much outside of their courtrooms. They have to avoid any appearance of bias or partisanship. That’s why it was so noteworthy,
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Events

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Feb 10 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Feb 10 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Walk-In Tutoring With Laurie

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Tue. Feb 10 2:00PM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Feb 11 12:00AM

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

Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Santa Monica College

Thu. Feb 12 11:00AM

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber

Zoom link to be sent before the meeting

Thu. Feb 12 3:00PM

, Santa Monica

Rent Control Board Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Thu. Feb 12 7:00PM

1685 Main Street, Santa Monica

Westside Witches Presents: Club Cupid

West Side Comedy Theater

Thu. Feb 12 7:45PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

Delphi

Getty Villa

Fri. Feb 13 7:00PM

17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family

Santa Monica History Museum

Fri. Feb 13 11:00AM

1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica

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