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Newsletter: Feb 20, 2026

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Sunny to partly cloudy.
Today: 🌤️ High 59° / Low 43°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 49°

First Up

Pier Bridge
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Moomat Ahiko closure to last another week in preparation for major Pier Bridge replacement work

The two week closure of the Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from southbound Pacific Coast Highway has had little impact on the city’s traffic flow so far as construction crews..READ

Close to Home

LA Mayor Bass Under Fire for Ghana Trip During Deadly Blaze
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for traveling to Ghana during the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 structures in Malibu and LA.
SMDPEditor
Santa Monica Senator Slams EPA Climate Rule Repeal
Santa Monica State Senator Ben Allen criticized EPA’s repeal of greenhouse gas regulations, vowing California will continue climate protections.
SMDPMaaz Alin
A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The race for mayor of Los Angeles is underway and will unfold along lines few expected, featuring City Councilmember Nithya Raman as a real threat — if still an underdog — to Mayor Karen Bass. And
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Fire Recovery Expo Feb. 22 in Pacific Palisades
Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber hosts recovery expo Feb. 22, 11am-3pm at Alma Real & La Cruz Drive with contractors, architects, panel talks for fire victims.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Santa Monica Lunar New Year & Mardi Gras Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place Feb 21, Venice Beach Mardi Gras Feb 22, plus jazz nights, art shows, and dining events in LA.
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In Case You Missed It

Concrete panels clog Santa Monica Channel after the storm
Los Angeles Councilwoman Tracy Park took to Instagram this week to update residents on a strange sight just north of Santa Monica where concrete slabs had fallen into the storm drain. She said crews would work to clear the area when it was safe to do so. View this post
SMDPMatthew Hall
LA Health System Delivers Record Care Despite Budget Cuts
LA County Health Services delivered 2.9 million patient visits and served 480,000 patients in 2025 despite budget challenges across 4 hospitals and 23 clinics.
SMDPMaaz Alin
LA 2028 Olympics Unveils Flag Football Emblem at Super Bowl
NFL and LA28 revealed flag football’s official Olympic emblem during Super Bowl broadcast, marking the sport’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympics debut.
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Events

Genesis Invitational

Riviera Country Club

Fri. Feb 20 8:00AM

1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades

The Night Sky Show

(MSB 126 Planetarium)

Fri. Feb 20 6:00PM

Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Feb 21 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Genesis Invitational

Riviera Country Club

Sat. Feb 21 8:00AM

1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades

Perry's Beach Club | SATURDAY 2/21

Sat. Feb 21 3:00PM

930 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica

Amor Film Festival

Illusion Magic Lounge

Sun. Feb 22 12:00AM

1418 4th St, Santa Monica

Genesis Invitational

Riviera Country Club

Sun. Feb 22 8:00AM

1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

Santa Monica Airport

Sun. Feb 22 8:00AM

2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Feb 22 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler

101 Broadway

Mon. Feb 23 12:00AM

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

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