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Newsletter: Feb 24, 2026

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Partly cloudy. High around 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 53°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 55°

First Up

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued a ruling last week blocking the City of Los Angeles from implementing a state law...READ

Close to Home

US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico converged to make Monday a challenging time for air travel. Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed on the East Coast as a powerful snowstorm upended daily routines
Santa Monica Council bypasses Pier board on worker rights
Santa Monica City Council amended employment code to require businesses to rehire workers with just 16 hours experience, bypassing Pier Corporation review process.
Suspect arrested for beachfront sexual assault
Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man Friday after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted on the beach. Officers responded around noon to the 1600 block of the beach, where a woman said she was approached by a male suspect who physically assaulted her and attempted to

In Case You Missed It

Santa Monica Council backs restaurants, safety improvements
Santa Monica City Council will consider permanent zoning changes to help restaurants, a $600K Santa Monica Boulevard safety study, and homeless housing outside city limits.
SMC Planetarium Spring Shows Start March 1
Santa Monica College Planetarium offers spring sky shows throughout March 2024 with live presentations on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Tickets $7-$10.

Events

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Feb 24 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Feb 24 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Floral Design 101 Masterclass

Viola Floral Studios

Wed. Feb 25 9:30AM

1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Feb 25 12:00AM

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

Bedsweater

The Venice West

Thu. Feb 26 8:00PM

1717 Lincoln Blvd,, Venice

Frieze Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

Thu. Feb 26 10:00AM

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica

Frieze Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

Fri. Feb 27 11:00AM

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Fri. Feb 27 7:30PM

1310 11th St, Santa Monica

The Night Sky Show

(MSB 126 Planetarium)

Fri. Feb 27 6:00PM

Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Black History Month Reading Challenge

Sat. Feb 28 12:00AM

, Santa Monica

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