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Newsletter: Feb 25, 2026

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Partly cloudy. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 61°

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Frieze
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Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport with 100-plus galleries From 24 countries

Frieze Los Angeles opens its doors this week at Santa Monica Airport, bringing together more than 100 galleries from 24 countries...READ

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Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history. Bass
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DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Campus Antisemitism
Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging it failed to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility and antisemitic harassment.
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March Events at Santa Monica Farmers Markets
Santa Monica’s Main Street and Pico farmers markets host spring events in March 2026, featuring live music, kids activities, and fresh greens.
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5M+ Register for 2028 LA Olympics Tickets Before Deadline
Over 5 million people from 194 countries registered for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tickets. Registration closes March 18 for first ticket draw.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Santa Monica Students Brighten Seniors’ Valentine’s Day
Crossroads School students delivered 60+ handmade Valentine cards to Santa Monica assisted living residents, connecting community volunteers with seniors.
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In Case You Missed It

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
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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.
SMDPDevan Sipher
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
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Events

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

Black History Month Reading Challenge

Sat. Feb 28 12:00AM

, Santa Monica

Frieze Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

Sat. Feb 28 11:00AM

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica

Mandy Gonzalez in Concert

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Sat. Feb 28 7:30PM

1310 11th St, Santa Monica

Mandy Gonzalez in Concert Presented by BroadStage Santa Monica

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

Sat. Feb 28 7:30PM

1310 11th Street, Santa Monica

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