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Newsletter: Feb 27, 2026

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Hot. Sunshine and a few clouds. Cooling by Sunday.
Today: 🌤️ High 82° / Low 62°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 77° / Low 58°
Sunday: 🌤️ High 71° / Low 56°

First Up

Pavilion Motel
The Pavilions Motel at 2338 Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood

Owners of alleged drug-den motel agree to sweeping restrictions on future ownership and operation

Santa Monica City Council approved a settlement with the owners of the Pavilions Motel on Feb. 24, ending years of litigation..READ

Close to Home

Santa Monica Tackles High Restaurant Conversion Fees
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved exploring fee reductions for converting vacant retail spaces to restaurants, addressing $70,000+ costs.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Pali High Baseball Team Finally Has a Home Field Again
Palisades Charter High School baseball team opens new permanent home field at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center after year of displacement.
SMDPMichelle Edgar
Santa Monica Adds Emerging Artist to City Collection
Santa Monica adds Erica Mahinay’s ‘Unfetter (Blue Gaze)’ to municipal Art Bank through Frieze LA partnership. Temporary public art on display through March 1.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

Malibu Approves Two-Step Vote on $125M Fire Recovery Sewer
Malibu City Council unanimously approved a two-step voting process for a $125 million sewer project to help 461 fire-damaged beachfront properties rebuild after the Palisades Fire.
SMDPMaaz Alin
DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Campus Antisemitism
Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging it failed to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility and antisemitic harassment.
SMDPAssociated Press
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.
SMDPGuest Author

Events

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

Frieze Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

Sun. Mar 1 11:00AM

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica

Live To Serve

The Crow

Sun. Mar 1 6:00PM

2525 Michigan Avenue #Unit F4, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

Santa Monica Airport

Sun. Mar 1 8:00AM

2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Mar 1 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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