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Newsletter: Feb 28, 2026

By Editor

Sunshine and a few clouds.
Today: 🌤️ High 75° / Low 57°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 56°

First Up

Ben Allen
State Senator Ben Allen introduced SB 1209

Ben Allen introduces bill giving Department of Insurance increased enforcement powers

SB 1209 would grant the California Department of Insurance new authority to compel insurers to address violations..READ

Close to Home

No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For the last year, as the array of announced and potential candidates for governor constantly fluctuated, those who closely follow California politics have waited for the field to stabilize and for independent polling to
Santa Monica Settles with Alleged Drug Den Motel Owners
Santa Monica City Council approved settlement with Pavilions Motel owners, ending litigation over Ocean Park Boulevard property linked to drug sales and violence.
Addiction recovery has exploded across L.A, now City Hall wants spacing rules
On many residential blocks, one pattern is hard to miss — new residents arriving with duffel bags, ride-share vans idling at the curb, and cigarette smoke curling over hedges that once framed quiet single-family homes. What looks like a few chaotic neighbors on a single street is many times something bigger
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.
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.

In Case You Missed It

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.
DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Campus Antisemitism
Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging it failed to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility and antisemitic harassment.
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.

Events

Frieze Los Angeles

Santa Monica Airport

Sat. Feb 28 11:00AM

3026 Airport Ave, 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 Airport

Sun. Mar 1 11:00AM

3026 Airport Ave, 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

The Gordons Improv Residency

Westside Comedy Theater

Mon. Mar 2 7:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

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