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Newsletter: Jan 19, 2026

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What a beautiful MLK Day to be outdoors:
Today: ☀️ High 72° / Low 52°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 72° / Low 50°

First Up

transportation map
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Santa Monica expands MODE transit service hours for seniors, disabled residents

Santa Monica's MODE transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities is expanding hours starting January, including weekday service until 6 p.m. and the restoration of Sunday service that was suspended during the pandemic....READ

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Rams Survive Williams’ Wild TD Pass, Beat Bears 20-17 in OT
The LA Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime after Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal, sending them to the NFC championship against Seattle.
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No Ocean Safety Standards Year After LA Wildfires | Santa Monica
Heal the Bay says Santa Monica beaches still lack clear ocean safety protocols one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, with no standardized testing for wildfire contaminants.
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LAHSA Improves LA Homeless Count Amid Accuracy Concerns
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WWD Style Awards in LA: Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Style
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Santa Monica: Finding Humanity and Sanity in Today’s News Cycle
Finding balance during overwhelming news cycles requires limiting media consumption, focusing on the present, and maintaining vigilance without sacrificing mental health.
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Dodgers Announce DodgerFest with World Series Champions on Jan. 31
The Dodgers will host DodgerFest on Jan. 31, featuring Ohtani, Betts and Freeman from their championship teams. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15 for members, Jan. 16 for public.
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Events

The Gordons Improv Residency

Westside Comedy Theater

Mon. Jan 19 7:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

Books & Bagels - Venice Library Book Club

Venice Branch Library

Tue. Jan 20 12:30PM

501 S Venice Blvd., Venice

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 20 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 20 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Wed. Jan 21 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave

Fri. Jan 23 6:00PM

CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Fri. Jan 23 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio

Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica

Sat. Jan 24 10:00AM

Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

Santa Monica Airport

Sun. Jan 25 8:00AM

2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 25 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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