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Newsletter: Mar 03, 2026

By Editor

A mix of clouds and sun. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 52°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 55°

First Up

SMMUSD
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District headquarters where board members are reviewing new immigration enforcement policies ahead of the state deadline

SMMUSD Overhauls Immigration Enforcement Policies Ahead of State Deadline

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is overhauling its policies on immigration enforcement...READ

Close to Home

Santa Monica 11-Year-Old CEO Builds 3D Printing Empire
Aria Mendoza, 11, of Santa Monica built Print Love by Aria from cardboard keychain sales, now has 40,000 TikTok followers and donates profits to charity.
CA Lawmakers Target Insurance Delays for Rare Disease Care
California lawmakers introduce bipartisan AB 1887 to eliminate prior authorization and step therapy requirements for FDA-approved rare disease treatments
Jacob Soboroff Discusses LA Fires Book at Santa Monica Library
MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff discusses his book ‘Firestorm’ about the 2025 LA fires at Santa Monica Library March 4, 6pm. Free event, book required.
Free St. Paddy’s Day Party on Santa Monica’s Third Street
Free St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica March 14, 2026, 6-9pm featuring live Irish music, games, and outdoor bar.


In Case You Missed It

Santa Monica Poet Fights Gentrification with Literature
Raquel ‘Rocky’ Perez launches community literary collection to document stories of Black, Brown, and immigrant families in Santa Monica’s Pico neighborhood facing displacement from rising rents.
Santa Monica Woman Turns Grief Into AI Coaching Platform
Santa Monica grief coach Sarah Gwilliam launched Solace, the first AI grief coaching platform, after losing both parents. Offers 24/7 support.
Irish Film Festival Returns to Santa Monica March 20-22
Irish Film Festival Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica’s Laemmle Monica Film Center March 20-22, 2026 with 9 features, 30 shorts, and filmmaker Q&As.
Santa Monica Playhouse Presents Baseball Show ‘Matty’
Santa Monica Playhouse presents Eddie Frierson’s acclaimed baseball show ‘Matty’ March 28-29, 2025. $25 tickets include post-show reception.

Events

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Mar 3 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Mar 4 12:00AM

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

NOMA Meeting Thursday, March 5th guest Assemblymember Richard Zbur

Thu. Mar 5 7:00PM

, Santa Monica

Dan Navarro

McCabes

Sat. Mar 7 8:00PM

3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Mar 7 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee

Circular Library

Sun. Mar 8 2:30PM

1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Mar 8 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler

101 Broadway

Mon. Mar 9 12:00AM

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

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