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Newsletter: Mar 05, 2026

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Sunny. High 76F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 76° / Low 56°
Tomorrow: ☀️ High 72° / Low 58°

First Up

Zoning
The council hopes new rules will spur additional economic investment in the city.

Santa Monica Council Unanimously Approves Sweeping Zoning Overhaul to Boost Business

The City Council has approved a comprehensive package of zoning amendments designed to streamline permitting for businesses and try to encourage new investment...READ

Close to Home

Rooftop Tesla Cybertruck catches fire
The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the rooftop of a parking structure near Olympic/Cloverfield on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation into the fire was ongoing at the time of publication but smoke and flames could be seen from several nearby buildings.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Women-Owned Businesses Market at Santa Monica Place
Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place March 8, featuring women-owned businesses in fashion, art, wellness and food for Women’s History Month.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Monarch Butterfly Documentary Screening at Peter Strauss Ranch
Watch ‘Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators’ at Peter Strauss Ranch Friday 5-7:30pm. $15 tickets support conservation efforts.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Viola Floral Opens New Santa Monica Studio with Event
Viola Floral hosts open studio event March 5, 3:30-5:30pm at 916 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica. Features spring flowers, workshops, and new Viola Flower School launch.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

Santa Monica Schools Weigh Artificial Turf Trade-offs
Santa Monica-Malibu school district study finds artificial turf saves 20 million gallons of water annually but raises chemical exposure concerns.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Palisades Fire Recovery Becomes Test of CA Leadership
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan tours Pacific Palisades burn zone with Rick Caruso, discussing insurance barriers and infrastructure needs for California fire recovery.
SMDPMichelle Edgar
Malibu Streamlines Rebuilding Process for Fire Victims
Malibu City Council votes 5-0 to streamline seawall variances for 320+ beachfront properties damaged in Palisades Fire, allowing faster rebuilding.
SMDPMaaz Alin
CA Bill Aims to Strengthen Foster Care Protections
California Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduces AB 1967 to strengthen protections for youth in foster care ages 18-21 and require 21-day review of abuse reports.
SMDPMaaz Alin

Events

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

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Mar 10 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Mar 10 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Mar 11 12:00AM

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

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