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Newsletter: Mar 13, 2026

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Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High near 85F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 85° / Low 58°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 75° / Low 55°

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Ruskin Group
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Ruskin Group Theatre to celebrate new permanent home with Saturday ribbon cutting

The Ruskin Group Theatre will officially open the doors to its new permanent home with a public ribbon cutting ceremony...READ

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Santa Monica This Week: Aquarium Reopens + St. Patrick’s
This week in Santa Monica: Heal the Bay Aquarium reopens with free admission March 14, Duke’s Malibu returns Friday, plus St. Patrick’s Day events and Oscar watch parties.
SMDPSean Besser
Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture around the globe. The U.S. Postal Service is
SMDPAssociated Press
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow. On Wednesday, Washington, D.C., hit a record 86 degrees, then snow fell on Thursday. Meteorologists say the Southwest faces a heat dome
SMDPAssociated Press
As gas prices soar, California’s new carbon emission rules prompt a war of words
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week — as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran raged and gasoline prices soared due to disruption in the global oil trade — a political war erupted in California over proposed air pollution
SMDPCal Matters

In Case You Missed It

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply. That means pain at the pump for drivers filling up with gas. But electric vehicle drivers are largely unaffected by spikes in oil
SMDPAssociated Press
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” “We’ve been aware of that information. ... It’s all
SMDPAssociated Press
Santa Monica Emerges as Top Spring Break Spot for Families
Santa Monica sees surge in spring break family bookings from Los Angeles area, with Airbnb searches up and families making up 60% of travelers.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Santa Monica High boys soccer caps historic season
Santa Monica High School boys soccer team won CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship with 19-3-3 record, defeating Fontana 4-1 in final.
SMDPMaaz Alin

Events

All About the News With Judy

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Fri. Mar 13 10:00AM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre

Ruskin Group Theatre

Fri. Mar 13 8:00PM

3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

The Night Sky Show

(MSB 126 Planetarium)

Fri. Mar 13 6:00PM

Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Sounds of Santa Monica | Kid's Club Edition

Santa Monica Place

Fri. Mar 13 11:00AM

395 Santa Monica Pl,, Santa Monica

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Mar 14 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Mar 14 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre

Ruskin Group Theatre

Sat. Mar 14 8:00PM

3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Santa Monica St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (2 Days)

Britannia Pub

Sat. Mar 14 2:00PM

318 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

Main Street Walk

The Historic Shotgun House

Sat. Mar 14 10:30AM

2520 2nd St, Santa Monica

Rediscovering Twin Peaks

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Sat. Mar 14 1:30PM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

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