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Newsletter: Mar 18, 2026

By Editor

Sunny. Near record high temperatures. High 82F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 82° / Low 61°
Tomorrow: ☀️High 81° / Low 62°

First Up

police
Santa Monica Police Department responded to an armed robbery attempt at a 7-Eleven on Lincoln Boulevard Sunday afternoon

Suspect arrested after pointing a gun at 7-Eleven clerk

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly pointing a firearm at employees during a robbery attempt at a Santa Monica... READ

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Santa Monica Names New City Attorney After Search
Santa Monica City Council appointed Heidi von Tongeln as city attorney after nationwide search. She has 20 years municipal law experience, $395,352 salary.
Santa Monica Landlords Ordered to Pay $90K in Tenant Cases
Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office won judgments against two landlords who failed to pay relocation benefits, securing $50K for tenants and $40K in penalties.
LA County Advances Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Efforts
Los Angeles County approves regional wildfire authority, launches job fairs for fire survivors, and protects homeowners from tax increases during rebuilding.
Former Santa Monica Mayor Judy Abdo Honored as Woman of Year
Former Santa Monica Mayor Judy Abdo receives 2026 Assembly District 51 Woman of the Year honor from Rick Chavez Zbur for decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy.

In Case You Missed It

Crudo e Nudo Celebrates 5 Years with Chef Series
Santa Monica’s Crudo e Nudo marks 5 years on Main Street with chef collaboration series April 13-19, featuring local seafood and custom wine.
Jewish Anthology ‘On Being Jewish Now’ Hits Stage in LA
World premiere of ‘On Being Jewish Now’ stage adaptation opens March 22 in Torrance, featuring stories from bestselling anthology by Zibby Owens.

Events

Biz@Sunset Mixer

Lunetta

Wed. Mar 18 5:00PM

2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Couples Scramble

Four Wood Golf

Wed. Mar 18 7:00PM

828 Pico Blvd, Suite 5, Santa Monica

Wine Wednesday at the Whaler

101 Broadway

Wed. Mar 18 12:00AM

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

The Unteachables Comedy Tour

The Crow

Thu. Mar 19 8:00PM

2525 Michigan Ave Unit F4, Santa Monica

All About the News With Judy

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Fri. Mar 20 10:00AM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

The Night Sky Show

(MSB 126 Planetarium)

Fri. Mar 20 6:00PM

Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Mar 21 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Mar 21 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

Rediscovering Twin Peaks

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Sat. Mar 21 1:30PM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

UC Master Gardeners at Pico Farmers Market

Sat. Mar 21 10:00AM

Saturday, Mar 21, Santa Monica

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