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Newsletter: Mar 19, 2026

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Sunny. Very warm. High around 80F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 79° / Low 61°
Tomorrow: 🌤️High 80° / Low 60°

First Up

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Los Angeles County election officials begin voter education efforts ahead of the June 2026 primary election

L.A. County Kicks Off Voter Education Push Ahead of June Primary

Los Angeles County election officials are mailing voter outreach materials to millions of registered voters as they begin education... READ

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New Child Therapy Center Opens in Santa Monica
Child Therapy Center of Los Angeles opens new Santa Monica location offering neuroscience-based pediatric mental health care for ages 2-18.
SMDPMichelle Edgar
Malibu Artist Gay Summer Rick Opens Gallery Show March 22
Malibu City Gallery hosts free opening reception March 22 for ‘Heading Home’ exhibition featuring coastal landscape paintings by local artist Gay Summer Rick.
SMDPMaaz Alin
I-405 Sepulveda Pass Lanes Close for Construction Monday
Caltrans reduces I-405 lanes through Sepulveda Pass starting Monday for pavement work. Overnight closures 9pm-6am weekdays, extended weekend closures March 20-23.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

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.
SMDPMaaz Alin
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.
SMDPMaaz Alin
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.
SMDPMatthew Hall
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.
SMDPMatthew Hall

Events

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

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Mar 22 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

Chief Mapu Live @MUD\WTR :gather

Mud\Wtr :gather

Mon. Mar 23 7:00PM

2515 Main St., Santa Monica

Feelings Matter! A Family Literacy Workshop

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Mon. Mar 23 10:30AM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

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