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Newsletter: Mar 21, 2026

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Partly cloudy and milder.
Today: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 60°
Tomorrow: 🌤️High 74° / Low 59°

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Santa Monica-Malibu school district maintains positive financial outlook despite growing deficit

SMMUSD expects to meet all its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and the subsequent two fiscal years despite a widening structural deficit.. READ

Close to Home

From comeback to cultural moment with Venice Fest arrives at the beach for the first time
What started as a pandemic era block party has grown into one of the Westside’s most anticipated community gatherings, and this Saturday it reaches a defining milestone. On March 21, Venice Fest returns for its 12th edition, and for the first time at Venice Beach transforming Windward Circle, Windward
SMDPMichelle Edgar
Pacific Palisades Scouts Rebuild After Fire, Lead On
Pacific Palisades Scout Troop 223, with over 1,000 Eagle Scouts, rebuilds after wildfire while continuing youth leadership development programs.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

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
New CA Rules Protect Students from Immigration Enforcement
California AG Bonta releases new guidelines requiring schools to protect student immigration data and restrict ICE access without warrants by March 2026.
SMDPMaaz Alin

Events

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Mar 21 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, 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 at sunset

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

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Mar 24 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

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