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Newsletter: Mar 9, 2026

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Abundant sunshine. High 68F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 69° / Low 53°
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First Up

Blvd Safety Plan
Santa Monica Boulevard safety improvements under review by City Council (Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica Council Sends Back Boulevard Safety Plan, Demands Stronger Protections

The City Council unanimously sent back a proposed safety plan for Santa Monica Boulevard on Tuesday...READ

Close to Home

SMC Graduate Creates Hope Toolkit for Homeless Services
Patricia Kusaba, SMC Homeless Service Work certificate graduate, creates Hope Toolkit website after experiencing housing instability during COVID-19.
SMC Earns Black-Serving Institution Designation
Santa Monica College is one of 31 California institutions designated as Black-Serving Institutions, recognizing strong support for Black students.
New CA Bill: 6-Month Notice Required for Insurance Drops
California Senator Ben Allen’s SB 1301 would require property insurers to give 6 months notice and explain reasons before dropping coverage.
Lloyd Webber’s Requiem Closes Westwood Music Season
Music at Westwood presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem April 24 at 8pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church. Free concert features Grammy-winning work.


In Case You Missed It

Homeless Services Leader Runs 50th Marathon in 90 Days
Hope the Mission president Rowan Vansleve completes his 50th marathon in 90 days at Sunday’s LA Marathon, raising $115,000 for homelessness services.
Edgemar Main Street restaurant faces eviction over $67,800 in unpaid rent
A Santa Monica restaurant occupying a prime Main Street location is fighting eviction after its landlord filed an unlawful detainer action in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging the business owes nearly $68,000 in unpaid rent and fees. Sequoia Shores, LLC, which owns the Edgemar complex at 2435 Main St.
TrueCar Cuts 30% of Santa Monica Workforce After Going Private
TrueCar, the Santa Monica-based automotive marketplace, laid off 30% of its workforce (under 100 employees) following its return to private ownership in January 2024.

Events

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

Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber

Zoom link to be sent before the meeting

Thu. Mar 12 3:00PM

, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Mar 15 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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