Saturday, June 13, 2026

The US team stunned with their 4-1 win over Paraguay yesterday evening at Sofi. The next World Cup match at Sofi is Monday between New Zealand and Iran at 6 p.m. Plan your trip accordingly with our interactive guide: https://www.smdp.com/2026-world-cup/

Partly cloudy today. A bit sunnier tomorrow. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Today 🌤️ 73º/63º
Tomorrow 🌤️ 72º/63º

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SMPD logs 98 arrests, seizes weapons and forged documents in busy week

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SMPD deploying enhanced safety measures during World Cup

The Santa Monica Police Department is deploying an expanded public safety operation across the city as FIFA World Cup 2026 activations bring international visitors to the beachside community beginning this week. The department announced it will increase foot, bike and vehicle patrols throughout the city’s busiest corridors, with particular

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Santa Monica Library Summer Reading Program Starts June 13

Santa Monica Public Library opens Summer Reading Program registration June 13. All ages can register online or in-person. Win Nintendo Switch 2, Kobo eReader, and more through August 15.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED

Santa Monica celebrates the class of 2026

Students from Santa Monica, Malibu and Olympic high schools marked the end of their academic journeys this month as the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District celebrated its Class of 2026 graduates in a series of ceremonies and recognition events honoring academic achievement, cultural heritage and career readiness. Superintendent Dr.

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Fore All Unveils Barbie Collection During U.S. Women’s Open Week Expanding Its Mission to Empower Women Through Golf

As the world’s best golfers gathered at Riviera Country Club for the U.S. Women’s Open, women-led golf lifestyle brand Fore All used championship week to unveil its new Barbie™ x Fore All collaboration, launch a Los Angeles pop-up experience and celebrate a growing movement aimed

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Santa Monica Events Guide: Soccer, Pride & Dining

Discover Santa Monica’s June events: World Cup activations at the Pier, Pride on the Promenade, Hollywood on the Coast Food Fest, and more entertainment.

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Interested in nearby events? Check out our editor's picks. 
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