Friday, June 19, 2026

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate Juneteenth, with a special lighting program on the Pacific Wheel. The nine-story Ferris wheel will showcase vibrant red, white, and blue patterns inspired by the official Juneteenth flag, along with dynamic red, black, and green animations representing the Pan-African flag. The colorful display joins a regional tribute by landmarks across Southern California in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Today 🌤️ 67º/57º
Tomorrow 🌤️ 67º/58º

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Every Saturday, Santa Monica dads gather to learn and to let go

For three years, on every Saturday the park has been open, a group of fathers has pushed strollers into a hard-to-find fitness room at Virginia Avenue Park..READ

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Elderly woman missing from Downtown Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Police Department are looking for an 83 year old woman who went missing from the Santa Monica Place Mall at about 8 p.m. on June 17. Chung Cho is 5′1″, 120 pounds and last seen wearing a pink hooded jacket and pink pants. She is

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SO MANY Santa Monica Juneteenth & Soulstice Events!

Discover Santa Monica and LA’s best Juneteenth, Summer Soulstice, and Father’s Day events June 18-21, including Main Street festival, Venice Art Crawl, and dining specials.

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Santa Monica Band This Whole Time Debuts Album at Summer SOULstice

Santa Monica band This Whole Time performs Saturday at Summer SOULstice on Main Street with their new debut album. The funk-soul-rock quartet formed through SMMUSD music program.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED

Dragon Alley Coffee Debuts on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade

Dragon Alley Coffee, a specialty café by Santa Monica accountants, opened June 17 at 312 Santa Monica Blvd. on Third Street Promenade, serving espresso, matcha, and house blends.

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Santa Monica Approves $908.8M Budget Ahead of Major Events

Santa Monica City Council will adopt a $908.8 million operating budget on June 23, positioning the city for major events including the FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and LA28 Olympics.

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SMC Planetarium July Shows: Women in Space & Exoplanets

Santa Monica College Planetarium presents live shows July 10-24 featuring women astronauts, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Tickets $7-$16.

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