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Newsletter: Mar 06, 2026

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Abundant sunshine. High 72F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: ☀️ High 72° / Low 57°
Tomorrow: ☀️ High 79° / Low 60°

First Up

Edgemar
Edgemar Restaurant

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...READ

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Top California Democrat flops with call for candidates to exit governor’s race
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press A late-hour attempt by California’s top Democratic official to thin out the party’s crowded field for governor emphatically flopped, leaving the contest virtually unchanged and Democrats vexed over the possibility of a Republican upset in November. Outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom
Free speech or conspiracy? Courts limit protesters’ First Amendment rights
By Bobbie Stein, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you have been paying attention at all, you know that we are living in dangerous times in this country. Donald Trump’s chaotic governance has us ducking for cover on all
SBA reminds California storm victims of April 6 loan deadline
California businesses, nonprofits and residents have until April 6 to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans stemming from severe storms that struck Dec. 16-26, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. The disaster declaration covers 13 California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino, as well
Federal Safety Board Details Waymo-Student Crash in SM
NTSB releases preliminary findings on January collision between Waymo autonomous vehicle and 9-year-old student near Santa Monica elementary school.


In Case You Missed It

Rooftop Tesla Cybertruck catches fire
The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the rooftop of a parking structure near Olympic/Cloverfield on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation into the fire was ongoing at the time of publication but smoke and flames could be seen from several nearby buildings.
Women-Owned Businesses Market at Santa Monica Place
Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place March 8, featuring women-owned businesses in fashion, art, wellness and food for Women’s History Month.

Events

Dan Navarro

McCabes

Sat. Mar 7 8:00PM

3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Mar 7 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee

Circular Library

Sun. Mar 8 2:30PM

1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Mar 8 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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

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