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Newsletter: Mar 12, 2026

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Sunny. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 82° / Low 64°

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Habitual fraud Steve Farzam takes plea deal in latest case of impersonating public safety worker

Steve Farzam, who has a decades-long history of impersonating public safety officers, pleaded no contest Monday to a reduced set of charges...READ

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California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” “We’ve been aware of that information. ... It’s all
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply. That means pain at the pump for drivers filling up with gas. But electric vehicle drivers are largely unaffected by spikes in oil
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Santa Monica Emerges as Top Spring Break Spot for Families
Santa Monica sees surge in spring break family bookings from Los Angeles area, with Airbnb searches up and families making up 60% of travelers.
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Santa Monica High boys soccer caps historic season
Santa Monica High School boys soccer team won CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship with 19-3-3 record, defeating Fontana 4-1 in final.
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In Case You Missed It

Palisades Teens Target Tennis Ball Waste World Record
12 Pacific Palisades high school students aim to break world record collecting tennis and pickleballs for recycling on April 19, 2025.
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Heat Advisory Issued for LA, Ventura Counties as Temperatures Expected to Reach 100 Degrees
A heat advisory is in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties this week, with forecasters warning that widespread temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees could pose serious health risks — particularly for vulnerable residents. The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles/Oxnard office issued the advisory Tuesday, set to
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Santa Monica Lions Club Comedy Night Fundraiser May 17
Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club hosts first comedy fundraiser May 17 at The Crow, Bergamot Station. Tickets $75-125 support Westside nonprofits.
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Events

"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre

Ruskin Group Theatre

Thu. Mar 12 8:00PM

3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber

Zoom link to be sent before the meeting

Thu. Mar 12 3:00PM

, Santa Monica

All About the News With Judy

West Los Angeles Regional Library

Fri. Mar 13 10:00AM

11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre

Ruskin Group Theatre

Fri. Mar 13 8:00PM

3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

The Night Sky Show

(MSB 126 Planetarium)

Fri. Mar 13 6:00PM

Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Sounds of Santa Monica | Kid's Club Edition

Santa Monica Place

Fri. Mar 13 11:00AM

395 Santa Monica Pl,, Santa Monica

$5 Community Dog Training Classes!

Virginia Ave Park

Sat. Mar 14 10:30AM

2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica

DadTime

Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center)

Sat. Mar 14 9:00AM

2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre

Ruskin Group Theatre

Sat. Mar 14 8:00PM

3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Santa Monica St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (2 Days)

Britannia Pub

Sat. Mar 14 2:00PM

318 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

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