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CURRENT PALISADES FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORK LANE CLOSURES Week of October 6 - 12
Please note that crews on PCH may set up single-lane closures anytime within the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekday working hours. Those below are currently planned, but there may be others. Closures are weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes during construction hours. View current traffic conditions by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/State Route 1) from Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu
Current road conditions/speed limits
McClure Tunnel to Temescal Canyon Road: No restrictions; returned to 45 mph speed limit
Temescal Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard: Reduced speed limit with cones and signage, 35 mph
Sunset Boulevard to Carbon Beach Terrace: Remains an active work zone, subject to single-lane closures and 25 mph speed limits
Potential lane closures in active work zones
· Ventura County Line to Carbon Beach Terrace
o From Trancas Canyon Road to Guernsey Avenue: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures
o Corral Canyon Road Bridge repairs: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures
· South of Las Flores Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard
o Repair fire-damaged roadway, drainage and electrical systems, and slope repairs
o Lane closures only as needed, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily
· Just south of Big Rock Drive (closure extends less than half a mile)
o Northbound reduced to one lane 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday
o 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: PCH reduced to one lane in each direction
· Big Rock Drive to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)
o Southern California Edison trenching operation
o Northbound outermost lane and shoulder closures
• 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
o Southbound outermost lane and shoulder closures
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
· Just south of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)
o Rock mitigation repairs
o One lane of northbound PCH closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard intersection to about a half-mile south
• 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive
Current road conditions and closures
· This stretch of SR-27 remains closed to motoring public from midnight to 5 a.m. daily
· One-way traffic control with a pilot car, postmile 2.5 to 2.8 for Caltrans emergency project work, 5 a.m. to midnight daily
· One-way traffic control for SCE trenching operation, postmile 4.3 to 6.7, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
· One-way traffic control for SCE overnight work, between Grand View Drive to south of Topanga town center: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays
For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 0 to raise parking meter rates 50% citywide. Meters will move from 1.00 to 1.50. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation currently charges between $1 and $8.50 for metered parking, depending on the area.
LADOT will also extend meter hours, with high activity areas running to midnight and most other metered blocks running to 8 p.m.
Meters will also start operating on Sundays
The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.
For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.
Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.
$20/day after 6pm (if you’re inside before 6, you’re set!)
All ages welcome until 6pm; for safety reasons, after 6pm it’s 18+ only (kids must head home for the evening). No overnight camping. No outside alcohol. Beer garden for 21+
The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, following the construction contract approval at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 and conclude by the end of 2027. The Pier restaurants and shops, parking and visitor access will remain open to welcome the public throughout the duration of the project.
Nationally recognized infrastructure contractor Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. was chosen to bring their extensive expertise in complex bridge projects to lead the 24-month, $35 million project.
The Pier Bridge, built in 1939, connects Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue to the Santa Monica Pier, providing access to one of the city’s most iconic destinations. The project will result in a new bridge that is seismically upgraded, more accessible and ready to serve residents, visitors and businesses well ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
The new bridge will:
Meet modern seismic and safety standards
Provide a 75-year service life
Expand sidewalks to improve pedestrian access
Realign walkways on the Pier deck to improve circulation
As part of the project, the historic blue Pier sign will be removed and restored. The original Pier sign is scheduled to be removed at the end of the year and stored until project completion. The refurbished sign will be reinstalled at the end of construction, elevated for improved visibility and clearance.
To ensure visitors can continue to have that Instagrammable Pier experience as the project gets underway, a temporary half scale replica of the iconic neon sign is being installed beginning this week in the middle of the Pier, adjacent to Pier Burger and near the entrance to Pacific Park.
For the next few months, visitors and residents will have the unique opportunity to experience two Pier signs and bid a temporary farewell to the beloved original.
Business and visitor access during construction Bridge construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and is expected to last 24 months.
To keep the Pier o
pen and accessible: A temporary pedestrian bridge will connect visitors from Ocean Avenue to the Pier
A temporary vehicular ramp will maintain access to the Pier from the beach parking lot for emergency vehicles, deliveries, and public parking
A comprehensive wayfinding and signage program will guide visitors during construction Project timeline
Utility relocation work is already underway to prepare for construction.
Replica Pier Sign installation: October 2025
Temporary vehicle and pedestrian ramp installation: November 2025-June 2026
Pier Sign removal and rehabilitation: January 2026-September 2027
Bridge Demolition: June-September 2026
Bridge Construction: July 2026-December 2027
Pier Sign Reinstallation: September 2027
Project completion: December 2027
The city conducted more than 30 outreach meetings with Pier businesses, tenants and community stakeholders, and will continue frequent engagement throughout construction to minimize impacts and ensure clear communication.
Approximately 75 percent of the project cost — more than $30 million — is funded by the Federal Highway Bridge Program, with the balance supported by local transportation funds.
There’s a brand-new Funhouse at Pacific Park. The amusement park’s latest attraction draws inspiration from the historic ‘Toonerville Funhouse’ in the Santa Monica. But this time, it’s even creepier.
The legendary Toonerville Funhouse appeared in two eras of Santa Monica amusement history – first at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s and later at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958 – thrilling and unnerving guests for decades. Hidden away for years, its spirit has been resurrected inside Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Over time, storms and renovations buried its memory, until the entrance to the abandoned funhouse was mysteriously uncovered inside Pacific Park. With a little polishing, it has reopened for guests as a nod to local Santa Monica history and nostalgic fun.
Do you dare? An animatronic fortune teller in a dusty glass cabinet lures unsuspecting guests inside. Then, the 2,800 square feet Funhouse’s nine distinct chambers will disorient, amuse and entertain with optical illusions, tricky layouts, and unexpected surprises.
Tackle massive marionettes as they cackle across a shifting floor. Walk a high wire in an upside-down world. Creep though a momentous mouth, get trapped in a giant gum ball machine, and lose yourself in a mirror maze. Which way is up, and which is down? How about a ride in an ice cream truck with an unhinged clown?
You may even end up in Sprinkles the Clown’s ice cream truck freezer! Will you make it out unscathed? Or will you be lost in this labyrinth of curiosities for another 50 years? The Funhouse at Pacific Park is a unique experience. Through it, we’re honoring the legacy of one of Santa Monica’s historical attractions, while creating a whole new world of modernized mystery and awe.
The 2,800 sq. ft. attraction revives the Toonerville Funhouse with nine themed chambers and a new storyline. The Funhouse is now a permanent addition.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Third Street Promenade! Live music, alebrijes, performances, community altars, and fun for all ages!
The 6th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Third Street Promenade will feature live entertainment, large-scale art, a Latinx pop-up market, community altars, kids' art and crafts, face painting and games for all ages.
Saturday, October 18 · 2 - 7pm
Public Art Exhibit💀:
Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltoreo will display his larger-than-life paper mache sculptures throughout Third Street Promenade. Expect to see catrinas up to 14 feet tall, alebrijes, and special pieces made exclusively for Santa Monica!
Live Performances 🎤💃🏻:
Aztec Dancers of Santa Monica Folklórico Dance Company | Academia de Danza BFFM | Ballet Folklórico del Alma | Neiva Arts | Mariachi Arcoiris | Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico | Grupo Folklórico La Rosa
Kid and Pet-Friendly Activities 🆓:
FREE arts and crafts
FREE face-painting
Latinx Pop-up
Market hosted by Molcajete Dominguero 🛍️
Community Altars 🕯️:
A colorful display of community altars will be on view throughout the day.
Come dressesd up as a catrina or catrin for a chance to win our "Best Dressed" prize! We'll see you there!
Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Skate The Coast on October 25 + 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
Skate the Coast is a 15 mile skate-bike-roll from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for this mellow cruise.
B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention as we raise funds for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Please help us reach our $75K goal by registering today! Registration includes an event tee shirt, goodie bag and prizes for top fundraisers!
Skate-bike-roll 15 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach with B4BC and friends! This is a collective push for prevention with three hydration stops along the way. The morning will start at Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach where we'll load the shuttles to the Santa Monica Pier. From there we'll cruise down the coast to Arbor Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweiler State Beach, Hermosa Beach and finishing off at Dive N Surf for awards and celebrations. Our finish line party includes live music, food, adult beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction.
The 15-mile event is taking place on October 22nd, with participants meeting up at 7:00 am at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach for check in and shuttles. The skating begins at 9 am at Santa Monica Pier and will end at 1:00 pm at Redondo Beach, with a three hydration stops in between. Following the event there will be a finish line party from 12 pm – 4 pm at Dive N Surf.
The goal is to fundraise $75,000 and B4BC looks forward to getting the community together for some fresh air and movement, all for breast cancer awareness!
For more info, Click Here
Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.
Fall’s Biggest Celebration!
Sunday, Oct. 19th, 12-7pm
Main Street Block Party
A not-to-be-missed opportunity for dog lovers. An amazing lineup of events throughout the day with highlights including a Pool Party with DJ and Canine Cabanas, Dog Races, Foam Party for Pups, Doggy Brunch, Super-Hero Photo Booth, Yoga with Adoptable Puppies & so much more for you and your dog!
A free and pet friendly event featuring: Yoga with adoptable puppies – 80 ft. pool party for dogs including DJ & canine cabanas – Leading pet exhibitors in California – Superhero themed photo booth – Brunch for dogs featuring a selections of Acana Pet foods with fresh fruit and goats milk
And Of Course The Races!
• Running of the Bulls – French and English bulldog races
• You did WHAT with your WIENER? – Wiener dog races
• AND MORE!
From summer to fall, Open Main Street will transform sidewalks and public spaces with different programming each month, including Drag Bingo inside the beer garden in August, a collaboration with the Day of the Dog on September 9th and the return of Rocktober, celebrating Halloween with a pumpkin patch and outdoor movie screening. Each weekend brings free, pop-up fitness classes, police and fire community booths, and two satellite bars featuring local DJ’s at every event.
For more info, Click Here
Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.
Want to be $500.00 richer?!
Enter our HOWL-O-WEEN costume contest for a chance to win BIG!
Date and Location:
Santa Monica
October 19
📍2327 Main st (between Strand st and Ocean Park Blvd)
⏰12:00-5:00
Entry Details:
👻Contestants can enter between 1:00-3:00 at the HOWL-O-WEEN stage.
👻Have your photo taken while you walk the pumpkin runway.
👻The top 10 finalist will be notified and return to the stage for judging at 3:00pm.
👻The best costume will win $500.00 CASH, the Skeleton Trophy 🏆and bragging rights until the2026 event!!
The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.
For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.
Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.
$20/day after 6pm (if you’re inside before 6, you’re set!)
All ages welcome until 6pm; for safety reasons, after 6pm it’s 18+ only (kids must head home for the evening). No overnight camping. No outside alcohol. Beer garden for 21+
This afternoon at approximately 3:20 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a man believed to be armed near Santa Monica High School. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while officers investigated.
The individual was promptly located, and the weapon was determined to be a BB gun. The suspect is in custody. The lockdown has since been lifted, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
SMPD thanks the community members who reported this incident and reminds everyone: if you see something, say something. Community reports play an important role in keeping Santa Monica safe.
No additional information is available at this time.
Bay Street Boards is bringing back the Haunted Heats Surf Contest!
It will happen on October 25th at Bay Street in Santa Monica.
Spots are filling up but there’s still plenty of room for more signups! Stop by the Bay Street Boards Shop to register.
Check out this Photo Gallery of the 2022 Haunted Heats, which was the last time the contest was held.
Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
For more info, Click Here.
Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Third Street Promenade! Live music, alebrijes, performances, community altars, and fun for all ages!
The 6th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Third Street Promenade will feature live entertainment, large-scale art, a Latinx pop-up market, community altars, kids' art and crafts, face painting and games for all ages.
Saturday, October 18 · 2 - 7pm
Public Art Exhibit💀:
Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltoreo will display his larger-than-life paper mache sculptures throughout Third Street Promenade. Expect to see catrinas up to 14 feet tall, alebrijes, and special pieces made exclusively for Santa Monica!
Live Performances 🎤💃🏻:
Aztec Dancers of Santa Monica Folklórico Dance Company | Academia de Danza BFFM | Ballet Folklórico del Alma | Neiva Arts | Mariachi Arcoiris | Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico | Grupo Folklórico La Rosa
Kid and Pet-Friendly Activities 🆓:
FREE arts and crafts
FREE face-painting
Latinx Pop-up
Market hosted by Molcajete Dominguero 🛍️
Community Altars 🕯️:
A colorful display of community altars will be on view throughout the day.
Come dressesd up as a catrina or catrin for a chance to win our "Best Dressed" prize! We'll see you there!
Broadway lovers, this one’s for you. Bring your own blanket, pack a picnic, and join us on Saturday, September 27 for West Side Story, broadcast live from the LA Opera stage to the Santa Monica Pier. New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love. This iconic romance comes to life with a slew of famous songs, including Somewhere, I Feel Pretty, Tonight, and more.
Treat yourself to a free broadcast of Bernstein and Sondheim’s beloved classic, plus community performances and special giveaways—you’ll even get up close and personal with a baby shark courtesy of Heal the Bay Aquarium.
Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of West Side Story under the stars. Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work with songs like “America,” “Somewhere,” and “I Feel Pretty”, but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re paying tribute to Bernstein’s impact with the grand operatic treatment. New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love.
This event is free to attend and open to all ages
Live Performances
Palisades Charter High Concert Band
The Pali High Concert Band performs traditional repertoire on-campus and in festivals, maintaining strong ties with the local middle school program.
Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra
The SMC Symphony Orchestra provides students and community musicians a robust opportunity to learn and perform a wide range of symphonic, choral, oratorio, and operatic music. The ensemble comprises a variety of instrumentalists, including high school, college, freelance professional, and amateur community musicians, who enjoy exploring symphonic literature such as major orchestral works, contemporary literature, and works by living composers.
Santa Monica High school Chamber Orchestra
The Chamber Orchestra is the most advanced string ensemble at Santa Monica High, composed of the most advanced string members. This ensemble performs highly advanced repertoire, performs publicly throughout the year, and tours every other year.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Pre-show activities begin at 5:00pm
Broadcast begins at 7:30pm
FOX Television Network greenlights a reimagining of Baywatch, the legendary lifeguard action-drama series that concluded its epic, 11-season run 25 years ago.
The revival is a straight-to-series order with 12 episodes in its first season. Sporting signature red swimsuits, an all-new cast of Baywatch lifeguards is set to make waves on FOX’s 2026-27 season schedule with Fremantle and FOX Entertainment co-producing this original take on the massively popular global phenomenon.
Produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment. Matt Nix, best known for creating Burn Notice (2007-2013) and The Gifted (2017-2019), is on board as showrunner and executive producer. He’ll be joined by some very familiar names: original creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz are returning to steer the reboot.
“In its first run, Baywatch defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status. Now, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. “Together, FOX and Fremantle, along with Matt Nix and original co-creator Greg Bonann, will bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the Baywatch franchise a global sensation.”
“Baywatch has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle's portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally. We have found the perfect partners in FOX to help us maintain this legacy. With Matt Nix at the helm, we are in great hands, as he excels at telling engaging and entertaining stories,” said Christian Vesper, CEO Global Drama at Fremantle. “Our goal is to reconnect with existing fans while also introducing a new generation to the world of these famous lifeguards.”
First hitting screens in 1989, Baywatch became the most-watched show in the world, airing in over 200 countries, and at its peak, reaching more than a billion viewers every week. The unforgettable original series starred heartthrob David Hasselhoff and helped launch the careers of international superstars from Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra to Jason Momoa and Yasmine Bleeth.
The series reboot will celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience. Fans can expect all the adrenaline-fuelled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry and beachside heroics that defined the original — now with an entirely new cast, contemporary trappings, tensions and challenges, and a renewed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline.
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