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Happening annually on Memorial Day weekend, Topanga Days is a 3-day music festival with artisans, food, beverages, a fun zone for kids and family games that raises funds for the Topanga Community Center, a 501c3 nonprofit.

This year’s musical lineup features Grammy award winning artist, Fantastic Negrito, on Saturday, May 25th at 5:30 p.m., the catchy, synth pop sounds and dynamic stage presence of 80s Rock icons, Missing Persons, on Sunday, May 26th at 5:30 p.m., and the genre defying psychedelic folk sounds of musical savant, Jonathan Wilson, on Monday, May 27th at 5:45 p.m. In addition to the headliners, the diverse, crowd-pleasing Main Stage outdoor lineup includes, Krooked Kings, Nosotros, Venice, Deb Ryder, The FBR, Will Worden, Kummerspeck, Wynchester, Tristan Lake Leabu, Low Coast, Electric Magic, and The Dirty Lowdown.



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Locals' Night returns on April 18. The Santa Monica Pier will be rolling out the red carpet for Santa Monicans for a curated series for locals, by locals. Gather your friends and family and head down to the Pier for amazing entertainment including youth activities, a car show, local DJs and live music from local bands, art exhibits, and so much more! You really won’t want to miss this incredible and unique outdoor setting to unwind, all while celebrating Santa Monica.

Prepare for a visual feast as several prominent Westside car clubs, including The WestSide Crew and the WestSide Volkswagen Club, make a triumphant return for Locals' Night. The Pier deck will transform into a showcase of automotive artistry as these enthusiasts bring their meticulously maintained and stunning vehicles to the event. From classic cruisers to customized Volkswagens, attendees will have the chance to gaze in awe at the diverse array of automobiles that these passionate clubs proudly present. It's not just a night of dancing and music; it's an opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication that goes into keeping these wheels rolling in style. So, gear up for a night of not only rhythm and beats but also the visual spectacle of Westside's finest automobiles.

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Shop local small businesses and take free fitness classes in Downtown Santa Monica on Third Street Promenade!

Join us on April 6th from 9am-6pm to meet local designers, brands and new businesses.

Sign up for beach clean ups with Venice Community Clean Up and buy a coffee from locals in front of Patagonia
Learn about eco-friendly brands and city initiatives!
Shop small businesses to build our local economy
Free fitness classes in front of Adidas

SHOP SMALL BUSINESSES with CONSCIOUS MARKET

Beso del sol - Esther - Bone Bags - Yadama Shop - Farm Fresh To You - Jessie And Sky - Brownhaze Jewelry - Recyclicious - Vintage MENU ART - Verde Antequera - Blonde Peacock - F|R Jewelry - Kazmik Grace - Kodenko Denim - Angelina's Jewelry - VOL Co - Little Chimes - Lvly and Jane - Textured Planet - Made By Me Wendy C - NOHO Candle - Las No Paleras - Big Apple Society - Blurry Recreation

FITNESS SCHEDULE: Bring your yoga mat and wear sneakers for cardio workouts and classes with local studios and teachers!

9AM Workout with Erica Hood leading her signature class, HOOD FIT!

Dance & Tone with Hoodfit Get ready to move and groove with Hoodfit's signature Dance & Tone class! Join us for a heart-pumping 45 minute workout that will challenge and inspire you to new heights. Our fun and energetic dance cardio combos will have you breaking a sweat and feeling amazing, while our toning sequences will build your core strength and leave you feeling stronger than ever before. And with a killer playlist of EDM and hip hop music, you'll be jamming out while getting fit! Don't miss this epic class - sign up now!

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v.t__records presents The Carnival of Chaos April 6th 11am-6pm Live at Muscle Beach Amplitheater. Bands will include:

No Reaction

Neighborhood Watch

2Dust

X-COMM

The Psychedelic Flys

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Venice Beach Boardwalk cleanup encountered a hurdle as Venice Healer Daisy stood firm at her tiny home location. Despite requests from Los Angeles Park Rangers to move her belongings for the cleanup operation, Daisy chose not to comply. The Rangers, opting against using force, allowed Daisy and a few other individuals to remain, redirecting their cleanup efforts to other areas of the beach and boardwalk.

The cleanup, a routine operation carried out every Friday, is a collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Recreation and Parks, along with Action Cleanup Environmental Services. While Action Cleanup handles the sorting of hazardous materials like batteries and syringes, Public Works deals with non-hazardous waste, part of the city's broader homelessness strategy focusing on public health and safety.

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Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.


Thunderstorms are forming now and are expected to expand in coverage through tonight. Some may become severe with damaging winds and/or hail.


A truck hit and killed a pedestrian on Friday morning. This happened on Pacific Coast Highway near Cross Creek Road in Malibu at around 6:35am.



PCH was closed for several hours as sheriffs conducted an investigation. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement.


Malibu Canyon Rd. will be closed from Piuma Rd. to PCH starting Friday at 7 PM to monitor ground stability changes due to this weekend's rain. The planned reopening is Monday morning.



This was posted earlier today:

"Hi i was physically assaulted outside of the Sidewalk Cafe last Sunday, March 24th around 6:30pm. I was punched in the face randomly by a man and i have been told that while i was knocked out a lady named Sky who is local to Venice swooped up my Chihuahua and i havent seen him since. If you have ANY information about where he might be please contact Olivia at 971 777 6149 , thank you!"

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