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Greetings Santa Monica! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing musician or his car in Santa Monica?
  • Why Lincoln Boulevard remains one of Santa Monica's deadliest streets
  • How dangerous will this week's heat get near Santa Monica Mountains?

Also on today's calendar: Ladies Love Sushi Party RSVP Required and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Monica, CA: Musician Braden Pontoli Gone Missing After Interview Near WeWork (theunionstar.com) — Santa Monica Police are investigating the disappearance of musician Braden Pontoli, last known to be near a WeWork on Arizona Avenue for a job interview that may never have been scheduled. Neighbors and online communities in Santa Monica are sharing his description and car details, and anyone with information is urged to contact police and reference case 26-90155.
   

• Update: LAPD confirms fatal pedestrian crash on Lincoln Blvd near 90 Freeway; police say victim was not homeless (smobserved.com) — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night in a crash on Lincoln Boulevard near the 90 Freeway, underscoring a deadly pattern along the corridor that runs through Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina del Rey. The report recounts several recent fatal crashes on Lincoln in Santa Monica neighborhoods and urges anyone with information to contact LAPD or Crime Stoppers as investigators review speed, lighting, and crossing conditions.
   

• Los Angeles issues heat advisory set to escalate into extreme heat warning (brentwoodnewsla.com) — Residents near the Santa Monica Mountains are under an escalating heat alert, with a heat advisory turning into an extreme heat warning through Thursday evening and temperatures potentially reaching 108 degrees. Officials urge locals to use cooling centers, hydrate frequently, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles as health risks peak on Wednesday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Sophia, a cat who went missing in Los Angeles, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 36 minutes. Message from Owner: "She… (Nextdoor Collegiate Streets)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 8, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA 90020 near wilshire serrano regency Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor North of Montana)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Santa Monica. Apply here.
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Monica here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Los Angeles

  • Homes Evacuated, Mansions Red-Tagged, Sinkhole Swallows Nicolas Cage's Driveway: Surf Ravages SoCal Coast (patch.com)
  • Barry Melrose, Former LA Kings Coach, Dies At 70 (patch.com)
  • After Mistrial For Mom Who Killed Her 3 Kids, Strikingly Similar LA Case Returns To Court (patch.com)

Ok Santa Monica! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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