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What's up Santa Monica! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Viral video sparks questions about Santa Monica's new digital billboards
  • What's at stake in tonight's packed Santa Monica Council agenda?
  • What Santa Monica Democrats saw in Brian Goldsmith for State Senate

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

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 74.
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Viral Video Claims Santa Monica's New Digital Billboards Track Your Phone, Operator Says They Don't (patch.com) — Santa Monica's new Third Street Promenade digital displays are stirring concern after a viral video claimed they secretly connect to pedestrians' smartphones and power targeted ads. The company operating the signs insists the Santa Monica installations neither detect nor track phones, nor use technologies like RADARConnect, and say ads are scheduled in advance. City officials have yet to independently confirm the system's technical capabilities, even as the new Digital Display District reshapes local rules on off-premise advertising.
   

• Santa Monica Council Takes Up Red-Light Cameras & Housing Rules (smdp.com) — Santa Monica residents could soon see red-light cameras at two intersections, new housing rules near the Expo/Bundy station, and changes to leases for key city properties including Bergamot Station and parts of the Pier. Tonight's City Council agenda also covers moving the Santa Monica Trapeze School to Clover Park, school facilities access, and small funding for a Ballet Folklorico program at Virginia Avenue Park.
   

• Santa Monica Dems Endorse Goldsmith for State Senate (smdp.com) — Santa Monica's largest Democratic club has thrown its support behind Brian Goldsmith for the open State Senate District 24 seat, saying he understands the community's priorities. Local Democrats highlight issues like cost of living and homelessness, while Goldsmith touts backing from prominent national and regional figures as he heads toward the 2026 race to replace Sen. Ben Allen.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tonight's beach double feature:
    1) Red storm clouds receding 2) Golden pot at the end of the rainbow (Nextdoor Sunset Park-Northwest)
  • FOUND A LOST YELLOW LAB at 22nd & Alta.
    Very sweet & appears to be injured. Call: 310-433-6403. (Nextdoor North of Montana)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Santa Monica. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Marina Del Rey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Monica here.

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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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