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Morning Santa Monica! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's inside Santa Monica's newly unveiled "Held in Trust" art show?
  • Why Rae's tiny turquoise diner still draws Santa Monica breakfast regulars.

Also on today's calendar: Santa Monica Pier Celebrates 50 Years Of Dogtown And The Z-Boys With Special Locals' Night Drive-In and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City Gallery: Held in Trust (santamonica.gov) — Santa Monica residents can explore a new City Gallery exhibition, "Held in Trust," showcasing works by 16 Southern California artists from the city's own Art Bank collection. On view October 24 through March 20, the show gathers pieces usually scattered across municipal buildings into one space, with free Wednesday–Saturday hours that make it easy to drop in and see what your city has collected over decades.
   

• 9 Vintage California Diners With Breakfasts So Good They Are A Local Legend (newsbreak.com) — Rae's Restaurant on Pico Boulevard gets a loving shout-out as one of California's classic breakfast diners, praised for its unchanged 1950s charm, low prices, and hearty plates. Locals are reminded why the tiny turquoise coffee shop, often seen in movies, still draws lines of Santa Monica regulars alongside curious visitors seeking a nostalgic, no-frills morning meal.
   

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    She's pretty bad off from the mange, but has a real chance of recovery now!! If you see her, just let her be. It will take a few weeks before we'll… (Nextdoor Santa Monica Beach-NOMA)
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  • BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG posted a job opening for Intern, Visual Communications - Spring 2027 in Santa Monica. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Marina del Rey

  • Ladera Heights homeowner says burglars hit her home twice this year (newsbreak.com)
  • Gypsy Rose Blanchard Details Final Interaction With Ken Urker Before His Death (eonline.com)

Culver City

  • PANORAMA: Europe says no Russia flag, anthem at youth festival; FIFA says 1.4% of World Cup social posts abusive; two swim WRs at World Cup (thesportsexaminer.com)
  • Lights, Camera, Kids! The Best Hollywood Studio Tours in Los Angeles (mommypoppins.com)
  • 'Save Stargate' Campaign Responds to Amazon's Surprising New Direction for Reboot (cbr.com)

Los Angeles

  • 2 Children Killed In Suspected Murder-Suicide Attempt, Gunman Injured: LA Police (patch.com)
  • Homes Evacuated As Rachel Remnants Hit SoCal Sunday Morning, Destructive Flooding Forecast (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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