| At this Tuesday’s City Council meeting is an agenda item stating that “The Victorian to be converted into a family-based recreation, events, and wellness facility for members” in connection with a lease extension.The Victorian team already run something similar in the Malibu hills called Calamigos Ranch (calamigos.com) and this seems to be a beach version.The new lease includes language about continuing to support the Farmers Market, but there are whispers that this may result in relocation of the Sunday Main St. Farmers Market and the City is working with the Market team about how to make that a good thing IF that happens…possibly even moving it onto the street.This Staff Report includes remodel mockups that include adding a pool and wellness amenities, discusses the Farmers Market, and other key lease terms. |
| Future of Enterprise Fish Co. Space on Kinney: The permits filed list the name as “Woof the Momentary.” Apparently it is being opened by a self-dunded Santa Monica resident who loves performance art and wants to open a creative space dedicated to cabaret and other performance art. It likely won’t be open until 2027. |
| Eater LA’s Best Santa Monica Restaurants List Includes Multiple Main St. Spots: This updated list includes Michelin-rated Main St. spots like Seline, Pasjoli and Cobi’s, along with other great nearby spots like Fitoor and Capo, and much more. |
| LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – New Sun Auto: Jaime runs this shop @ 2700 Lincoln (@ Hill St). I have personally trusted them with our vehicle for years and found them to be honest, reasonably priced, and does great work. Here is the New Sun Auto Yelp page. Reply to this email if you want to share a favorite local business. |
| SaMo Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Annual Report: This report “highlights a year of meaningful progress in delivering a transportation system that supports how people live, work, and move throughout our city. From providing more than 10 million rides on Big Blue Bus to advancing safety improvements across our streets and securing a historic $53 million state grant to transition to a zero-emission bus fleet, DOT continues to strengthen access, reliability, and sustainability citywide. The report also reflects the team’s responsiveness during critical moments, including the January 2025 Palisades Fire, and underscores the dedication of staff and partners in serving the community.” |
| Councilmember Dan Hall Newsletter: Here is his weekly newsletter, with his thoughts on our new City Attorney, last week’s pier shooting, highlighting new businesses (including a new owner for the downtown Gap building), and much more. |
| The Street Seen: 143 Fraser Ave (Hammel): In 1901, a summer cottage is built at 143 Fraser Ave for Los Angeles Sheriff W.A. Hammel. From 1907 to 1942, the house is occupied by the Ferree family. The Kaufman family are here from 1944 to 1962. More details here. |
| Community Input Shapes Santa Monica Library’s Strategic Future: The Santa Monica Public Library released its Community Mapping Findings and Insights Report earlier this month, providing a foundation for the library’s next strategic plan. The report’s findings will help shape programs and services, plan future partnerships and guide strategic decisions reflecting community needs and vision. The full report is available online at santamonica.gov/programs/community-mapping. |
| SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Seeks Volunteers & Student Representatives: The committee reviews significant financial matters impacting the district, assists in communicating school finance issues to the community, provides oversight for various district financing measures and agreements, and reviews SMMUSD’s annual budget, financial projections and audited financial statements. Application forms are available here and may be scanned and emailed with a resume to foc@smmusd.org. The deadline for applications is Thursday, April 2. |
| Baywatch Reboot Revives Venice Lifeguard Tower Once Marked for Demolition: The Venice Lifeguard Tower was unveiled as the new Baywatch production headquarters during an event Wednesday on the sand in Venice. More details here. |
