February 15, 2026
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Opinion – Vidiots: Your Film Culture is Calling:

Readers of The Mirror and this column will know that I have supported all efforts to keep Vidiots video rentals on Pico in Santa Monica alive and well. It’s been a journey for Vidiots founders […]

F45

F45 Brings Australian Fitness to Venice:

By Sam Skopp Earlier this year, F45 Training, a well-established fitness franchise in Australia, opened its flagship United States location in Venice on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Over 400 different F45 locations have opened worldwide since […]

Participants volunteered to clean up the Pier.

SURFRIDERS Clean Up Pier:

By Sam Skopp Saturday, September 17 was International Coastal Cleanup Day. In recognition of this worldwide event, the Surfrider Foundation partnered with Parley for the Oceans and Heal the Bay to organize a cleanup of […]

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NKLA Pets Of The Week!:

JENNY: If there were a competition for “Best Smile,” Jenny would get first place! A staff and volunteer favorite, Jenny is one of the happiest dogs we’ve ever known. Her tail wags non-stop and she […]

Former Santa Monica Director of Transportation John Catoe

Hall of Fame for Catoe:

Former Santa Monica Director of Transportation John Catoe was inducted into the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Hall of Fame during the trade industry’s annual conference on September 12. Catoe was one of five public transportation officials from around the country whose lifetime of service to the industry was recognized during a special ceremony at the JW Marriott.

A man surrounded by police lays in the middle of Neilson Way Wednesday.

Man Down in Santa Monica:

Guns were drawn as LAPD sped to the scene Wednesday morning which saw a man throw himself to the ground with arms splayed. Onlookers report that additional LAPD cars quickly descended on the intersection of […]

Members of various classes from the 1970s were there to show support.

Samohi Celebrates!: 125 Years Marked at School

By Sam Skopp In honor of the 125th anniversary of Santa Monica High School, alumni from all past graduating classes were invited to gather in Samohi’s quad for an afternoon of food and school spirit […]