April 11, 2026
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The arrested suspect.

Santa Monica Serial Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested:

The Santa Monica Police Department have located and arrested a suspect, identified as Pablo Carlos Pineda – a 32-year-old Hispanic male, in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults and attacks which took place on the Westside.

Teen Girl Focus After YWCA Closure

Young People Creating Change:

The Church in Ocean Park will launch Young People Creating Change (YPCC) with a kick-off event Friday, July 22 from 7 – 9 p.m. Featuring spoken word performances by Get Lit and Poets4Progress, the free event includes a silent auction, music by Milo Gonzalez, and refreshments.

Swimming Safetly

Swim Safetly This Summer:

For many Santa Monicans, swimming is the highlight of the summer. One of the best approaches to keeping it that way is to be aware of the potential electrical dangers, especially around swimming pools and water.

Jeremy Feig.

Local Author Inspired by his Cat, Shelley:

On July 1, MSI Press published How My Cat Made Me a Better Man, the first book written by Santa Monica comedy screenwriter and filmmaker Jeremy Feig.

After graduating college, Feig moved into a very barebones apartment. He was initially bummed out about it, but soon noticed that Shelly, his cat, had taken more easily to their meager living space. He started to mentally catalog ways in which Shelly remained contented in situations that otherwise may have been taxing.

SPIKEY: Spikey is a calm and gentle dog who has great manners. He wants to be the best dog ever – for you! Spikey is a staff favorite who is easy to please. He likes other dogs, too. What are you waiting for? Adopt Spikey today!

NKLA Pets Of The Week!:

LADYBUG: Meet Ladybug! She is an adorable 2-year-old beauty. Ladybug is a social girl, too. She’ll greet you with the prettiest meow in Los Angeles every day. So what’s not to love? Adopt Ladybug for $25 today!

The first day of school should be an exciting time.

Preparing for the First day of School:

Do you have a preschooler heading to kindergarten in September? Starting kindergarten is an exciting adventure for children and families. It’s a new beginning for learning, making friends, building confidence, and gaining independence. It’s also totally normal for both children and parents to be nervous and excited about starting kindergarten as well.

Varied Landscape by Silvia Wagensberg (the buildings).

Hale Arts Opening Tonight for New Group Show:

Hale Arts Space is opening the invitation to a reception of their latest group show featuring works by Silvia Wagensberg and Adam Zaff. The event will be held this evening, July 8, from 5 – 8 p. m.

Families made up the majority of Saturday’s crowd.

Pico Farmer’s Market All Abuzz: Fun for the Family

Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., one of Santa Monica’s four farmers markets is held at Virginia Avenue Park. Known as the Pico Farmers Market due to its central Pico district location, families from all over town gather for fresh produce, plants, coffee, prepared foods, music and more