June 18, 2026
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Lights On for the Ferris Wheel!:

It’s “Lights On” for Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel, celebrating its 20th Birthday with a nearly $1 million new lighting package on the world-famous Ferris wheel that features higher resolution, greater color depth and faster “frames per second” display speed.

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Tri Alliance’s LA Pub Crawl:

Four years ago, Woodie Hamilton, who at the time was working as a community relations liaison between the Westside and Downtown, was looking forward to this new Metro line, which would streamline his work commute. That got him thinking about what a train connecting these three disconnected parts of Los Angeles could mean for the city in a broader sense.

Santa Monica resident Lynn Peterson about to rip up a Frontier bill.

A New Frontier?: Outrage as Communications Giant Takes Over Verizon

On April 1 this year Frontier Communications took control of 3.3 million new voice connections, 2.1 new million broadband connections, and new 1.2 million FiOS video subscribers that had previously been the domain of Verizon Communications in California, Texas and Florida.

Senator Bernie Sanders.

Bernie Sanders at Santa Monica High School:

Thousands of Sen. Bernie Sanders supporters descended on Santa Monica High School Monday afternoon for the Democratic nomination for President candidate’s first rally in the city.

The opening of the Expo Line three days earlier helped to combat the forecast traffic jams, with the heavily-policed area surrounding Samohi moving at a steady pace.

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Santa Monica Symphony:

This Sunday evening Santa Monica Symphony’s (SMS) seasonal closing concert will feature pianist Robert Thies in Rachmaninov’s 2nd Concerto in C minor, op.18, as part of “Greatest Russian Symphonic Spectaculars.”

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Senator Allen Honors Dr. Jay Grossman:

Today Senator Ben Allen recognized the dental practice of Dr. Jay Grossman and Associates as Senate District 26’s Small Business of the Year. The award was presented to Dr. Grossman at a luncheon in Sacramento honoring outstanding small businesses from legislative districts across the state.

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Summer Fun at the Annenberg Community Beach House:

June 10 – September 5, 2016
Looking for relaxation, recreation or a bit of both this summer? The Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica is the place for you, with plenty of opportunities for a great day at the beach!