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February 26, 2026

  1. Fitoor Santa Monica Plans Weeklong Anniversary Events and Holi Festival Finale: Fitoor Santa Monica, an Indian restaurant and lounge on Ocean Avenue, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a series of themed dinners, live music, and special offerings throughout the week. The festivities will culminate in a major Holi festival taking place in Redondo Beach. Operated by Rivaaz Hospitality, the restaurant is known for its contemporary Indian cuisine and immersive décor. The anniversary events will run from March 2 through March 7 and feature nightly specials. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Feb 26)

October 22, 2025

  1. Santa Monica High Prepares for Key Football Matchup Against Unbeaten Torrance: Santa Monica High School's football team, currently tied for second in the Pioneer League, will host Torrance High, which remains undefeated in league play. The Vikings aim to recover from a recent loss to Redondo Union as they face the league leaders at Corsair Field. The game is scheduled for 7 p. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 22)

October 16, 2025

  1. Starbucks Shuts Santa Monica Ocean Avenue Store Amid Broader Closures: The Starbucks at 1705 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica has closed as part of the company's ongoing restructuring, which includes shutting or converting at least 10 stores in Los Angeles County. This follows a similar closure on Main Street earlier this year, reflecting a shift away from mobile-order–or– (Source: Yo! Venice! on Oct 16)

  2. Starbucks Shuts Ocean Avenue Location in Santa Monica During Company Restructuring: Starbucks has closed its store at 1705 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, marking the second recent closure on a major Westside corridor. The move is part of a larger effort by the company to address declining sales and shift away from certain store formats. Several other Los Angeles County locations are (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 16)

September 13, 2025

  1. Metro Publishes Final Report on C Line Extension to Torrance: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has released the final environmental review for a planned 4.5-mile extension of the C Line, which will add stations in Redondo Beach and Torrance. The project aims to improve rail access to the South Bay, with construction potentially set  (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Sep 13)

  2. Metro Publishes Final Report on C Line Rail Extension to Torrance: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has released the final environmental review for a 4.5-mile extension of the C Line, which will add stations in Redondo Beach and Torrance. The project aims to improve access to Inglewood, LAX, and the South Bay, with construction possibly (Source: Yo! Venice! on Sep 13)