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February 7, 2026
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Profile: Marion Anderson, Lifelong Rye Resident and City Councilmember: Marion Anderson, a lifelong resident of Rye, is currently serving on the Rye City Council. She also works as executive director of Heartsong, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to creative arts therapies for people with disabilities. Anderson's connection to Rye dates back to her parents moving to the community following World War II, where they built a family home. Her commitment spans personal, civic, and nonprofit engagement in the area. (Source: MyRye.com on Feb 7)
November 11, 2025
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Museum of Immersive Experiences Opens on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica: A new Museum of Illusions has opened its doors at 1232 Third Street Promenade in downtown Santa Monica, occupying a 12,000-square-foot space. The museum offers over 80 interactive and optical-illusion exhibits, some designed exclusively for the Santa Monica location. Visitors can experience unique installations such as a rockabilly-themed mural and a reversed Hollywood-style room. This marks the chain's second location in California and its 64th worldwide. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Nov 11)
October 29, 2025
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Museum of Illusions to Open on Santa Monica Promenade in November: A new branch of the Museum of Illusions is set to open on the Santa Monica Promenade this November, expanding the museum chain's presence in California following its recent San Diego debut. The interactive attraction is expected to draw visitors interested in visual illusions and immersive exhibits. (Source: Santa Monica Next on Sep 26)
October 7, 2025
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Santa Monica Joins Lawsuit Challenging Federal Disaster Aid Restrictions: Santa Monica has joined 28 other local governments in a federal lawsuit contesting new federal requirements that tie disaster aid to immigration enforcement and limit diversity initiatives. City officials argue the restrictions could impact funding for emergency preparedness and public safety, with (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 7)
October 1, 2025
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Museum of Illusions to Open on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica: A new Museum of Illusions is set to open this fall at 1232 3rd Street on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. The 12,000-square-foot venue will offer over 80 interactive exhibits, including holograms and installations exploring optical illusions and perception. The museum will feature displays nod (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 1)
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Museum of Illusions to Open on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica This Fall: A new Museum of Illusions location is set to open this fall at 1232 3rd Street on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. The 12,000-square-foot interactive museum will feature over 80 exhibits, including optical illusions, 3D holograms, and installations inspired by the city's cultural heritage. The (Source: Yo! Venice! on Oct 1)
September 26, 2025
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Santa Monica Governance Structure Raises Questions About Accountability: A review of Santa Monica's city government highlights concerns about the balance of power between elected council members and professional staff. The current council-manager system may limit oversight and lead to decisions that do not always reflect community priorities, particularly in areas like, (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Sep 26)