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April 1, 2026
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Venice Memorial Event to Observe 84th Anniversary of Japanese American Incarceration: The Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee will host its annual commemoration on April 16, recognizing the 84th anniversary of the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The ceremony is set at the Venice and Lincoln boulevards monument, a historic gathering point in 1942. Later that day, a fundraising dinner at Hama Sushi will support educational programs and the Manzanar Pilgrimage grant. Both events aim to honor the community's history and promote education. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Apr 1)
November 1, 2025
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California Forms Council to Promote Gender Equity in Wealth Distribution: California has announced the establishment of the California Women's Wealth Advisory Council, which will focus on advancing financial opportunities for women statewide. Comprising leaders from finance, venture capital, and government, the council is tasked with recommending strategies to close the gender wealth gap and support women's participation in the economy. This initiative coincides with significant generational wealth transfers expected in the coming decades. The council intends to prioritize investments in women-led ventures. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Nov 1)
October 29, 2025
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Santa Monica Family Seeks Support After ICE Detention of Local Resident: A Santa Monica family has started a fundraising campaign to cover legal expenses following the detention of a woman by federal immigration authorities outside a Pico Boulevard restaurant. The effort aims to raise $40,000 to assist with her release, with over $3,600 collected so far from community, a (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 20)
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Santa Monica Family Seeks Support After ICE Detention of Local Resident: A Santa Monica family has started a fundraising campaign to cover legal expenses following the detention of a woman by federal immigration authorities outside a Pico Boulevard restaurant. The effort aims to raise $40,000 to assist with her release, with over $3,600 collected so far from community, a (Source: Yo! Venice! on Oct 20)