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🌱 Patch AM: Which parts of Santa Monica Beach should you avoid right now?

Also, don't miss Shark Tank on the Santa Monica Patch calendar

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Hey hey Santa Monica! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which parts of Santa Monica Beach should you avoid right now?
  • How your Santa Monica library card now unlocks local business discounts.
  • Why do Route 66 pilgrims insist on finishing at the Santa Monica Pier?

Also on today's calendar: Shark Tank and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Monica Beaches Under Ocean Water Warning Due to Elevated Bacteria (smmirror.com) — Sections of Santa Monica Beach near the pier and Wilshire storm drains are under an ocean water warning after recent tests found bacteria levels above state health standards. County officials urge you to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in the water within 100 yards of these areas until conditions improve, with similar advisories also affecting several other Los Angeles County beaches.
   

• Santa Monica Library's Special Card Sign-Up Month Offers Local Discounts (smdp.com) — Santa Monica residents can snag a special-edition library card all September and unlock discounts at dozens of local businesses through the Read Local, Shop Local program. New and returning cardholders can also join a family craft event at the Main Library on Sept. 12 and enjoy expanded access to books, media, study spaces, and citywide cultural perks.
   

• 'Go get your kicks': Europeans obsessed with a US highway (bostonglobe.com) — Santa Monica serves as the emotional finish line for Route 66 fans worldwide, with many travelers ending their 2,500‑mile journey at the pier's "End of the Trail" souvenir stand. As the historic highway turns 100, international tourism and anniversary events along the route are giving small businesses a boost and keeping Santa Monica firmly in the imagination of road‑trip pilgrims.
   

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    Wishing you a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! About a week ago there was a post regarding Mysa, a Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Monica. The… (Nextdoor Ocean Park SE)
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    Sep 6 at 12:13 AM PDT: 3.22 magnitude earthquake occurred near Compton, CA. More than 1117 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Where to eat in West LA: Spam cookies, French pop-ups, pizza cinnamon rolls, and anniversary deals hit local spots (westsidetoday.com)

Ok Santa Monica! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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