Santa Monica’s Night Moves | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s cracking down on impaired driving with a surprise DUI checkpoint next Friday night, while also expanding its downtown zone for the COAST 2026 World Cup finale — complete with drinkable promenades, big screens, and live music. New overnight parking permits are rolling out for Larkin Place to combat nighttime harassment, sparking citywide parking debates. After 30 years, the beloved Britannia Pub is closing, making way for a Taco Bell Cantina — but owners are hunting for a new home. And if you care about California’s coast, NOAA’s hosting public meetings in August to shape coastal policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e57ab25019741f3f