Hotsheet 11/20/25: Homer Simpsons take over the Promenade; S.M.A.S.H. gets a new name

Thursday, November 20, 2025
 Today is the Great American Smoke Out
There are 7 days until Thanksgiving!
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▶︎ Dozens of Homer Simpsons take over Third Street Promenade
The PR stunt coincided with the new season of the video game Fortnite.  Lookout

▶︎ LaLaLand debuts on San Vicente with “soft opening” specials
Many drinks are 50% off.  Instagram

▶︎ S.M.A.S.H. is getting a new name
The Ocean Park School House will welcome students in August, 2026.  Lookout

▶︎ J.J. Abrams former Santa Monica office building sells for $33 million
Description.  Mirror

▶︎ Samohi Basketball: Varsity boys blow out University High School by 33
Vikings are 3-0 heading into matchup with El Segundo.  MaxPreps

▶︎ Fox announces Baywatch reboot
The series will one again be filmed at local beaches.  Daily Press

Thursday, November 20 SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting 5:30 PM – District Office Santa Monica Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6:00 PM – City Hall

“Naked” Cheetos and Doritos are about to hit the market  Source

Fearing for personal safety, Bill Maher retires from stand-up comedy  Source

The Simpsons kills off another popular character  Source

1923  Inventor Garrett Morgan patents the modern three color traffic signal
1962  New York Yankee Mickey Mantle wins American League MVP for the third time
1975  Ronald Reagan announces candidacy for President of the United States
1983  Microsoft released first version of Windows

11/20  Joe Biden (83); Erika Kirk (37)
11/21   Bjork (60)
11/22  Haley Bieber (28); Jamie Lee Curtis (66)
11/23  Miley Cyrus (32); Snooki (37)
11/24  Sarah Hyland (34); Katherine Heigl (46)

All SMMUSD schools are closed on Wednesday, November 26 for Thanksgiving recess

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