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## [Man killed while trying to stab SMPD officer](https://www.smdp.com/man-killed-while-trying-to-stab-smpd-officer/)

_2026-08-22 · Matthew Hall · SMDP_

A Santa Monica police officer shot and killed a man Saturday after he charged at officers with a knife in Palisades Park, police said. Officers were in the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue investigating a reported domestic violence incident when a man not connected to that case ran at them

## [Overnight closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard set for Aug. 28-29 as Palisades Fire recovery nears end](https://www.smdp.com/overnight-closure-of-topanga-canyon-boulevard-set-for-aug-28-29-as-palisades-fire-recovery-nears-end/)

_2026-08-22 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) closes overnight Aug. 28-29 for storm drain installation as part of Palisades Fire recovery in Malibu. Full closure 11:59 p.m.-8 a.m.

## [Where to Eat in West LA this weekend: Fresh biscuit pop-ups, back-lot burgers, still warm bread, and seasonal seafood salads](https://smmirror.com/where-to-eat-in-west-la-this-weekend-fresh-biscuit-pop-ups-back-lot-burgers-still-warm-bread-and-seasonal-seafood-salads/)

_2026-08-22 · Dolores Quintana · Santa Monica Mirror_

Neighborhood spots across Mar Vista, West Hollywood, Larchmont, and Melrose shine this weekend. By Dolores Quintana Pa’s Biscuitissiere has a new pop-up location that starts this weekend. The purveyor of the fluffy Georgia Drop Biscuits Made \[…\]

## [Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens 4,500 Los Angeles County entertainment jobs](https://smmirror.com/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-threatens-l-a-jobs/)

_2026-08-22 · Sarah Lin · Santa Monica Mirror_

Local officials and labor leaders warn that proposed studio consolidation could wipe out billions in business revenue and devastate local vendors. By Sarah Lin Los Angeles County could lose roughly 4,500 entertainment industry jobs over \[…\]

## [Santa Monica College Dance Department to Host Open House Sept. 1](https://palisadesnews.com/smc-dance-department-meet-and-mingle-open-house-set-for-sept-1/)

_2026-08-22 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

Event offers information on degrees, certificates and performance opportunities. By Sarah Lin Santa Monica College’s Dance Department will hold a free Meet and Mingle Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 \[…\] The post Santa Monica College Dance Department to Host Open House Sept. 1 appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Alert Issued for Missing 71-Year-Old LA Man With Dementia](https://palisadesnews.com/silver-alert-missing-71-year-old-ignacio-guzman-los-angeles/)

_2026-08-22 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

Police described Guzman as a Hispanic man with gray hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet, 7 inches. By Sarah Lin The Los Angeles Police Department and the family of a 71-year-old man \[…\] The post Alert Issued for Missing 71-Year-Old LA Man With Dementia appeared first on Palisades News .

## [California Awards $11.3M to 13 Prohousing Communities for Affordable Housing](https://palisadesnews.com/california-awards-11-3-million-to-13-prohousing-communities/)

_2026-08-22 · Carlos Reyes · Palisades News_

Funding is the fourth round of grants for jurisdictions that have adopted policies to speed housing production. By Carlos Reyes California has awarded $11.3 million to 13 cities and counties that hold the state’s Prohousing \[…\] The post California Awards $11.3M to 13 Prohousing Communities for Affordable Housing appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Malibu Farmers Market ordered to cease operations at Legacy Park](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-farmers-market-ordered-to-cease-operations-at-legacy-park/)

_2026-08-22 · Matthew Hall · SMDP_

The City of Malibu has ordered the operator of the Malibu Farmers Market to immediately cease operations at Legacy Park, citing unresolved public safety and permitting concerns after months of trying to find a compliant path forward for the market. The city said it worked extensively with the market operator

## [Oops. They did it again.](https://www.smdp.com/oops-they-did-it-again/)

_2026-08-21 · Devan Sipher · SMDP_

Santa Monica City Council has held multiple special meetings this year to rescind or fix flawed ordinances, including a rent control charter amendment that violated property law.

## [ER doctors to be trained for psychiatric holds under LA County pilot](https://www.smdp.com/er-doctors-to-be-trained-for-psychiatric-holds-under-la-county-pilot/)

_2026-08-21 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Five Los Angeles County hospitals will train ER doctors to place patients on 5150 psychiatric holds under a new pilot program, freeing up county crisis teams to respond faster to community emergencies.

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Superior Court Expands Online Tool to Handle Traffic Tickets](https://www.smdp.com/superior-court-expands-online-tool-to-handle-traffic-tickets/)

_2026-08-21 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Los Angeles Superior Court launches expanded CourtHelp tool for traffic tickets. Look up citations, make payments, and request traffic school online starting Aug. 17, 2026.

## [Santa Monica College faces accreditation threat over financial crisis](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-faces-accreditation-threat-over-financial-crisis/)

_2026-08-21 · Matthew Hall · SMDP_

Santa Monica College placed on enhanced monitoring by accrediting commission due to structural deficit, enrollment decline, and unfunded liabilities totaling millions.

## [Malibu’s Speed Cameras for the PCH Are Coming, Hopefully This Fall. Santa Monica Still Waiting for Permission.](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/malibus-speed-cameras-for-the-pch-are-coming-hopefully-this-fall-santa-monica-still-waiting-for-permission/)

_2026-08-21 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Image: A speed camera on 7th near Broadway in Oakland. Photo: Streetsblog/Roger Rudick Malibu is preparing to launch automated speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway, nearly two years after state lawmakers voted to include the city in the pilot program allowing a handful of California cities to use them. The cameras are expected to begin \[…\] The post Malibu’s Speed Cameras for the PCH Are Coming,…

## [As California demands less plastic in packaging, manufacturers say you’ll pay more for stuff](https://www.smdp.com/as-california-demands-less-plastic-in-packaging-manufacturers-say-youll-pay-more-for-stuff/)

_2026-08-21 · Cal Matters · SMDP_

California's SB 54 plastic reduction law aims to cut non-recyclable packaging 25% by 2032, but industry studies estimate consumers could pay $683-$948 annually, three times the state's $190 projection.

## [Red Cross grant expands Malibu wildfire recovery effort](https://www.smdp.com/red-cross-grant-expands-malibu-wildfire-recovery-effort/)

_2026-08-21 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

American Red Cross awards grant to Malibu Community Long Term Recovery Group to expand disaster services for Palisades Fire survivors in Malibu, Topanga, and Pacific Palisades.

## [Film Review: The End of Oak Street](https://smmirror.com/the-end-of-oak-street-review-anne-hathaway-shines/)

_2026-08-21 · Kathy Whitney Boole · Santa Monica Mirror_

FILM REVIEWTHE END OF OAK STREETRated PG-1399 MinutesReleased August 14th Let’s take a ride into early 1980s middle-class America – before cell phones, before computers, before tablets, and before constant electronic communication with all those \[…\]

## [SM.a.rt. Column: More Housing, Same Water? Santa Monica’s SB 79 Problem](https://smmirror.com/sb-79-housing-laws-challenge-santa-monica-water-supply/)

_2026-08-21 · SM.a.r.t · Santa Monica Mirror_

By Daniel Jansenson, Architect A zoning decision coming before the Santa Monica City Council on September 8 sounds obscure, but isn’t. The details are dense, but they reveal how little of the new world of \[…\]

## [Kool Happenings: What We Were Not and a Shocking Choice](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/kool-happenings-what-we-were-not-and-a-shocking-choice/)

_2026-08-21 · Sheila Kuehl · Santa Monica Next_

What We Were Not Albert Camus was a political journalist, novelist (The Stranger and The Plague) and essayist known for his absurdist work. In 1957 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. I was thinking of a quote attributed to him this week as I was considering Americans’ behavior during this very trying time when our very \[…\] The post Kool Happenings: What We Were Not and a Shocking…

## [I-405 Closures Set for Sepulveda Pass](https://palisadesnews.com/i-405-lane-closures-set-for-sepulveda-pass-aug-24-28/)

_2026-08-21 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph in some northbound and southbound sections of I-405. By Sarah Lin Motorists traveling through the Sepulveda Pass should expect overnight lane reductions, ramp closures and freeway \[…\] The post I-405 Closures Set for Sepulveda Pass appeared first on Palisades News .

## [SMPD Report Increased Proactive Activity, Major Arrests During July 26-Aug. 1](https://palisadesnews.com/santa-monica-police-report-increased-proactive-activity/)

_2026-08-21 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

The department handled 2,413 calls during the period, a 4.2% increase from the previous week. By Sarah Lin Santa Monica police handled more than 2,400 calls for service and made 120 arrests during the week \[…\] The post SMPD Report Increased Proactive Activity, Major Arrests During July 26-Aug. 1 appeared first on Palisades News .

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Malibu Begins Public Education Phase for PCH Safety System](https://palisadesnews.com/malibu-pch-speed-safety-system-warnings-begin-in-september-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · Carlos Reyes · Palisades News_

The system uses lidar and cameras to identify vehicles traveling at least 11 mph over the posted speed limit. By Carlos Reyes The city of Malibu is nearing completion of construction on its Pacific Coast \[…\] The post Malibu Begins Public Education Phase for PCH Safety System appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Suspect Arrested in Triple Killing of LA Residents](https://palisadesnews.com/patrick-kevin-spurlock-arrested-in-los-angeles-triple-murder/)

_2026-08-21 · Carlos Reyes · Palisades News_

Police said an altercation occurred inside the apartment, after which the victims were ordered to the floor at gunpoint. By Carlos Reyes A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shootings of \[…\] The post Suspect Arrested in Triple Killing of LA Residents appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Eyes on the Street: Back to School Traffic Calming Edition](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/eyes-on-the-street-back-to-school-traffic-calming-edition/)

_2026-08-20 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified schools are back in session today, and Juan Matute brings some images of a new Safe Routes to School Project at McKinley Elementary. A new traffic-calming installation at Santa Monica Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue is now in place, giving pedestrians—particularly students walking to nearby McKinley Elementary School—a more protected crossing at one \[…\] The post Eyes on…

## [One month left to enter Santa Monica's Route 66 centennial song contest](https://www.smdp.com/one-month-left-to-enter-santa-monicas-route-66-centennial-song-contest/)

_2026-08-20 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Santa Monica's Route 66 Song Contest offers $10,000 to songwriters with original songs celebrating the historic highway. Deadline: September 13.

## [Around Town: Pier Boxing, Main St. and Montana Events, & More!](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-pier-boxing-main-st-and-montana-events-more/)

_2026-08-20 · Sean Besser · SMDP_

Santa Monica and Malibu events guide: Butterfly Brawl boxing at the pier, Main St. Sunday Funday, Montana Ave. Dog Daze, Tongva Park concerts, and dining specials through Aug. 28.

## [We&#8217;re Giving Next a New Look](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/next-remodel-in-progress/)

_2026-08-20 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed a few changes over the last 24 hours. The website has a cleaner look, and we’ve changed the layout of the home page to hopefully make it easier to follow stories by topic. There’s going to be a more robust overhaul of the site’s skin in the next couple of \[…\] The post We’re Giving Next a New Look first appeared on Santa Monica Next .

## [OPA Update 8/20/26: Sunday Funday Farmers Market ON Main St., Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (TODAY/Thursday), First of School Today, &#038; Other Things To Do This Weekend](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/opa-update-8-20-26-sunday-funday-farmers-market-on-main-st-ocean-park-social-club-summer-picnic-series-today-thursday-first-of-school-today-other-things-to-do-this-weekend/)

_2026-08-20 · Ocean Park Association · Santa Monica Next_

This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market is moving ON TO Main Street: Yes! It’s True! This Sunday, the Main Street Farmers Market hits the Street for a very special Sunday Fun Day event! See you there! More details: Main St. will be closed to traffic from 6am-4pmMore than a dozen food vendors are expectedThe Entertainment Zone will \[…\] The post OPA Update 8/20/26: Sunday Funday…

## [Santa Monica founder built a vape company on a nicotine-free bet](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-founder-built-a-vape-company-on-a-nicotine-free-bet/)

_2026-08-20 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Conrad Kurth founded Cyclone Pods in Santa Monica in 2018 to offer nicotine-free vapes and caffeine pouches, testing products through accredited labs to verify zero nicotine content.

## [Santa Monica students turn summer jobs into career experience](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-students-turn-summer-jobs-into-career-experience/)

_2026-08-20 · Guest Author · SMDP_

Santa Monica students use summer jobs in retail, food service, and coaching to build career experience while earning income. Learn how seasonal work serves as a stepping stone.

## [McCall’s Meat and Fish brings a version 2.0 of a popular Saturday sandwich to Santa Monica](https://smmirror.com/mccalls-meat-and-fish-brings-back-popular-saturday-sandwich/)

_2026-08-20 · Dolores Quintana · Santa Monica Mirror_

Sandwich lovers can catch the upgrade on Montana Avenue this Saturday. In search of the perfect sandwich? This weekend, McCall’s Meat and Fish has a returning sandwich as part of its Saturday Sandwiches in Santa \[…\]

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## [Star-studded chef roster announced for third annual Manhattan Beach Food &#038; Wine](https://smmirror.com/manhattan-beach-food-wine-announces-2026-all-star-chef-lineup/)

_2026-08-20 · Sarah Lin · Santa Monica Mirror_

Over 40 renowned culinary figures will gather at westdrift resort for the two-night coastal tasting festival this September. By Sarah Lin. Manhattan Beach Food & Wine revealed a lineup of more than 40 premier culinary \[…\]

## [Hot Dog on a Stick Offers 80-cent Lemonade Today for 80th Anniversary](https://palisadesnews.com/hot-dog-on-a-stick-marks-80-years-with-80-cent-lemonade-deal/)

_2026-08-20 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

Customers will also receive a free limited-edition anniversary sticker with any purchase, while supplies last By Sarah Lin Hot Dog on a Stick will offer its 16-ounce original fresh lemonade for 80 cents on Thursday, \[…\] The post Hot Dog on a Stick Offers 80-cent Lemonade Today for 80th Anniversary appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Dragon Alley Brand Expanding Santa Monica Footprint with Promenade Burger Kitchen](https://palisadesnews.com/dragon-alley-kitchen-burgers-coming-to-santa-monicas-third-street-promenade/)

_2026-08-20 · Zach Armstrong · Palisades News_

The announcement came one month after Chand and partners opened Dragon Alley Coffee–a roughly 1,000 sq ft cafe that serves Japanese matcha and other specialty drinks By Zach Armstrong Dragon Alley Kitchen & Burgers, an \[…\] The post Dragon Alley Brand Expanding Santa Monica Footprint with Promenade Burger Kitchen appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Little Caesars Begins Autonomous Robot Pizza Deliveries in Los Angeles](https://palisadesnews.com/little-caesars-partners-with-coco-robotics-for-robot-deliveries-in-los-angeles/)

_2026-08-20 · Carlos Reyes · Palisades News_

The partnership is also active in Chicago and Miami, with service planned to expand to downtown San Jose By Carlos Reyes Little Caesars has begun using autonomous robots from Coco Robotics to deliver pizzas in \[…\] The post Little Caesars Begins Autonomous Robot Pizza Deliveries in Los Angeles appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Drivers urged to be cautious as school opens](https://www.smdp.com/drivers-urged-to-be-cautious-as-school-opens/)

_2026-08-20 · Matthew Hall · SMDP_

Santa Monica police urge drivers to slow down as students return to school this week. Follow speed limits, avoid distractions, and watch for pedestrians near campuses.

## [Vendors Sell Artisan Foods as Palisades Farmers Market Returns (Video)](https://palisadesnews.com/vendors-sell-artisan-foods-as-palisades-farmers-market-returns-video/)

_2026-08-20 · Zach Armstrong · Palisades News_

Vendors who’ve been part of this market for decades are returning to sell their produce and goods as the community rebuilds The post Vendors Sell Artisan Foods as Palisades Farmers Market Returns (Video) appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Back-to-School Shoppers Tighten Belts Even as Spending Hits Record Highs](https://www.smdp.com/back-to-school-shoppers-tighten-belts-even-as-spending-hits-record-highs/)

_2026-08-19 · Guest Author · SMDP_

Back-to-school spending projected to hit $43.3 billion in 2026, but parents are cutting costs due to inflation. K-12 families spending $557 per child on average.

## [Supervisor Horvath moves to explore new LA County Office of Gender Equity](https://www.smdp.com/supervisor-horvath-moves-to-explore-new-la-county-office-of-gender-equity/)

_2026-08-19 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath introduced a motion to study creating an Office of Gender Equity to coordinate gender equity efforts across county departments.

## [Poll finds rising public trust in LA County Superior Court](https://www.smdp.com/poll-finds-rising-public-trust-in-la-county-superior-court/)

_2026-08-19 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Public trust in LA County Superior Court rose to 67% in 2026, up from 64% in 2025, with gains in transparency, innovation, and civil rights protection.

## [Malibu Declares Local Emergency to Speed Encampment Removals as Fire Conditions Worsen](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-declares-local-emergency-to-speed-encampment-removals-as-fire-conditions-worsen/)

_2026-08-19 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Malibu City Council unanimously declared a local emergency on Aug. 10 to expedite homeless encampment removals as live fuel moisture drops below 65% in fire season.

## [Update on 23rd Street Moving Road Hazard: They Got Him](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/update-on-23rd-street-moving-road-hazard-they-got-him/)

_2026-08-19 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Yesterday, Next brought you video of a truck driver maliciously and intentionally driving over every bollard on the 23rd Street Protected bikeway. Within hours of the story being posted, Councilmember Dan Hall wrote on his Instagram post about the video that the driver has been caught and his truck towed. Next has reached out to \[…\] The post Update on 23rd Street Moving Road Hazard: They Got Him…

## [This Sunday is &#8220;Main Street Sunday Funday&#8221;](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/this-sunday-is-main-street-sunday-funday/)

_2026-08-19 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Sunday, August 23 | 8:30 a.m. through the eveningMain Street, Santa Monica Main Street is taking the celebration into the street this Sunday as the Main Street Farmers Market, Ocean Park Association and Main Street Business Improvement Association team up for a full day of food, music, games and community activities. The day begins with \[…\] The post This Sunday is “Main Street Sunday Funday” first…

## [Noteworthy 8/19-26/26: WHAT A WEEK! GOODBYE GUSTAVO!](https://smmirror.com/hollywood-bowl-picks-dudamels-farewell-and-top-shows/)

_2026-08-19 · Charles Andrews · Santa Monica Mirror_

By Charles Andrews DID YOU REMEMBER? That NOTEWORTHY is back to being a weekly thang? And just in time, because the summer performance schedule is officially overheated, and who can remember what they want to \[…\]

## [Instagram-Born Book Club Walks Its Way Across Los Angeles](https://www.smdp.com/instagram-born-book-club-walks-its-way-across-los-angeles/)

_2026-08-19 · Maaz Alin · SMDP_

Preoccupied LA is an Instagram-based book club in Santa Monica that hosts monthly walking events with authors across Los Angeles. Founded by Samantha Dockser and Morgan Messing, the community has grown to 7,000+ followers.

## [Malibu prepares to launch automated speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway](https://smmirror.com/malibu-launching-speed-safety-system-on-pacific-coast-highway/)

_2026-08-19 · Carlos Reyes · Santa Monica Mirror_

City officials begin a public awareness campaign ahead of a fall rollout designed to curb fatal crashes on the 21-mile corridor. By Carlos Reyes Malibu officials have begun a public awareness campaign as construction wraps \[…\]

## [“We Need to Take the Lead” Rick Caruso Calls on Businesses to Rebuild Pacific Palisades Stores](https://smmirror.com/rick-caruso-encourages-businesses-to-reopen-in-pacific-palisades/)

_2026-08-19 · Zach Armstrong · Santa Monica Mirror_

The businessman singled out supermarket brands Ralph’s and Gelsons as examples of major companies who would do themselves and Pacific Palisades a service by returning. By Zach Armstrong Billionaire businessman Rick Caruso took to social media \[…\]

## [Pacific Palisades Neighborhoods Plan Cleanup and El Niño Prep Event](https://palisadesnews.com/alphabets-neighborhood-cleanup-and-el-nino-weather-prep-set-for-aug-22/)

_2026-08-19 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

Organizers say the effort involves the AlphaBEST, El Medio Bluffs, Las Casas and Highlands neighborhoods. By Sarah Lin Several Pacific Palisades neighborhoods will hold a joint cleanup and El Niño weather preparation event on Saturday, \[…\] The post Pacific Palisades Neighborhoods Plan Cleanup and El Niño Prep Event appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Man Found Dead on Venice Beach, Police Recover Gun: REPORT](https://palisadesnews.com/man-with-fatal-gunshot-wound-found-on-venice-beach/)

_2026-08-19 · Sarah Lin · Palisades News_

The death is being investigated as a possible suicide. By Sarah Lin A 35-year-old man was found dead on Venice Beach late Monday with a gunshot wound to the head, and police recovered a firearm \[…\] The post Man Found Dead on Venice Beach, Police Recover Gun: REPORT appeared first on Palisades News .

## [First SB79 Housing Project Proposed in Santa Monica at Delaware Avenue](https://palisadesnews.com/santa-monicas-first-sb-79-project-five-townhomes-planned-at-2904-delaware-ave/)

_2026-08-19 · Carlos Reyes · Palisades News_

The development would demolish the existing single-family residence and construct approximately 9,916 square feet of residential floor area across three stories. By Carlos Reyes A developer has submitted the first application under California’s Senate Bill \[…\] The post First SB79 Housing Project Proposed in Santa Monica at Delaware Avenue appeared first on Palisades News .

## [Driver Smashes Plastic Bollards on 23rd Street Bike Lane](https://santamonicanext.org/2026/08/driver-smashes-plastic-bollards-on-23rd-street-bike-lane/)

_2026-08-18 · Damien Newton · Santa Monica Next_

Bicycle advocates have long argued that using plastic bollards to separate bicycles from automobile traffic is better than nothing, but that only concrete barriers will truly protect bicyclists. Sadly, this case is too often made when bicyclists in these “protected” lanes are hurt, or worse, by negligent, scofflaw, or intentionally violent drivers. That case was \[…\] The post Driver Smashes Plastic…

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