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February 13 – February 19, 2026 Volume CXXIII Issue 214
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Site of Iconic Main Street Bar that Served Jim Morrison, Truman Capote Sells for Nearly $2M
At the time of closure, its future was uncertain, though a public notice posted on the property as of February shows an application for an ownership change
A 1,700-square-foot retail building at 2926 Main Street — longtime home to the Circle Bar, a Santa Monica nightlife staple
since 1949 that drew celebrity patrons including Jim Morrison and Truman Capote — has sold for $1.975 million, or $1,161 per square foot. Philippe Chicha acquired the property from seller Lillian Zacky in a transaction that closed Dec. 9, 2025, according to property records reported by Traded. Brokers Brandon Michaels and Emin Gabrimasshih of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. The Circle Bar, known for its DJs, small dance floor and private booths with bottle service, was a popular destination for decades before closing in August 2023 after ownership transferred to the landlord. At the time of closure, its future was uncertain, though a public notice posted on the property as of February shows an application for an ownership change to Circles LLC.
Children’s Hospital LA Expands Pediatric Cardiology to the Westside
Conditions addressed include genetic heart conditions, congenital heart defects, all forms of pediatric heart care, fetal heart disease, fetal arrhythmias, and maternal/fetal conditions affecting the fetal heart
Specialists from the Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will begin providing pediatric cardiology care in Santa Monica starting Jan. 26, offering Westside families local access to the hospital’s nationally ranked program. The services, available at 1419 19th St., will operate Mondays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during the same hours.
Appointments and referrals can be made by calling 310-820-8608. Services include echocardiography, electrophysiology for heart rhythm disorders, palpitations, fainting and ECG irregularities, preparticipation sports physical evaluations, and fetal echocardiography and cardiac screening. Conditions addressed include genetic heart conditions, congenital heart defects, all forms of pediatric heart care, fetal heart disease, fetal arrhythmias, and maternal/
fetal conditions affecting the fetal heart. CHLA’s Heart Institute manages the largest congenital heart program on the West Coast, with more than 15,000 annual outpatient visits across 16 specialties, including cardiac surgery, imaging, catheterization, intensive care and anesthesia. It receives referrals throughout California and provides international consultations. The Santa Monica location is part of CHLA’s broader expansion
of pediatric specialties in the area, which
already
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allergy
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immunology, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, gastroenterology, neurology, otolaryngology, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, and urology. The hospital recently announced a $10 million gift from the Wyss Foundation to bring orthopedic services to the site as well.