5 Things: Heal the Bay's Alternative Shark Week, California Incline to Close

1. It's alternative #SharkWeek at Heal the Bay. And the organization is highlighting cool facts and figures about the creatures of the deep. "The fact is, you’re more likely to get bit by another person than you are to get bit by a shark," Heal the Bay writes in its Santa Monica Patch blog, which it plans to update all week. 

2. Northbound lanes of the California Incline will close later this week for repairs. What's your favorite alternative route? 

3. Did you know there are a ton of social groups open to everyone on MeetUp.com? You can search by interest or location and a quick gander at the Santa Monica area shows meet ups for techies, hikers, singles, beach volleyball players, gamers and even honey lovers. Is there a group out there for you?

4. Today is "Fresh Breath Day." Who is your favorite Santa Monica dentist?

5. Wondering about traffic? Check your commute before work!