> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Friday, June 5, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/friday-june-5-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-05T19:05:26.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-05T19:05:26.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Prediction markets are suggesting Nithya Raman will catch Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles Mayors race but election experts say that to do so, she'd have to gain votes at a rate significantly higher than vote totals have shown so far. Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today 🌤️ 68º/61º Tomorrow 🌤️ 69º/61º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/IMG_0221.webp) SMDP Photo ### One dead in Ocean Park fire A man died Friday morning in an apartment fire near Ocean Park Blvd. The Santa Monica Fire Department...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/one-dead-in-ocean-park-fire/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### MORE NEWS [Santa Monica Racist Attack Suspect Returns to TrialJob Uriah Taylor, 28, faces trial in Santa Monica for a racially motivated 2023 attack that left one victim permanently disabled. California Supreme Court refused to hear his case.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-504cd269-0d9c-4c0c-a863-7e376dfb3025.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/img_2866-scaled-1-40247848-b935-47ab-aef2-382da907f553.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/racist-homeless-attacker-returns-to-trial-after-ca-supreme-court-ruling/) [Two New Fried Food Spots Coming to Santa Monica Next WeekRaising Cane’s opens June 10 at Third Street Promenade, while The Win\~Dow smashburger shop debuts June 9 on Montana Ave in Santa Monica.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-d27e61b6-ffae-49d6-bcae-244436cd8070.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0264-acdd58f4-70f7-4da3-97f8-3b35165de2fe.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/fans-of-fried-food-have-two-new-options-about-to-open/) ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [Will Rogers 4th of July 5K/10K Returns to Pacific PalisadesThe Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K returns to Pacific Palisades on July 4 for its 49th year. Register now for the 10K, 5K, or Kids Fun Run.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-7e91aa1c-18a7-421b-b653-5928c164777e.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-03-000816-c15a93eb-c04a-4f16-a318-86ac21365596.png)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-will-rogers-fourth-of-july-5k-10k-run-returns-home/) [Election Results: 2026 PrimaryCalifornia Primary 2026 — Results Statewide, Westside and Los Angeles County races. ✓ advances to the November runoff · ★ wins outright. Statewide California’s top-two primary. The two highest finishers — regardless of party — advance to the November runoff (✓). Governor ✓ Steve Hilton Rep 27.6%1,417,689 ✓ Xavier Becerra Dem 25.5%1,310,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-c59652fa-2085-44b7-8520-3db5baf4fb3a.png)SMDPEditor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1566928661283-35dc6abad9ef-9fcc977b-d4bc-4e4f-831a-bcfd3431ffbd)](https://www.smdp.com/election-results-2026-primary/) Interested in nearby events? Check out our [editor's picks](https://www.smdp.com/r/c2817d32?m=6dfc2295-4654-483f-8473-abd585d64332). You can read our print version [here](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/060526.pdf?ref=smdp.com)