> ## 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, May 22, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/friday-may-22-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-22T18:29:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-22T18:29:31.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Partners of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project will host a public meeting on Sunday, May 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Pierce College in Woodland Hills to share updates on ongoing restoration and design efforts for one of Southern California’s last remaining coastal wetlands. The public is encouraged to RSVP in advance [via Eventbrite](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F%5F%5Fhttps:%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftopanga-lagoon-restoration-project-public-meeting-tickets-1988605236795%3Faff=oddtdtcreator%5F%5F%253B%2521%2521LVq-52eSbsHOEHc%25216jTGGxPcKaL3xkqQIQEN2NudhrrBs3LVOtGZl2IcRfV98NdBCmCagtoJLJOePion%5FXFqEIJu34WNdAvEcpBnOusw%2524%26utm%5Fcontent=%26utm%5Fmedium=email%26utm%5Fname=%26utm%5Fsource=govdelivery%26utm%5Fterm=/1/0100019e2ca73c7b-06a32c74-44c8-4394-9af3-b6f708b4551f-000000/TLsa1enx5GK6XF583yUCk9lyrV-GbEkJzkziEm1NsWM=452?ref=smdp.com). Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today 🌤️ 66º/58º Tomorrow 🌤️ 67º/58º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/DSC_0145.webp) John Adams Middle School students from Santa Monica present their civic action projects at the Teach Democracy regional expo in Los Angeles. ## JAMS students fight the civics education crisis at regional expo At a time when national proficiency in civics has fallen to historic lows... 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Steyer trails but isn’t outBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two weeks from now we’ll probably know which of the 61 candidates for governor have finished 1-2 in the primary election and will face each other in November for the dubious honor of![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/041426-Governors-Forum-Sacramento-MG-CM-12-cdbde62cf4dad52b2ed408da05f42f921186bd35b55bb3cfb2a9863449f60e1b.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/hilton-and-becerra-lead-in-new-california-governor-poll-steyer-trails-but-isnt-out/) [John Erickson Campaign for CA State Senate District 24West Hollywood Councilmember John Erickson runs for State Senate District 24, focusing on housing affordability, workers’ rights, and California’s disaster recovery efforts.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/johnerickson-5419-29c804970c45451cee0e1d79176bd35c008078035885212d9db4cf6dc0043557.JPEG)](https://www.smdp.com/john-erickson-makes-his-case-for-state-senate-centering-housing-safety-and-californias-rebuilding-effort/) [MAINopoly & Memorial Day Weekend Events in Santa MonicaSanta Monica events this Memorial Day weekend include MAINopoly tasting event (May 24), Pier Locals Night finale (May 21), free Bike Anywhere Day rides, and Dine Latino Restaurant Week through May 24.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPSean Besser![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-05-20-at-1.03.36-PM-21831387f7d272eff41fa5df6d0e440a6cc8ef5a139d41dfb7241eda0266dd85.png)](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-mainopoly-pier-locals-night-finale-more-memorial-day-weekend-festivities/) [Topanga Lagoon Restoration Meeting May 31Join the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project public meeting on May 31 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Share feedback on coastal wetland restoration efforts.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Screenshot-2026-05-18-204851-7cc25ea733da2e0cab349ff59c69b39a3a894ab94f36328970c2c482365d9686.png)](https://www.smdp.com/topanga-lagoon-restoration-project-to-hold-public-meeting-may-31/) [Music Guild Santa Monica Season Finale: Dvořák Violin ConcertoMusic Guild at St. Matthew’s in Santa Monica closes its 2025-26 season May 29 at 8 p.m. featuring violinist YuEun Gemma Kim performing Dvořák’s Violin Concerto with works by Debussy and Ravel. Tickets $45.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/YuEun-Gemma-Kim-min--1--48888cb4eb2a97f2cc31cc4dbdfde3d8cba99e9ee66e2d6732ce7d8ad2dc7dc7.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/music-guild-at-st-matthews-closes-season-with-dvorak-violin-concerto-may-29/) [Jake Levine’s Plan for LA Wildfire Recovery and Better GovernmentCongressional candidate Jake Levine campaigns on government effectiveness and undergrounding power lines in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and high-risk LA communities.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Screenshot-2026-05-19-202328-334c7bfa5cfacd4be6ec2f2e07ca62c467700f6b777357c60e6e194f90ba07d9.png)](https://www.smdp.com/from-wildfire-recovery-to-washington-jake-levine-makes-his-case-for-a-different-kind-of-leadership-running-for-congress/) Interested in nearby events? 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