> ## 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. # Monday, May 18, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/may-16-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-05-18T18:05:33.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-18T18:05:33.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no lane closures on Pacific Coast Highway or Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 between 5 a.m. Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 25. Sunny. High near 70F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Today đŸŒ€ïž 66Âș/56Âș Tomorrow đŸŒ€ïž 74Âș/59Âș ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/DSC_0054-2.webp) SMDP Image ## Kidnapping suspect in custody after officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles Santa Monica police took a kidnapping suspect into custody early Sunday morning following a vehicle pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/kidnapping-suspect-in-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-los-angeles/) ### MORE NEWS [SMC Graduate Lands Special Olympics USA Games ApprenticeshipTarelle Butts, a Santa Monica College 2024 graduate, secured an apprenticeship with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis through the Television Academy Foundation’s new Alumni Apprenticeships Program.![](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---tarelle-butts-head-shot-6c04a9edd1b81f2e499abf581a7c0fad56421810ccccbf50b518cfbfc63c8e53.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-grad-lands-apprenticeship-with-2026-special-olympics-usa-games/) [LA28 Cultural Olympiad to Celebrate LA’s Creative VoicesLA28 Cultural Olympiad will celebrate Los Angeles artists and cultural institutions during 2028 Olympic Games with music, film, fashion, food and visual art programming.![](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/unnamed-1-216991d520d9a752d0722910b8946362facd7833df1d18a93ab3315b0cc01da4.png)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-cultural-olympiad-to-celebrate-citys-creative-voices/) [Woman killed by Metro bus crawled under it.A woman believed to be homeless was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a Metro bus at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica police said. The fatal collision was reported at approximately 2 p.m. The woman, whose identity has not been released,![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0096-f0530f842d54471d47e5df080076d426caf522cfb1cbeabec2585ec2a81cd0a2.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/police-co/) [Newsom’s tightfisted final budget faces a rough reception in the LegislatureBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Since the turn of the century, California’s state budget has been plagued by a boom-and-bust syndrome rooted in its lopsided revenue system and a lack of political discipline. The budget became increasingly dependent![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-cb10deec35855a204b9b87582c8d2de2f3eb11675ed6eb6e45a338c545619f28.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/051426-May-Budget-Revise-MG-CM-03-f43321017b2af5adccee51c65c6a80fd1ee5f86f56eddd7986d0a34e0f7f1da8.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/newsoms-tightfisted-final-budget-faces-a-rough-reception-in-the-legislature/) ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [SMC Global Motion World Dance Company PerformanceSanta Monica College Global Motion World Dance Company performs traditional and contemporary world dances May 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broad Stage. Tickets $20-$23.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-438.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/GM_F-25_DSC_0621.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smcs-global-motion-world-dance-company-to-perform-may-16-17/) [Santa Monica Optometrist Expands Eye Health Education Through Book and NonprofitAs daily life becomes increasingly screen driven, from Zoom calls and scrolling to digital classrooms and late night streaming, optometrist Irina Yakubin is working to make eye health education more accessible, approachable, and community centered in Santa Monica. Yakubin, an optometrist and founder of OptiHealth Optometry, practices within Montana Eyes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-440.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/YOHO_09_Handpiece-1-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-optometrist-expands-eye-health-education-through-book-and-nonprofit/) [Santa Monica Council Unanimously Adopts Boulevard Safety Plan, Orders Quick-Build Protections at School CrossingThe City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a safety overhaul of Santa Monica Boulevard, directing staff to install temporary physical barriers at a dangerous intersection near McKinley Elementary School before the next school year and to pursue stronger pedestrian crossing technology on the corridor’s eastern half. The 7-0 vote on![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-444.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0001-1-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-unanimously-adopts-boulevard-safety-plan-orders-quick-build-protections-at-school-crossing/) Interested in nearby events? Check out our [editor's picks](https://www.smdp.com/event-3/#/show?subset=picks). You can read our print version [here](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/051826.pdf?ref=smdp.com).