> ## 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 25, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/monday-may-25-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-25T16:09:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-25T16:09:37.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Good morning. It's Memorial Day, a tradition that originated as Decoration Day following the Civil War to honor soldiers killed in service by placing a flower on their graves. May was chosen because flowers should be blossoming all across the nation. Our Memorial Day should be unexpectedly sunny and lovely. Today ☀️ 66º/58º; Tomorrow 🌥️ 65º/57º ### FIRST UP ![invitiation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/image-5.png) ### Santa Monica Elks Lodge to host 84th Memorial Day ceremony at Woodlawn today at 11:30 a.m. The public is welcome, and the program will include patriotic music, speakers and a wreath procession...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-elks-lodge-to-host-84th-memorial-day-ceremony-at-woodlawn/) --- [ ![](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 [LA28 Launches Resilience Champions Fund in Los AngelesLA28 announces first eight grantees for Resilience Champions Fund, investing $100,000 each in Los Angeles nonprofits addressing wildfire, heat, and ocean resilience ahead of 2028 Olympics.![](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-d7cb284c1f9a53db0c7022b009a321d98042af4f573b60bbc2d18ba70a13d04f.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-launches-resilience-champions-fund-names-first-eight-grantees/) [SMMUSD Guarantees Community Access to School FacilitiesSMMUSD Board unanimously approved Resolution 25-66 affirming community access to school athletic fields, gyms, and play areas regardless of parcel tax or city agreements.![](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-2026-05-22-194955-ce0fc4f35b95ace3b906fa71f70e4d99c13e9d0cf01e52adec734bd0c4f3dba0.png)](https://www.smdp.com/smmusd-board-affirms-community-access-to-school-facilities-in-unanimous-vote/) [With so many candidates and options in California, when’s the right time to vote?By Kim Alexander, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There has been a lot of coverage about the crowded field of candidates seeking to become California’s next governor. It’s especially crowded because this is an open-seat contest, with no![](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/110425-Prop-50-Election-Fresno-LV-11-daae76dc9befb72689ceb51991a00fbcb836d781597dba2a9a97ca015bdf1607.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/with-so-many-candidates-and-options-in-california-whens-the-right-time-to-vote/) [Road Work Ahead: PCH & Topanga Canyon ClosuresCaltrans Palisades Fire recovery work continues on PCH and Topanga Canyon Boulevard May 25-31 in Malibu and Pacific Palisades with weekday lane closures 9 a.m.–3 p.m. No closures Memorial Day.![](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/image001-2-3bfb6e472af942223c084a6311a2ed7b5d72ed0d4b24a402f1bede29fa767c94.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/weekly-road-and-lane-closures-on-pch-and-topanga-canyon-boulevard/) ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [Santa Monica SaMo Bridge Celebrates First Year SuccessSanta Monica’s SaMo Bridge diversion program connected 462 justice-involved individuals to housing and treatment in its first year, with 81% immediately placed in services.![](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---SaMo-Bridge-one-year-anniversary-17-54ce1dc4cff59536cc70cd9d9cdc482c16f66985f78551943a4b4da88ee34184.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-marks-first-year-of-samo-bridge-diversion-program/) [Hilton and Becerra lead in new California governor poll. Steyer trails but isn’t outBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. 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