> ## 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. # Newsletter: Apr 02, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-apr-01-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-04-02T18:01:12.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-02T18:01:12.000Z - Author: Editor Sun and clouds mixed. High 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 66° / Low 55° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 59° ### **First Up** ![two homeless](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/04/Cover---Untddsitled.jpg) Two homeless individuals outside the city's shelter. (Photo Credit: SMDP) ## Santa Monica Moves Toward 'Housing First' Model, Studies New Affordable Housing Entity The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing.... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-moves-toward-housing-first-model-studies-new-affordable-housing-entity/) ### **Close to Home** [Palisades Insurance Crisis: 4 Candidates Face HomeownersFour California Insurance Commissioner candidates discussed rebuilding challenges facing Palisades wildfire victims, addressing FAIR Plan issues and market reforms at coalition forum.![](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/IMG_6270.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/insurance-will-decide-if-we-rebuild-candidates-face-palisades-reality-in-high-stakes-forum/) [Lindsey Buckingham attacked by suspected stalker at Santa Monica appointmentGuitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a suspected stalker who threw an unknown substance at him when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica on Wednesday. The woman, who is known to Buckingham from past incidents, entered the building where the 76-year-old musician had an appointment, threw![](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/police-tape.png)](https://www.smdp.com/lindsey-buckingham-attacked-by-suspected-stalker-at-santa-monica-appointment/) [SMMUSD Completes AI Training for All Staff, Starts PilotSanta Monica-Malibu Unified School District completed AI literacy training for all staff and launched high school pilot using Google Gemini.![](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---SMMUSD-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smmusd-completes-ai-literacy-training-for-all-staff-launches-student-pilot/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [SMC Planetarium Deep Space Shows Throughout AprilSanta Monica College Planetarium hosts live Deep Space shows Fridays 6-7pm and Sundays 1-2pm throughout April. Topics include nebulae, Milky Way, and galaxies. Tickets $10 adults, $7 kids at smc.edu/tickets.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-415.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/planetarium-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-planetarium-offers-deep-space-series-throughout-april/) [Free April Events at Santa Monica Place: Dancing & MusicSanta Monica Place hosts free April events including Western Wednesdays line dancing, live music April 10-11, kids programs, and Makers Market with 35+ local artisans.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-414.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Makers-Hive-Market_Courtesy-of-Santa-Monica-Place--2-.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-place-announces-april-events-including-western-wednesdays-and-makers-market/) [SMC Student Newspaper Wins 23 National Journalism AwardsSanta Monica College’s student newspaper The Corsair earned 23 awards including a prestigious national ACP Pacemaker, one of only 6 California schools honored.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-413.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Cover---Corsair-at_ACP-National-Media-Conference.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-corsair-earns-23-national-and-statewide-awards-including-prestigious-acp-pacemaker/) [LA County to Study Warner Bros Merger Job ImpactLA County Board unanimously approved motion to analyze Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount merger effects on 312,000+ entertainment jobs in region.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-412.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Horvath-2-3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-board-approves-motion-to-study-warner-bros-mergers-impact-on-entertainment-jobs/) ### Events [ **DadTime** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dadtime/17327106/2026-04-04T09) Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center) Sat. Apr 4 9:00AM 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica [ **Roman Garden: Seed Ball Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/roman-garden-seed-ball-workshop/18261574/2026-04-04T11) Getty Villa Sat. Apr 4 11:00AM 17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-04-05T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Apr 5 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **Architectural Review Board** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/architectural-review-board/14046461/2026-04-06T19) Mon. Apr 6 7:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-04-07T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Apr 7 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-04-08T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Apr 8 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/040226.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)