> ## 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 07, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-apr-06-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-04-07T18:37:38.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-07T18:37:38.000Z - Author: Editor Plenty of sunshine. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 59° ### **First Up** ![Teen Founder](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/04/COVER---TNBT-6.jpg) Courtesy photo ## Teen Founds Shark Tank-Style Competition to Give Student Entrepreneurs a Platform When Jonah Meyuhas wanted to launch his first business idea, he ran into a problem familiar to many teenage entrepreneurs... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/teen-founds-shark-tank-style-competition-to-give-student-entrepreneurs-a-platform/) ### **Close to Home** [A season of renewalIt’s appropriate that at a time when many are celebrating holidays of freedom and rebirth, Santa Monica is celebrating the anniversary of the “Realignment Plan.” Well, only the six-month anniversary, but an anniversary all the same. Boisterous applause erupted during City Manager Oliver Chi’s presentation to the Council;![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unmuted-scaled-1--1-.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/a-season-of-renewal/) [Trader Joe’s files application for Venice store at former Fox theater siteTrader Joe’s is again pursuing a location in Venice, filing a new application with the city tied to the long-discussed former Fox Venice theater property on Lincoln Boulevard. A Los Angeles City Planning application for 620 S. Lincoln Blvd. lists Trader Joe’s as seeking permission to sell a full line![](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_0769.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/trader-joes-files-application-for-venice-store-at-former-fox-theater-site/) [Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping Culver City womanA Santa Monica man has been charged with kidnapping a UCLA student and raping a woman in Culver City in two separate incidents, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Alexander William Schecter, 26, faces one felony count each of kidnapping to commit another crime, first-degree residential robbery and![](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/Schecter.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-nan-charged-with-kidnapping-ucla-student-raping-culver-city-woman/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [SaMoHi Students Reframe Latino Heritage Around FarmworkersSanta Monica High School students redesigned their Latino heritage event to honor the collective farmworkers’ movement instead of focusing on a single historical figure.![](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---IMG_4059.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-high-school-students-reframe-latino-heritage-event-around-farmworkers-movement/) [Santa Monica Reshapes City Workforce, Revives TrainingSanta Monica City Council approves department restructuring, revives training programs, and implements new remote work policy affecting city employees.![](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-2026-03-27-151905.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-reshapes-city-workforce-revives-training-programs/) [Free Fitness Classes Return to Santa Monica Pier in 2026Wellness & Waves returns to Santa Monica Pier April 4-Oct 17, 2026 with free Saturday morning fitness classes including group runs and yoga.![](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---Santa-Monica-Pier---Wellness---Waves-2026-Photo-Three.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/wellness-waves-returns-to-santa-monica-pier-for-free-2026-season/) [SMC Literary Magazine Launch Party Features Author ReadingsSanta Monica College celebrates spring 2026 Santa Monica Review with author readings April 12, 5-7 pm at SMC Performing Arts Center. $10 suggested donation.![](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---261-SMRcover2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-to-celebrate-spring-2026-santa-monica-review-with-author-readings-april-12/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **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 [ **$5 Community Dog Training Classes!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/5-community-dog-training-classes/11981844/2026-04-11T10) Virginia Ave Park Sat. Apr 11 10:30AM 2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica [ **DadTime** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dadtime/17327106/2026-04-11T09) Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center) Sat. Apr 11 9:00AM 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica [ **Main Street Walk** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/main-street-walk/18119523/2026-04-11T10) The Historic Shotgun House Sat. Apr 11 10:30AM 2520 2nd St, Santa Monica [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-04-12T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Apr 12 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/040726.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)