> ## 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 06, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-apr-06-2026/ - Published: 2026-04-06T18:46:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-06T18:46:50.000Z - Author: Editor Mostly sunny. High 73F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 56° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56° ### **First Up** ![Student AI skills](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/04/COVER---546fd49e-2d0b-4159-b90d-f34463c78beb.jpg) Two Santa Monica high schoolers head to the Pope's summer residence to work on an AI project. (Courtesy Photo) ## Santa Monica Students Take Classroom AI Skills to the Vatican Two high school students from Santa Monica are trading their California classroom for the Pope's summer residence this week... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-students-take-classroom-ai-skills-to-the-vatican/) ### **Close to Home** [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/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Two Santa Monica Schools Earn State Recognition AwardsJohn Adams Middle School named California Distinguished School, Olympic Continuation High named Model School by state education department.![](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-JAMS.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/two-santa-monica-malibu-schools-earn-state-recognition/) [CicLAvia Returns to West LA April 26 with New RouteCicLAvia opens 3 miles of West LA streets to walkers and cyclists April 26, 9am-4pm. Free event connects Santa Monica Blvd to Westwood Blvd.![](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---CicLAvia---credit-CicLAvia-Los-Angeles.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/ciclavia-returns-april-26-with-new-west-la-car-free-route/) [Chamber Music Palisades: Bach to Gershwin Concert April 15Chamber Music Palisades presents Bach, Brahms, and Gershwin on April 15, 7:30 PM at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Tickets $35.![](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/April2026.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/chamber-music-palisades-presents-eclectic-spring-concert-april-15/) [Malibu Upgrades Emergency Systems After Fire ReviewMalibu implements new emergency systems including expanded radios and mobile sirens after independent review of Franklin and Palisades fire response.![](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-111.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-reviews-wildfire-response-outlines-fixes-after-devastating-2024-25-fire-season/) ### Events [ **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 [ **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/040626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)