> ## 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 08, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-apr-08-2026/ - Published: 2026-04-08T18:46:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-08T18:46:24.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 58° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 58° ### **First Up** ![Wild Birds Unlimited Store](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/04/COVER---Wilshirefront.jpg) Sale: Wild Birds Unlimited Santa Monica seeks new owner as founder retires after 8+ years.(Photo Credit: Courtesy) ## Santa Monica's Wild Birds Unlimited Store Up for Sale as Founder Plans Retirement A beloved nature-focused small business is looking for a new owner to carry on its mission of connecting the community with the natural world... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monicas-wild-birds-unlimited-store-up-for-sale-as-founder-plans-retirement/) ### **Close to Home** [Man With Knife Arrested at Santa Monica Pier MondayElle Islas, 25, was arrested at Santa Monica Pier Monday night for assault with deadly weapon after threatening people with knife near Bubba Gump.![](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_0002--1-.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/knife-wielding-man-arrested-at-the-pier/) [LA County Tackles Massive Hospice Fraud CrisisLA County Supervisors vote to combat Medicare fraud in home health and hospice care as Southern California becomes national epicenter with 4,700+ agencies.![](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/hospice-motion.png)](https://www.smdp.com/l-a-county-supervisors-move-to-combat-home-health-hospice-fraud-amid-nationwide-crackdown/) [California Public Records Fees Threaten DemocracyProposed California bill could raise public records fees, limiting access to government data and putting transparency at risk.![](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/012825_LAHSA-Documents_MG_CM_04.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/california-shouldnt-price-the-public-out-of-public-records-democracy-is-at-stake/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/celebrating-100-years-of-route-66/18519892/2026-04-09T17) Designworks, A BMW Company Thu. Apr 9 5:00PM 1601 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica [ **Big Feelings Weekend at Cayton Children's Museum** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/big-feelings-weekend-at-cayton-childrens-museum/18487820/2026-04-10T08) Cayton Children's Museum Fri. Apr 10 8:00AM 395 Santa Monica Place, #374, Santa Monica [ **Bundy Triangle Night Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/bundy-triangle-night-market/18490079/2026-04-10T17) Bundy Triangle Fri. Apr 10 5:00PM 1500 S Bundy Drive, Los Angeles [ **RUN FOR COVER** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/run-for-cover/18439149/2026-04-10T00) Jameson’s Pub Fri. Apr 10 12:00AM 2702 Main St, 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 [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-04-14T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Apr 14 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/040826.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)