> ## 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: Dec 17, 2025 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-dec-17-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-18T00:23:36.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-18T04:40:47.000Z - Author: Editor Today we launched our new [SMDP.com website](https://www.smdp.com/) and newsletter! Please pardon the dust and glitches. More to come.. **FIRST UP** [The hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study showsAs firefighters battled catastrophic fires in Los Angeles last January, one question reverberated across the country: Where was the water?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-15.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/010925_PalisadesFire-After_TS_CM_40.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/the-hydrants-will-run-dry-trumps-la-fire-claims-missed-the-mark-study-shows/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- [Malibu Council Rejects County Library Plan, Demands ‘World-Class’ FacilityThe Malibu City Council unanimously rejected a proposed $13 million library expansion at their last meeting, instead directing staff to develop plans for a comprehensive “world-class” facility that would also serve as a community center.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-16.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Malibu-library-visitors.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-rejects-county-library-plan-demands-world-class-facility/) [School District Receives Positive Financial CertificationThe Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board unanimously approved its First Interim Budget Report for 2025-26 on Thursday, which projects significant deficits over the next three years while still earning a positive financial certification from Los Angeles County education officials.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-17.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMMUSD-R1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/school-district-receives-positive-financial-certification/) --- **IN CASE YOU MISSED** [Santa Monica Beach to become an athletic events hub with upcoming activations for the World Cup, Superbowl and OlympicsSanta Monica is preparing to transform its coastline into a global entertainment destination, with city officials moving forward on negotiations for five major events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympic Games. The Santa Monica City Council will consider on Dec. 16 whether to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-18.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-beach-to-become-an-athletic-events-hub-with-upcoming-activations-for-the-world-cup-superbowl-and-olympics/) --- **EVENTS** [ **Mindful Meditation Thursdays** ](https://smdp.com/event?ref=smdp.com#/details/mindful-meditation-thursdays/15607310/2025-12-18T12) UCLA 12/18/2025 12:30pm 405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles --- [ **Montana Branch Book Group** ](https://smdp.com/event?ref=smdp.com#/details/montana-branch-book-group/14818668/2025-12-18T18) Montana Branch Library 12/18/2025 6:00pm 1704 Montana Ave. Santa Monica --- [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2025-12-18T08) Beach lot 5 South 12/18/2025 8:00am 2600 Bernard Way Los Angeles --- [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2025-12-19T18) 120 Colorado Ave 12/19/2025 6:00pm CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more Santa Monica --- [ **Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio** ](https://smdp.com/event?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2025-12-20T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 12/20/2025 10:00am Good Body Pilates Studio Santa Monica