> ## 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 20, 2025 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-dec-20-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-20T18:47:36.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-20T18:47:36.000Z - Author: Editor Happy Saturday. Enjoy this subpar weather...it's going to get really bad by midweek. 🌧️🌧️🌧️ ### **FRONT & CENTER** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/zwick-scaled-1-1-1.webp) ### State regulators say Councilman Zwick is conflicted on housing votes The California Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled that Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick must recuse himself from housing production decisions..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/state-regulators-say-councilman-zwick-is-conflicted-on-housing-votes/) ### **CLOSE TO HOME** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-20-at-10.13.58---AM.png) #### The Rain on Main will be a Pain Get your holiday shopping done early. [Buckets of rain](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) are forecast for the middle of the week. [SMDP launches new website as newsletter growth skyrocketsThe Santa Monica Daily Press unveiled a redesigned website at www.smdp.com this week![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-24.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Newsletter-growth.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/smdp-launches-new-website-as-newsletter-growth-skyrockets/) [JSX to begin passenger flights amid legal challengeJSX launches passenger service out of the Santa Monica Airport today, marking a new chapter for the facility despite a resident lawsuit challenging the commercial service.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-27.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/JSX1.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/jsx-to-begin-passenger-flights-amid-legal-challenge/) --- ### **IN CASE YOU MISSED** [How a speeding ticket can be worse than killing someone with your car in CaliforniaIn California, you can kill someone with your car and not even have a point on your license.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-25.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/dui.png)](https://www.smdp.com/how-a-speeding-ticket-can-be-worse-than-killing-someone-with-your-car-in-california/) [House purchase prompts protests at School DistrictThe Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District is considering the purchase of a single family home adjacent to Franklin Elementary School![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-19.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Franklin.png)](https://www.smdp.com/house-purchase-prompts-protests-at-school-district/) [Santa Monica Approves Partnership for Major Events Leading to 2028 OlympicsThe Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved agreements Tuesday to transform the city’s beachfront into a hub for major entertainment events![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-22.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/events.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-approves-partnership-for-major-events-leading-to-2028-olympics/) --- ### **EVENTS** [ **Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?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 [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2025-12-20T10) Hosteling Intl. 12/20/2025 10:00am 1436 2nd Street Santa Monica [ **Snowfall at Santa Monica Place** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/snowfall-at-santa-monica-place/17536403/2025-12-20T18) Santa Monica Place 12/20/2025 6:00pm 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2025-12-20T08) Beach lot 5 South 12/20/2025 8:00am 2600 Bernard Way Los Angeles [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2025-12-21T00) Windward Plaza 12/21/2025 1501 Ocean Front Walk Venice [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2025-12-22T19) Westside Comedy Theater 12/22/2025 7:00pm 1323-A 3rd St Santa Monica [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2025-12-23T17) Santa Monica City Hall 12/23/2025 5:30pm 1685 Main St. Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2025-12-23T10) Virginia Avenue Park 12/23/2025 10:30am 2200 Virginia Ave. Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2025-12-23T16) Pico Branch Library 12/23/2025 4:00pm 2201 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica [ **Tuesday Open Mic** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tuesday-open-mic/16004734/2025-12-23T22) Westside Comedy Theater 12/23/2025 10:00pm 1323-A 3rd St Santa Monica