> ## 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 22, 2025 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-dec-22-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-22T20:12:26.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-22T20:12:26.000Z - Author: Editor Happy Monday. If you're the type of person who likes to wait until Dec. 24th to do your Christmas shopping, i.e. you're a man, be sure to wear your rain boots so you can slog around the Promenade in relative comfort. ☺️🎁☔ [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/image-2.png)](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) ### **FRONT & CENTER** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/image-1.png) ### Santa Monica Approves Digital Billboard District on Third Street Promenade The Santa Monica City Council approved a digital display district for the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, potentially generating up to..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-approves-digital-billboard-district-on-third-street-promenade/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184437/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184437/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **CLOSE TO HOME** [SMC Joins Stanford as Top College for Sustainability EducationSanta Monica College’s Sustainable Materials Management program has been named Outstanding Higher Education Program by the National Recycling Coalition for 2025.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-30.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---SMMtabling_LEAD-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-wins-national-award-for-sustainability-program/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **IN CASE YOU MISSED** [State regulators say Councilman Zwick is conflicted on housing votesThe California Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled that Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick must recuse himself from housing production decisions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-28.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/zwick-scaled-1-1-1.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/state-regulators-say-councilman-zwick-is-conflicted-on-housing-votes/) [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/) [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/) ### **EVENTS** [ **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 [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2025-12-23T08) Beach lot 5 South 12/23/2025 8:00am 2600 Bernard Way Los Angeles [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2025-12-26T18) 120 Colorado Ave 12/26/2025 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-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2025-12-27T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 12/27/2025 10:00am Good Body Pilates Studio Santa Monica