> ## 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: Feb 03, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-03-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-03T18:59:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-03T18:59:11.000Z - Author: Editor Sunny to partly cloudy. Today: 🌤️ High 72° / Low 59° Tomorrow: ☀️ High 83° / Low 60° ### **First Up** ![Santa Monica College](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/DSC_0742-1-.JPG) Santa Monica College campus, where administrators are planning significant staff cuts to address a growing budget deficit. ### College Board meets Tuesday as school heads for fiscal cliff Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to address a financial crisis resulting in approximately 70 staff layoffs...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/college-board-meets-tuesday-as-school-heads-for-fiscal-cliff/) ### **Close to Home** [LA County Wildfire Rebuilding to Generate Up to 209,000 JobsLA County’s 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires caused 19-26% job losses in affected areas, while rebuilding is expected to create up to 209,000 job-years in Los Angeles.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-197.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LA-County-2-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-and-laedc-release-wildfire-economic-impact-update/) [Free Lunar New Year Festival at Santa Monica Place Feb 21Santa Monica Place will host a free Lunar New Year celebration on February 21 with lion dances, martial arts performances, crafts, and red envelope promotions for Year of the Horse.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-196.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---image.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-place-to-host-lunar-new-year-celebration/) [Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor will be a voter litmus testBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With the not-unexpected entry of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the large field of candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom is probably complete — and could very well shrink again. The run-up to this moment![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-194.png)SMDPcalmatters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/031623-SOS-Cal-Expo-Newsom-MG-CM-06-1.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/matt-mahans-campaign-for-california-governor-will-be-a-voter-litmus-test/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Malibu Council Advances Plans for Soccer Fields, Community CenterMalibu Council voted to develop temporary soccer fields at the Ioki property and continue design work on a multigenerational community center at Heathercliff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-191.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---malibu.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-advances-soccer-fields-community-center-plans-for-city-owned-lands/) [Free Big Blue Bus Rides in Santa Monica for Transit Equity DayBig Blue Bus will provide free rides in Santa Monica on Feb. 4, 2026 for Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks’ birthday with the theme ‘Transit Moves Democracy’![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-190.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/052917_BBB.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/big-blue-bus-offers-free-rides-for-transit-equity-day/) ### Events [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-02-03T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Feb 3 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Walk-In Tutoring With Laurie** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walkin-tutoring-with-laurie/17128550/2026-02-03T14) West Los Angeles Regional Library Tue. Feb 3 2:00PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-02-04T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Feb 4 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Book Release for The Invasion of Pantomime by Tim Xonnelly** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/book-release-for-the-invasion-of-pantomime-by-tim-xonnelly/17913859/2026-02-05T19) Beyond Baroque Thu. Feb 5 7:30PM 681 Venice Blvd., Venice [ **Chasing Monarchs** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/chasing-monarchs/16112586/2026-02-05T19) Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Thu. Feb 5 7:30PM 1310 11th St, Santa Monica [ **TRAKTR RECORDS PRESENTS** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/traktr-records-presents/17821024/2026-02-05T20) Harvelle's Santa Monica Thu. Feb 5 8:30PM 1432 4th St,, Santa Monica [ **Date Night Flower Arranging Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/date-night-flower-arranging-workshop/17600940/2026-02-06T18) Viola Floral Studios Fri. Feb 6 6:00PM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **Electric Lodge Presents: High Voltage** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/electric-lodge-presents-high-voltage/15774947/2026-02-06T20) Electric Lodge Fri. Feb 6 8:00PM 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-02-06T11) Santa Monica History Museum Fri. Feb 6 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **Ryan Presents; the 90s!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/ryan-presents-the-90s/17453983/2026-02-06T21) Harvelle's Santa Monica Fri. Feb 6 9:00PM 1432 4th St,, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/020326.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)