> ## 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 07, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-07-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-07T18:38:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-07T18:38:23.000Z - Author: Editor Mostly sunny and mild this weekend. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 57° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 76° / Low 56° ### **First Up** ![Most Loved logo](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/02/most-loved.png) ### Voting for the 2026 Most Loved contest kicks off Monday It’s the most beloved time of the year with the opening of the 2026 Most Loved contest, allowing locals to recognize the very best of Santa Monica across ..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/voting-opens-for-this-years-most-loved-contest/) ### **Close to Home** It's Super Bowl weekend. Check out Sean Besser's guide to the [best watch parties](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-super-bowl-weekend/). Even if you don't have a team in the hunt, maybe the [Santa Monica connections](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-high-school-alum-to-represent-city-at-super-bowl/) might be of interest. [Send a Valentine to a Santa Monica Senior citizenStudents from the Upper School Community Service Honors Society at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences are organizing a Valentine’s Day card drive for senior residents living in assisted care homes in Santa Monica. The project will deliver handwritten Valentine’s messages to 40 residents across Santa Monica Home & Care![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-212.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/data-src-image-fef282ef-5ff4-483b-bd41-9be01fc4f21d-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/send-a-valentine-to-a-santa-monica-senior-citizen/) [Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Appoints New Leadership for 2026Charlie Lopez-Quintana of ETC Hotels named Chairman of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism’s 2026 Board of Directors as the city prepares for major upcoming events.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-213.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image005.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-travel-tourism-announces-new-board-leadership/) [Santa Monica Opinion: ‘They’re Here’ - A Warning About DemocracySanta Monica columnist reflects on recent political violence and erosion of constitutional rights, urging citizens to join the March 28th No Kings rally in Palisades Park.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-216.png)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/theyre-here/) [PCH Off-Ramp Closing for Santa Monica Pier Bridge ProjectMoomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from PCH will close Feb 9-27 for Santa Monica Pier bridge construction. Detours available; pier businesses remain open.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-214.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-of-Santa-Monica.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/pch-off-ramp-to-close-for-pier-bridge-construction/) [Free Music Festival Hits Santa Monica’s Promenade This SaturdaySanta Monica Block Fest Vol. III will transform the Third Street Promenade on February 14 with free live music, DJs, pop-up bars and Mardi Gras themed activities from 5pm.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-215.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/block-party-to-feature-live-music-djs-on-third-street-promenade/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [New transit housing bill revives California’s Democratic divisions over local controlBy Nadia Lathan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Just months after lawmakers enacted major reforms to speed up home and apartment building, a new proposal seeks to force even more cities to allow housing near major transit hubs. It has reignited divisions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-209.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0026.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/new-transit-housing-bill-revives-californias-democratic-divisions-over-local-control/) [Two fatalities on PCH underscore persistent safety crisisTwo people died in separate incidents on Malibu roadways this week, highlighting an ongoing traffic safety emergency that has claimed dozens of lives in recent years despite millions of dollars in improvements. A single-vehicle crash on Malibu Canyon Road killed one person Wednesday morning after their vehicle went over the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-204.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/PCH.png)](https://www.smdp.com/two-fatalities-on-pch-underscore-persistent-safety-crisis/) ### Events [ **Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/craft-caf-supply-swap-with-peo-vee/17776352/2026-02-08T14) Circular Library Sun. Feb 8 2:30PM 1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [ **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/17896821/2026-02-08T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sun. Feb 8 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, 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/14970341/2026-02-08T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Feb 8 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-02-10T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Feb 10 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-02-10T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Feb 10 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/17128550/2026-02-10T14) West Los Angeles Regional Library Tue. Feb 10 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/16952883/2026-02-11T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Feb 11 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/author-talk-with-dr-lindsey-stewart/17839310/2026-02-12T11) Santa Monica College Thu. Feb 12 11:00AM 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/020626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)