> ## 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 11, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-11-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-11T21:06:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-11T21:06:03.000Z - Author: Editor Some early morning breaks in the overcast, otherwise cloudy. Today: ☁️ High 63° / Low 50° Tomorrow: ☁️ High 65° / Low 50° ### **First Up** ![map](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/District.png) Courtesy image ### Crowded field jockeys for position in race to replace termed-out State Sen. Ben Allen The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th Senate District has drawn 13 candidates across western Los Angeles...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/crowded-field-jockeys-for-position-in-race-to-replace-termed-out-state-sen-ben-allen/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Native Wins NFL’s Top High School Coach AwardPalisades High School football coach Dylen Smith received the 2025 Don Shula Award from the NFL after leading his team through a season despite losing their field in the Palisades Fire.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-230.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/nfl-award.png)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-football-coached-named-coach-of-the-year-by-nfl/) [LA County Moves to Challenge Trump Fire Rebuilding OrderLos Angeles County Supervisors authorized legal action against a Trump executive order that would bypass local permitting for Palisades and Eaton Fire rebuilding efforts.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-228.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Horvath-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-moves-to-challenge-trump-order-on-fire-rebuilding/) [SMC Dance Dept Hosts Free Open House Feb. 17 in Santa MonicaSanta Monica College Dance Department’s free Spring 2026 Open House on Feb. 17 offers opportunities to meet faculty, learn about programs, and sample diverse dance styles.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-227.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Open-House-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-dance-department-to-hold-open-house-feb-17/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Los Angeles Voters Shift Leftward, Reshaping City PoliticsHow LA’s electorate is trending more liberal and changing local elections, from council races to taxes, public safety and immigrant policy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-224.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/020325_Day-Without-Immigrants_JWH_CM_26.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-voters-are-moving-ever-leftward-shifting-election-politics-in-americas-second-largest-city/) [Santa Monica law could bypass Coastal Commission for housingNew legislation sponsored by Santa Monica would allow coastal cities to approve housing and transportation projects without California Coastal Commission permits.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-223.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0005-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-sponsored-law-could-turn-the-tide-on-coastal-development/) [Santa Monica-Malibu Schools Expand Camera Surveillance, Update SafetySMMUSD is updating visitor policies and surveillance camera usage on Santa Monica-Malibu campuses to enhance security, with changes to be finalized February 19.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-222.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER-_-smmusd-meeting-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/school-board-considers-safety-policy-updates-surveillance-changes/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **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 [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-02-12T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Feb 12 3:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Rent Control Board Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rent-control-board-meeting/13406661/2026-02-12T19) Santa Monica City Hall Thu. Feb 12 7:00PM 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica [ **Westside Witches Presents: Club Cupid** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/westside-witches-presents-club-cupid/17939422/2026-02-12T19) West Side Comedy Theater Thu. Feb 12 7:45PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Anti-Valentines Day Party at the Shore Hotel** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/antivalentines-day-party-at-the-shore-hotel/18091546/2026-02-13T15) The Shore Hotel Fri. Feb 13 3:00PM 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica [ **Delphi** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/delphi/17882464/2026-02-13T19) Getty Villa Fri. Feb 13 7:00PM 17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades [ **Galentine's Day Celebration of Connection** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/galentines-day-celebration-of-connection/18091548/2026-02-13T17) Upper West Fri. Feb 13 5:00PM 3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **Sounds of Santa Monica | Valentine's Day Edition** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/sounds-of-santa-monica-valentines-day-edition/18044902/2026-02-13T11) Santa Monica Place Fri. Feb 13 11:00AM 395 Santa Monica Pl,, Santa Monica [ **Delphi** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/delphi/17882464/2026-02-14T19) Getty Villa Sat. Feb 14 7:00PM 17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/021126.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)