> ## 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 23, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-21-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-02-23T18:53:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-23T18:53:05.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy. High near 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 55° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 72° / Low 55° ### **First Up** ![Olympics](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/COVER---LA28-2.jpg) Main Street Santa Monica could see Olympic cyclists pass through during 2028 Games road race ### Olympic Cycling Road Race could Pass Through Santa Monica on Way to Hollywood Finale Despite rejecting the opportunity to host Olympic Volleyball, Santa Monica could serve as an early waypoint on the 2028 Olympic cycling road race course...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/olympic-cycling-road-race-could-pass-through-santa-monica-on-way-to-hollywood-finale/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Council backs restaurants, safety improvementsSanta Monica City Council will consider permanent zoning changes to help restaurants, a $600K Santa Monica Boulevard safety study, and homeless housing outside city limits.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-274.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-Hall--New-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/council-agenda-features-support-for-local-restaurants-and-new-option-for-homeless-housing/) [SMC Planetarium Spring Shows Start March 1Santa Monica College Planetarium offers spring sky shows throughout March 2024 with live presentations on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Tickets $7-$10.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-272.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/planetarium.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-planetarium-offers-spring-sky-shows-in-march/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [LA County Sues Roblox Over Child Safety FailuresLos Angeles County filed the first California government lawsuit against Roblox for child endangerment, alleging the gaming platform failed to protect kids from predators and explicit content.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-269.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed-1-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-sues-roblox-over-child-safety-failures/) [Where death chamber once stood, Newsom shows off prison remodel emphasizing rehabilitationBy Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday showed off one of his marquee criminal justice reform efforts inside what was formerly called San Quentin State Prison, a $239 million transformation that’s meant to help the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-270.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/031723-SAN-QUENTIN-REHABILITATION-CENTER-MHN-CM-37.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/where-death-chamber-once-stood-newsom-shows-off-prison-remodel-emphasizing-rehabilitation/) [Karen Bass frontrunner for Hypocrite of the YearLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for traveling to Ghana during the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 structures in Malibu and LA.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-268.png)SMDPEditor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/shutterstock_2595862083-2.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/karen-bass-frontrunner-for-hypocrite-of-the-year/) [Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenBy BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-271.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Meta-page.png)](https://www.smdp.com/social-media-companies-face-legal-reckoning-over-mental-health-harms-to-children/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/karaoke-mondays-at-the-whaler/17408730/2026-02-23T00) 101 Broadway Mon. Feb 23 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-02-24T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Feb 24 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-02-24T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Feb 24 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Floral Design 101 Masterclass** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/floral-design-101-masterclass/17600937/2026-02-25T09) Viola Floral Studios Wed. Feb 25 9:30AM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-02-25T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Feb 25 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Bedsweater** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/bedsweater/17951543/2026-02-26T20) The Venice West Thu. Feb 26 8:00PM 1717 Lincoln Blvd,, Venice [ **Frieze Los Angeles** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/frieze-los-angeles/17921206/2026-02-26T10) Santa Monica Pier Thu. Feb 26 10:00AM 200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica [ **Frieze Los Angeles** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/frieze-los-angeles/17921206/2026-02-27T11) Santa Monica Pier Fri. Feb 27 11:00AM 200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica [ **Ladysmith Black Mambazo** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/ladysmith-black-mambazo/16112590/2026-02-27T19) Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Fri. Feb 27 7:30PM 1310 11th St, Santa Monica [ **The Night Sky Show** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-night-sky-show/18045435/2026-02-27T18) (MSB 126 Planetarium) Fri. Feb 27 6:00PM Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022326.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)