> ## 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 21, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-21-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-21T20:07:41.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-21T20:07:41.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy. Warming to the high 70s by Thursday. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 49° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 52° ### **First Up** ![breadboard sign](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/02/DSC_0045.JPG) SMDP photo ### Church in Ocean Park responds to vandalism with renewed sense of community The Church in Ocean Park was vandalized on Friday with homophobic graffiti scrawled across its walls and doorway..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/church-in-ocean-park-responds-to-vandalism-with-renewed-sense-of-community/) ### **Close to Home** [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/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Santa Monica Senator Slams EPA Climate Rule RepealSanta Monica State Senator Ben Allen criticized EPA’s repeal of greenhouse gas regulations, vowing California will continue climate protections.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-263.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Ben-Allen-2-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/california-senator-blasts-epas-repeal-of-endangerment-finding/) [Concrete panels clog Santa Monica Channel after the stormLos Angeles Councilwoman Tracy Park took to Instagram this week to update residents on a strange sight just north of Santa Monica where concrete slabs had fallen into the storm drain. She said crews would work to clear the area when it was safe to do so. View this post![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-260.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/storm.png)](https://www.smdp.com/concrete-panels-clog-santa-monica-channel-after-the-storm/) [Fire Recovery Expo Feb. 22 in Pacific PalisadesMalibu Pacific Palisades Chamber hosts recovery expo Feb. 22, 11am-3pm at Alma Real & La Cruz Drive with contractors, architects, panel talks for fire victims.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-262.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/chamber-of-commerce-to-host-recovery-expo-for-fire-affected-residents-feb-22/) ### Events [ **Perry's Beach Club | SATURDAY 2/21** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/perrys-beach-club-saturday-221/18044764/2026-02-21T15) Sat. Feb 21 3:00PM 930 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica [ **Amor Film Festival** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/amor-film-festival/18088936/2026-02-22T00) Illusion Magic Lounge Sun. Feb 22 12:00AM 1418 4th St, Santa Monica [ **Genesis Invitational** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/genesis-invitational/17065577/2026-02-22T08) Riviera Country Club Sun. Feb 22 8:00AM 1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades [ **Santa Monica Airport Antique Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/santa-monica-airport-antique-market/15831601/2026-02-22T08) Santa Monica Airport Sun. Feb 22 8:00AM 2800-3200 Airport Ave, 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/14970341/2026-02-22T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Feb 22 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **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 [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022026.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)