> ## 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 24, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-24-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-24T18:41:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-24T18:41:10.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy. High around 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 53° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 55° ### **First Up** ![RVs](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/DSC_0056.JPG) SMDP Photo ### Judge blocks City of LA from destroying abandoned RVs, ruling city lacks legal authority under state law A Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued a ruling last week blocking the City of Los Angeles from implementing a state law...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/judge-blocks-city-of-la-from-destroying-abandoned-rvs-ruling-city-lacks-legal-authority-under-state-law/) ### **Close to Home** [US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travelSevere winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico converged to make Monday a challenging time for air travel. Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed on the East Coast as a powerful snowstorm upended daily routines![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-278.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/flights.png)](https://www.smdp.com/us-weather-mexico-security-concerns-and-halt-of-global-entry-take-a-toll-on-air-travel/) [Santa Monica Council bypasses Pier board on worker rightsSanta Monica City Council amended employment code to require businesses to rehire workers with just 16 hours experience, bypassing Pier Corporation review process.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-277.png)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unmuted.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/defining-democracy-downward/) [Suspect arrested for beachfront sexual assaultSanta Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man Friday after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted on the beach. Officers responded around noon to the 1600 block of the beach, where a woman said she was approached by a male suspect who physically assaulted her and attempted to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-276.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0780.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/suspect-arrested-for-beachfront-sexual-assault/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Black History Month Reading Challenge** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/black-history-month-reading-challenge/18087773/2026-02-28T00) Sat. Feb 28 12:00AM , Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022426.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)