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# Newsletter: Feb 25, 2026
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-25-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-25T20:18:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-25T20:18:44.000Z
- Author: Editor

Partly cloudy. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.  
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56°  
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 61°

### **First Up**

![Frieze](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/5d81a0ec89ee6816fdbc3d2faf69484e-l.jpg.webp) 

Photo courtesy of Frieze Los Angeles 

### Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport with 100-plus galleries From 24 countries

Frieze Los Angeles opens its doors this week at Santa Monica Airport, bringing together more than 100 galleries from 24 countries...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/frieze-los-angeles-returns-to-santa-monica-airport-with-100-plus-galleries-from-24-countries/)

### **Close to Home**

[Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades FireBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history. Bass![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-284.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/lafd.png)](https://www.smdp.com/ex-los-angeles-fire-chief-sues-the-city-over-her-firing-after-the-palisades-fire/)

[DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Campus AntisemitismJustice Department sues UCLA, alleging it failed to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility and antisemitic harassment.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-285.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/uclapano.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/justice-department-suit-accuses-ucla-of-failing-to-protect-jewish-employees-from-campus-hostility/)

[March Events at Santa Monica Farmers MarketsSanta Monica’s Main Street and Pico farmers markets host spring events in March 2026, featuring live music, kids activities, and fresh greens.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-287.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0378--1-.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/march-at-the-market/)

[5M+ Register for 2028 LA Olympics Tickets Before DeadlineOver 5 million people from 194 countries registered for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tickets. Registration closes March 18 for first ticket draw.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-283.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LA28-3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-ticket-registrations-top-5-million-with-march-deadline-approaching/)

[Santa Monica Students Brighten Seniors’ Valentine’s DayCrossroads School students delivered 60+ handmade Valentine cards to Santa Monica assisted living residents, connecting community volunteers with seniors.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-282.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6020.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/students-send-community-valentines-to-senior-citizens/)

### **In Case You Missed It**

[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/)

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### Events

[ **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 

[ **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 

[ **Frieze Los Angeles** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/frieze-los-angeles/17921206/2026-02-28T11) 

Santa Monica Pier 

Sat. Feb 28 11:00AM 

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica 

[ **Mandy Gonzalez in Concert** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/mandy-gonzalez-in-concert/16112591/2026-02-28T19) 

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center 

Sat. Feb 28 7:30PM 

1310 11th St, Santa Monica 

[ **Mandy Gonzalez in Concert Presented by BroadStage Santa Monica** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/mandy-gonzalez-in-concert-presented-by-broadstage-santa-monica/17795532/2026-02-28T19) 

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage 

Sat. Feb 28 7:30PM 

1310 11th Street, Santa Monica 

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