> ## 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 27, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-27-2026/ - Published: 2026-02-27T18:51:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-27T18:51:24.000Z - Author: Editor Hot. Sunshine and a few clouds. Cooling by Sunday. Today: 🌤️ High 82° / Low 62° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 77° / Low 58° Sunday: 🌤️ High 71° / Low 56° ### **First Up** ![Pavilion Motel](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/hotel-2-scaled-1.webp) The Pavilions Motel at 2338 Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood ### Owners of alleged drug-den motel agree to sweeping restrictions on future ownership and operation Santa Monica City Council approved a settlement with the owners of the Pavilions Motel on Feb. 24, ending years of litigation..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/owners-of-alleged-drug-den-motel-agree-to-sweeping-restrictions-on-future-ownership-and-operation/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Tackles High Restaurant Conversion FeesSanta Monica City Council unanimously approved exploring fee reductions for converting vacant retail spaces to restaurants, addressing $70,000+ costs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-300.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---DSC_0122-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-unanimously-backs-study-of-restaurant-fee-reductions/) [Pali High Baseball Team Finally Has a Home Field AgainPalisades Charter High School baseball team opens new permanent home field at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center after year of displacement.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-299.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6162.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-charter-high-baseball-finds-a-home-again-in-cheviot-hills/) [Santa Monica Adds Emerging Artist to City CollectionSanta Monica adds Erica Mahinay’s ‘Unfetter (Blue Gaze)’ to municipal Art Bank through Frieze LA partnership. Temporary public art on display through March 1.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-296.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Artist-Erica-Mahinay-and-Santa-Monica-Cultural-Affairs-Manager-Sofia-Klatzker-standing-next-to-Unfetter--Blue-Gaze---2025.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/city-acquires-emerging-artists-work-through-frieze-partnership-debuts-temporary-public-art/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Malibu Approves Two-Step Vote on $125M Fire Recovery SewerMalibu City Council unanimously approved a two-step voting process for a $125 million sewer project to help 461 fire-damaged beachfront properties rebuild after the Palisades Fire.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-293.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Untitled.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-directs-staff-to-pursue-two-step-voting-process-for-125-million-sewer-project/) [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-292.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/uclapano-3.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-291.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0378--1--1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/march-at-the-market/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Frieze Los Angeles** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/frieze-los-angeles/17921206/2026-03-01T11) Santa Monica Pier Sun. Mar 1 11:00AM 200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica [ **Live To Serve** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-to-serve/18152759/2026-03-01T18) The Crow Sun. Mar 1 6:00PM 2525 Michigan Avenue #Unit F4, Santa Monica [ **Santa Monica Airport Antique Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/santa-monica-airport-antique-market/15831601/2026-03-01T08) Santa Monica Airport Sun. Mar 1 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/14970341/2026-03-01T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 1 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022726.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)