> ## 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: Mar 02, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-28-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-03-02T20:00:51.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-02T20:00:51.000Z - Author: Editor Yes, it's already March.. Mostly sunny. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 53° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 66° / Low 54° ### **First Up** ![SMMUSD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/Immigration-SMMUSDUntitled.jpg) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District headquarters where board members are reviewing new immigration enforcement policies ahead of the state deadline ### SMMUSD Overhauls Immigration Enforcement Policies Ahead of State Deadline The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is overhauling its policies on immigration enforcement...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/smmusd-overhauls-immigration-enforcement-policies-ahead-of-state-deadline/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Poet Fights Gentrification with LiteratureRaquel ‘Rocky’ Perez launches community literary collection to document stories of Black, Brown, and immigrant families in Santa Monica’s Pico neighborhood facing displacement from rising rents.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-307.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---IMG_5028.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-native-launches-literary-project-to-preserve-pico-neighborhoods-vanishing-voices/) [Santa Monica Woman Turns Grief Into AI Coaching PlatformSanta Monica grief coach Sarah Gwilliam launched Solace, the first AI grief coaching platform, after losing both parents. Offers 24/7 support.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-306.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---IMG_0596--1-.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-woman-turns-personal-grief-into-ai-coaching-platform/) [Irish Film Festival Returns to Santa Monica March 20-22Irish Film Festival Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica’s Laemmle Monica Film Center March 20-22, 2026 with 9 features, 30 shorts, and filmmaker Q&As.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-305.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image-4.png)](https://www.smdp.com/irish-film-festival-returns-to-santa-monica-march-20-22/) [Santa Monica Playhouse Presents Baseball Show ‘Matty’Santa Monica Playhouse presents Eddie Frierson’s acclaimed baseball show ‘Matty’ March 28-29, 2025\. $25 tickets include post-show reception.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-304.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---1SMPlayhouse-Eddie-Frierson-MATTY-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-playhouse-presents-matty-march-28-29/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shotBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. 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For the last year, as the array of announced and potential candidates for governor constantly fluctuated, those who closely follow California politics have waited for the field to stabilize and for independent polling to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-301.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Steve-Hilton.png)](https://www.smdp.com/no-clear-frontrunner-for-governor-but-new-poll-names-five-with-the-best-shot/) [Santa Monica Settles with Alleged Drug Den Motel OwnersSanta Monica City Council approved settlement with Pavilions Motel owners, ending litigation over Ocean Park Boulevard property linked to drug sales and violence.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-303.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/hotel-2-scaled-1-1.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/owners-of-alleged-drug-den-motel-agree-to-sweeping-restrictions-on-future-ownership-and-operation/) [Addiction recovery has exploded across L.A, now City Hall wants spacing rulesOn many residential blocks, one pattern is hard to miss — new residents arriving with duffel bags, ride-share vans idling at the curb, and cigarette smoke curling over hedges that once framed quiet single-family homes. What looks like a few chaotic neighbors on a single street is many times something bigger![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-302.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/69434e32c928e.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/addiction-recovery-has-exploded-across-l-a-now-city-hall-wants-spacing-rules/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-03-02T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Mar 2 7:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/karaoke-mondays-at-the-whaler/17408730/2026-03-02T00) 101 Broadway Mon. Mar 2 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-03-03T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Mar 3 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-03-04T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Mar 4 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **NOMA Meeting Thursday, March 5th guest Assemblymember Richard Zbur** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/noma-meeting-thursday-march-5th-guest-assemblymember-richard-zbur/18266980/2026-03-05T19) Thu. Mar 5 7:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Electric Lodge Presents: High Voltage** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/electric-lodge-presents-high-voltage/15774947/2026-03-06T20) Electric Lodge Fri. Mar 6 8:00PM 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles [ **Dan Navarro** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dan-navarro/17941058/2026-03-07T20) McCabes Sat. Mar 7 8:00PM 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-03-07T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Mar 7 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/craft-caf-supply-swap-with-peo-vee/17776352/2026-03-08T14) Circular Library Sun. Mar 8 2:30PM 1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-03-08T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 8 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030226.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)