> ## 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 02, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-31-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-02-02T19:23:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-02T19:23:31.000Z - Author: Editor Abundant sunshine. Today: ☀️ High 80° / Low 58° Tomorrow: ☀️ High 75° / Low 53° ### **First Up** ![garden](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/COVER---parks1.jpg) Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica ### The actual grass may soon be greener after Council rejects turf fields The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a 25-year Parks and Recreation Vision Plan...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/the-actual-grass-may-soon-be-greener-after-council-rejects-turf-fields/) ### **Close to Home** [Malibu Council Advances Plans for Soccer Fields, Community CenterMalibu Council voted to develop temporary soccer fields at the Ioki property and continue design work on a multigenerational community center at Heathercliff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-191.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---malibu.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-advances-soccer-fields-community-center-plans-for-city-owned-lands/) [Free Big Blue Bus Rides in Santa Monica for Transit Equity DayBig Blue Bus will provide free rides in Santa Monica on Feb. 4, 2026 for Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks’ birthday with the theme ‘Transit Moves Democracy’![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-190.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/052917_BBB.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/big-blue-bus-offers-free-rides-for-transit-equity-day/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Santa Monicans gather for anti-ICE protestsProtesters across the United States staged a nationwide “blackout” strike calling for no work, no school and no shopping to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement on Friday. Santa Monicans gathered along Olympic Blvd. to participate and specifically call out Amazon’s affiliation with the federal government.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-185.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0121-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monicans-gather-for-anti-ice-protests/) [Santa Monica Senator Fights to Protect CA Recycling Label LawCalifornia State Senator Ben Allen from Santa Monica is opposing a federal bill that would weaken California’s truth-in-labeling law for recyclable products.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-186.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Ben-Allen-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/allen-opposes-federal-bill-that-would-weaken-california-recycling-label-law/) [Santa Monica May Expand Downtown Alcohol-Friendly ZoneSanta Monica’s downtown Entertainment Zone could expand from its current 3-block area to include Fourth Street to Ocean Avenue and from Wilshire to Colorado, following DTSM approval.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-188.png)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0100-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monicas-entertainment-zone-could-expand-throughout-downtown-and-into-neighboring-streets/) ### Events [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-02-02T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Feb 2 7:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-02-03T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Feb 3 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Walk-In Tutoring With Laurie** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walkin-tutoring-with-laurie/17128550/2026-02-03T14) West Los Angeles Regional Library Tue. Feb 3 2:00PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-02-04T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Feb 4 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Book Release for The Invasion of Pantomime by Tim Xonnelly** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/book-release-for-the-invasion-of-pantomime-by-tim-xonnelly/17913859/2026-02-05T19) Beyond Baroque Thu. Feb 5 7:30PM 681 Venice Blvd., Venice [ **Chasing Monarchs** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/chasing-monarchs/16112586/2026-02-05T19) Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Thu. Feb 5 7:30PM 1310 11th St, Santa Monica [ **TRAKTR RECORDS PRESENTS** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/traktr-records-presents/17821024/2026-02-05T20) Harvelle's Santa Monica Thu. Feb 5 8:30PM 1432 4th St,, Santa Monica [ **Date Night Flower Arranging Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/date-night-flower-arranging-workshop/17600940/2026-02-06T18) Viola Floral Studios Fri. Feb 6 6:00PM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **Electric Lodge Presents: High Voltage** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/electric-lodge-presents-high-voltage/15774947/2026-02-06T20) Electric Lodge Fri. Feb 6 8:00PM 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-02-06T11) Santa Monica History Museum Fri. Feb 6 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/020226.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)