> ## 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 03, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-03-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-03T19:51:40.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-03T19:51:40.000Z - Author: Editor A mix of clouds and sun. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 52° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 55° ### **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 11-Year-Old CEO Builds 3D Printing EmpireAria Mendoza, 11, of Santa Monica built Print Love by Aria from cardboard keychain sales, now has 40,000 TikTok followers and donates profits to charity.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-311.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER-image0--1-.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-girl-11-builds-3d-printing-business/) [CA Lawmakers Target Insurance Delays for Rare Disease CareCalifornia lawmakers introduce bipartisan AB 1887 to eliminate prior authorization and step therapy requirements for FDA-approved rare disease treatments![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-310.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Rick-Zbur-2-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/california-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-end-insurance-delays-for-rare-disease-patients/) [Jacob Soboroff Discusses LA Fires Book at Santa Monica LibraryMSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff discusses his book ‘Firestorm’ about the 2025 LA fires at Santa Monica Library March 4, 6pm. Free event, book required.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-309.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/jacob-soboroff-author-photo-credit-jason-frank-rothenberg-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/msnow-reporter-jacob-soboroff-to-discuss-new-book-on-los-angeles-fires-at-santa-monica-library/) [Free St. Paddy’s Day Party on Santa Monica’s Third StreetFree St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica March 14, 2026, 6-9pm featuring live Irish music, games, and outdoor bar.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-308.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image-3.png)](https://www.smdp.com/downtown-santa-monica-to-host-st-paddys-day-celebration-on-third-street-promenade/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **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 [ **Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/karaoke-mondays-at-the-whaler/17408730/2026-03-09T00) 101 Broadway Mon. Mar 9 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030326.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)