> ## 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 06, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-05-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-03-06T19:02:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-06T19:02:28.000Z - Author: Editor Abundant sunshine. High 72F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: ☀️ High 72° / Low 57° Tomorrow: ☀️ High 79° / Low 60° ### **First Up** ![Edgemar](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/edgemar.jpeg) Edgemar Restaurant ### Edgemar Main Street restaurant faces eviction over $67,800 in unpaid rent A Santa Monica restaurant occupying a prime Main Street location is fighting eviction after its landlord filed an unlawful detainer...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/edgemar-main-street-restaurant-faces-eviction-over-67-800-in-unpaid-rent/) ### **Close to Home** [Top California Democrat flops with call for candidates to exit governor’s raceBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press A late-hour attempt by California’s top Democratic official to thin out the party’s crowded field for governor emphatically flopped, leaving the contest virtually unchanged and Democrats vexed over the possibility of a Republican upset in November. Outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-323.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Swallwell-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/top-california-democrat-flops-with-call-for-candidates-to-exit-governors-race/) [Free speech or conspiracy? Courts limit protesters’ First Amendment rightsBy Bobbie Stein, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you have been paying attention at all, you know that we are living in dangerous times in this country. Donald Trump’s chaotic governance has us ducking for cover on all![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-322.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/110623_Stanford-Palestine_JY_CM_08.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/free-speech-or-conspiracy-courts-limit-protesters-first-amendment-rights/) [SBA reminds California storm victims of April 6 loan deadlineCalifornia businesses, nonprofits and residents have until April 6 to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans stemming from severe storms that struck Dec. 16-26, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. The disaster declaration covers 13 California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino, as well![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-321.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Disaster-zones.png)](https://www.smdp.com/sba-reminds-california-storm-victims-of-april-6-loan-deadline/) [Federal Safety Board Details Waymo-Student Crash in SMNTSB releases preliminary findings on January collision between Waymo autonomous vehicle and 9-year-old student near Santa Monica elementary school.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-320.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/HWY26FH008-diagram.png)](https://www.smdp.com/federal-safety-board-releases-preliminary-findings-in-waymo-student-collision-near-elementary-school/) --- [ ![](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** [Rooftop Tesla Cybertruck catches fireThe Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the rooftop of a parking structure near Olympic/Cloverfield on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation into the fire was ongoing at the time of publication but smoke and flames could be seen from several nearby buildings.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-319.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/fire.png)](https://www.smdp.com/rooftop-cyber-truck-catches-fire/) [Women-Owned Businesses Market at Santa Monica PlaceMakers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place March 8, featuring women-owned businesses in fashion, art, wellness and food for Women’s History Month.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-318.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Makers-Hive-Market_Courtesy-of-Santa-Monica-Place.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/women-owned-businesses-take-center-stage-at-makers-hive-market/) ### Events [ **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 [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-03-10T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Mar 10 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-03-10T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Mar 10 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/16952883/2026-03-11T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Mar 11 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-03-12T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Mar 12 3:00PM , Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)