> ## 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 12, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-11-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-03-12T17:32:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-12T17:32:44.000Z - Author: Editor Sunny. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 82° / Low 64° ### **First Up** ![Steve Farzam's](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/327894914_714438256755785_2632371208744869048_n.jpg) Steve Farzam's Facebook profile photo ### Habitual fraud Steve Farzam takes plea deal in latest case of impersonating public safety worker Steve Farzam, who has a decades-long history of impersonating public safety officers, pleaded no contest Monday to a reduced set of charges...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/habitual-fraud-steve-farzam-takes-plea-deal-in-latest-case-of-impersonating-public-safety-worker/) ### **Close to Home** [California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attackCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” “We’ve been aware of that information. ... It’s all![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-347.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Newsom.png)](https://www.smdp.com/california-governor-says-no-imminent-threat-despite-warning-about-possible-iran-drone-attack/) [Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas pricesBy ALEXA ST. JOHN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply. That means pain at the pump for drivers filling up with gas. But electric vehicle drivers are largely unaffected by spikes in oil![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-346.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0032.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/drivers-wonder-if-they-should-go-electric-as-the-war-spikes-gas-prices/) [Santa Monica Emerges as Top Spring Break Spot for FamiliesSanta Monica sees surge in spring break family bookings from Los Angeles area, with Airbnb searches up and families making up 60% of travelers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-345.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Airbnb_Lockup_Over_Gradient.png)](https://www.smdp.com/new-data-shows-santa-monica-is-a-spring-break-destination-for-families/) [Santa Monica High boys soccer caps historic seasonSanta Monica High School boys soccer team won CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship with 19-3-3 record, defeating Fontana 4-1 in final.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-344.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Samo-boys--soccer-team-.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-high-boys-soccer-caps-best-season-in-school-history-with-division-1-title/) --- [ ![](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** [Palisades Teens Target Tennis Ball Waste World Record12 Pacific Palisades high school students aim to break world record collecting tennis and pickleballs for recycling on April 19, 2025.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-341.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---The-Junior-Board-Kicks-off-Another-Bounce.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/pacific-palisades-teens-launch-world-record-attempt-to-tackle-tennis-pickleball-waste/) [Heat Advisory Issued for LA, Ventura Counties as Temperatures Expected to Reach 100 DegreesA heat advisory is in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties this week, with forecasters warning that widespread temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees could pose serious health risks — particularly for vulnerable residents. The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles/Oxnard office issued the advisory Tuesday, set to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-340.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/WeatherStory3.png)](https://www.smdp.com/heat-advisory-issued-for-la-ventura-counties-as-temperatures-expected-to-reach-100-degrees/) [Santa Monica Lions Club Comedy Night Fundraiser May 17Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club hosts first comedy fundraiser May 17 at The Crow, Bergamot Station. Tickets $75-125 support Westside nonprofits.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-339.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Lions-final-logo-jan-2022.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/lions-roar-34/) ### Events [ **"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/honour-at-ruskin-group-theatre/18119524/2026-03-12T20) Ruskin Group Theatre Thu. Mar 12 8:00PM 3000 Airport Ave, 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 [ **All About the News With Judy** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/all-about-the-news-with-judy/17428017/2026-03-13T10) West Los Angeles Regional Library Fri. Mar 13 10:00AM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/honour-at-ruskin-group-theatre/18119524/2026-03-13T20) Ruskin Group Theatre Fri. Mar 13 8:00PM 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica [ **The Night Sky Show** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-night-sky-show/18045435/2026-03-13T18) (MSB 126 Planetarium) Fri. Mar 13 6:00PM Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **Sounds of Santa Monica | Kid's Club Edition** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/sounds-of-santa-monica-kids-club-edition/18171562/2026-03-13T11) Santa Monica Place Fri. Mar 13 11:00AM 395 Santa Monica Pl,, Santa Monica [ **$5 Community Dog Training Classes!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/5-community-dog-training-classes/11981844/2026-03-14T10) Virginia Ave Park Sat. Mar 14 10:30AM 2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica [ **DadTime** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dadtime/17327106/2026-03-14T09) Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center) Sat. Mar 14 9:00AM 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica [ **"Honour" At Ruskin Group Theatre** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/honour-at-ruskin-group-theatre/18119524/2026-03-14T20) Ruskin Group Theatre Sat. Mar 14 8:00PM 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica [ **Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Santa Monica St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (2 Days)** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/kiss-me-im-irish-santa-monica-st-patricks-day-bar-crawl-2-days/18305371/2026-03-14T14) Britannia Pub Sat. Mar 14 2:00PM 318 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031226.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)