> ## 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 11, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-11-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-11T18:14:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-11T18:14:49.000Z - Author: Editor Sunny. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 56° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 82° / Low 64° ### **First Up** ![criminal](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/img_2866-scaled-1.webp) SMDP Photo ### Appeals court overturns diversion program for accused criminal who tried to beat a man to death with a pipe A California appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision to grant mental health diversion to a man accused of a racially motivated violent attack in Santa Monica...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/appeals-court-overturns-diversion-program-for-accused-criminal-who-tried-to-beat-a-man-to-death-with-a-pipe/) ### **Close to Home** [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/) --- [ ![](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 Leaders Chart Downtown Revitalization PlanSanta Monica civic leaders, entrepreneurs and developers discuss downtown revitalization strategies at CALS forum, focusing on placemaking, innovation centers and public-private partnerships.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-338.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_4029.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/reimagining-downtown-santa-monica-charting-a-path-to-action/) [CA Lawmakers Launch 13-Bill Wildfire Prevention PackageCalifornia lawmakers introduced 13 bills for wildfire prevention, including home hardening loans and beneficial fire programs after Palisades and Malibu fires.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-337.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Ben-Allen-3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/california-lawmakers-unveil-13-bill-wildfire-prevention-package/) [Santa Monica Police Seek Help Identifying Sex Crime SuspectSanta Monica Police are asking for public help identifying a Hispanic male, 20-30 years old, connected to a sexual battery investigation.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-335.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/CRIMEUntitled.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/police-seek-publics-help-identifying-sexual-battery-suspect/) [Santa Monica Airport JSX Operations Lack Environmental ReviewJSX began scheduled passenger flights from Santa Monica Airport without required California Environmental Quality Act review, according to local advocates.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-334.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7067.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-airport-why-jsx-approvals-require-ceqa-review/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **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 [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-03-15T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 15 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-03-16T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Mar 16 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/17408730/2026-03-16T00) 101 Broadway Mon. Mar 16 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/14853634/2026-03-17T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Mar 17 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031126.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)