> ## 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 13, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-13-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-13T18:07:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-13T18:07:49.000Z - Author: Editor Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High near 85F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 85° / Low 58° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 75° / Low 55° ### **First Up** ![Ruskin Group](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/IMG_9446.JPG) Courtesy photos ### Ruskin Group Theatre to celebrate new permanent home with Saturday ribbon cutting The Ruskin Group Theatre will officially open the doors to its new permanent home with a public ribbon cutting ceremony...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/ruskin-group-theatre-to-celebrate-new-permanent-home-with-saturday-ribbon-cutting/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica This Week: Aquarium Reopens + St. Patrick’sThis week in Santa Monica: Heal the Bay Aquarium reopens with free admission March 14, Duke’s Malibu returns Friday, plus St. Patrick’s Day events and Oscar watch parties.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-351.png)SMDPSean Besser![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/paddyday.png)](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-lucky-charms-pi-day-oscars-reopenings/) [Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car cultureBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture around the globe. The U.S. Postal Service is![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-350.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0262.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/low-and-slow-meets-forever-us-postage-stamps-honor-lowrider-car-culture/) [US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at onceBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow. On Wednesday, Washington, D.C., hit a record 86 degrees, then snow fell on Thursday. Meteorologists say the Southwest faces a heat dome![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-349.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/91fndfd_init_2026031312.gif)](https://www.smdp.com/us-forecasts-blizzard-polar-vortex-heat-dome-and-atmospheric-river-all-at-once/) [As gas prices soar, California’s new carbon emission rules prompt a war of wordsBy Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week — as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran raged and gasoline prices soared due to disruption in the global oil trade — a political war erupted in California over proposed air pollution![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-348.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/030826_Gas-Prices_MG_CM_12.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/as-gas-prices-soar-californias-new-carbon-emission-rules-prompt-a-war-of-words/) --- [ ![](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** [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/) [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/) [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Main Street Walk** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/main-street-walk/18119523/2026-03-14T10) The Historic Shotgun House Sat. Mar 14 10:30AM 2520 2nd St, Santa Monica [ **Rediscovering Twin Peaks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rediscovering-twin-peaks/18298317/2026-03-14T13) West Los Angeles Regional Library Sat. Mar 14 1:30PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031326.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)