> ## 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 16, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-16-2026-copy/ - Published: 2026-03-16T18:25:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-16T18:25:47.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy. Near record high temperatures. High 74F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: ☁️ High 75° / Low 61° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 85° / Low 63° ### **First Up** ![pier](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/pier1-1.webp) # Two injured in shooting at Santa Monica Pier Two people were shot Sunday night on the Santa Monica Pier following a large fight involving multiple individuals, police said... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/two-injured-in-shooting-at-santa-monica-pier/) ### **Close to Home** [Warby Parker Opens New Santa Monica Location on Montana AveWarby Parker opened a new eyewear store at 1311B Montana Avenue in Santa Monica on Feb. 25, featuring local artist collaboration and new collections.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-359.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Santa-Monica_PR_1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/warby-parker-opens-new-santa-monica-location/) [UCLA Tests 700 LA County Soil Samples for ContaminationUCLA researchers have tested 700 soil samples across Los Angeles County, from wildfire zones in Malibu-Pacific Palisades to industrial areas like Watts, finding widespread lead contamination.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-358.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---The-UCLA-Fielding-School-of-Public-Health-s-soil-test-team-works-together-with-a-wide-range-of-community-partners-on-the-LA-Urban-Soil-Social-Impact-Collaborative-project--which-has-provided-free-testing-of-al.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/ucla-researchers-test-soil-for-contaminants-across-la-county-from-fire-zones-to-watts/) [LA County Boosts Immigrant Family Protections Under AB 495Los Angeles County Board approves motion to help immigrant families prepare under AB 495, protecting children when parents face immigration enforcement.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-357.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LA-County-2-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-board-strengthens-protections-for-immigrant-families-under-ab-495/) --- [ ![](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 Students Make Challah with Holocaust Survivors160 Santa Monica students at Lincoln Middle School made challah bread while hearing Holocaust survivor stories from twin sisters born in Shanghai ghetto.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-354.png)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/2776.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/braiding-bread-and-history-at-lincoln-middle-school/) [Ruskin Theatre Opens New Santa Monica Arts CenterRuskin Group Theatre celebrates new permanent home at Santa Monica Airport with ribbon cutting Saturday 11am after $1.4M renovation project.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-353.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_9446.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/ruskin-group-theatre-to-celebrate-new-permanent-home-with-saturday-ribbon-cutting/) [LA County Sees First Drop in Homeless Deaths Since 2014LA County homeless deaths fell 10% in 2024 to 2,208 fatalities, the first decrease since tracking began in 2014, driven by 21% fewer overdose deaths.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-356.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---121907_RainyDay-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-homeless-deaths-decline-for-first-time-in-decade-but-officials-warn-of-funding-threats/) [LA County to Study Warner Bros Merger Impact on WorkersLA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath calls for study of Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion Warner Bros acquisition impact on entertainment workers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-352.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Horvath-2-1-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/supervisor-horvath-calls-for-study-of-warner-bros-acquisition-impact/) ### Events [ **Architectural Review Board** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/architectural-review-board/14046461/2026-03-16T19) Mon. Mar 16 7:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/commission-on-sustainability-environmental-justice-and-the-environment/13766366/2026-03-16T19) Civic Center Parking Structure Mon. Mar 16 7:00PM 333 Civic Center Dr, 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/18305371/2026-03-17T18) Britannia Pub Tue. Mar 17 6:00PM 318 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles [ **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 [ **the Special Launch of THE END OF MY LIFE IS KILLING ME!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-special-launch-of-the-end-of-my-life-is-killing-me/18001924/2026-03-17T18) Zibby's Bookshop Tue. Mar 17 6:00PM 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica [ **Biz@Sunset Mixer** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/bizsunset-mixer/16613817/2026-03-18T17) Lunetta Wed. Mar 18 5:00PM 2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **Couples Scramble** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/couples-scramble/18270197/2026-03-18T19) Four Wood Golf Wed. Mar 18 7:00PM 828 Pico Blvd, Suite 5, Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-03-18T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Mar 18 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **The Unteachables Comedy Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-unteachables-comedy-tour/18171494/2026-03-19T20) The Crow Thu. Mar 19 8:00PM 2525 Michigan Ave Unit F4, Santa Monica [ **All About the News With Judy** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/all-about-the-news-with-judy/17428017/2026-03-20T10) West Los Angeles Regional Library Fri. Mar 20 10:00AM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)