> ## 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 17, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-17-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-17T18:07:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-17T18:07:37.000Z - Author: Editor Sunny to partly cloudy. Near record high temperatures. High 88F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 88° / Low 61° Tomorrow: ☀️High 81° / Low 60° ### **First Up** ![pier](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/DSC_0002.JPG) # Man arrested after shooting on the Santa Monica Pier A Rialto man was arrested Sunday night after a shooting on the Santa Monica Pier left two people injured following a large fight... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/two-injured-in-shooting-at-santa-monica-pier/) ### **Close to Home** [Crudo e Nudo Celebrates 5 Years with Chef SeriesSanta Monica’s Crudo e Nudo marks 5 years on Main Street with chef collaboration series April 13-19, featuring local seafood and custom wine.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-363.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Crudo-e-Nudo_Interior-Vertical_Photo-Credit-Catherine-Dzilenski.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/crudo-e-nudo-celebrates-five-years-on-main-street-with-week-long-chef-and-winemaker-collaboration-series/) [Jewish Anthology ‘On Being Jewish Now’ Hits Stage in LAWorld premiere of ‘On Being Jewish Now’ stage adaptation opens March 22 in Torrance, featuring stories from bestselling anthology by Zibby Owens.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-361.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Actors-Karen-Macarah---Benmio-McCrea---AJ-Meijer---Photo-by-David-Chiu.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/stage-adaptation-of-bestselling-jewish-anthology-to-premiere-in-march/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **The Night Sky Show** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-night-sky-show/18045435/2026-03-20T18) (MSB 126 Planetarium) Fri. Mar 20 6:00PM Math & Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **DadTime** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dadtime/17327106/2026-03-21T09) Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center) Sat. Mar 21 9:00AM 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031726.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)