> ## 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 19, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-19-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-19T18:02:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-19T18:02:19.000Z - Author: Editor Sunny. Very warm. High around 80F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: ☀️ High 79° / Low 61° Tomorrow: 🌤️High 80° / Low 60° ### **First Up** ![june primary](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/DSC_0923.JPG) Los Angeles County election officials begin voter education efforts ahead of the June 2026 primary election ## L.A. County Kicks Off Voter Education Push Ahead of June Primary Los Angeles County election officials are mailing voter outreach materials to millions of registered voters as they begin education... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/l-a-county-kicks-off-voter-education-push-ahead-of-june-primary/) ### **Close to Home** [New Child Therapy Center Opens in Santa MonicaChild Therapy Center of Los Angeles opens new Santa Monica location offering neuroscience-based pediatric mental health care for ages 2-18.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-373.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Therapy-Center-LA_30.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-welcomes-child-therapy-center-of-los-angeles-founded-by-pediatric-mental-health-leader-kendra-delahooke/) [Malibu Artist Gay Summer Rick Opens Gallery Show March 22Malibu City Gallery hosts free opening reception March 22 for ‘Heading Home’ exhibition featuring coastal landscape paintings by local artist Gay Summer Rick.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-371.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---malibu-1-2.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-city-gallery-hosts-opening-reception-for-local-artist-gay-summer-rick/) [I-405 Sepulveda Pass Lanes Close for Construction MondayCaltrans reduces I-405 lanes through Sepulveda Pass starting Monday for pavement work. Overnight closures 9pm-6am weekdays, extended weekend closures March 20-23.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-369.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---unnamed--1-.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/caltrans-announces-i-405-sepulveda-pass-lane-reductions-through-march-23/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Santa Monica Names New City Attorney After SearchSanta Monica City Council appointed Heidi von Tongeln as city attorney after nationwide search. She has 20 years municipal law experience, $395,352 salary.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-368.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Heidi-von-Tongeln-05.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/von-tongeln-appointed-santa-monica-city-attorney/) [Santa Monica Landlords Ordered to Pay $90K in Tenant CasesSanta Monica City Attorney’s Office won judgments against two landlords who failed to pay relocation benefits, securing $50K for tenants and $40K in penalties.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-367.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-of-Santa-Monica-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/city-attorney-wins-judgments-against-landlords-in-tenant-relocation-cases/) [LA County Advances Wildfire Recovery and Prevention EffortsLos Angeles County approves regional wildfire authority, launches job fairs for fire survivors, and protects homeowners from tax increases during rebuilding.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-366.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/special-bulletin-header_crop.png)](https://www.smdp.com/regional-leaders-continue-push-to-help-la-wildfire-survivors-rebuild/) [Former Santa Monica Mayor Judy Abdo Honored as Woman of YearFormer Santa Monica Mayor Judy Abdo receives 2026 Assembly District 51 Woman of the Year honor from Rick Chavez Zbur for decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-365.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image003.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/former-santa-monica-mayor-judy-abdo-named-2026-assembly-district-51-woman-of-the-year/) ### Events [ **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 [ **$5 Community Dog Training Classes!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/5-community-dog-training-classes/11981844/2026-03-21T10) Virginia Ave Park Sat. Mar 21 10:30AM 2200 Virgina Ave, 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 [ **Rediscovering Twin Peaks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rediscovering-twin-peaks/18298317/2026-03-21T13) West Los Angeles Regional Library Sat. Mar 21 1:30PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **UC Master Gardeners at Pico Farmers Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/uc-master-gardeners-at-pico-farmers-market/16518251/2026-03-21T10) Sat. Mar 21 10:00AM Saturday, Mar 21, 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/14970341/2026-03-22T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 22 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **Chief Mapu Live @MUD\\WTR :gather** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/chief-mapu-live-mudwtr-gather/18275111/2026-03-23T19) Mud\\Wtr :gather Mon. Mar 23 7:00PM 2515 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Feelings Matter! A Family Literacy Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/feelings-matter-a-family-literacy-workshop/18298209/2026-03-23T10) West Los Angeles Regional Library Mon. Mar 23 10:30AM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/031926.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)