> ## 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 23, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-21-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-03-23T17:27:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-23T17:27:04.000Z - Author: Editor Becoming partly cloudy after some morning drizzle. High around 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Today: 🌧️ High 71° / Low 58° Tomorrow: ☁️ High 72° / Low 58° ### **First Up** ![Realignment plan](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/Snapshot-57024.jpg) Santa Monica City Hall where the City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss updates to the Realignment Plan and vote on economic development measures ## Realignment plan has dropped serious crime by 12.5% as focus evolves to economics The Santa Monica City Council will meet Tuesday to consider an update to the city's Realignment Plan... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/city-managers-realignment-plan-has-dropped-serious-crime-by-12-5-as-focus-evolves-to-economics/) ### **Close to Home** [Malibu Approves $425K for Bluffs Park Snack Shack DesignMalibu City Council unanimously approved $425,000 for snack shack design at Bluffs Park but lacks $3.3 million needed for construction.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-382.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---malibu-2.png)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-approves-bluffs-park-snack-shack-design-amid-budget-concerns/) [Santa Monica honors women civic leaders at Yellow Rose AwardsLeague of Women Voters of Santa Monica honored former Mayor Gleam Davis, Growing Hope Gardens founder Carolyn Day, and Angela Scott at 2026 Yellow Rose Awards.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-381.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed-25.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/league-of-women-voters-honors-santa-monica-leaders-at-2026-yellow-rose-awards/) [LA County Doubles Rent Threshold Before Eviction AllowedLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved ordinance raising unpaid rent threshold from 1 to 2 months before eviction in unincorporated areas.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-380.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Janice-Hahn.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/county-raises-unpaid-rent-threshold-before-eviction-can-proceed/) [LA County Reforms Mental Health Care for HomelessLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved mental health care reforms for 16,000 homeless people with serious mental illness.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-379.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Horvath-2-2-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/county-approves-mental-health-care-reform-for-homeless-response-system/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Pacific Palisades Scouts Rebuild After Fire, Lead OnPacific Palisades Scout Troop 223, with over 1,000 Eagle Scouts, rebuilds after wildfire while continuing youth leadership development programs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-377.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER-Troop.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/pacific-palisades-scout-troop-rebuilds-after-fire-empowers-young-leaders/) ### Events [ **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 [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-03-24T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Mar 24 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-03-24T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Mar 24 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **BERGAMOT COMEDY FEST: Public Panel: Real Talk with Top Entertainment Agents** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/bergamot-comedy-fest-public-panel-real-talk-with-top-entertainment-agents/18134558/2026-03-25T18) The Crow Wed. Mar 25 6:00PM 2525 Michigan Avenue #Unit F4, Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-03-25T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Mar 25 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **All About the News With Judy** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/all-about-the-news-with-judy/17428017/2026-03-27T10) West Los Angeles Regional Library Fri. Mar 27 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/18045435/2026-03-27T18) (MSB 126 Planetarium) Fri. Mar 27 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/11981844/2026-03-28T10) Virginia Ave Park Sat. Mar 28 10:30AM 2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica [ **DadTime** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dadtime/17327106/2026-03-28T09) Virginia Avenue Park (fitness room inside the Park Center) Sat. Mar 28 9:00AM 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/032326.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)