> ## 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 21, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-21-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-21T17:09:02.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-21T17:09:02.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy and milder. Today: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 60° Tomorrow: 🌤️High 74° / Low 59° ### **First Up** ![chart](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/03/COVER---interim-budget-SMMSUDUntitled.jpg) SMMUSD courtesy photo # Santa Monica-Malibu school district maintains positive financial outlook despite growing deficit SMMUSD expects to meet all its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and the subsequent two fiscal years despite a widening structural deficit.. [READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-malibu-school-district-maintains-positive-financial-outlook-despite-growing-deficit/) ### **Close to Home** [From comeback to cultural moment with Venice Fest arrives at the beach for the first timeWhat started as a pandemic era block party has grown into one of the Westside’s most anticipated community gatherings, and this Saturday it reaches a defining milestone. On March 21, Venice Fest returns for its 12th edition, and for the first time at Venice Beach transforming Windward Circle, Windward![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-378.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Venice-Fest-2023--215-.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/from-comeback-to-cultural-moment-with-venice-fest-arrives-at-the-beach-for-the-first-time/) [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/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) [New CA Rules Protect Students from Immigration EnforcementCalifornia AG Bonta releases new guidelines requiring schools to protect student immigration data and restrict ICE access without warrants by March 2026.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-374.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Bonta.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/california-ag-bonta-issues-new-guidelines-for-schools-on-immigration-enforcement/) ### Events [ **$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 [ **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 at sunset 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 [ **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 [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/032026.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)