> ## 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 24, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-24-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-24T18:25:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-24T18:25:19.000Z - Author: Editor Areas of dense morning fog. Partly to mostly cloudy. High around 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 m Today: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 57° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 58° ### **First Up** ![map](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/neighborhood-group-map.png) The Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to talk about neighborhood groups ## Mayor calls for special meeting to revise neighborhood grants amid growing backlash Santa Monica Mayor Caroline Torosis has called a special City Council meeting to revisit the city's Neighborhood Organization... [READ](https://www.smdp.com/mayor-calls-for-special-meeting-to-revise-neighborhood-grants-amid-growing-backlash/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Chamber spotlights women shaping city’s futureOver 150 business leaders attended Santa Monica Chamber’s Power of Women in Leadership Luncheon, honoring UCLA Health, Shore Hotel, and Snapchat executives for their role in the city’s economic recovery.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-385.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2868.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-chamber-spotlights-women-leaders-shaping-citys-recovery-and-future/) [11 arrested in scheme to steal elderly homeowners’ identities, fraudulently obtain millions in loansFederal prosecutors say properties in Santa Monica were among those targeted in a years-long fraud scheme that used stolen identities of elderly homeowners to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in hard money loans, leading to the arrest of 11 defendants Thursday on federal charges. A 15-count indictment returned by a![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-384.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/FBI.png)](https://www.smdp.com/11-arrested-in-scheme-to-steal-elderly-homeowners-identities-fraudulently-obtain-millions-in-loans/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Eddie Frierson's MATTY: an evening with Christy Mathewson** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/eddie-friersons-matty-an-evening-with-christy-mathewson/18108458/2026-03-28T19) Santa Monica Playhouse Sat. Mar 28 7:00PM 1211 4th St,, Santa Monica [ **Rediscovering Twin Peaks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rediscovering-twin-peaks/18298317/2026-03-28T13) West Los Angeles Regional Library Sat. Mar 28 1:30PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/032426.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)