> ## 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 7, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-7-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-07T17:00:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-07T17:00:23.000Z - Author: Editor Warm, sunny and very windy today–15 to 25 mph with much higher gusts. Less windy and hot Sunday for the [LA Marathon](https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/?ref=smdp.com). Today: 🌬️☀️ High 78° / Low 61° Tomorrow: ☀️ High 86° / Low 57° ### **First Up** ![subway station](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/03/D-Line-Section-1__14.jpeg) ### Metro D Line subway extension to open May 8, connecting Downtown LA to Beverly Hills The first phase of the long-awaited Metro D Line subway extension will open May 8, bringing..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/metro-d-line-subway-extension-to-open-may-8-connecting-downtown-la-to-beverly-hills/) ### **Close to Home** [Homeless Services Leader Runs 50th Marathon in 90 DaysHope the Mission president Rowan Vansleve completes his 50th marathon in 90 days at Sunday’s LA Marathon, raising $115,000 for homelessness services.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-327.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---rowan-running-screenshot-1--2-.png)](https://www.smdp.com/homeless-services-leader-to-complete-50th-marathon-in-90-days-at-la-marathon/) [Edgemar Main Street restaurant faces eviction over $67,800 in unpaid rentA Santa Monica restaurant occupying a prime Main Street location is fighting eviction after its landlord filed an unlawful detainer action in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging the business owes nearly $68,000 in unpaid rent and fees. Sequoia Shores, LLC, which owns the Edgemar complex at 2435 Main St.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-324.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/edgemar.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/edgemar-main-street-restaurant-faces-eviction-over-67-800-in-unpaid-rent/) [TrueCar Cuts 30% of Santa Monica Workforce After Going PrivateTrueCar, the Santa Monica-based automotive marketplace, laid off 30% of its workforce (under 100 employees) following its return to private ownership in January 2024.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-326.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/truecar.png)](https://www.smdp.com/truecar-cuts-30-of-workforce-in-major-restructuring-following-return-to-private-ownership/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Defense attorneys for Palisades Fire suspect seek release, cite new evidence of LAFD failuresDefense attorneys for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire said Thursday that new evidence — including conflicting firefighter testimony about whether hot spots were fully extinguished before the blaze reignited — undermines the federal case against their client and called for his immediate release from custody. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-325.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/g2waorvbmaadaxn-e1759941241196.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/defense-attorneys-for-palisades-fire-suspect-seek-release-cite-new-evidence-of-lafd-failures/) [Women-Owned Businesses Market at Santa Monica PlaceMakers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place March 8, featuring women-owned businesses in fashion, art, wellness and food for Women’s History Month.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-318.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Makers-Hive-Market_Courtesy-of-Santa-Monica-Place.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/women-owned-businesses-take-center-stage-at-makers-hive-market/) [Top California Democrat flops with call for candidates to exit governor’s raceBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press A late-hour attempt by California’s top Democratic official to thin out the party’s crowded field for governor emphatically flopped, leaving the contest virtually unchanged and Democrats vexed over the possibility of a Republican upset in November. Outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-323.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Swallwell-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/top-california-democrat-flops-with-call-for-candidates-to-exit-governors-race/) [SBA reminds California storm victims of April 6 loan deadlineCalifornia businesses, nonprofits and residents have until April 6 to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans stemming from severe storms that struck Dec. 16-26, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. The disaster declaration covers 13 California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino, as well![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-321.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Disaster-zones.png)](https://www.smdp.com/sba-reminds-california-storm-victims-of-april-6-loan-deadline/) [Federal Safety Board Details Waymo-Student Crash in SMNTSB releases preliminary findings on January collision between Waymo autonomous vehicle and 9-year-old student near Santa Monica elementary school.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-320.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/HWY26FH008-diagram.png)](https://www.smdp.com/federal-safety-board-releases-preliminary-findings-in-waymo-student-collision-near-elementary-school/) ### Events [ **Dan Navarro** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/dan-navarro/17941058/2026-03-07T20) McCabes Sat. Mar 7 8:00PM 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-03-07T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Mar 7 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/craft-caf-supply-swap-with-peo-vee/17776352/2026-03-08T14) Circular Library Sun. Mar 8 2:30PM 1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-03-08T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 8 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **Karaoke Mondays at The Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/karaoke-mondays-at-the-whaler/17408730/2026-03-09T00) 101 Broadway Mon. Mar 9 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-03-10T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Mar 10 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-03-10T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Mar 10 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Wine Wednesday at the Whaler** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/wine-wednesday-at-the-whaler/16952883/2026-03-11T00) 101 Broadway Wed. Mar 11 12:00AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-03-12T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Mar 12 3:00PM , Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)