> ## 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 9, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-mar-9-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-09T18:32:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-09T18:32:16.000Z - Author: Editor Abundant sunshine. High 68F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Today: ☀️ High 69° / Low 53° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 63° / Low 53° ### **First Up** ![Blvd Safety Plan](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/03/COVER---Untitled.jpg) Santa Monica Boulevard safety improvements under review by City Council (Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica ### Santa Monica Council Sends Back Boulevard Safety Plan, Demands Stronger Protections The City Council unanimously sent back a proposed safety plan for Santa Monica Boulevard on Tuesday...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-sends-back-boulevard-safety-plan-demands-stronger-protections/) ### **Close to Home** [SMC Graduate Creates Hope Toolkit for Homeless ServicesPatricia Kusaba, SMC Homeless Service Work certificate graduate, creates Hope Toolkit website after experiencing housing instability during COVID-19.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-333.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Patricia-with-colleagues-at-the-Compassion-Event-in-Torrance.png)](https://www.smdp.com/hope-for-the-unhoused/) [SMC Earns Black-Serving Institution DesignationSanta Monica College is one of 31 California institutions designated as Black-Serving Institutions, recognizing strong support for Black students.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-331.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMC_Blackgraduates3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-earns-black-serving-institution-designation/) [New CA Bill: 6-Month Notice Required for Insurance DropsCalifornia Senator Ben Allen’s SB 1301 would require property insurers to give 6 months notice and explain reasons before dropping coverage.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-330.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Ben-Allen-2-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/california-bill-would-require-advance-notice-reasons-for-insurance-nonrenewals/) [Lloyd Webber’s Requiem Closes Westwood Music SeasonMusic at Westwood presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem April 24 at 8pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church. Free concert features Grammy-winning work.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-329.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---church1-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/andrew-lloyd-webbers-requiem-to-close-music-at-westwood-season/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-03-15T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Mar 15 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030926.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)