> ## 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. # Monday, June 15, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/saturday-june-13-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-06-15T18:19:45.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-15T18:19:45.000Z - Author: Todd James The World Cup brought out fans over the weekend to several Santa Monica activations and you can find more information about how to watch a game online at . Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High near 70F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today 🌤️ 70º/61º Tomorrow 🌤️ 71º/62º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/COVER---Screenshot-2026-06-10-234612.webp) Study: UCLA study identifies how air pollution causes inflammation in pregnant women, linking it to preterm birth risks. (Photo Credit: SMDP) ### Air pollution linked to pregnancy inflammation, raising risk of preterm birth, other complications Exposure to a common air pollutant found in vehicle exhaust and wildfire smoke triggers inflammation in pregnant women..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/air-pollution-linked-to-pregnancy-inflammation-raising-risk-of-preterm-birth-other-complications/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed={{id}}_{{campaign_id}}) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed={{id}}%5F{{campaign%5Fid}}&ref=smdp.com) --- ### MORE NEWS [Santa Monica Accepts $2M Federal Grant for I-10 Capping StudySanta Monica City Council unanimously approved a $2 million federal grant to study capping the Interstate 10 freeway with parks between 11th and 20th streets in the Pico Neighborhood.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-4f0361f0-8688-42a8-9275-2b1f6137f6b8.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-Hall--New-a76d93b8-fd93-40c0-9866-e153f0364624.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-accepts-2m-grant-to-study-capping-the-i-10/) [LA28 Drop 2 Olympic Tickets On-Sale August 10-20LA28 announces Drop 2 Olympic ticket on-sale window runs August 10-20, 2024\. Register by July 22 at Tickets.LA28.org for chance to purchase Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games tickets.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-c89b6fbe-56f1-401c-9948-0733b169dbff.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LA28-cda84cd2-e79b-4076-8193-5e08d99d71fa.png)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-announces-drop-2-olympic-ticket-on-sale-window-for-aug-10-20/) [Santa Monica Floral Studio Blends Flowers and Sound HealingViola Floral in Santa Monica hosted a wellness event combining live flower arranging with crystal sound bowl healing for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 20.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-e12cb905-fd46-46b9-867a-1eedc8843f32.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Screenshot-2026-06-09-020603-5bd970af-6ade-4224-9b1d-a6b60598e25b.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-floral-studio-blends-flowers-and-sound-healing-in-mental-health-awareness-event/) [Beach Bus Returns Summer 2026: $3 Trips to Santa MonicaBeach Bus returns summer 2026 with affordable $3 round-trip fares from Charter Oak, La Crescenta, and Altadena to Santa Monica Beach through Labor Day. Book at LAGoBus.com.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-d22af9bd-9e00-40b5-a677-0bc1f142b707.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Barger-0dec0f10-9da8-4e1c-985b-da2b85efe562.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/beach-bus-service-returns-connecting-l-a-foothill-communities-to-santa-monica/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184437/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184437/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [SMPD deploying enhanced safety measures during World CupThe Santa Monica Police Department is deploying an expanded public safety operation across the city as FIFA World Cup 2026 activations bring international visitors to the beachside community beginning this week. The department announced it will increase foot, bike and vehicle patrols throughout the city’s busiest corridors, with particular![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-86a0f48e-4de4-44bb-a9fa-ebf55f7c999f.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-9.44.09---AM-9154355e-e9b4-4807-8306-5e0da4bdda34.png)](https://www.smdp.com/smpd-deploying-enhanced-safety-measures-during-world-cup/) [Santa Monica Library Summer Reading Program Starts June 13Santa Monica Public Library opens Summer Reading Program registration June 13\. All ages can register online or in-person. Win Nintendo Switch 2, Kobo eReader, and more through August 15.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-29f21436-28ec-4858-b6c3-7582d7c95c33.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-of-Santa-Monica-2-482ba914-dcf2-49ea-8357-19b4cffc71a8.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-public-library-summer-reading-program-registration-opens-june-13/) Interested in nearby events? Check out our [editor's picks](https://www.smdp.com/r/c2817d32?m=6dfc2295-4654-483f-8473-abd585d64332). You can read our print version [here](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/061526.pdf?ref=smdp.com)