> ## 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. # Saturday, May 30, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/saturday-may-30-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-30T17:37:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-30T17:37:49.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Good morning. Primary elections are this Tuesday. It's too late to safely mail your ballot and have it postmarked in time, but you can use a dropbox or vote in person. Sunshine and a few clouds. Today 🌤️ 68º/58º Tomorrow 🌤️ 71º/59º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/image-9-1-1.png) ### Mountain lion tranquilized after closing 14th St. for most of the day A mountain lion that spent the day in backyards just north of Montana Ave. was safely tranquilized by a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist on Friday afternoon...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/possible-mountain-lion-sighting-near-14th-montana/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### MORE NEWS [Santa Monica Lands Major Olympic & Super Bowl ActivationsSanta Monica approves ESPN broadcast hub for 2027 Super Bowl at the Pier and Swiss Olympic hospitality house at Camera Obscura during 2028 Games, generating $1.3+ million in fees.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0098-ae2fb3665224c424c0e2829ce561cbb5e5b5bb07f279022c3022bcbd41821a8c.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-doubles-down-on-major-events-strategy-with-additional-olympic-activations/) [Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is extending its 30th anniversary celebration with discounted rides and special pricing through June 11\. Through the promotional period, guests can ride the Pacific Wheel for $10, nearly 45% off the regular ticket price. Unlimited ride wristbands are also discounted, dropping from $50![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Pacific-Park-Continues-30th-Anniversary-Celebration-With-Special-Ride-Offers-Through-June-11---Photo-Two-0687eff791882000e70605770da0a1fc4db8bc91b01fe7a50387edf3706ed846.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/pacific-park-continues-30th-anniversary-celebration-with-special-ride-offers-through-june-11/) [URGENT CALL: Blood and platelet donors needed nowThe American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donors, warning that a sharp drop in scheduled donations has put the national blood supply under significant strain heading into what officials call the most dangerous stretch of the year for traumatic injuries. Scheduled donations, which account for 90%![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-05-29-at-1.28.57---PM-f27f9c9c54332d1f22a72a66196b6a1b4d105414ebd7894617efa5fbb28c9874.png)](https://www.smdp.com/urgent-call-blood-and-platelet-donors-needed-now/) ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [Santa Monica Launches $6M Renter Aid Program to Combat EvictionsSanta Monica City Council unanimously approved a $6 million renter aid program providing up to $20,000 emergency assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness, launching summer 2025.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1200/2026/05/DSC_0002.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/council-approves-6m-renter-aid-program-to-combat-evictions-and-homelessness/) [Joby Aviation Eyes Santa Monica Airport for Fall 2025 eVTOL FlightsJoby Aviation is in talks to begin electric air taxi demonstration flights at Santa Monica Municipal Airport as early as fall 2025, ahead of the LA28 Olympics.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-10.18.23-AM-acaa798a2e3619f8e0c0cd7823bb235b29a19f733d6b5183aa1f3d6f3baa6dc8.png)](https://www.smdp.com/joby-aviation-in-talks-to-begin-flights-at-santa-monica-airport-ahead-of-la28/) [Insurance Commissioner Candidates Address Wildfire Recovery at Santa Monica Beach ForumFour California Insurance Commissioner candidates discussed rebuilding, affordability and consumer protection at Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica, focusing on wildfire recovery in Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Altadena.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6605-a0a7c89e84cc5b8b5d4fb50fd606aecfac7b61d339127072b93ca95aeb8f7507.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/insurance-commissioner-candidates-stump-for-votes-at-the-beach/) [Suspect charged with criminal threats after dog attack in anti-semitic incident Near Third Street PromenadeA 49-year-old Illinois man was charged Wednesday with criminal threats and battery after allegedly stopping his vehicle near the Third Street Promenade, chasing a pedestrian and commanding his dog to attack the victim in an incident that drew concern from Santa Monica’s Jewish community. Nay Min Tar, of Illinois, faces![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-4.26.49---PM-1-46d51b49d6758c76eb292edab668aeed646ae00948a0d096a4c6dd5fae4dd0cf.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/suspect-charged-with-criminal-threats-after-dog-attack-in-anti-semitic-incident-near-third-street-promenade/) [Santa Monica’s 2026 Election: A Guide to 134 CandidatesSanta Monica voters face 134 candidates for local office in 2026\. Learn about judicial candidates, state senate races, and key endorsements affecting the Westside.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unmuted-scaled-1--1--a6bf6502e56adbc2d2d91d59b7f2f0e5b6a9942fc1054530d04bd8e7d92a4682.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/who-are-these-people-flooding-our-mailboxes/) 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/052926.pdf?ref=smdp.com)