> ## 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. # Friday, June 19, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/thursday-june-18-2026-2/ - Published: 2026-06-19T18:42:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-19T18:42:16.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate Juneteenth, with a special lighting program on the Pacific Wheel. The nine-story Ferris wheel will showcase vibrant red, white, and blue patterns inspired by the official Juneteenth flag, along with dynamic red, black, and green animations representing the Pan-African flag. The colorful display joins a regional tribute by landmarks across Southern California in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Today đŸŒ€ïž 67Âș/57Âș Tomorrow đŸŒ€ïž 67Âș/58Âș ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/Cover---Dad-Hour-2025.webp) DadTime brings fathers and toddlers together every Saturday at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica for free peer support. ### Every Saturday, Santa Monica dads gather to learn and to let go For three years, on every Saturday the park has been open, a group of fathers has pushed strollers into a hard-to-find fitness room at Virginia Avenue Park..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/every-saturday-santa-monica-dads-gather-to-learn-and-to-let-go/) --- [ ![](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 [Elderly woman missing from Downtown Santa MonicaThe Santa Monica Police Department are looking for an 83 year old woman who went missing from the Santa Monica Place Mall at about 8 p.m. on June 17\. Chung Cho is 5â€Č1″, 120 pounds and last seen wearing a pink hooded jacket and pink pants. She is![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-81a1a830-f343-4978-b07f-db3cd2154c55.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-18-at-12.59.02---PM-0bf24d61-8633-4a20-9761-e2b64f6ba128.png)](https://www.smdp.com/elderly-woman-missing-from-downtown-santa-monica/) [SO MANY Santa Monica Juneteenth & Soulstice Events!Discover Santa Monica and LA’s best Juneteenth, Summer Soulstice, and Father’s Day events June 18-21, including Main Street festival, Venice Art Crawl, and dining specials.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-c4ad5315-5d47-42a5-b646-d429879ac4eb.png)SMDPSean Besser![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-17-at-3.08.50---PM-909c85cf-388b-41d1-9c30-62a0a6023e74.png)](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-so-many-soulstice-juneteenth-fathers-day-events/) [Santa Monica Band This Whole Time Debuts Album at Summer SOULsticeSanta Monica band This Whole Time performs Saturday at Summer SOULstice on Main Street with their new debut album. The funk-soul-rock quartet formed through SMMUSD music program.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-4f1efbe4-0795-4c8e-a4d0-b7be47fd7ec8.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_5303-333b60fa-d61f-4360-babf-54fcf7c1a467.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/local-band-this-whole-time-brings-debut-album-home-to-summer-soulstice/) --- [ ![](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 [Dragon Alley Coffee Debuts on Santa Monica’s Third Street PromenadeDragon Alley Coffee, a specialty cafĂ© by Santa Monica accountants, opened June 17 at 312 Santa Monica Blvd. on Third Street Promenade, serving espresso, matcha, and house blends.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-61e454b4-ddc3-46a0-a08d-883801561680.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0145-7e24422e-b7da-4f11-9de6-e2d6c3a63d00.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/dragon-alley-brings-specialty-drinks-and-a-local-dream-to-third-street-promenade/) [Santa Monica Approves $908.8M Budget Ahead of Major EventsSanta Monica City Council will adopt a $908.8 million operating budget on June 23, positioning the city for major events including the FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and LA28 Olympics.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-314a4e7c-9cfe-4bc8-898f-feba9f9d6b95.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-17-at-1.34.24---PM-005aaa4b-aea6-46ba-aca1-f0dbc80cc573.png)](https://www.smdp.com/council-to-adopt-908-8m-budget-on-tuesday/) [SMC Planetarium July Shows: Women in Space & ExoplanetsSanta Monica College Planetarium presents live shows July 10-24 featuring women astronauts, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Tickets $7-$16.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-c02a3a54-6ea8-44e8-8e2e-3719a219d023.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/planetarium-da6c5019-0d4c-46bc-843c-93e7e81c2d93.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-planetarium-july-shows-spotlight-women-in-space-exoplanets-and-search-for-life/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- 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/061926.pdf?ref=smdp.com)