> ## 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. # Thursday, June 18, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/thursday-june-18-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-18T18:07:54.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-18T18:07:54.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Bruce Lion, the heir to one of California’s largest raisin companies, has been charged with a felony hate crime for allegedly threatening to kill a rabbi at his home in Pacific Palisades as he led a Sabbath evening prayer service. Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 68F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today 🌤️ 68º/60º Tomorrow 🌤️ 68º/58º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/IMG_5303.webp) Members of the band from left to right: Aziz Yehia, Christian Tomita, Spencer Danielson, and Michael Finch. Photo credit: Marco Pallotti ### Local band 'This Whole Time' brings debut album home to Summer SOULstice A Santa Monica band born out of the city's public school music program will take the Main Street stage this weekend as part of the Summer SOULstice festival..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/local-band-this-whole-time-brings-debut-album-home-to-summer-soulstice/) --- [ ![](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 [Dragon Alley Coffee Debuts on Santa Monica’s Third Street PromenadeDragon Alley Coffee, a specialty café 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/184437/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184437/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [Santa Monica Approves Water Assessment Projecting SurplusSanta Monica City Council unanimously approved the 2026 Water Supply Assessment, projecting a 34% water surplus through June 2027 even with conservation measures.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-42099322-3f7b-44c3-861d-8921383301f9.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Screenshot-2026-06-16-191210-7604bad6-55c9-4f50-93de-994db3d4f791.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-adopts-water-outlook-projecting-a-surplus-through-2027/) [We Ballet LA, Santa Monica Youth Dance Initiative, Launches Summer Program to teach Kids Dance at VAUGHN NCLCBy: Armen Kavcioglu and Arabella Joaquin We Ballet LA, a student-led organization by Santa Monica teens, is dedicated to expanding access to dance. This June, We Ballet LA will be providing a summer dance program at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (NCLC), a school in the San Fernando Valley.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-b9296795-7ea2-4757-8b16-6e021dc6e8c3.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/data-src-image-2ba005be-69e8-4a79-a772-4334b07c1936-1-3eb8ea46-ecf5-472b-83e9-4eaff99a9abf.png)](https://www.smdp.com/we-ballet-la-santa-monica-youth-dance-initiative-launches-summer-program-to-teach-kids-dance-at-vaughn-nclc/) [Santa Monica Police Seize 200+ Grams of Meth in Palisades ParkSanta Monica police arrested a suspect and seized over 200 grams of methamphetamine, including a 150g bag, during a narcotics investigation in Palisades Park on June 14.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-1502ba67-d98f-4d94-bddc-34f20671fccf.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-06-17-021317-5463e464-bd41-4202-8d3f-0192c157e472.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-police-seize-more-than-200-grams-of-methamphetamine-in-palisades-park-arrest/) [Hotel History Podcast Celebrates Route 66 Centennial in Santa MonicaHotel History podcast filmed an episode at Santa Monica’s Eden Hotel exploring Route 66’s 100th anniversary, featuring LA Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds’ 2,400-mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-2e49756e-da89-428e-868a-53121000459c.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Undstitled-63de9fa6-1033-4aa5-99a1-4cd20bed78e8.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/hotel-history-podcast-visits-santa-monicas-eden-hotel-for-route-66-centennial-episode/) --- [ ![](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? 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