> ## 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, May 7, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/thursday-may-7-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-07T17:10:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-07T17:10:59.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Partly cloudy. High 68F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today 🌤️ 67º/58º; Tomorrow 🌤️ 68º/58º **FIRST UP** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/HHrxCyLbAAApUO8.webp) # Police searching for missing child The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 7-year-old boy last seen with his father Monday evening...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/police-searching-for-missing-child/) --- [ ![](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 Updates Boulevard Safety Plan with Traffic CalmingSanta Monica City Council will vote May 12 on updated boulevard safety plan with narrower lanes, bus-only lanes, and automatic pedestrian signals to slow traffic and protect pedestrians.![](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-2026-05-07-at-9.03.38-AM.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-to-consider-updated-boulevard-safety-plan/) [Santa Monica Elks Recognize Local Youth LeadershipMason Jacquelin, Culver City High School sophomore, receives Elks Legacy of Service Bronze Award from Santa Monica Elks Lodge for 50+ hours of community service.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/mason.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/elks-recognize-local-youth/) [EEEEEATSCON 2026 Comes to Santa Monica May 16-17EEEEEATSCON returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar May 16-17, 2026, featuring LA restaurants, national chefs, and collaborations. Tickets start at $25.![](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/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-1.56.54-PM.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-becomes-a-national-stage-for-food-culture-as-eeeeeatscon-returns-to-the-barker-hangar/) [California fire survivors battle insurers over hidden smoke toxins in their homesBy Michelle Meyers, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. More than 14 months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, thousands of California families whose homes are standing still are fighting to find out if they are safe to go inside. The![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/010824_Eaton-Fire_JH_CM_18.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/california-fire-survivors-battle-insurers-over-hidden-smoke-toxins-in-their-homes/) **IN CASE YOU MISSED** [Santa Monica Wine Auction Raises $400K, Launches Student Investment ClubThe 11th annual Santa Monica Wine Auction raised over $400,000 for public schools and launched the Samohi Student Investment Club, a student-led investment program.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---SMEF_WA_2026_-1524--1-.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-wine-auction-raises-more-than-400-000-for-public-schools-unveils-student-investment-club/) [Santa Monica Kicks Off World Cup Era With Major Fan ActivationsSanta Monica launches six weeks of World Cup activations from June 11-July 19, 2026, featuring fan villages, family zones, and wellness experiences across Third Street Promenade and Tongva Park.![](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/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-1.01.28-PM.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-kicks-off-world-cup-era-with-revel-republic-leading-six-weeks-of-global-fan-activations/) [Santa Monica Names 18th Annual Poster Contest WinnersThe City of Santa Monica announced 16 winners of the 18th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest on April 30, with students from K-12 competing on emissions reduction.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/COVER---City-of-Santa-Monica.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-announces-winners-of-18th-annual-sustainable-student-poster-contest/) [FIT4MOM Santa Monica Month of Mama: Free Events in MayFIT4MOM Santa Monica celebrates moms in May with free Mamapalooza workout, Walk Club meet-ups, classes, and expert talks. All fitness levels welcome.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/FIT4MOM-Free-Events.png)](https://www.smdp.com/fit4mom-santa-monica-to-celebrate-moms-with-free-may-events/) Interest in nearby events? Check out our [editor's picks](https://www.smdp.com/event-3/#/show?subset=picks). You can read our print version [here](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/050726.pdf?ref=smdp.com).