> ## 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. # Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/tuesday-june-2-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-02T18:38:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-02T18:38:46.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Time is running out to vote in the primary election. Today is the last day to participate and if you're not sure how to get your ballot counted, visit for voting locations. You can also check out today's edition of SMDP which includes additional voting information. Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today đŸŒ€ïž 67Âș/58Âș Tomorrow đŸŒ€ïž 70Âș/59Âș ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/chamber-1.webp) Photo by Willa-Cutolo ### Santa Monica Chamber names former West Hollywood executive as Interim CEO The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce has named Genevieve Morrill as its interim chief executive officer as the organization launches...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-chamber-names-former-west-hollywood-executive-as-interim-ceo/) --- [ ![](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 [Vision To Learn Wins 2026 Nonprofit of the Year AwardSen. Ben Allen honors Vision To Learn as 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for 15 years of providing eye care to students across California and the nation.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-e2826d8e-a988-4db6-9804-b085a4567580.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/05.20.26-Nonprofit-of-the-Year---Vision-To-Learn-11bde3cc-273a-4d19-b9d3-1536890c3bec.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/vision-to-learn-celebrated-as-2026-nonprofit-of-the-year/) [Santa Monica Juneteenth Weekend: Music, Art & Community EventsSanta Monica celebrates Juneteenth June 19-20 with music, film, and cultural events at Christine Emerson Reed Park and Virginia Avenue Park. Free community celebration.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-40cdbe24-8a36-4efc-b2a7-9c720128cd0e.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---City-of-Santa-Monica-2-facc8da7-b731-4f15-9c31-ecdbe03cdc85.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-to-celebrate-juneteenth-with-weekend-of-events/) [SMC Concert Chorale & Orchestra ‘Instruments of Praise’Santa Monica College presents ‘Instruments of Praise’ featuring the Concert Chorale, Chamber Choir, and Horizon Music Group June 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-00099461-f101-4141-a31f-51877a3286d5.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/ConcertChorale_IMG_1242-0842fc2b-c6f8-4a2e-88d3-83eb6967a593.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-concert-chorale-chamber-orchestra-present-instruments-of-praise-june-4-5/) [Malibu Bookstore Owner Honored for Resilience After Year of DisastersMichelle Pierce, owner of Malibu Village Books, honored for resilience after navigating wildfires, earthquake, mudslide, and road closure that devastated the coastal community.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-55e52b83-85b6-47f6-b607-79dd9223807c.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Headshot---mp-80f3967b-516e-4039-8701-4d828e004ead.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-bookstore-owner-honored-for-resilience-after-year-of-disasters/) --- [ ![](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 [Palisades Teen Builds Miniature Memorial of Lost NeighborhoodLoyola High School junior Luca Dal Bello commissioned 50+ hand-crafted scale models of Pacific Palisades landmarks lost in January 2025 wildfires. Exhibition opens May 30 at EMECO House in Venice.![](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---April2026-11-bba45e74fc76b645492ec6a99afd840a4b2e69ef0561740ab009844eb7d25c41.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-teen-turns-fire-relief-money-into-miniature-memorial-of-lost-neighborhood/) [SMC Planetarium June Shows Offer Eye-opening Look at the UniverseSanta Monica College Planetarium presents live shows June 5-7, 2026\. See ‘The Night Sky Show’ and ‘Welcome to the Universe’ with Planetarium Lecturer Sarah Vincent. $10 adults, $7 children.![](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/planetarium-d9fb53cf86405d2da0aced8368bb2a1010ed4f4099bdfd60e764293e8abd8f70.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-planetarium-june-shows-offer-eye-opening-look-at-the-universe/) [Will Californians pick candidates who are government outsiders or ones with governing experience?By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A few years back, in one of our many conversations for the biography I wrote of him, Gov. Jerry Brown told me that he never put much stock in political experience — until he had![](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/041426-Governors-Forum-Sacramento-MG-CM-12--1--17c327373dce10e58662ab6f73eeb713cdb70417d01f2a1e24c01f587bf80c65.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/will-californians-pick-candidates-who-are-government-outsiders-or-ones-with-governing-experience/) [Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodesA key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away. Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/pi0426chart2-72d56c8a810b054f5a184f01d9db942a47a98c0b6032f17ef6581c57ecb706ab.png)](https://www.smdp.com/key-inflation-gauge-worsens-as-americans-income-and-spending-power-erodes/) --- [ ![](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/060226.pdf?ref=smdp.com)