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# Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/tuesday-june-9-2026/
- Published: 2026-06-09T18:31:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-09T18:31:14.000Z
- Author: Natalie Simpson

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match. The union announced the deal at a news conference Tuesday and said workers will vote on whether to ratify the agreement on Wednesday

Sunny. High 71F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.  
Today 🌤️ 71º/62º  
Tomorrow 🌤️ 73º/63º

### FIRST UP

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Coach: Ocean View Park tennis coach Daren Auld, 48, battles Stage 4 colon cancer as the community rallies to support him. (Courtesy image)

### Tennis Coach Battles Stage 4 Cancer as Santa Monica Community Rallies

For almost five years, Daren Auld has been a fixture at Ocean View Park, shaping players on the Santa Monica tennis courts with the same quiet dedication he brought to...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/tennis-coach-battles-stage-4-cancer-as-santa-monica-community-rallies/)

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### MORE NEWS

[LA28 2028: Record 560 Paralympic Medal Events UnveiledLos Angeles will host the 2028 Paralympic Games with a record 560 medal events across 23 sports from August 15-27\. The largest Paralympics in history features Para Climbing’s debut.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-1617a5f1-2154-49af-a81e-89aade290a4e.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed-cb4c03cb-6b7d-4b1d-9582-85af6cb1c490.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-unveils-paralympic-competition-schedule-featuring-record-560-medal-events/)

[Free World Cup Watch Party at Santa Monica Place June 12Santa Monica Place hosts a free FIFA World Cup 26 watch party June 12, 11am-9pm in Center Plaza. Watch USA vs. Paraguay at 6pm with live entertainment and food.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-d43604a9-1817-4fce-962f-67aefa459d2e.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnadfmed-fe988cad-5f97-48f9-a781-7c432eba11d3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-place-to-host-free-world-cup-watch-party-june-12/)

[Pacific Park 30th Anniversary Deals Extended to June 11Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier extends 30th anniversary discounts through June 11\. Pacific Wheel $10, Unlimited Ride Wristbands $40\. Save up to 45% on rides.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-f5273cb8-5a31-44f8-810d-a6a2bd90a298.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Pacific-Park-Continues-30th-Anniversary-Celebration-With-Special-Ride-Offers-Through-June-11---Photo-Two-0ff0bcec-88d8-4971-8a45-50a92eb9f47f.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/pacific-park-extends-30th-anniversary-deals-through-june-11/)

[Donate Blood in Malibu June 11 - Red Cross DriveMalibu City Hall hosts American Red Cross blood drive June 11, 10am-4pm at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Donors get $15 e-gift card and sweepstakes entry.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-f1a4d5b2-c7f4-4cb1-8848-6b8de07ee894.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Malibu-3a7604e9-0498-4127-8b7d-fd8cc80018c9.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-city-hall-to-host-american-red-cross-blood-drive-june-11/)

### IN CASE YOU MISSED

[SMC Voice Showcase June 11 in Santa MonicaSanta Monica College Music Department presents the SMC Voice Showcase on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Edye. Advanced voice students perform classical, opera, jazz, and musical theater. Tickets $10.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-34329b88-6fc6-4fcc-97ca-e8b5affab3d1.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMC-Voice-Showcase-146-79fc465b-1646-449b-a210-05a723fb3d78.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-voice-showcase-set-for-june-11/)

[Flag Day Celebration at Santa Monica Elks LodgeSanta Monica Elks Lodge hosts Flag Day dinner and ceremony June 11 at 1040 Pico Blvd. Dinner at 6 p.m. ($15), ceremony at 7 p.m. Open to all.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-9baa842b-05b4-4ba8-aec6-3a1921e00778.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/-17907EE1-348B-4F82-88B3-09E1C1DBE770--03b69c70-e038-4b96-bc28-2d12557ea25f.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-elks-lodge-to-host-flag-day-ceremony-june-11/)

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/060926.pdf?ref=smdp.com)