> ## 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, May 12, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/tuesday-may-12-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-12T19:13:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-12T19:13:30.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson The Wells Fargo branch at 2nd and Broadway has closed. A sign on the door directs customers to the bank's nearby location at 1300 4th Street (4th and Arizona). Mostly cloudy. High 64F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Today ☁️ 64º/57º Tomorrow 🌤️ 65º/57º **FIRST UP** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-9.40.21-AM.webp) The LA Kings are negotiating to host an outdoor NHL game as part of the city's economic recovery strategy. ## Could a King's game crown Santa Monica as event royalty? Santa Monica’s economy has taken a beating in recent years but officials hope putting some ice on it will help... 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