> ## 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. # Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/wednesday-june-3-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-03T20:03:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-03T20:03:27.000Z - Author: Natalie Simpson Vote totals are fluctuating a little as more ballots are counted but it looks like Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra will hold off Tom Steyer to advance to the general election for Governor. Sun and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Today 🌤️ 69º/60º Tomorrow 🌤️ 70º/60º ### FIRST UP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/06/DSC00505.webp) Courtesy photo ### Ben Allen is lone Santa Monican to advance after multiple locals lose primary races Early returns from Tuesday's California primary election showed Santa Monica-connected candidates struggling across multiple statewide and legislative contests...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/ben-allen-is-lone-santa-monican-to-advance-after-multiple-locals-lose-primary-races/) --- [ ![](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 [SMC Emeritus Student Art Exhibition 2026 Part 2 Opens June 11Santa Monica College’s Emeritus Annual Student Art Exhibition 2026 Part 2 opens June 11 online, featuring 50 artworks by 19 student artists. Free Zoom launch event at 5 p.m.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-d7255cd3-d030-49c9-9ff1-4030e54b284f.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Michi-Tagawa-Street-musician-in-Santa-Monical-4763691a-04b5-4efe-9083-1d48f01e8409.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-emeritus-annual-student-art-exhibition-2026-online-part-2-opens-june-11/) [Santa Monica Lions Club Celebrates Fundraising SuccessSanta Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club celebrated Comedy Night fundraiser at Bergamot Station and announces new meeting location. Join June 3 meeting.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-b7a13fc2-ee7a-4d20-a092-dd43ebf46fe1.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Memorial-Day-2026-37974b41-6eb6-45b0-b6f8-6b1f9f473dd7.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-pacific-palisades-lions-club-celebrates-fundraising-success-and-looks-ahead-to-new-chapter/) [How Palisades Rec Center is Changing LA’s Approach to RecoveryThe $40 million Palisades Recreation Center rebuilding represents LA’s largest public-private partnership, reshaping how the city delivers civic projects after the Palisades fire.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-f7046b2c-44d9-42a6-9c4d-775316d91736.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6737-fd97e0ed-7229-4e0e-b540-ca34e49674de.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-recovery-reshapes-how-los-angeles-builds-for-the-future/) [Santa Monica Achieves Structural Balance with $909M BudgetSanta Monica’s general fund reaches structural balance for the first time in years with a $908.1 million budget proposal and $109.8 million capital improvement program.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-6e38e919-c1a3-42b5-a28e-2e8a531333bc.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/cityhall-702a2573-65c0-40f6-998b-f1b68b1cf142.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-general-fund-reaches-structural-balance-as-city-unveils-909m-spending-plan/) ### IN CASE YOU MISSED [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/) Interested in nearby events? 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