Malibu’s farmers market is being forced to close. Here’s why. Read full story at: www.smdp.com/malibu-farmers... #Malibu #LocalNews #FarmersMarket #Community #SMDP

A deadly confrontation with SMPD officers, here’s what investigators say happened. Read More: www.smdp.com/man-killed-whi... #SantaMonica #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #CrimeNews #SMDP

California is cutting plastic but manufacturers warn your wallet could feel it. Read More: www.smdp.com/as-california-... #California #PlasticWaste #Environment #CostOfLiving #SMDP

A Santa Monica founder is betting big on a nicotine-free future—here’s the story behind the company. Read full story: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-f... #SantaMonica #Business #Entrepreneurship #Wellness #SMDP

LA County may be creating a new Office of Gender Equity—here’s what’s behind the proposal. Read full story: www.smdp.com/supervisor-hor... #LosAngeles #LACounty #GenderEquity #LocalPolitics #SMDP

School is back. Slow down. More students, buses and pedestrians are hitting Santa Monica streets. What drivers need to know : www.smdp.com/drivers-urged-... #SantaMonica #TrafficSafety #BackToSchool #RoadSafety #SMDP

A Westside senior meal waitlist is nearing 100. As hunger among older adults grows, the need is becoming harder to ignore. Read More: www.smdp.com/waitlist-for-h... #SantaMonica #SeniorCare #FoodInsecurity #Community #SMDP

Two local families. One big honor. The 2026 Santa Monica Pier Awards will recognize them this September. Find out who : www.smdp.com/two-families-t... #SantaMonica #SantaMonicaPier #Community #LocalNews #SMDP

Two generations. One powerful connection. A Santa Monica student is bringing teens and seniors together to fight loneliness. Full Story: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-s... #SantaMonica #Community #YouthLeadership #SeniorCare #SMDP

California wildfire victims could get paid first. Newsom’s new recovery proposal is making waves. Full story : www.smdp.com/newsoms-wildfi... #California #WildfireRecovery #BreakingNews #CaliforniaNews #SMDP

Santa Monica schools could be heading to voters in November. The school board backed a new parcel tax proposal. Read More: www.smdp.com/school-board-b... #SantaMonica #Education #LocalPolitics #SchoolBoard #SMDP

Quick fixes are out. Better habits are in. A local acupuncturist is taking a different approach to wellness. Read More: www.smdp.com/local-acupunct... #SantaMonica #Wellness #HealthyHabits #LocalBusiness #SMDP

A Santa Monica-raised conductor just won a major international award. Elias Brown is the 2026 Solti Award winner. Read More: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-r... #SantaMonica #EliasBrown #ClassicalMusic #ArtsAndCulture #SMDP

Santa Monica’s affordable housing rehab is now $2.4M over budget. Council members are asking why? Full story: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-a... #SantaMonica #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #LocalNews #SMDP

7th Street is closed during a death investigation. No threat to the public. Full story: www.smdp.com/death-investig... #SantaMonica #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #SMDP #LocalNews

 A stalking suspect was arrested with thousands of rounds of ammunition. Read full story: www.smdp.com/stalking-suspe... #SantaMonica #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #SMDP

Pilates. Yoga. Ocean views. Santa Monica is taking wellness to the next level with workouts happening on beaches and rooftops. Read More: www.smdp.com/peak-health-br... #SantaMonica #Wellness #Yoga #Pilates #SMDP

Santa Monica is becoming a wellness hotspot. From longevity treatments to social wellness, the city is riding a major new trend. Read full story: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-t... #SantaMonica #Wellness #Lifestyle #TravelCalifornia #SMDP

A major environmental group just picked its candidate. California Environmental Voters has endorsed Brian Goldsmith for State Senate. Read More: www.smdp.com/california-env... #CaliforniaPolitics #Election2026 #StateSenate #CaliforniaNews #SMDP

Fresh, local & straight from the source. Santa Monica’s farmers market scene has more to discover than you might think Read More: www.smdp.com/fresh-finds-th... #SantaMonica #FarmersMarket #LocalFood #Foodie #SMDP

A local family is growing its oyster empire on Ocean Avenue. West Side Oyster Club is expanding and Santa Monica foodies have a new reason to stop by. Read More: www.smdp.com/west-side-oyst... #SantaMonica #Foodie #OceanAvenue #LocalBusiness #SMDP

LA28 ticket demand is exploding as Los Angeles hits the two-year countdown to the Olympics. Want to know what's happening with tickets? Read More: www.smdp.com/la28-ticket-de... #LA28 #LosAngeles #Olympics2028 #Olympics #SMDP

Santa Monica City Council meetings just got more accessible. New state requirements bring remote participation, Spanish agendas and more ways for residents to have their say. Read More: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-i... #SantaMonica #CityCouncil #LocalGovernment #CommunityNews #SMDP

Your coffee spot just got a glow-up. Cafe Demitasse's new bar is serving seasonal drinks with ingredients grown steps away.  Read more: www.smdp.com/cafe-demitasse... #SantaMonica #CafeDemitasse #Foodie #LocalBusiness #SMDP

A routine Santa Monica traffic stop turned up burglary tools, stolen plates and more. What police found inside the vehicle may surprise you. Read More: www.smdp.com/two-arrested-a... #SantaMonica #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #SMDP 

Tragedy in Santa Monica. An elderly couple died after a house fire broke out early Sunday morning near Lincoln Blvd. Read More: www.smdp.com/elderly-couple... #SantaMonica #BreakingNews #LocalNews #CommunityNews #SMDP

New details have been released in the arrest outside SMPD headquarters. Read what ICE revealed. Read the full story: www.smdp.com/ice-releases-i... #SantaMonica #ICE #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #SMDP

One of L.A.'s most-loved restaurant concepts just landed in Santa Monica. Here's why everyone's talking about it. Read More: www.smdp.com/met-her-at-a-b... #SantaMonica #MainStreet #Foodie #RestaurantOpening #SMDP

A life sentence has been handed down in one of Santa Monica's most shocking violent crime cases. Read the full story: www.smdp.com/santa-monica-m... #SantaMonica #BreakingNews #HateCrime #CrimeNews #SMDP

California came closer than ever to universal healthcare. Now, millions could lose coverage. Here's why. Read the full story: www.smdp.com/california-nea... #California #Healthcare #MediCal #HealthPolicy #SMDP