SMC Childhood Development Major Jiaying Song From Shijiazhuang, China Looks Over The Hors D'oeuvres At The Reception Before Tonight's Housing Discussion At The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Song Commutes To SMC From Monterey Park And Came Tonight Because Her SMC Political Science Instructor Offered Extra Credit. The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)