LA County Declares January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved proclamations Tuesday declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the county’s commitment to combating trafficking and supporting survivors. The…
Newsletter: Jan 10 2026
First Up Photo: SMDP City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025…
Santa Monica Council Names Anderson-Warren as Interim City Clerk
The Santa Monica City Council has selected retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to return in an interim capacity while launching a national recruitment for a permanent replacement. Anderson-Warren, who retired…
Santa Monica Blvd Lane Closures Begin Jan 12 in West LA
Overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions will affect portions of State Route 2 in West Los Angeles and Echo Park from Jan. 12 to 18. Construction for a $70.2…
LA County Health Maintains Current Childhood Vaccination Guidelines
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it will continue following existing California vaccination guidelines for children despite CDC changes, stating no new scientific evidence indicates current childhood vaccination…
LA Metro Opens LA River Path Project for Public Comment
LA Metro has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the LA River Path project and opened a 47-day public comment period that runs through Feb. 2, 2026. The project…
Polar Plunge, Bollywood & More
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town Candlelight: Film Scores & Hollywood Epics: Part of the “Candlelight” series, but held at the newly renovated Regent…
California Among 7 States Facing Toxic Flooding from Sea Rise
States: The threat is heavily concentrated in seven coastal states: Florida, New Jersey, California, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts and Texas (Photo Credit: UCLA Fielding) More than 5,500 hazardous sites across…
Palisadians protest at the one year anniversary of devastating fire
California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA County One year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and…
Santa Monica to Finalize $7M Digital Billboard District Tuesday
The Santa Monica City Council will take final action Tuesday on establishing a digital display district along the Third Street Promenade, a move that could generate up to $7 million…