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First Up Photo: SMDP Investors snap up fire zone properties and housing recovery struggles Nearly one year after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, investors are purchasing about 40% of…

One year after twin wildfires tore through opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the region continues grappling with a disaster that claimed dozens of lives, destroyed more than 16,000 structures…

Nearly one year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, real estate investors are purchasing roughly 40% of properties selling in the hardest-hit areas, according to a new report…

One year after wildfires tore through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding communities, the physical signs of destruction remain visible. Empty lots sit beside newly framed homes. Construction crews work steadily…

The NFL regular season has ended and the MVP debate continues. It could be another close race with no clear front-runner. Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye have the best odds,…

A woman was in custody Tuesday after an infant died with significant injuries at a Santa Monica apartment, police said. Published: January 06, 2026, 9:53 pm A woman was in…

First Up Photo: SMDP Los Angeles community marks fire anniversary with resilience, anger and remembrance One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures…

By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As California becomes more dependent on tax revenue from the tech industry, its stake…

January Blog 2026 Happy 2026! Here’s a New Year’s resolution that’s easy to keep. Want to make a deeper commitment to farmers and farmers markets and your health by shopping…

Dear editor: I write as a decades-long Santa Monica resident – apartment renter and, later, homeowner. As predictable as the tides are the periodic and strident calls for Santa Monica…