How bad is homelessness in LA County?
First Up Photo: SMDP Volunteers wanted for annual homeless count LAHSA is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, scheduled for January 20-22….READ Close to Home Santa…
Sherman Urges Federal Disaster Aid
Rep. Brad Sherman issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades and calling for continued federal disaster recovery…
Sen. Allen Marks 1-Year Anniversary
Sen. Ben Allen joined his community in reflection on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire, honoring those who died and committing continued support for recovery efforts. “This past year…
Santa Monica Names Aileen Reynolds as Housing Director
The City of Santa Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as the next director of the Housing and Human Services Department. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience in affordable…
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 after state regulators determined Councilmember Jesse Zwick was conflicted on those decisions, while newly filed complaints allege other…
Newsletter: Jan 7, 2026
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 Infernos
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…
Investors Buying 40% of Fire-Damaged Properties in LA County
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…
California Fire Insurance Crisis: Pacific Palisades Recovery Gaps
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…
LA Rams’ Stafford Among NFL MVP Favorites
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,…