Woman in custody After child dies in Santa Monica
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…
Newsletter: Jan 6, 2026
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…
AI Boom Boosts California Taxes, But How Long?
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…
Santa Monica Farmers Markets: Fresh Produce 2026
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…
Santa Monica Resident Calls for Airport Closure in 2028
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…
Utility blamed for Eaton fire compensated 82 victims two months into program
By Malena Carollo, CalMatters. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After just over two months, Southern California Edison has drawn more than 1,800 customers…
Los Angeles Fire Anniversary: Communities Mark Deadly Disaster
One year after the deadliest and most destructive wildfire event in Los Angeles history, communities across the region are marking Tuesday’s anniversary with demonstrations, memorial events and a resolve to…
Santa Monica Pier Launches Route 66 Centennial Celebrations
Route 66’s centennial celebrations launched Saturday at Santa Monica Pier with The Drive Home VII caravan featuring nine vintage vehicles embarking on a cross-country journey. The event marks the first…
LA Area Wildfire Survivors Face Toxic Homes One Year Later
“DANGER: Lead Work Area” reads a sign on a front door of an Altadena home. “May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to the central nervous system.” Block…
Santa Monica Podcast Tops National Charts
The Santa Monica Daily Press’s narrative podcast “A Developing Story” surged to the top of local news podcast rankings at the end of the year, demonstrating how community journalism can…