Newsletter: Jan 3, 2026
🌧️ Happy 1st weekend of 2026. SoCal weather should return midweek. Until then, think of all the New Year’s resolutions you can accomplish.. First Up Photo: SMDP One year after…
Pacific Palisades Fire Recovery: How Community Rebuilt
On a quiet street in Pacific Palisades, recovery does not announce itself. There are no banners or ribbon cuttings, no grand markers signaling resolution. Instead, there are empty lots where…
New California fee seeks to increase collection, recycling of lithium batteries
Starting this year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a…
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed Wednesday…
Indiana and Oregon to meet again at the Peach Bowl with a spot in the CFP title game on the line
Curt Cignetti’s perpetual seriousness has become a big part of the Indiana coach’s burgeoning lore. His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify…
Big Tech blocked California data center legislation, leaving only a study requirement
Tools that power artificial intelligence devour energy. But attempts to shield Californians from footing the bill in 2025 ended with a law requiring regulators to write a report about the…
LA County Ratifies Emergency Declaration After Winter Storms
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency proclamation Tuesday in response to late December winter storms that caused widespread damage across the region. The declaration, issued…
Pacific Palisades Marks One-Year Anniversary of Deadly Fire
Pacific Palisades will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 7 Palisades Fire with a community-led remembrance ceremony honoring the 12 lives lost and recognizing first responders and volunteers. The…
Santa Monica Housing Market Cools: Rents, Home Prices Fall
Santa Monica’s housing market underwent significant shifts in 2025, with both rental and sales markets cooling substantially as higher interest rates and increased inventory gave buyers and renters more negotiating…