Caltrans Announces Weekly Road and Lane Closures on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Palisades Fire and Emergency Work Lane Closures Jan. 5-11 Please note that conditions may change due to predicted rainstorms moving through the area at the beginning of this week. Visit…
Newsletter: Jan 2, 2026
🗓️ Welcome to 2026. If you still write checks, don’t forget.. We would like to start the year by thanking our readers for their patience during our technology transition last…
Santa Monica Wildland Firefighters Open to Respirator Use
Wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators and other protective breathing equipment despite concerns the devices could hinder their ability to fight fires safely, according to new research from UCLA.…
Bank of America Commits $10M for LA Wildfire Recovery
Bank of America announced $10 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions to support housing, nonprofit facilities and small business assistance as Los Angeles continues rebuilding from the…
Newsletter: Dec 31, 2025
🎉 Wishing all our readers a very happy New Year! Thank you for all your support. We have plenty in store for 2026. Stay tuned. Front & Center Controversial developer…
Santa Monica New Year’s Eve Events 2025-2026 Guide
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes tons of New Years Food & Events options, a Route 66 Centennial Kickoff , and much more!…
Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Close Ahead of New Year’s Eve Storms
Caltrans will close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday in advance of predicted rainstorms and potential…
Santa Monica’s 2025 Year in Review: December Highlights
Disaster Preparedness — Santa Monica Council unanimously approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan addressing earthquakes and wildfires. The plan includes 13 mitigation actions like improved evacuation planning and seismic…
November 2023 News Roundup with Waymo Controversy
Malibu PCH Safety Funding — Malibu City Council approved $1.6 million for Pacific Coast Highway safety upgrades. The funding supported speed detection technology and infrastructure to slow traffic, responding to…
Santa Monica City Manager’s 2025 Revitalization Plan Approved
Ina Bakes Studio Opens in Venice — Two Santa Monica pastry chefs, Carolina Sigbaum and Sabrina Sin, launched Ina Bakes Studio in Venice. Their pop-up events featured handcrafted desserts, building…