Santa Monica Secures $50M for Housing, Transportation
The California Strategic Growth Council unanimously approved a $49.9 million grant last week through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program to support development of 1318 4th Street and sustainable…
Newsletter: Dec 23, 2025
Happy Tuesday. The weather is changing rapidly — a flood watch will be in effect from this afternoon until 10 p.m. Thursday. ⚠️☔ FRONT & CENTER Darrick Jacob Appointed as…
Santa Monica Names Darrick Jacob as New Police Chief
City Manager Oliver Chi has announced the appointment of Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s next chief of police. Jacob has served with the Santa Monica Police Department since 2004 and…
Los Angeles Winter Storm: Dangerous Flooding Expected
A powerful winter storm began bearing down on the Los Angeles area Tuesday, prompting forecasters to warn of dangerous flooding, damaging winds and the potential for mudslides through Christmas Day.…
Pacific Palisades Developer Pushes for LA Secession After Fire
When the Pacific Palisades fire tore through hillside neighborhoods last year, Elaine Culotti wasn’t just watching homes burn. She was watching her faith in the City of Los Angeles collapse…
Santa Monica Launches 1-Day Building Permit Program for 2026
The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a groundbreaking self-certification pilot program Tuesday, Dec. 16, that will allow businesses to obtain building permits in as little as one day, bypassing…
AI‑Powered Laundry Service NoScrubs Launches in Santa Monica
A new laundry delivery service promising to return freshly cleaned and folded clothes in as little as four hours launched in Santa Monica on Dec. 3, backed by artificial intelligence…
Santa Monica Previews Cannabis Retail License Application
Santa Monica has published application and operational requirements for new cannabis retailers ahead of the January 26, 2026 application period. Applications will be processed first-come, first-served, with social equity provisions…
LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw Registration Opens in Santa Monica
Registration for the LA28 Olympic Games ticket draw opens January 14, 2026, marking the first opportunity for fans to secure access to purchase tickets. Los Angeles area residents will receive…
Annual Polar Bear Plunge Set for Jan. 10 at Annenberg Beach
The eighth annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, offering community members of all ages an opportunity to dive into the new year with an invigorating…