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…
Pacific Palisades Fire Anniversary Concerts — Jan 2026
One year after devastating fires affected Pacific Palisades and Altadena, talented artists from the area will join with St. Matthew’s Church and School for Community Prayer Services and Concerts of…
Venice Beach Japanese Food-Replica Workshops at Abbot Kinney
Faux Sweets, the Los Angeles-based handcrafted food-replica brand founded by Japanese American artist Mae Hirota, is launching its Japanese-style food-replica workshop series, hosted at the newly opened Albion Garden on…
Malibu Appoints Joe Irvin as New City Manager 2026
The Malibu City Council has announced the appointment of Joseph D. “Joe” Irvin as the city’s next city manager following an extensive and competitive recruitment process. Irvin will begin his…
LA County $30M Emergency Rent Relief Program Opens for Applications
Los Angeles County residents impacted by the January 2025 wildfires and by sudden income loss due to federal immigration enforcement can now apply for rent assistance through the County’s Emergency…
Santa Monica College Leads UC Transfers for 35th Year
Santa Monica College has maintained its position as the leading transfer college to the University of California system for the 35th consecutive year, according to 2024-2025 transfer data released by…