What a beautiful MLK Day to be outdoors:
Today: ☀️ High 72° / Low 52°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 72° / Low 50°
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Santa Monica expands MODE transit service hours for seniors, disabled residents
Santa Monica’s MODE transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities is expanding hours starting January, including weekday service until 6 p.m. and the restoration of Sunday service that was suspended during the pandemic….READ
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Rams Survive Williams’ Wild TD Pass, Beat Bears 20-17 in OT
The LA Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime after Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal, sending them to the NFC championship against Seattle.
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No Ocean Safety Standards Year After LA Wildfires | Santa Monica
Heal the Bay says Santa Monica beaches still lack clear ocean safety protocols one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, with no standardized testing for wildfire contaminants.
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LAHSA Improves LA Homeless Count Amid Accuracy Concerns
LAHSA is enhancing its 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with better digital maps, expanded support staff and training amid ongoing concerns about the count’s accuracy.
Matthew Hall
WWD Style Awards in LA: Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Style
The WWD Style Awards in LA honored the creative forces behind celebrity style, with George Clooney accepting an award on behalf of Giorgio Armani.
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Santa Monica: Finding Humanity and Sanity in Today’s News Cycle
Finding balance during overwhelming news cycles requires limiting media consumption, focusing on the present, and maintaining vigilance without sacrificing mental health.
Devan Sipher
Dodgers Announce DodgerFest with World Series Champions on Jan. 31
The Dodgers will host DodgerFest on Jan. 31, featuring Ohtani, Betts and Freeman from their championship teams. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15 for members, Jan. 16 for public.
Maaz Alin
Events
Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox
120 Colorado Ave
Fri. Jan 23 6:00PM
CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica