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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
One year after the Palisades fire, the community learned how to rebuild itself
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..READ
Heavy rain at times today and Sunday. Showers Mon/Tue.
Close to Home
Santa Monica Rents Drop, Home Prices Fall 10.5% in Cooling Market
Santa Monica’s 2025 housing market shows declining rents and home prices, with median one-bedroom rents at $2,316 and home prices down 10.5% year-over-year.
Maaz Alin
Blue Notebook: SMPD Crime Updates
The SMPD Blue Notebook for Dec. 14
Guest Author
In Case You Missed
UCLA: California Wildland Firefighters Would Use Respirators
California wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators despite concerns about mobility and safety, according to new UCLA research on workplace protection.
Maaz Alin
Controversial developer defaults on Promenade loans
Leo Pustilnikov, a developer who has clashed repeatedly with Santa Monica city officials over downtown governance and housing projects, has defaulted on a $37.5 million loan
Matthew Hall
LA28 Olympic Ticket Registration Opens Jan 14 in Los Angeles
LA28 Olympic ticket registration opens January 14, 2026, with $28 single tickets. Los Angeles and Oklahoma City residents get early access priority.
Matthew Hall
Events
Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox
120 Colorado Ave
Fri. Jan 9 6:00PM
CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica