> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 15/01/26 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/15-01-26/ - Published: 2026-01-15T19:26:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-15T19:26:24.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![city hall](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/IMG_8217.JPG) Photo Credit: SMDP. ### **‘Prisoner housing’ is on the table for Ocean Ave. as officials reject proposed sale of affordable housing buildings to developer** Another chapter in the confusing and convoluted Saga of Ocean Avenue Housing was written this week introducing new characters...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/prisoner-housing-is-on-the-table-for-ocean-ave-as-officials-reject-proposed-sale-of-affordable-housing-buildings-to-developer/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **Close to Home** [SMC Emeritus Gallery to Feature Barbara Gordon’s Portrait ArtSMC Emeritus Gallery presents a free online exhibition of Barbara Gordon’s portraits of women and children starting January 22 with a virtual launch event from 5-6:30pm.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-109.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Barbara-Gordon.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/smc-emeritus-gallery-hosts-free-online-opening-for-barbara-gordon-portrait-exhibition/) [LA Students Displaced by Palisades Fire to Host Climate LivestreamStudents displaced by the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles will host a global livestream on Jan. 24 calling for climate action and demanding fossil fuel companies pay for damages.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-110.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Samohi-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/students-displaced-by-palisades-fire-to-present-global-climate-action-livestream/) [Dodgers Announce DodgerFest with World Series Champions on Jan. 31The 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-111.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image001-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/dodgers-announce-annual-dodgerfest-for-jan-31/) [Santa Monica welcomes Chief JacobFirst Up Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s police chief...READ Close to Home LA County Breaks Ground on Triple-Capacity Marina del Rey ParkingLos Angeles County is building a new 368-space parking structure in Marina del Rey at![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-112.png)SMDPEditor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0523.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-welcomes-chief-jacob/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **In Case You Missed** [LA County Breaks Ground on Triple-Capacity Marina del Rey ParkingLos Angeles County is building a new 368-space parking structure in Marina del Rey at Lot 4 near Admiralty Way, replacing the current facility to improve coastal access.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-103.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed--1--1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/county-breaks-ground-on-parking-structure-to-triple-capacity-at-marina-del-rey/) [LA Band Venice Hosts Book Signing at Venice Boardwalk BookstoreLos Angeles band Venice will hold a book signing for ‘The Family Tree Will Always Grow’ on Jan. 15 from 6-8pm at Small World Books on Venice Boardwalk.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-104.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/imasdge002-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/band-venice-to-sign-childrens-book-at-small-world-books/) [Santa Monica Lions Club: A Year of Service After Palisades FireThe Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club provided $36,200 for replanting trees lost in the January fire and supported community recovery efforts throughout 2023.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-106.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMPP-Lions-Logo-LG-1.11.22-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/a-year-of-service-and-resilience-santa-monica-pacific-palisades-lions-club/) ### Events [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-01-15T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Jan 15 3:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2026-01-16T18) 120 Colorado Ave Fri. Jan 16 6:00PM CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica [ **Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2026-01-17T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-01-17T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-01-18T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 18 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-01-19T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Jan 19 7:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Books & Bagels - Venice Library Book Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/books-bagels-venice-library-book-club/14548474/2026-01-20T12) Venice Branch Library Tue. Jan 20 12:30PM 501 S Venice Blvd., Venice [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-20T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 20 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2026-01-20T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Jan 20 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-21T08) Beach lot 5 South Wed. Jan 21 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/011526.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)