One year after the Palisades Fire, the community gathered at the American Legion hall to honor 12 lives lost and recognize recovery efforts. The hall, which became a crucial support center after the disaster, continues to serve as a symbol of resilience.
One year after wildfires swept through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, recovery challenges have shifted from physical rebuilding to insurance claims and regulatory decisions. The disaster exposed critical gaps in California's homeowner insurance system and claims handling processes.
Santa Monica's four weekly farmers markets offer fresh local produce throughout January 2026. Highlights include peak-season citrus and avocados, new vendors like Bakeman Bars and Fat Uncle Farms, plus live entertainment at Pico and Main Street markets.
A longtime Santa Monica resident argues for closing SMO Airport by 2028 as mandated by a 2014 citywide referendum. The letter challenges claims about the airport's economic benefits and raises concerns about increasing jet fuel pollution.
One year after the Palisades Fire destroyed homes and businesses, owners reflect on community support, challenges faced, and hopes for the future. Some have relocated to Venice and Brentwood, while others are working to rebuild in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
One year after the January wildfire in Pacific Palisades, recovery is driven by community leaders who stepped up where formal systems fell short. From business advocacy to infrastructure planning, neighbors built the recovery architecture themselves.
Santa Monica officials, developers and business owners aligned at Monday's Leadership Forum to chart a path forward for downtown revitalization, with Mayor Negrete announcing doubled police presence starting January 7 and streamlined processes for development.
John Adams Middle School student Andrew Lee has been selected as the Association of California School Administrators Region 14 honoree for the 2025-26 Every Student Succeeding Award.
As a retired Real Estate professional with four decades of experience on the Westside in Lending, Appraisals, and Property Management, I am 100% in agreement with the December 15 letter from Mark Smith about the need to reverse the closure of Santa Monica Airport
If we close the Santa Monica Airport, the outcome is not the “great park” some imagine. What will come instead—predictably and inevitably—are forces far more disruptive to our
