Los Angeles is in the midst of a profound transformation—one grounded in resilience, design, and a reimagining of how communities rebuild after disaster. This year’s “Rebuild LA &
Re: City Staff is given great power over citizen home builders, like the Rain Tax
Dear Editor:
It used to be that once you built a new house, Building and
Community Collective in partnership with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) convened over 100 leaders representing business, government, and community sectors gathered at the Viceroy Santa Monica last
Will Rogers State Historic Park, nearly wiped out when the Pacific Palisades fire scorched 99.5% of the park, is officially on the path to renewal. The fire reduced the
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Venice Winter Fest, a Winter Holiday Market for Dogs, Holiday Cheer on the Pier,
This year, the Kahunas Patrol of Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades has faced challenges few could have anticipated. In January 2025, deadly wildfires swept through the community, leaving a trail
Councilmember Dan Hall’s recent community update about the Civic Auditorium says, “There is a lot of misinformation out there.” We agree. Unfortunately, it’s coming from those who supported
It’s that time of year again- leaf blowers and chainsaws dominating the wee hours -no, the entirety of society. Forget children napping or actors auditioning from home needing a
This autumn has been busy for the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club members.
Our recent meetings were filled with celebration and community spirit. Members gathered to wish Kathy Boole
Editor:
Kevin McKeown’s letter in the SMDP (11/5/25) about Mayor Negrete exemplifies the toxic polarization tearing apart our community and our country.
Whether one aligns with her
