Los Angeles band Venice will sign copies of their new children's book, 'The Family Tree Will Always Grow,' on Jan. 15 at Small World Books on Venice Boardwalk. The book is based on their popular song about grief and family connections.
The Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club supported community recovery after January's devastating fire, providing emergency shelter assistance, distributing gift cards, and donating $36,200 to replant trees lost in the Palisades fire.
Santa Monica City Council's packed Tuesday agenda includes updates to the Cannabis Equity Program and $1.6 million in contract modifications for automated bike lane enforcement and real-time bus arrival predictions.
Bank of America has granted $1 million to rebuild the Lowe Family YMCA serving Pacific Palisades-Malibu, which was destroyed in LA wildfires a year ago. The donation is the first and largest corporate contribution to the YMCA's $25 million capital campaign.
The Santa Monica Pier will host its first drive-in movie experience on January 15, featuring 'Grease' from 3:30-9:30pm. The event includes 1950s-themed activities, classic cars, live performances, and free popcorn for early arrivals.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, emphasizing survivor-centered services as the county prepares to host major international events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Santa Monica City Council has selected retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to return in an interim capacity while launching a national recruitment for a permanent replacement. Anderson-Warren, who retired in 2023 after nearly eight years of service, will earn $119.13 per hour.
Overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions will affect portions of State Route 2 in West Los Angeles and Echo Park from Jan. 12 to 18. Construction for a $70.2 million infrastructure project includes curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it will continue following existing California vaccination guidelines for children despite CDC changes, stating no new scientific evidence indicates current childhood vaccination schedules are ineffective or unsafe.
Santa Monica City Council will take final action Tuesday on establishing a digital display district along Third Street Promenade that could generate up to $7 million annually while transforming downtown's visual landscape.
The City of Santa Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as Housing and Human Services Director. Reynolds brings over a decade of experience from NYC, where she helped secure housing for 43,000 households. She starts January 12 with an annual salary of $258,756.
Senator Ben Allen joined his community to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire, honoring those who died while committing to continued support for recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
