Barnes & Noble Santa Monica will host two free book talks this weekend focused on wellness and goal-setting. Debra Eckerling presents "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting" on Saturday, Jan. 24, while Dr. Portia Preston discusses "Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go?" on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to explore housing standards that could exceed state requirements, following a conflict of interest ruling that forced revotes on previous housing decisions. The Planning Commission will examine options for larger family-sized homes.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will hold its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Jan. 22, allowing parents to meet school staff and begin registration for 2026-27. California's Universal Prekindergarten now makes TK the entry-level grade for eligible children.
Rize Credit Union has partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to provide $1,000 in direct financial relief to approximately 450 Southern California families impacted by recent wildfires, totaling over $500,000 in community assistance.
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will continue providing services through June 2026 for those affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires, with two walk-in centers offering counseling, crisis support, and resource connections.
Registration for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket draw received more than 1.5 million entries in its first 24 hours from fans in over 150 countries, setting unprecedented early registration records 2.5 years before the Games.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand a pilot program allowing developers to build affordable housing off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expanded program covers approximately 4,000 units and includes stricter financial and timeline requirements.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand its affordable housing pilot program, allowing developers to build affordable units off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expansion increases the program from 1,000 to approximately 4,000 units with stronger requirements.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved reforms to make the county's budget process more transparent and accessible. The changes, recommended by the Governance Reform Task Force, will affect budget hearings beginning with fiscal year 2026-27.
The Malibu City Council extended the PCH emergency declaration that began after four Pepperdine students died in 2023, while rejecting bids for a deteriorated storm drain project and ending a fire emergency as conditions improved.
Caltrans and Southern California Edison crews are continuing emergency repair work on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard through January 25. Multiple lane closures are scheduled throughout Malibu with reduced speed limits in effect.
Chamber Music Palisades presents the world premiere of 'Due Voci' by Grammy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on Feb. 4 at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. The program also features works by Beethoven, with performances by LA Opera's principal cellist and other distinguished musicians.
