> ## 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. # How bad is homelessness in LA County? - URL: https://www.smdp.com/how-bad-is-homelessness-in-la-county/ - Published: 2026-01-09T19:50:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-09T19:50:05.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![homeless count](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_0608.JPG) Photo: SMDP ### **Volunteers wanted for annual homeless count** LAHSA is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, scheduled for January 20-22....[READ](https://www.smdp.com/volunteers-wanted-for-annual-homeless-count/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Plans Major Overhaul of City Boards and CommissionsSanta Monica City Council will consider consolidating three commissions into one and removing council liaisons in a major restructuring of the city’s advisory bodies.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-78.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0356.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-to-consider-major-overhaul-of-boards-and-commissions/) [LA’s ‘We Show Up’ Campaign Supports Fire Recovery EffortsLA marks one year since Eaton and Palisades fires with a week-long ‘We Show Up’ campaign supporting recovery in Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-79.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LArise.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-launches-we-show-up-campaign-to-mark-one-year-anniversary-of-devastating-fires/) [Caruso’s Light Display Honors Malibu Fire Victims in PalisadesPacific Palisades commemorates the January 2023 wildfires with three beams of light that will shine nightly until January 31, mirroring the fires’ full duration.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-80.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7775.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-village-markes-fire-anniversary-with-community-and-personal-remembrance/) [Mother charged with murder of 15-month-old daughterA 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder and faces $2 million bail after her 15-month-old daughter was found fatally injured in a Santa Monica apartment earlier this week. Carmen Degregg was taken into custody after UCLA Police detained her on campus around 11:54 a.m. Jan. 6, according![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-81.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMPD.png)](https://www.smdp.com/mother-charged-with-murder-of-15-month-old-daughter/) ### **In Case You Missed** [Woman in custody after child dies in Santa MonicaA woman was in custody Tuesday after an infant died with significant injuries at a Santa Monica apartment, police said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-72.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/612167214_1313779157457576_7281424024316389302_n.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/woman-in-custody-after-child-dies-in-santa-monica/) [LA County’s Slow Recovery: One Year After Devastating WildfiresLos Angeles continues rebuilding one year after Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 16,000+ structures. Only 10 homes have been rebuilt so far.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-68.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0391-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-continues-its-road-to-recovery-one-year-after-twin-infernos-ripped-through-the-region/) [California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA CountyOne year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and rebuilding fairness.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-70.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_9698.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/californias-fire-recovery-reckoning-what-one-year-revealed-about-insurance-claims-and-fairness/) [Rams’ Stafford Leads NFL MVP Race Heading Into February DecisionMatthew Stafford and Drake Maye are the frontrunners for NFL MVP, with winners to be announced February 5\. Stafford led the Rams to a 12-5 record.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-71.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/la-rams-logo-blue-01-15-16.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/nfl-mvp-debate-will-continue-until-a-winner-is-announced-next-month/) ### Events [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2026-01-09T18) 120 Colorado Ave Fri. Jan 9 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/16094481/2026-01-10T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 10 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, 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/14970341/2026-01-11T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 11 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-01-13T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Jan 13 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-13T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 13 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2026-01-13T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Jan 13 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-13T08) Beach lot 5 South Tue. Jan 13 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [ **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 [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-15T08) Beach lot 5 South Thu. Jan 15 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/010926.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)