The Gesualdo Six, an acclaimed British vocal ensemble, will perform Renaissance music from influential European queens at St. Matthew's Church in Pacific Palisades on February 6, 2026, marking the venue's first concert since the 2025 fires.
Santa Monica College will hold a Valentine's Glass Sale on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8am-2pm at Virginia Avenue Park. The fundraiser will feature handcrafted hearts, jewelry, vases and other artworks created by SMC glass artists to benefit the college's Art Department.
The Santa Monica Public Library selected 'What You Are Looking For Is in the Library' for its 2026 Santa Monica Reads program. The 23rd annual community-wide reading initiative will run Feb. 2 through March 14, featuring author Michiko Aoyama for discussion and signing events.
Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon.
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 53°
Tomorrow: ☀️ High 76° / Low 54°
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New poll supporting continued airport operations flies
HexClad hosted 'Rise & Dine LA' at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, bringing together Gordon Ramsay, Dominique Crenn, and other culinary stars to support Steadfast LA's wildfire recovery efforts. The event featured 300 guests including Dr. Dre and a performance by Macy Gray.
A new poll from Santa Monica shows 67% of voters support keeping the city's airport open in some capacity, challenging the city's plans to close the facility in 2028 and convert it to parkland. Only 25% favor complete closure.
Palisades Charter High School has reopened with 36 modular classrooms following wildfire damage. The complex recovery effort involved LAUSD, Santa Monica officials, and private sector partners to bring students back to campus after months of displacement.
The Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place on Sunday, Feb. 1, featuring over 35 Southern California makers, artists and food vendors. The free Valentine's Day-themed event includes workshops, live music, and artisan goods from noon to 5 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition presented Education Awards to seven high school seniors and recent graduates at a Jan. 19 ceremony in Santa Monica. Recipients were recognized for exemplifying King's principles of nonviolence.
Santa Monica City Council will consider a proposal to enter a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, showcasing the city's renewal to more than 28 million viewers. The community-powered model would rely on private sponsorships rather than city funds.
Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds.
Today: 🌤️ High 74° / Low 51°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 52°
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Trump orders Federal takeover of LA wildfire rebuild permitting
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to assume permitting authority for rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed in last year's Los Angeles wildfires,
