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Newsletter: Dec 23, 2025

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Happy Tuesday. The weather is changing rapidly — a flood watch will be in effect from this afternoon until 10 p.m. Thursday. ⚠️☔

FRONT & CENTER

Chief DJ Class A

Darrick Jacob Appointed as Santa Monica Chief of Police

City Manager Oliver Chi has appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's next chief of police. Jacob, who has served with SMPD since 2004 and as acting chief since August 2025, is the first internal candidate selected for the position in..READ

Major Winter Storm to Hit Los Angeles Area Through Christmas
A powerful winter storm will bring up to 11 inches of rain to Los Angeles through Christmas Day, with dangerous flooding, mudslides and winds up to 80 mph expected.
SMDPMatthew Hall

CLOSE TO HOME

Pacific Palisades Developer Plans LA Breakaway After Wildfire
Developer Elaine Culotti is leading a Pacific Palisades secession movement from Los Angeles after the city’s poor response to wildfire debris removal and recovery efforts.
SMDPMichelle Edgar
Santa Monica Approves 1-Day Building Permit Program for 2026
Santa Monica’s new self-certification program will allow architects to obtain building permits in one day, bypassing city review for commercial renovations starting April 2026.
SMDPMaaz Alin

IN CASE YOU MISSED

Santa Monica Approves Digital Billboards That Could Generate Millions
Santa Monica City Council voted 6-0 to establish a digital billboard district along the Third Street Promenade that could generate $3.5-7 million annually for downtown revitalization.
SMDPMaaz Alin
AI Laundry Service Launches in Santa Monica with 4-Hour Turnaround
NoScrubs, an AI-powered laundry service offering 4-hour turnaround, has launched in Santa Monica with $4.2M in funding and plans for robotic delivery.
SMDPMaaz Alin

EVENTS

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

12/23/2025 10:30am

2200 Virginia Ave.
Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

12/23/2025 4:00pm

2201 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica

Tuesday Open Mic

Westside Comedy Theater

12/23/2025 10:00pm

1323-A 3rd St
Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

12/23/2025 8:00am

2600 Bernard Way
Los Angeles

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave

12/26/2025 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

Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica

12/27/2025 10:00am

Good Body Pilates Studio
Santa Monica

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