> ## 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. # Newsletter: Dec 23, 2025 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-dec-23-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-23T20:12:19.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-23T20:12:19.000Z - Author: Editor 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](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/Chief-DJ-CLass-A.jpg) ### 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](https://www.smdp.com/darrick-jacob-appointed-as-santa-monica-chief-of-police/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184437/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184437/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- [Major Winter Storm to Hit Los Angeles Area Through ChristmasA 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-31.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/warning.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/major-winter-storm-heads-for-los-angeles/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/image-3.png)](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) ### **CLOSE TO HOME** [Pacific Palisades Developer Plans LA Breakaway After WildfireDeveloper 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-32.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image1.jpeg)](https://www.smdp.com/from-ashes-to-action-elaine-culottis-plan-for-the-palisades-to-rebuild-and-break-away-from-los-angeles/) [Santa Monica Approves 1-Day Building Permit Program for 2026Santa 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-33.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Permit-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-approves-self-certification-pilot-to-fast-track-building-permits/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **IN CASE YOU MISSED** [Santa Monica Approves Digital Billboards That Could Generate MillionsSanta 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-34.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/signage-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-approves-digital-billboard-district-on-third-street-promenade/) [AI Laundry Service Launches in Santa Monica with 4-Hour TurnaroundNoScrubs, an AI-powered laundry service offering 4-hour turnaround, has launched in Santa Monica with $4.2M in funding and plans for robotic delivery.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-35.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC00154--7-.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/ai-powered-laundry-service-noscrubs-launches-in-santa-monica-with-4-hour-turnaround/) ### **EVENTS** [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2025-12-23T10) Virginia Avenue Park 12/23/2025 10:30am 2200 Virginia Ave. Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2025-12-23T16) Pico Branch Library 12/23/2025 4:00pm 2201 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica [ **Tuesday Open Mic** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tuesday-open-mic/16004734/2025-12-23T22) Westside Comedy Theater 12/23/2025 10:00pm 1323-A 3rd St Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2025-12-23T08) Beach lot 5 South 12/23/2025 8:00am 2600 Bernard Way Los Angeles [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2025-12-26T18) 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** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2025-12-27T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 12/27/2025 10:00am Good Body Pilates Studio Santa Monica