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Newsletter: Dec 29, 2025

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Front & Center

Biblical levels of rain (for SoCal) fell over Christmas

During the calm before our next storm, we can't help but marvel at our season-to-date rainfall..READ

Get your vitamin D while you can..

Close to Home

Cities can’t punish outreach workers for helping homeless Californians under new law
Senate Bill 634 would have made a big splash if it survived in the form Pasadena Democrat Sasha Renée Pérez originally intended
SMDPCal Matters

More year in review

Santa Monica Council Proposes Dramatic Cuts to Fix $33M Budget Gap
Santa Monica faces a $33 million budget deficit over 5 years due to legal settlements, declining tourism and reduced daytime population, prompting council to consider radical solutions.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Safety Concerns Mount in Santa Monica: Shootings and Vandalism
Santa Monica faces increased safety concerns with Promenade shooting, beach closures, and $10,000 in public bathroom vandalism. Local officials respond with heightened security measures.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Downtown Santa Monica Shooting Raises Safety Concerns Amid Violence
A shooting in downtown Santa Monica follows several violent incidents, raising safety concerns as police search for suspects and the city implements new security measures.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed

Trader Joe’s Expands in Santa Monica, Buys Wilshire Rite Aid for $22M
Trader Joe’s purchased the former Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica for $22 million, adding a fourth location in the city after zoning issues were resolved.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Devastating Palisades Fire Marks Catastrophic Start to 2025
How did the 2025 Palisades Fire impact Santa Monica? The wildfire destroyed 6,800+ structures, killed at least 12 people, and led to evacuations across the Westside of Los Angeles.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Santa Monica’s 30-Year Bright Light Deal: $8M Annually for Digital Signs
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved installing 16 digital signs on the Promenade, each generating $500,000 annually despite concerns from Downtown Santa Monica Inc.
SMDPDevan Sipher

Events

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Dec 30 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Dec 30 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Tuesday Open Mic

Westside Comedy Theater

Tue. Dec 30 10:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave

Fri. Jan 2 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

Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM

Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

Santa Monica Airport

Sun. Jan 4 8:00AM

2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 4 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

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