> ## 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 29, 2025 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-dec-29-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-29T20:55:11.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-29T20:55:11.000Z - Author: Editor ### **Front & Center** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/rain-graph.webp) ### **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](https://www.smdp.com/record-holiday-rainfall-drenches-los-angeles-county-triggers-widespread-flooding/) ### **Get your vitamin** D while you can.. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2025/12/image-9.png)](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) ### **Close to Home** [Cities can’t punish outreach workers for helping homeless Californians under new lawSenate Bill 634 would have made a big splash if it survived in the form Pasadena Democrat Sasha Renée Pérez originally intended![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-45.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/070523-Street-Medicine-Project-LV-CM_36.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/cities-cant-punish-outreach-workers-for-helping-homeless-californians-under-new-law/) ### **More year in review** [Santa Monica Council Proposes Dramatic Cuts to Fix $33M Budget GapSanta 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-44.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_4973.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/council-pitches-wild-ideas-to-dig-the-city-out-of-a-33m-budget-hole/) [Safety Concerns Mount in Santa Monica: Shootings and VandalismSanta Monica faces increased safety concerns with Promenade shooting, beach closures, and $10,000 in public bathroom vandalism. Local officials respond with heightened security measures.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-47.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Toilet-blockage-flushes--10K-a-month-from-beach-bathroom-3.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/safety-concerns-rise-to-the-top-with-shootings-beach-closures-and-thousands-in-vandalism/) [Downtown Santa Monica Shooting Raises Safety Concerns Amid ViolenceA shooting in downtown Santa Monica follows several violent incidents, raising safety concerns as police search for suspects and the city implements new security measures.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-46.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Santa-Monica-celebrates-its-Most-Loved-businesses-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/peaceful-protests-and-random-shootings-in-downtown/) ### **In Case You Missed** [Trader Joe’s Expands in Santa Monica, Buys Wilshire Rite Aid for $22MTrader 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-42.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/TJs-Wilshire-1.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/trader-joes-buys-former-rite-aid-for-22-million/) [Devastating Palisades Fire Marks Catastrophic Start to 2025How 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-43.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0043.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/2025-began-with-a-generational-disaster/) [Santa Monica’s 30-Year Bright Light Deal: $8M Annually for Digital SignsSanta Monica City Council unanimously approved installing 16 digital signs on the Promenade, each generating $500,000 annually despite concerns from Downtown Santa Monica Inc.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-38.png)SMDPDevan Sipher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Billboard2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/may-your-days-be-merry-and-bright-but-mostly-bright/) ### Events [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2025-12-30T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Dec 30 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2025-12-30T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Dec 30 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Tuesday Open Mic** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tuesday-open-mic/16004734/2025-12-30T22) Westside Comedy Theater Tue. Dec 30 10:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2026-01-02T18) 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** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2026-01-03T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-01-03T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Santa Monica Airport Antique Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/santa-monica-airport-antique-market/15831601/2026-01-04T08) Santa Monica Airport Sun. Jan 4 8:00AM 2800-3200 Airport Ave, 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/14970341/2026-01-04T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 4 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice