> ## 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: Jan 10 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-10-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-10T19:56:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-10T19:56:46.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![urgent request](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/conflict.png) Photo: SMDP ### **City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts** Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025 after state regulators determined Councilmember Jesse Zwick was....[READ](https://www.smdp.com/city-hall-scrambles-to-fix-housing-votes-as-new-questions-emerge-over-councilmember-conflicts/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Council to Approve Downtown Digital Billboard DistrictSanta Monica City Council will vote on final approval for 16 digital billboards along Third Street Promenade, potentially generating $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-82.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Billboard2.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-to-finalize-digital-billboard-district-tuesday/) [Santa Monica Taps NYC Housing Leader as New DirectorSanta Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as Housing and Human Services Director, bringing NYC experience to address affordable housing and homelessness.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-84.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Aileen-Reynolds-photo.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-appoints-aileen-reynolds-as-housing-human-services-director/) ### **In Case You Missed** [Sen. Allen Honors Lives Lost on Palisades Fire AnniversarySenator Ben Allen commemorated the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire, honoring lives lost and pledging continued support for Pacific Palisades and Malibu recovery efforts.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-85.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Ben-Allen-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/senator-allen-marks-one-year-since-palisades-fire-honors-lives-lost/) [Sherman Fights for Federal Aid on Palisades Fire AnniversaryRep. Brad Sherman marks the one-year anniversary of the 2025 Palisades Fire, calling for $15 billion in federal disaster funding for California communities.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-86.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/image002.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/sherman-marks-palisades-fire-anniversary-urges-federal-disaster-aid/) ### Events [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-01-11T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 11 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-01-13T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Jan 13 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-13T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 13 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2026-01-13T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Jan 13 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-13T08) Beach lot 5 South Tue. Jan 13 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-01-15T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Jan 15 3:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-15T08) Beach lot 5 South Thu. Jan 15 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/14385252/2026-01-16T18) 120 Colorado Ave Fri. Jan 16 6:00PM CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/010926.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)