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Newsletter: Jan 16 2026

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BODIES: The city currently operates 26 advisory bodies with 162 volunteer members. (Photo Credit: Courtesy).

Santa Monica Council Rejects Consolidation of Disabilities Commission

Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to maintain the Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation...READ

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Santa Monica: Finding Humanity and Sanity in Today’s News Cycle
Finding balance during overwhelming news cycles requires limiting media consumption, focusing on the present, and maintaining vigilance without sacrificing mental health.
SMDPDevan Sipher
LAHSA Improves LA Homeless Count Amid Accuracy Concerns
LAHSA is enhancing its 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with better digital maps, expanded support staff and training amid ongoing concerns about the count’s accuracy.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Malibu Strengthens Building Codes Against Earthquakes and Wildfires
Malibu City Council approved Ordinance No. 531 with tougher building standards for earthquake and wildfire protection, taking effect 30 days after Jan 12 adoption.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Santa Monica to Host 41st Annual MLK Celebration January 19
Santa Monica College and MLK Westside Coalition will host the 41st annual MLK Day celebration on Jan. 19 at John Adams Middle School, featuring Emmy winner Bonnie Boswell.
SMDPMatthew Hall

In Case You Missed

SMC Emeritus Gallery to Feature Barbara Gordon’s Portrait Art
SMC Emeritus Gallery presents a free online exhibition of Barbara Gordon’s portraits of women and children starting January 22 with a virtual launch event from 5-6:30pm.
SMDPMaaz Alin
LA Students Displaced by Palisades Fire to Host Climate Livestream
Students displaced by the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles will host a global livestream on Jan. 24 calling for climate action and demanding fossil fuel companies pay for damages.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Dodgers Announce DodgerFest with World Series Champions on Jan. 31
The Dodgers will host DodgerFest on Jan. 31, featuring Ohtani, Betts and Freeman from their championship teams. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15 for members, Jan. 16 for public.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Santa Monica welcomes Chief Jacob
First Up Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s police chief...READ Close to Home LA County Breaks Ground on Triple-Capacity Marina del Rey ParkingLos Angeles County is building a new 368-space parking structure in Marina del Rey at
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Events

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

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

Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio

Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica

Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM

Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 18 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

The Gordons Improv Residency

Westside Comedy Theater

Mon. Jan 19 7:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

Books & Bagels - Venice Library Book Club

Venice Branch Library

Tue. Jan 20 12:30PM

501 S Venice Blvd., Venice

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 20 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 20 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Wed. Jan 21 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

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