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Newsletter: Jan 22, 2026

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Light rain ending this morning.
Today: 🌧️ High 64° / Low 51°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 65° / Low 52°

First Up

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One Year After the Fires, Flexible Funding Helps Local Businesses Reopen and Rebuild

One year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, DoorDash's Local Business Disaster Relief Fund has provided $200,000 in..READ

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Homeless woman delivers baby on Main St.
A newborn was discovered on Santa Monica’s Main Street sidewalk days before Los Angeles County launched its annual homeless count. Both mother and infant received medical care.
SMDPMatthew Hall
Hate Has No Place in Santa Monica
At our City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, a member of the public made an antisemitic comment during general public comments. Like many in the room, we were shocked and deeply disturbed by what was said. We want to be unequivocal: antisemitism – and hatred in any form – has no place
SMDPGuest Author
Santa Monica Council Votes on Housing Standards Amid Conflict
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to allow the Planning Commission to examine increased development standards while also exploring options within state housing law.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Santa Monica Council Expands Affordable Housing Program to 4,000 Units
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand its affordable housing program to 4,000 units, allowing developers to build affordable units off-site with stronger requirements.
SMDPMaaz Alin

In Case You Missed It

Would California voters actually support a wealth tax on billionaires?
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In a sense, California has been taxing wealth since it became a state 175 years ago. Well into the 20th century, the state relied on taxing land and buildings which, in that agrarian period, were major forms of
SMDPCal Matters
Rize Credit Union Delivers $500,000+ in Wildfire Relief to SoCal
Rize Credit Union is providing $1,000 in direct financial assistance to 450+ Southern California families affected by wildfires through a YMCA partnership.
SMDPMaaz Alin
Malibu Extends PCH Emergency After 23 Deaths in Recent Years
Malibu City Council extended PCH emergency declaration, rejected bids for Encinal Canyon storm drain repairs, and ended a fire emergency as conditions improved.
SMDPMaaz Alin
How Newsom’s Presidential Ambitions Shape His Final CA Budget
Governor Newsom’s final California budget avoids tax increases while cutting social services, suggesting a rightward shift as he positions for a 2028 presidential run.
SMDPCal Matters

Events

The Friday Show (Stand-up Comedy)

Westside Comedy Theater

Fri. Jan 23 8:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

NARDIA - ETTA JAMES meets EVA CASSIDY SHOW

Harvelle's Santa Monica

Fri. Jan 23 9:30PM

1432 4th St,, Santa Monica

Neighborhood Seafood Boil at Weary Livers (21+)

Santa Monica Pier

Fri. Jan 23 7:00PM

200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica

New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family

Santa Monica History Museum

Fri. Jan 23 11:00AM

1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica

The Cuddle Sanctuary

Laughing Frog Yoga

Sat. Jan 24 2:00PM

12217 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family

Santa Monica History Museum

Sat. Jan 24 11:00AM

1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica

One Year Later: Community and Science Day

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Sat. Jan 24 12:00PM

1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica

Sat Jan 24 2pm Live Goals Book Talk at BN Santa Monica Debra Eckerling

Barnes and Noble Santa Monica

Sat. Jan 24 2:00PM

1318 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Goat + Sheep Yoga

Laughing Frog Yoga

Sun. Jan 25 12:30PM

12217 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

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