> ## 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 22, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-22-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-22T19:51:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-22T19:51:32.000Z - Author: Editor Light rain ending this morning. Today: 🌧️ High 64° / Low 51° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 65° / Low 52° ### **First Up** ![women holding jumbo sized check](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/01/Check-Presentation.jpg) ### 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](https://www.smdp.com/one-year-after-the-fires-flexible-funding-helps-local-businesses-reopen-and-rebuild/) ### **Close to Home** [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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-145.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0150-2.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/newborn-child-on-main-street-sidewalk-highlights-homelessness-crisis-as-county-launches-annual-count/) [Hate Has No Place in Santa MonicaAt 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-133.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8217-1-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/hate-has-no-place-in-santa-monica/) [Santa Monica Council Votes on Housing Standards Amid ConflictSanta Monica City Council voted 4-2 to allow the Planning Commission to examine increased development standards while also exploring options within state housing law.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-140.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/housing.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-votes-to-explore-housing-standards-beyond-state-law-despite-conflict-concerns/) [Santa Monica Council Expands Affordable Housing Program to 4,000 UnitsSanta 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-135.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/ahpp.png)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-council-approves-expanded-affordable-housing-pilot/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-138.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/012224_Sac-State-Strike_MG_CM_10.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/would-california-voters-actually-support-a-wealth-tax-on-billionaires/) [Rize Credit Union Delivers $500,000+ in Wildfire Relief to SoCalRize Credit Union is providing $1,000 in direct financial assistance to 450+ Southern California families affected by wildfires through a YMCA partnership.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-137.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/RIZE-logo-4c-h.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/rize-credit-union-provides-over-500-000-in-wildfire-relief-to-southern-california-families/) [Malibu Extends PCH Emergency After 23 Deaths in Recent YearsMalibu City Council extended PCH emergency declaration, rejected bids for Encinal Canyon storm drain repairs, and ended a fire emergency as conditions improved.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-144.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/050313-_-EDU-malibu-seperates-2.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-council-extends-pch-emergency-rejects-storm-drain-bids-ends-fire-declaration/) [How Newsom’s Presidential Ambitions Shape His Final CA BudgetGovernor Newsom’s final California budget avoids tax increases while cutting social services, suggesting a rightward shift as he positions for a 2028 presidential run.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-136.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/010826-SOTS-Newsom-MG-CM-10.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/how-newsoms-presidential-ambitions-complicate-his-last-budget-as-california-governor/) ### Events [ **The Friday Show (Stand-up Comedy)** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-friday-show-standup-comedy/17765194/2026-01-23T20) Westside Comedy Theater Fri. Jan 23 8:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **NARDIA - ETTA JAMES meets EVA CASSIDY SHOW** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/nardia-etta-james-meets-eva-cassidy-show/17821023/2026-01-23T21) Harvelle's Santa Monica Fri. Jan 23 9:30PM 1432 4th St,, Santa Monica [ **Neighborhood Seafood Boil at Weary Livers (21+)** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/neighborhood-seafood-boil-at-weary-livers-21/17921202/2026-01-23T19) 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** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-01-23T11) Santa Monica History Museum Fri. Jan 23 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **The Cuddle Sanctuary** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-cuddle-sanctuary/17764962/2026-01-24T14) Laughing Frog Yoga Sat. Jan 24 2:00PM 12217 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-01-24T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sat. Jan 24 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **One Year Later: Community and Science Day** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/one-year-later-community-and-science-day/17740030/2026-01-24T12) 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** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/sat-jan-24-2pm-live-goals-book-talk-at-bn-santa-monica-debra-eckerling/17899685/2026-01-24T14) Barnes and Noble Santa Monica Sat. Jan 24 2:00PM 1318 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica [ **Goat + Sheep Yoga** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/goat-sheep-yoga/17764987/2026-01-25T12) Laughing Frog Yoga Sun. Jan 25 12:30PM 12217 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/012226.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)