> ## 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 27, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-27-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-27T18:53:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-27T18:53:00.000Z - Author: Editor Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Today: 🌤️ High 74° / Low 51° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 70° / Low 52° ### **First Up** ![LA wilfire rebuild](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_0091.JPG) ### Trump orders Federal takeover of LA wildfire rebuild permitting President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to assume permitting authority for rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/trump-orders-federal-takeover-of-la-wildfire-rebuild-permitting/) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Council Weighs $3.5M Restorative Justice ProgramSanta Monica City Council will vote on a new parks vision plan targeting 5 acres per 1,000 residents and a $3.5 million restorative justice program to address historical harms.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-166.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0132-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/dense-council-meeting-includes-new-restorative-justice-program-and-parks-plan/) [Volo Sports Brings Community-Focused Adult Leagues to Santa MonicaVolo Sports has launched in Los Angeles with plans for 15,000 adult participants and 10,000 youth athletes in recreational sports leagues across Santa Monica and LA.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-165.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8893---Copy.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/volo-sports-building-the-citys-next-social-infrastructure-through-play/) [Altadena Family Gets New Home 34 Days After Permit ApprovalLA County’s fastest wildfire recovery home was installed in Altadena through Steadfast LA and Samara’s partnership, delivering a permanent house to the Rodriguez family in just 34 days.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-164.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---IMG_8832.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/from-ash-to-action-steadfast-la-samara-and-supervisor-barger-launch-new-model-for-fire-recovery-with-first-modular-home-installation-in-altadena/) [Santa Monica College Graduate’s Film Selected for Santa Barbara FestivalFormer Amazon manager Adam Byrnes will debut ‘Two Lie Together’ at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 11 after changing careers and studying at SMC.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-162.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Film-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/former-santa-monica-college-students-film-debut-screens-at-santa-barbara-festival/) [Meet ‘Finding Gobi’ Author Dion Leonard at Malibu Library Feb 4Ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard will discuss his bestselling book about meeting a stray dog during a 155-mile race in China at Malibu Library on February 4![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-160.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Document.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/bestselling-author-dion-leonard-to-discuss-finding-gobi-at-library-speaker-series/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [LA County Defies US Climate Retreat, Affirms Global Action PlanLos Angeles County will maintain climate commitments aligned with the Paris Agreement despite US withdrawal from 66 international environmental agreements under Trump![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-158.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Horvath-2-2-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/la-county-board-affirms-commitment-to-global-climate-action/) [Pacific Palisades Resident Rebuilds After Wildfire with Zero-Interest LoanSusan Blumenthal is rebuilding her Pacific Palisades home using Habitat LA’s zero-interest gap loan after losing everything in last year’s wildfire, avoiding high-interest debt.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-157.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---PREVIEW-2026-01-10-PALISADES_5_28249.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/wildfire-survivor-breaks-ground-on-home-rebuild-using-zero-percent-interest-loan/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### Events [ **8pm FREE "Roxy's Got Balls" BINGO Tuesdays @ Tiny's Hi-Dive in Los Angeles!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/8pm-free-roxys-got-balls-bingo-tuesdays-tinys-hidive-in-los-angeles/14857154/2026-01-27T20) Tiny's Hi-Dive Tue. Jan 27 8:00PM 12012 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-01-27T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Jan 27 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Confessions of a Voting Reformer - A talk with the Equal Vote Coalition** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/confessions-of-a-voting-reformer-a-talk-with-the-equal-vote-coalition/17765011/2026-01-27T19) UnUrban Coffee House Tue. Jan 27 7:00PM 3301 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-27T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 27 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Mood & Mindfulness Flower Arranging Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/mood-mindfulness-flower-arranging-workshop/17600684/2026-01-27T18) Viola Floral Studios Tue. Jan 27 6:00PM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **Walk-In Tutoring With Laurie** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walkin-tutoring-with-laurie/17128550/2026-01-27T14) West Los Angeles Regional Library Tue. Jan 27 2:00PM 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles [ **Floral Design 101 Masterclass** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/floral-design-101-masterclass/17600937/2026-01-28T09) Viola Floral Studios Wed. Jan 28 9:30AM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **LA Tech 2026** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/la-tech-2026/17765030/2026-01-29T18) LouLou Santa Monica Thu. Jan 29 6:00PM 395 Santa Monica Place, 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/17896821/2026-01-30T11) Santa Monica History Museum Fri. Jan 30 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **the\_NDA\_show** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/thendashow/17765051/2026-01-30T20) The Crow Fri. Jan 30 8:00PM 2525 Michigan Avenue #Unit F4, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/012726.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)