> ## 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 28, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-28-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-28T19:44:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-28T19:44:19.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 53° Tomorrow: ☀️ High 76° / Low 54° ### **First Up** ![airport](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_0383.JPG) ### New poll supporting continued airport operations flies in the face of conventional wisdom A new poll from Santa Monica shows 67% of voters support keeping the city's airport open in some capacity...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/new-poll-supporting-continued-airport-operations-flies-in-the-face-of-conventional-wisdom/) ### **Close to Home** [How Palisades High Reopened: Inside LA’s Public/Private RecoveryPalisades Charter High School reopened with 36 modular classrooms following wildfire damage, bringing students back to campus after relocating to Santa Monica.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-169.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---IMG_9293.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/how-palisades-high-reopened-inside-the-public-private-effort-that-brought-students-back-to-campus/) [LA Chefs & Dr. Dre Support Wildfire Recovery at Pacific PalisadesGordon Ramsay, Dominique Crenn & other top LA chefs joined HexClad to raise funds for Steadfast LA’s ongoing wildfire recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-171.png)SMDPMichelle Edgar![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Gordon-Ramsay--Macy-Gray--Sheila-E..jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/hexclad-and-las-culinary-leaders-support-steadfast-la-in-wildfire-recovery-efforts/) [Valentine’s Makers Hive Market Returns to Santa Monica PlaceThe Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place on February 1, 2026 with 35+ local vendors, free admission, and Valentine’s Day workshops from noon to 5pm.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-168.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Makers-Hive-Market_Courtesy-of-Santa-Monica-Place.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/makers-hive-market-returns-with-valentines-day-edition/) [Santa Monica: 7 Students Receive MLK Coalition Education AwardsSeven LA-area high school seniors and college freshmen received MLK Westside Coalition Education Awards for exemplifying King’s principles of nonviolence.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-167.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---Amir-Nesher_Photo.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/seven-students-honored-with-mlk-coalition-education-awards/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [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/) [Trump orders Federal takeover of LA wildfire rebuild permittingPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to assume permitting authority for rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed in last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, bypassing what he called obstructive state and local regulations that have stalled reconstruction efforts. The order instructs the Federal Emergency Management Agency![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-173.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0091.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/trump-orders-federal-takeover-of-la-wildfire-rebuild-permitting/) [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **Comedy and Magic at The Santa Monica Playhouse** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/comedy-and-magic-at-the-santa-monica-playhouse/17855996/2026-01-31T19) Santa Monica Playhouse Sat. Jan 31 7:30PM 1211 4th St,, 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/17896821/2026-01-31T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sat. Jan 31 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **The Regent Reset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-regent-reset/17903077/2026-01-31T08) Regent Santa Monica Beach | Pacific Garden Sat. Jan 31 8:30AM 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica [ **SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/smokestack-lightning/17779104/2026-01-31T21) Harvelle's Santa Monica Sat. Jan 31 9:30PM 1432 4th St,, 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/17896821/2026-02-01T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sun. Feb 1 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **Santa Monica Airport Antique Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/santa-monica-airport-antique-market/15831601/2026-02-01T08) Santa Monica Airport Sun. Feb 1 8:00AM 2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/012826.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)