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Newsletter: Jan 3, 2026

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Happy 1st weekend of 2026. SoCal weather should return midweek. Until then, think of all the New Year's resolutions you can accomplish..

First Up

fire damaged structure
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One year after the Palisades fire, the community learned how to rebuild itself

On a quiet street in Pacific Palisades, recovery does not announce itself. There are no banners or ribbon cuttings, no grand markers signaling resolution. Instead..READ

Heavy rain at times today and Sunday. Showers Mon/Tue.

Close to Home

Santa Monica Rents Drop, Home Prices Fall 10.5% in Cooling Market
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In Case You Missed

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LA28 Olympic Ticket Registration Opens Jan 14 in Los Angeles
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Events

Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio

Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica

Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM

Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica

Downtown Walking Tour

Hosteling Intl.

Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

Santa Monica Airport

Sun. Jan 4 8:00AM

2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica

Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 4 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

The Gordons Improv Residency

Westside Comedy Theater

Mon. Jan 5 7:00PM

1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 6 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 6 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Rent Control Board Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Thu. Jan 8 7:00PM

1685 Main Street, Santa Monica

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave

Fri. Jan 9 6:00PM

CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica

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