> ## 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 3, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-3-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-03T19:33:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-03T19:33:20.000Z - Author: Editor 🌧️ 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](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w960/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_9688.JPG) Photo: SMDP ### **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](https://www.smdp.com/one-year-after-the-palisades-fire-the-community-learned-how-to-rebuild-itself/) ### **Heavy rain at times today and Sunday. Showers Mon/Tue.** [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/01/image-1.png)](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Rents Drop, Home Prices Fall 10.5% in Cooling MarketSanta Monica’s 2025 housing market shows declining rents and home prices, with median one-bedroom rents at $2,316 and home prices down 10.5% year-over-year.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-62.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Apartment-List-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-housing-market-cools-as-rents-fall-home-prices-drop-in-2025/) [Blue Notebook: SMPD Crime UpdatesThe SMPD Blue Notebook for Dec. 14![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-61.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/download.png)](https://www.smdp.com/blue-notebook-smpd-crime-updates/) ### **In Case You Missed** [UCLA: California Wildland Firefighters Would Use RespiratorsCalifornia wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators despite concerns about mobility and safety, according to new UCLA research on workplace protection.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-59.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---DSC_0336-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/wildland-firefighters-open-to-respirator-use-ucla-study-finds/) [Controversial developer defaults on Promenade loansLeo Pustilnikov, a developer who has clashed repeatedly with Santa Monica city officials over downtown governance and housing projects, has defaulted on a $37.5 million loan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-54.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0730.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/controversial-developer-defaults-on-promenade-loans/) [LA28 Olympic Ticket Registration Opens Jan 14 in Los AngelesLA28 Olympic ticket registration opens January 14, 2026, with $28 single tickets. Los Angeles and Oklahoma City residents get early access priority.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-60.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---LA28.png)](https://www.smdp.com/la28-olympic-ticket-draw-registration-opens-jan-14/) ### Events [ **Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/beginner-reformer-pilates-at-good-body-pilates-studio/16094481/2026-01-03T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-01-03T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Jan 3 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Santa Monica Airport Antique Market** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/santa-monica-airport-antique-market/15831601/2026-01-04T08) Santa Monica Airport Sun. Jan 4 8:00AM 2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-01-04T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 4 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-01-05T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Jan 5 7:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-06T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 6 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2026-01-06T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Jan 6 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Rent Control Board Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rent-control-board-meeting/13406661/2026-01-08T19) Santa Monica City Hall Thu. Jan 8 7:00PM 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2026-01-09T18) 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