> ## 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 5, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-5-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-05T20:00:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-05T20:00:27.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![candle in sand](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/COVER---Palisades-Rememerance-1.png) Photo: SMDP ### **Malibu to Mark One Year Since Devastating Palisades Fire** Malibu will host a community commemoration on January 7 marking one year since the devastating Palisades Fire that claimed 12 lives and destroyed over 6,800 structures..[READ](https://www.smdp.com/malibu-to-mark-one-year-since-devastating-palisades-fire-with-community-commemoration/) ### **The rain is over with! You can get your Vitamin D naturally..** [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/01/image-2.png)](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/santa-monica?ref=smdp.com) ### **Close to Home** [How Pacific Palisades Businesses Are Rebuilding One Year After FireOne year after the Palisades Fire, local business owners share stories of community support, ongoing challenges, and hopes for rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-63.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/cinque.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/palisades-businesses-one-year-later-community-challenges-and-hopes-for-the-future/) [How Pacific Palisades Rebuilt Itself After Devastating WildfireOne year after the Pacific Palisades wildfire, recovery is led by neighbors who built systems where none existed, from underground utilities to insurance advocacy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-64.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_9688.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/one-year-after-the-palisades-fire-the-community-learned-how-to-rebuild-itself/) ### **In Case You Missed** [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/) ### Events [ **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 [ **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/16094481/2026-01-10T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 10 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, 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/14970341/2026-01-11T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 11 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice