> ## 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 6, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-jan-6-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-06T18:46:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-06T18:46:00.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![palisades fire](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_0088.JPG) Photo: SMDP ### **Los Angeles community marks fire anniversary with resilience, anger and remembrance** One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across Los Angeles County, communities are marking the anniversary with...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-community-marks-fire-anniversay-with-resilience-anger-and-remembrance/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184436/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184436/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **Close to Home** [Santa Monica Podcast on Housing Crisis Reaches #1 NationwideSanta Monica Daily Press’s podcast ‘A Developing Story’ reached #1 in local news rankings, proving how community journalism on housing issues can resonate nationally.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-67.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/A-developing-story-500x500-1.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/a-developing-story-tops-national-charts-showcasing-the-power-of-local-journalism/) [Historic Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off at Santa Monica PierRoute 66 centennial celebrations began at Santa Monica Pier with a vintage car caravan departing for a cross-country journey to Chicago and Detroit’s Auto Show.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-65.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1820.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/route-66-celebrations-begin-with-road-trip-from-the-pier/) [Toxic Aftermath: LA Wildfire Survivors Live in Contaminated HomesOne year after historic Los Angeles wildfires, residents whose homes survived now face dangerous lead and asbestos contamination, forcing many to live in toxic environments.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-66.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0391.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/their-homes-survived-the-historic-la-area-wildfires-but-a-year-later-they-fear-living-in-them/) --- [ ![](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/184438/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/184438/click/0?seed=&ref=smdp.com) --- ### **In Case You Missed** [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/) ### Events [ **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