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Newsletter: Jan 7, 2026

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Investors snap up fire zone properties and housing recovery struggles

Nearly one year after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, investors are purchasing about 40% of properties in hard-hit areas....READ

Close to Home

Woman in custody after child dies in Santa Monica
A woman was in custody Tuesday after an infant died with significant injuries at a Santa Monica apartment, police said.
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LA County’s Slow Recovery: One Year After Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles continues rebuilding one year after Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 16,000+ structures. Only 10 homes have been rebuilt so far.
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California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA County
One year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and rebuilding fairness.
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Rams’ Stafford Leads NFL MVP Race Heading Into February Decision
Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye are the frontrunners for NFL MVP, with winners to be announced February 5. Stafford led the Rams to a 12-5 record.
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In Case You Missed

Santa Monica Podcast on Housing Crisis Reaches #1 Nationwide
Santa Monica Daily Press’s podcast ‘A Developing Story’ reached #1 in local news rankings, proving how community journalism on housing issues can resonate nationally.
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Historic Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off at Santa Monica Pier
Route 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.
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Events

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

Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio

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

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 11 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Jan 13 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 13 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 13 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Tue. Jan 13 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

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