> ## 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. # Palisadians protest at the one year anniversary of devastating fire - URL: https://www.smdp.com/palisadians-protest-at-the-one-year-anniversary-of-devastating-fire/ - Published: 2026-01-08T21:27:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-08T21:27:31.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![Palisades Gathered](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/IMG_7709.jpg) Photo: SMDP ### **One Year Later, the Palisades Gathered — To Remember, To Reckon, and To Rebuild** One year after the Palisades Fire, the community gathered at the American Legion hall to honor 12 lives lost and recognize recovery efforts...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/one-year-later-the-palisades-gathered-to-remember-to-reckon-and-to-rebuild/) --- [ ![](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** [Cancer-causing chemicals linger in LA homes after wildfiresToxic chemicals from wildfire smoke can remain in Los Angeles homes weeks after fires are extinguished, with some cancer-causing compounds peaking during recovery periods, UCLA researchers found.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-74.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/COVER---VOC-work_study-in-the-field.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/wildfire-smoke-damage-lingers-indoors-long-after-flames-extinguished-ucla-study-finds/) [Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state lawThe high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-75.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/robreiner--1-.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/attorney-for-rob-reiners-son-resigns-but-says-his-client-is-not-guilty-of-murder-under-state-law/) [California’s $35B Deficit Among Issues Newsom Leaves for SuccessorsCalifornia faces $18-35 billion budget deficit as Newsom pivots to presidential ambitions, leaving housing, homelessness and other urgent issues for his successor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-76.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/010623-Newsom-Inauguration-RL-CM-06.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/californias-urgent-issues-loom-over-newsom-campaign-and-his-would-be-successors/) [Fighting LA Wildfires From Prison: My Journey to RedemptionHow fighting deadly Los Angeles fires as an incarcerated firefighter gave Jose Amezcua purpose, reduced his sentence, and prepared him for life after prison in California.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-77.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/guestcommentary.png)](https://www.smdp.com/fighting-la-wildfires-broke-my-heart-but-prepared-me-for-life-outside-prison/) --- [ ![](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** [Woman in custody after child dies in Santa MonicaA woman was in custody Tuesday after an infant died with significant injuries at a Santa Monica apartment, police said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-72.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/612167214_1313779157457576_7281424024316389302_n.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/woman-in-custody-after-child-dies-in-santa-monica/) [LA County’s Slow Recovery: One Year After Devastating WildfiresLos 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-68.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0391-1.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-continues-its-road-to-recovery-one-year-after-twin-infernos-ripped-through-the-region/) [California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA CountyOne year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and rebuilding fairness.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-70.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_9698.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/californias-fire-recovery-reckoning-what-one-year-revealed-about-insurance-claims-and-fairness/) [Rams’ Stafford Leads NFL MVP Race Heading Into February DecisionMatthew 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-71.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/la-rams-logo-blue-01-15-16.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/nfl-mvp-debate-will-continue-until-a-winner-is-announced-next-month/) ### Events [ **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 [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-01-13T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Jan 13 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-13T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 13 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [ **Tech & Tasks** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/tech-tasks/16225799/2026-01-13T16) Pico Branch Library Tue. Jan 13 4:00PM 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-13T08) Beach lot 5 South Tue. Jan 13 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/010826.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)