> ## 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. # Santa Monica welcomes Chief Jacob - URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-welcomes-chief-jacob/ - Published: 2026-01-14T20:35:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-14T20:35:59.000Z - Author: Editor ### **First Up** ![police chief](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/01/DSC_0523.JPG) Photo Credit: SMDP. ### **Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief** City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's police chief...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/darrick-jacob-sworn-in-as-new-police-chief/) ### **Close to Home** [LA County Breaks Ground on Triple-Capacity Marina del Rey ParkingLos Angeles County is building a new 368-space parking structure in Marina del Rey at Lot 4 near Admiralty Way, replacing the current facility to improve coastal access.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-103.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed--1--1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/county-breaks-ground-on-parking-structure-to-triple-capacity-at-marina-del-rey/) [LA Band Venice Hosts Book Signing at Venice Boardwalk BookstoreLos Angeles band Venice will hold a book signing for ‘The Family Tree Will Always Grow’ on Jan. 15 from 6-8pm at Small World Books on Venice Boardwalk.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-104.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/imasdge002-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/band-venice-to-sign-childrens-book-at-small-world-books/) [Santa Monica Lions Club: A Year of Service After Palisades FireThe Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club provided $36,200 for replanting trees lost in the January fire and supported community recovery efforts throughout 2023.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-106.png)SMDPMaaz Alin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/SMPP-Lions-Logo-LG-1.11.22-2.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/a-year-of-service-and-resilience-santa-monica-pacific-palisades-lions-club/) [Storied charity supporting sick children raided by former CEOFirst Up JSX celebrates launch of Santa Monica Airport service JSX, the Dallas-based public charter air carrier, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at Santa Monica Airport to mark the official start of passenger service...READ Close to Home Santa Monica to Update Cannabis Equity Rules, Expand Bike Lane![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-107.png)SMDPEditor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0334-1.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/storied-charity-supporting-sick-children-raided-by-former-ceo/) ### **In Case You Missed** [Santa Monica Residents to Receive Free Health Exams in CDC Study500 Santa Monica households will be invited to participate in NHANES, offering free health screenings while contributing to national public health research.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-95.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/24-351499-SMG-DB-508.png)](https://www.smdp.com/national-health-survey-selects-santa-monica-for-comprehensive-study/) [Former children’s charity CEO charged with embezzling millionsThe former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit camp for children with serious medical conditions, has been charged with embezzling $5.2 million from the organization over a seven-year period. Christopher L. Butler, 48, of Porter Ranch faces 15 felony counts including nine counts of grand theft, five counts![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-96.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/painted-turtle.png)](https://www.smdp.com/former-childrens-charity-ceo-charged-with-embezling-millions/) [Former U.S. Surgeon General: Your Best Shot at a Healthy Flu SeasonBy Jerome Adams Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family. These festivities are joyous. But they also inherently expose us to infectious seasonal illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19\. As vaccination rates![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-97.png)SMDPGuest Author![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/fluvaccine.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/former-u-s-surgeon-general-your-best-shot-at-a-healthy-flu-season/) ### Events [ **Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/rebuild-committee-santa-monica-palibu-chamber/15499169/2026-01-15T15) Zoom link to be sent before the meeting Thu. Jan 15 3:00PM , Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-15T08) Beach lot 5 South Thu. Jan 15 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [ **Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/live-music-fridays-at-the-surfing-fox/14385252/2026-01-16T18) 120 Colorado Ave Fri. Jan 16 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/16094481/2026-01-17T10) Good Body Pilates Studio 3229 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM Good Body Pilates Studio, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-01-17T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Jan 17 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **Walking Meditation** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/walking-meditation/16206460/2026-01-17T08) Beach lot 5 South Sat. Jan 17 8:00AM 2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-01-18T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Jan 18 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **The Gordons Improv Residency** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/the-gordons-improv-residency/14863274/2026-01-19T19) Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Jan 19 7:00PM 1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica [ **Books & Bagels - Venice Library Book Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/books-bagels-venice-library-book-club/14548474/2026-01-20T12) Venice Branch Library Tue. Jan 20 12:30PM 501 S Venice Blvd., Venice [ **Memories & Movement Senior Club** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/memories-movement-senior-club/14853634/2026-01-20T10) Virginia Avenue Park Tue. Jan 20 10:30AM 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/011426.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)