One year after the January wildfire in Pacific Palisades, recovery is driven by community leaders who stepped up where formal systems fell short. From business advocacy to infrastructure planning, neighbors built the recovery architecture themselves.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ratified a local emergency proclamation for recent winter storms that caused widespread damage. The declaration enables the county to seek reimbursement for storm-related damages and accelerate recovery efforts.
The FAA has determined Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal law by accumulating surplus revenues intended for general city services after the airport's closure, rather than using those funds for aviation purposes as required.
The California Strategic Growth Council approved a $49.9 million grant for Santa Monica, with $35M funding the 1318 4th Street affordable housing development and $14.3M supporting sustainable transportation projects including electric buses and protected bike lanes.
After losing 20% of her real estate portfolio in the Pacific Palisades fire, developer Elaine Culotti is spearheading a movement for the community to secede from Los Angeles, citing the city's inadequate disaster response and structural failings.
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a self-certification program allowing businesses to obtain building permits in as little as one day, bypassing weeks of city review. The program launches April 2026 for commercial renovations, including restaurants.
The Malibu City Council has appointed Joseph 'Joe' Irvin as the city's next city manager following an extensive recruitment process. Irvin, who brings over 20 years of municipal leadership experience, will begin his tenure March 2, 2026.
Los Angeles County has opened applications for its $30 million Emergency Rent Relief Program, offering up to $15,000 per household for residents impacted by the January 2025 wildfires or federal immigration enforcement actions.
The Santa Monica City Council approved a digital display district for the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, potentially generating up to $7 million annually while transforming downtown's visual landscape. The 6-0 vote establishes standards for up to 16 digital displays.
The California Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled that Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick must recuse himself from housing production decisions
As Gavin Newsom ramps up his almost certain campaign for president, and polls put him in contention for the Democratic Party’s nomination in 2028, he has become a favorite
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to increase enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and utilization of the Child
