One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, Heal the Bay is working to establish the first-ever ocean safety protocol for wildfire impacts on Santa Monica beaches, as the organization warns contaminants may still be present in local waters.
WWD hosted its second annual Style Awards in Los Angeles during Golden Globe week, celebrating the often-overlooked creative forces behind celebrity fashion. George Clooney accepted the Red Carpet Visionary Award for Giorgio Armani.
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Santa Monica will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 41st annual celebration on Monday, Jan. 19 at John Adams Middle School. Emmy-winning producer Bonnie Boswell will deliver the keynote address at this free community event.
Santa Monica's MLK weekend features the first-ever drive-in movie night on the Pier showing 'Grease', the final day of Ice at Santa Monica, multiple MLK celebrations, art exhibitions, and unique food events throughout the Westside.
Santa Monica's Fairview and Ocean Park Branch Libraries will expand from self-service to full-service operations three days weekly beginning January 20, offering librarian staffing, technical assistance and programs as part of the city's Realignment Plan.
The CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has chosen Santa Monica as a study location, offering 500 randomly selected households free comprehensive health screenings while contributing to vital public health research.
The Santa Monica City Council has selected retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to return in an interim capacity while launching a national recruitment for a permanent replacement. Anderson-Warren, who retired in 2023 after nearly eight years of service, will earn $119.13 per hour.
The City of Santa Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as Housing and Human Services Director. Reynolds brings over a decade of experience from NYC, where she helped secure housing for 43,000 households. She starts January 12 with an annual salary of $258,756.
LAHSA is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, scheduled for January 20-22. The count faces scrutiny after Santa Monica's homeless population rose 5% in 2024 despite decreases across LA County.
Santa Monica's weekend lineup includes the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Annenberg Beach House, Symphonic Bollywood at Broadstage, comedy shows, and the final weeks of beachside ice skating. Plus, new restaurant openings like HomeState and Holy Basil.
Santa Monica's four weekly farmers markets offer fresh local produce throughout January 2026. Highlights include peak-season citrus and avocados, new vendors like Bakeman Bars and Fat Uncle Farms, plus live entertainment at Pico and Main Street markets.
