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Palisades Charter High School to Host Benefit for Students Affected by Fires

February 4, 2025

February 4, 2025

Proceeds from the benefit will go toward replacing essential student resources lost in the fires, including sporting equipment, musical instruments,...

Palisades Skate Shop Featured in Grammy Commercial After Wildfire Loss

February 2, 2025

February 2, 2025

In December, the shop marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration featuring live music and reflections on its history A...

Santa Monica Beaches Stay Open Amid Water Activity Advisory

January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025

Fire Debris Runoff Prompts Health Warnings; Beachgoers Encouraged to Enjoy Sand and Sun Despite an ongoing Ocean Water Quality Advisory,...

SMFD Launches “Community Connect” for Enhanced Emergency Response

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

New Tool Provides First Responders with Critical Pre-Incident Data The Santa Monica Fire Department announced Tuesday the launch of a...

County Supervisors Launch $32.2M Recovery Fund for Wildfire Victims

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

It will work in partnership with community organizations to distribute aid efficiently and equitably In response to the catastrophic wildfires,...

City Council Approves Tax Relief for Businesses Hit by Palisades Fire

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Eligibility for this tax relief will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Finance In a unanimous...

Santa Monica Gets a New Community Development Director

January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

Experienced City Manager Chaparyan Takes Over Community Development Leadership The City of Santa Monica has named Arminé Chaparyan as its...

$12M Relief Fund Established for LA Artists Affected by Wildfires

January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The Initiative Is Spearheaded by the J. Paul Getty Trust, With Backing From the Mohn Art Collective, East West Bank,...

Westside Businesses Transform Into Distribution Hubs and Shelters Amid Devastating Fire

January 14, 2025

January 14, 2025

Local businesses and volunteers transform spaces into shelters, donation hubs, and meal services, stepping up to support evacuees and frontline...

Jennifer Smith Re-Elected as SMMUSD Board President, Laurie Lieberman Named Vice President

January 2, 2025

January 2, 2025

The Board Also Extended a Thank-You to Outgoing Vice President Jon Kean for His Service At its annual organizational meeting,...