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Santa Monica Plans Major Overhaul of City Boards and Commissions
Santa Monica City Council will consider consolidating three commissions into one and removing council liaisons in a major restructuring of the city’s advisory bodies.
LA’s ‘We Show Up’ Campaign Supports Fire Recovery Efforts
LA marks one year since Eaton and Palisades fires with a week-long ‘We Show Up’ campaign supporting recovery in Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
Caruso’s Light Display Honors Malibu Fire Victims in Palisades
Pacific Palisades commemorates the January 2023 wildfires with three beams of light that will shine nightly until January 31, mirroring the fires’ full duration.
Mother charged with murder of 15-month-old daughter
A 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder and faces $2 million bail after her 15-month-old daughter was found fatally injured in a Santa Monica apartment earlier this week. Carmen Degregg was taken into custody after UCLA Police detained her on campus around 11:54 a.m. Jan. 6, according

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Woman in custody after child dies in Santa Monica
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LA County’s Slow Recovery: One Year After Devastating Wildfires
Los 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.
California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA County
One year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and rebuilding fairness.
Rams’ Stafford Leads NFL MVP Race Heading Into February Decision
Matthew 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.

Events

Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox

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

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

Windward Plaza

Sun. Jan 11 12:00AM

1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice

City Council Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Tue. Jan 13 5:30PM

1685 Main St., Santa Monica

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 13 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 13 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Tue. Jan 13 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

Rebuild Committee - Santa Monica & PaliBu Chamber

Zoom link to be sent before the meeting

Thu. Jan 15 3:00PM

, Santa Monica

Walking Meditation

Beach lot 5 South

Thu. Jan 15 8:00AM

2600 Bernard Way, Los Angeles

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