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WWD Style Awards in LA: Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Style
The WWD Style Awards in LA honored the creative forces behind celebrity style, with George Clooney accepting an award on behalf of Giorgio Armani.
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LAHSA Improves LA Homeless Count Amid Accuracy Concerns
LAHSA is enhancing its 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with better digital maps, expanded support staff and training amid ongoing concerns about the count’s accuracy.
Matthew Hall
Malibu Strengthens Building Codes Against Earthquakes and Wildfires
Malibu City Council approved Ordinance No. 531 with tougher building standards for earthquake and wildfire protection, taking effect 30 days after Jan 12 adoption.
Maaz Alin
Santa Monica Council Rejects Disabilities Commission Consolidation
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to keep the Disabilities Commission independent, rejecting a proposed merger with housing and human services commissions.
Maaz Alin
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‘Prisoner housing’ is on the table for Ocean Ave. as officials reject proposed sale of affordable housing buildings to developer
Another chapter in the confusing and convoluted Saga of Ocean Avenue Housing was written this week introducing new characters and additional plot twists to what has already become a Byzantine epic of confusion and contradiction. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, officials heard a closed session
Matthew Hall
Santa Monica: Finding Humanity and Sanity in Today’s News Cycle
Finding balance during overwhelming news cycles requires limiting media consumption, focusing on the present, and maintaining vigilance without sacrificing mental health.
Devan Sipher
Santa Monica to Host 41st Annual MLK Celebration January 19
Santa Monica College and MLK Westside Coalition will host the 41st annual MLK Day celebration on Jan. 19 at John Adams Middle School, featuring Emmy winner Bonnie Boswell.
Matthew Hall
Dodgers Announce DodgerFest with World Series Champions on Jan. 31
The Dodgers will host DodgerFest on Jan. 31, featuring Ohtani, Betts and Freeman from their championship teams. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15 for members, Jan. 16 for public.
Maaz Alin
Santa Monica welcomes Chief Jacob
First Up Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s police chief...READ 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
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Events
Books & Bagels - Venice Library Book Club
Venice Branch Library
Tue. Jan 20 12:30PM
501 S Venice Blvd., Venice
Memories & Movement Senior Club
Virginia Avenue Park
Tue. Jan 20 10:30AM
2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica
Live Music Fridays at The Surfing Fox
120 Colorado Ave
Fri. Jan 23 6:00PM
CA Contact Info (424) 214-1830 matt.sedgwick@candrpr.com Visit thesurfingfoxsm.com to view menus and learn more, Santa Monica