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Newsletter: Jan 6, 2026

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palisades fire
Photo: SMDP

Los Angeles community marks fire anniversary with resilience, anger and remembrance

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across Los Angeles County, communities are marking the anniversary with...READ



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Events

Memories & Movement Senior Club

Virginia Avenue Park

Tue. Jan 6 10:30AM

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica

Tech & Tasks

Pico Branch Library

Tue. Jan 6 4:00PM

2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

Rent Control Board Meeting

Santa Monica City Hall

Thu. Jan 8 7:00PM

1685 Main Street, Santa Monica

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

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