• Re-View: Fitoor on Ocean Avenue

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Yes, the times, they are a-changing. Some of my favorite restaurants in Pacific Palisades are gone, likely forever. The Draycott closed even before the devastating fire, but that was no surprise. Although it was one of the most beautiful restaurants in the area,
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  • PCH closed just days after reopening as County prepares for rain

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    The recently reopened Pacific Coast Highway will close again today between Los Angeles and Malibu starting Tuesday at 3 p.m. due to imminent storm risks, causing significant disruptions for local schools and residents trying to return to fire-damaged coastal communities.
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  • Samohi soccer squads spectacular as postseason nears

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Despite a break in the action from the devastating wildfires, high school sports has come back in a big way for some units as the postseason nears. On the hardwood and soccer field alike, both Samohi and Saint Monica squads were forced to take a weeklong break as the Palisades Fire raged to the north.
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  • Pacific Coast Highway Reopens to All in Palisades Fire Area

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    After a weekend of confusing statements and partial openings, the Pacific Coast Highway has reopened. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced the reopening of State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) through the cities of Los Angeles,
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  • Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Beyoncé won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show's elusive top award. The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history,
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  • County and City of LA leaders can’t agree on when to open the PCH as dueling Saturday night statements cause mass confusion for drivers

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Residents hoping to travel the Pacific Coast Highway are going to be met with confusion and roadblocks despite an announcement that the PCH would reopen on Sunday. That announcement was made Friday but by Saturday night,
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  • Government’s attempt to protect kids on social media is challenged in court

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    An unsurprising legal challenge to a state bill attacking social media feeds will make its way into a federal courtroom next year. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted advocacy group NetChoice’s request for a full stay,
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  • State social media bill receives expected legal challenge

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    An unsurprising legal challenge to a state bill attacking social media feeds will make its way into a federal courtroom next year. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted advocacy group NetChoice’s request for a full stay,
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  • Horvath pushes for review of water systems in fire damaged communities

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is pushing for multiple initiatives to aid recovery from the devastating 2025 wildfires, including a new county fund for immediate relief and an investigation into water system performance during the crisis.
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  • How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    How Los Angeles wildfires may shape the 2025 Grammys. Explore their impact on events, themes, and performances in this year's iconic music awards.
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  • As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid exists

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Small businesses recovering from fire devastation can access various aid options, including grants, loans, and resources to rebuild and thrive again.
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  • Toxic debris storage announced at Topanga State Park

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Federal and state officials have designated the former Topanga Ranch Motel site as a temporary hazardous materials sorting facility for debris from the Palisades Fire, raising concerns among local residents about environmental impacts.
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  • Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe. As the deadly LA wildfires and other major emergencies have shown,
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  • Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press Anthony Obi never imagined the night of Jan. 7 would be the last time he'd step inside his safe haven. The Houston rapper, known professionally as Fat Tony, has lived in
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  • Drone pilot that hit firefighting plane will plead guilty

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    A Culver City man will plead guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft after his drone damaged a Super Scooper aircraft on Jan.
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  • Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Scores of Los Angeles residents returned Tuesday to wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community, the first opportunity most have had to carefully scour the sites of their former homes.
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  • Malibu school availability, outages leaves some residents on edge

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    The fluctuating school availability of Malibu campuses this month left some local residents concerned, including one day spent in the dark. On January 23, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intended on bringing students back to Malibu Elementary,
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  • Big names fire benefit tonight

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    GAGA. WONDER, JONI, ,many more -courtesy photo EILISH, STING, NICKS, JELLY ROLL, OLIVIA, FOGERTY Alanis, Katy, Stills, Nash, RHCP, EW&F, many more. Two concerts on one night, tonight, cheap ticket @$99 and the promoters promise that every penny will go to aid fire victims.
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  • The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is.

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    In just a single month, 2025 is the second most destructive fire year in California history, with more than 16,000 homes and other structures damaged or destroyed by two fires in the Los Angeles area.
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  • Hungry thief steals food delivery

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    One Santa Monica family had a disappointing dinner this week when their food delivery was stolen from their front door. Security camera footage shows the delivery worker making the drop and documenting it via photos.
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