| Elaine Polachek Appointed Interim City Manager: Polachek previously served the city of Santa Monica in various roles for nearly two decades, most recently as Assistant City Manager from 2010-2017. More details here. SMFD Fire Chief Hallock Talks Courage, Calamity & Just How Close Santa Monica Came: “It was close, oh, it was close,” Hallock said. “The winds were nothing like I’ve ever seen in my entire fire service career.” More details here. CA Insurance Commissioner Issues Bulletin Protecting Against Possible Home Insurance Cancellations: Many people have expressed concern about the impact on homeowner insurance in the wake of the recent wildfires. Anticipating this potential problem, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued this bulletin which prevents insurers from canceling homeowner policies in all zip codes within or adjacent to the fires for one year. Dine LA Restaurant Week (Jan. 24 – Feb. 7): Restaurants have been struggling since the fires and this is a great way to show support and get a deal. OP participants include Chinois on Main, Edgemar, Fitoor, Orla by Michael Mina, and Piccolo Ristorante, along with a variety of other SaMo eateries. https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela Pasjoli on Main St. Named James Beard Semifinalist: The Awards are considered the Oscars of the restaurant restaurant industry and Pasjoli is among 20 national semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurant. Kudos! Here’s the full list of semi-finalists. Two SaMoHi Students Earn Martin Luther King Awards: Two Santa Monica High School seniors earned awards from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition. More details here. The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap January 11-17: More details here. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) / Kindergarten Roundup Planned for January 23 for Santa Monica Schools: Transitional Kindergarten (TK) / Kindergarten Roundup, as the yearly event is called, is an opportunity for Santa Monica parents of children entering TK or Kindergarten for the upcoming year to meet the principal and teachers of their neighborhood school, learn about before and after school care, and begin the registration process for the 2025-26 school year. More details here. How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Between now and Jan. 31, Christmas trees can be placed at the curbside or alleyway next to recycling and waste containers on scheduled trash collection days. This SMDP article details “how to dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly. “Things To Do This Weekend: SaMo Pier Locals’ Night for Fire Relief (Thursday 3:30 – 10pm): This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of music, connection, and community care, featuring Books & Cookies musical story time, Local DJs, classic car show, vendors, satellite bar, and more.. https://www.santamonicapier.org/localsnightjan23 SaMo Black Empowerment Association “WE” Women’s Empowerment Mixer (Thursday 6pm): Learn more and register here. Bourbon Tasting with Buffalo Trace (Thursday 7pm): Join us to celebrate the craft of bourbon-making, featuring Buffalo Trace Distillery’s finest – including our own Private Barrel Selection. @ Marina Del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way More details here. Chinese Paper Lanterns (Friday 3:45pm): It’s the Year of the Snake! Learn about Lunar New Year and other Chinese Festivals and make a paper lantern. All materials provided. For ages 8 and up. @ Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. More details here. Craig Krull Gallery Artist Talk (Saturday 11am): Join us at the gallery for talks from Michael Deyermond & Robert Ginder. Coffee & donuts will be served. @ 2525 Michigan Ave. B-3 https://www.instagram.com/craigkrullgallery Future Sounds of Jazz (Saturday 8pm): Experience the fusion of 20th-century big band tradition with 21st-century culture, as Marlonius Jazz Orchestra takes the stage. @ broadstage, 1310 11th St. More details here. Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): This week at the market local favorite singer, song writer, Sophia Vandenberg is playing at 10am and the soulful sounds of Megan Ukoh 11am-1pm. A huge thank you to everyone who was able to donate to the farmers market produce donation project for Border Grill and Triple Beam pizza working with World Central Kitchen to create over a thousand meals a day to feed firefighters and those affected by the fires. Accepting produce donations this Sunday! Here is the complete February calendar. Trivia Sundays at Bodega (Sunday Nights): Bring your smartest friends for Trivia at Bodega! Sunday, Jan. 26, sign ups start at 6:00p.m., trivia starts at 6:30p.m., 814 Broadway More details here. |
OPA Update 1/23/24: CA Insurance Commissioner Issues Bulletin Protecting Against Possible Home Insurance Cancellations, SaMo Pier Locals’ Night for Fire Relief, Dine LA, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
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