Category: Upbeat


Palisades Skate Shop Featured in Grammy Commercial After Wildfire Loss

February 2, 2025

February 2, 2025

In December, the shop marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration featuring live music and reflections on its history A...

ARCANE Space to Host ‘ARTISTS for LOSS Angeles’ to Aid Fire-Affected Creatives

January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025

The event features over 40 artists, both established and emerging, who have come together to donate their work ARCANE Space...

SMFD Launches “Community Connect” for Enhanced Emergency Response

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

New Tool Provides First Responders with Critical Pre-Incident Data The Santa Monica Fire Department announced Tuesday the launch of a...

County Supervisors Launch $32.2M Recovery Fund for Wildfire Victims

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

It will work in partnership with community organizations to distribute aid efficiently and equitably In response to the catastrophic wildfires,...

City Council Approves Tax Relief for Businesses Hit by Palisades Fire

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Eligibility for this tax relief will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Finance In a unanimous...

Pali High School Graduates Launch Nonprofit to Help Rebuild Community

January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

Founded by four childhood friends with deep ties to the community, Palisades Forever aims to restore the vibrant character of...

$12M Relief Fund Established for LA Artists Affected by Wildfires

January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The Initiative Is Spearheaded by the J. Paul Getty Trust, With Backing From the Mohn Art Collective, East West Bank,...

Palisades Methodist Church to Host Theatre Workshop for Young Performers

January 5, 2025

January 5, 2025

Participants Will Also Get a Sneak Preview of the Spring Session’s Focus, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Young performers in...

Jennifer Smith Re-Elected as SMMUSD Board President, Laurie Lieberman Named Vice President

January 2, 2025

January 2, 2025

The Board Also Extended a Thank-You to Outgoing Vice President Jon Kean for His Service At its annual organizational meeting,...

110 Years Ago, Charlie Chaplin Debuted The Iconic “Tramp” Character From Venice Beach

December 30, 2024

December 30, 2024

The 1914 short Kid Auto Races at Venice introduced the iconic character that would become synonymous with silent film, sparking an international...