A Developing Story.

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 6: THE CRYSTAL BALL

As California's current high-speed rail fiasco attests, big and ambitious public projects are hard. California's biggest project of all is housing development. Will it suffer the same fate? In this…

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 5: THREE PROJECTS

In this episode, Brian examines three housing development projects in Santa Monica – all of which have courted controversy. One is a large development that could replace a beloved grocery store,…

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 4: THE $25 BURGER

Building affordable housing is a big priority in Santa Monica. This episode investigates how affordable housing is built, and what "affordability" even means as the nationwide cost of living rises.…

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 3: A BRUSH WITH DENSITY

Santa Monica, like much of Los Angeles County, is a city dominated by neighborhoods of low-density, single-family homes. But low density has played a role in California's housing crisis. The state is…

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 2: THE LOOPHOLE

Delays in the approval of Santa Monica's housing element lead to a historic punishment for the city: activation of a loophole called "The Builder's Remedy." Developers are now able to flood Santa…

A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 1: THE NUMBERS GAME

In the first episode of A Developing Story, host Brian Peter Falk introduces the idyllic beach city of Santa Monica, California and explores how a controversial state wide development mandate called…

Entertainment Zone

Santa Monica plans to allow open-container drinking on its promenade as part of a new entertainment zone, following the passage of California Senate Bill 969. The idea was initially proposed for a…

Olympic Volleyball - Unforced Error

Santa Monica will not host Olympic beach volleyball in 2028 despite initial plans. LA 28 approached Santa Monica due to its iconic beach and pier, and the city’s claim to inventing beach volleyball.…

Toxic Tide?

https://smdp.com/news/environment/wildfire-debris-build-up-on-our-beaches-could-equate-to-an-ecological-disaster/

Fire waste disposal on the beach? Plus Din Tai Fung opening!

Din Tai Fung link for soft opening: https://www.yelp.com/reservations/din-tai-fung-santa-monica-coming-soon-santa-monica?from_reserve_now=1

After the Fire: will local businesses survive?

The January fire in Pacific Palisades is having a significant economic impact on Santa Monica businesses. On this episode, Daily Press publisher Ross Furukawa and host Brian Peter Falk discuss how…

Palisades Fire: Unforced Errors? Pickleball Brawls

**Podcast Summary:** On this episode of *Inside the Daily Press*, we bring you the latest updates on the Palisades fire recovery efforts, including the lifting of evacuation orders and the start…

Palisades Fire Conspiracy Theories

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Palisades Fire price gouging

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Palisades Fire Looting and updates

Inside the Daily Press provides crucial updates on the Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres and is 14% contained. Hosts Brian Peter Falk and Matt Hall discuss the lifting of Santa Monica…

Palisades Fire burning

Host Ross Furukawa and journalist Brian Peter Falk discussed the ongoing Palisades Fire on January 10th, 2025. Cal Fire reported the fire has burned 21,317 acres with 8% containment and threatens…

Incoming Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete

John Putnam for Santa Monica City Council

Hear from Candidate John Putnam for his run for Santa Monica City Council.

Ericka Lesley for City Council

Hear from Candidate Ericka Lesley for her run for Santa Monica City Council.

Ellis Raskin for Santa Monica City Council.

Hear from Ellis Raskin about his run for City Council.