Santa Monica, CA|News|
BookMonster Closing Permanently In Santa Monica
BookMonster, the largest independent bookstore in Santa Monica, will close in April, the company announced this week.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
California: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in California are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
13 California Counties May Open Up Even More, State Says
President Biden urged states to pause reopening plans on Monday amid evidence of another surge. Is CA reopening too fast? Take our survey.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Video: Rihanna Dances With Friends At Venice Beach
Rihanna went unnoticed under her face mask, dancing with friends and family at Venice Beach last week. Watch the video.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Silicon Valley Tech Executives Pledge To Stand Against Asian Hate
Hundreds of prominent Asian American business leaders signed onto a campaign in response to the recent rise in anti-Asian hate.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Vaccine Clinic Gives People Experiencing Homelessness First Doses
A vaccine clinic provides people experiencing homelessness their first doses.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Security Program Expands In Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica is expanding its Ambassador Program to include safety-related services, hospitality, cleaning and homeless outreach.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Blood Drive, COVID-19 Antibody Testing Planned In Culver City
The Culver City Rotary Club is hosting a Cedars-Sinai blood drive at Culver City Fire Station 1 in April. Find out how to donate blood.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Sony Pictures Entertainment Says Staff Will Return To Lot In June
Sony Pictures Entertainment says staff will start returning to the Culver City lot beginning June 1.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Virtual Food Hall Opening In The South Bay This Spring
South Bay locals can order meals to-go at the area's first SocialEats OnTheGo virtual food hall. It opens this spring.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo County Fair Among First Big CA Events To Return
The San Mateo County Fair plans to hold its 87th annual fair this summer, marking one of the first major events to resume in California.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Westlake Village, Simi Valley YMCAs Reopen Indoor Gyms Monday
The Conejo Valley YMCA remains closed, but members can work out at the other two gyms for the same rate.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
SMMUSD Shares School Reopening Plans For Malibu Students
SMMUSD schools will reopen in April. Here are the details.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
SMMUSD Shares School Reopening Plans For Santa Monica Students
SMMUSD schools will reopen in April. Here are the details.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Ike's Sandwiches Opening Its First Culver City Location
Cult-favorite Ike's Sandwiches will host its grand opening in Culver City April 9. It also has a fundraiser to benefit Culver City schools.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
CA OK's Indoor Rides At Theme Parks, But Guests Must Mask Up
As coronavirus cases remain low in the Golden State, officials are loosening and reshaping restrictions on theme parks.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
No Handshakes: CA To Allow Modified Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies may finally return a year into the pandemic as California released guidance on how to host commencement safely.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
Amoeba Music Announces Grand Opening Of New Location
The famed record store will launch their new storefront at 6200 Hollywood Boulevard with a limited-edition giveaway.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Facebook Plans To Reopen Bay Area Offices In May: Report
Facebook employees can head back to work beginning May 10 at its Menlo Park headquarters, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
New Vaccination Site Opens On The Westside With Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles now offers a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
First Case Of Brazil COVID-19 Variant Found In Santa Clara County
The P.1 variant raises concerns because of a potential increase in transmissibility or even re-infection of people who had COVID-19.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Benicia Farmers Market To Reopen: What To Know
There will be some changes when the farmers market opens for its 29th season. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County To Soon Allow Festivals, Other Live Outdoor Events
Because restrictions differ based on a county's tier, workers may need to be tested and guests may need to be tested or vaccinated.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Albany, CA|News|
Albany USD, Teachers Union Reach School Reopening Deal
Cornell, Marin, and Ocean View Elementary Schools will open for five days a week of modified instruction and Albany Middle School for four.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
A Year Into The Pandemic CA Prisons Will Resume Visitation
California's prisons have been among the most vulnerable congregate living facilities during the pandemic. To date, 216 inmates have died.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Gov. Newsom And Legislators Have Lots Of Money To Spend, Few Strings Attached
It's a good kind of problem to have.
Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments For Clinic
Vaccine appointments are now available Thursday at a clinic in Culver City for all people who are eligible. Here's how to sign up.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Reopens: 9 More Counties Can Relax Coronavirus Restrictions
California's COVID-19 positivity rate sank to a new low, vaccinations hit a 15 million-dose milestone and more counties reopened Tuesday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA OKs Drumline, Band Events In New COVID-19 Youth Sports Rules
The state was also expected to announce further coronavirus guidance on spectators at youth sports.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Join A SMMUSD Health Symposium On Schools And Coronavirus
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will host a virtual health symposium Thursday with local leaders and health experts.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Palos Verdes School Reopening Updates: 6th Grade, Middle School
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified schools have an updated reopening plan. See which grades are next to go back to school.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Vaccines Available For Eligible Veterans At West VA Los Angeles
West VA Los Angeles is offering vaccines for veterans of all ages, Rep. Ted Lieu reported.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Offered To Those With COVID-19 Vaccine
If you show your vaccination card, the free doughnut offer is good once per day. Here's the Fremont address for Krispy Kreme.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Shifts To 3-Foot Desk Spacing In School Reopening Plan
The Golden State revised its classroom reopening plan to allow desks to be spaced 3-feet-apart rather than 6-feet.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
As Millions Go Hungry, Here’s How To Reduce Food Waste In CA
A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Frequent ‘Antigen Testing' Can Resolve Stalemate On School Reopening
California is in a costly and precarious stalemate, and the educational trajectory of millions of K-12 students hangs in the balance.
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Venice Cleanup Focuses On Helping Neighbors In Pandemic
Unhoused and housed Venice residents joined with the Services Not Sweeps Coalition for a community cleanup on 3rd and Rose avenues.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To April 30
Santa Monica extended its local emergency to April 30 due to the pandemic.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Rumble Boxing Brings The Heat Outdoors In Santa Monica
Rumble Boxing brings its high-energy, outside workout to Santa Monica. You're guaranteed to sweat and have a blast.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Reopening Date Set For Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: What To Know
"We are thrilled to be able to offer our full selection of rides and attractions for the first time in over a year."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Novato Seeks Public Input On Budget Priorities Amid Shortfall
Despite deep cuts made last year, the city confronts a $2.1 deficit.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
