Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Will Give Away 135,000 Masks To Businesses
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Santa Monica will offer businesses free face masks.
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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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Hahn Calls For End To Discrimination Of Gay Men As Blood Donors
The LA County Board of Supervisors Tuesday called on the FDA to reverse its discriminatory blood donor policy against gay and bisexual men.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Chadwick School Upgrades Baseball, Softball Fields With Donation
The school’s boys baseball, girls softball teams now play on completely renovated fields thanks to philanthropist Warren G. Lichtenstein.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Mask Mandate Ending Soon, Governor Says
Vaccinated Californians will no longer have to wear masks in indoor public places next week.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Producer Chuck Lorre Donates $7M To Renovate Venice Family Clinic
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has gifted the largest-ever single donation to Venice Family Clinic.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
California Eyes Endemic COVID Strategy With A Divisive Plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom has hinted at a forthcoming “endemic strategy” for dealing with COVID-19 at least twice in the past two weeks.
San Leandro, CA|News|
Aikido of San Leandro Launches GoFundMe Campaign
In conjunction with the Lunar New Year, Patricia Hendricks Sensei is asking the community to keep the dojo vibrant.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Extends Local COVID-19 Emergency
The city of Santa Monica extends its local COVID-19 emergency orders to June 30.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Getting Free At-Home COVID Tests In CA: 5 Things To Know
There's now a way to access at-home COVID-19 tests for free and get reimbursed for those already purchased. Here's how.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Newsom, Garcetti, Breed Under Fire For Maskless Rams Game Pics
The governor and mayors, who all endorsed masking mandates, were among thousands who seemed to flout health orders at the Rams-49ers game.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Hawaiian-Born Holey Grail Donuts Plans To Open In Santa Monica
Holey Grail Donuts will open at the former Ben & Jerry's location.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Bank Branch Closures Hit Record: 269 In California Shuttered
U.S. bank branch closures increased by 38 percent — a record — in 2021, with Calif. leading the nation, as pandemic drives digital banking.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Shake Shack Opens In Culver City
Shake Shack has a new Westside location at the Westfield Culver City.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Favorite Burger Pop-Up Lands Location In The South Bay
Proudly Serving is partnering with brewery Project Barley to bring its burgers to the Redondo Beach Pier.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Pandemic Hobby Inspires Mill Valley Business Success Story
Waldscraft Cottage Bakery opened last week at 17 Madrona St.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Pandemic Hobby Inspires Marin Business Success Story
Waldscraft Cottage Bakery opened last week at 17 Madrona St.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Beach Cities Health Receives $1.13M In COVID-19 Funding From CA
Beach Cities Health District receives $1.13 million in COVID-19 funding from the state of California.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protesters Rally In Marin
The protesters believe they've been discriminated against in one of America's most vaccinated communities, and they say they've had enough.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protesters Rally In San Rafael
The protesters believe they've been discriminated against in one of America's most vaccinated communities, and they say they've had enough.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
U.S. District Court Rules In Favor Of Culver City For Hero Pay
The Hero Pay Ordinance compensates essential hospital workers for their daily sacrifices and the ongoing risks and burdens on the job.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino CEO Resigns
FARSB’s Board of Directors has developed a selection committee and will invite applicants to apply to fill the post in early February.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Why This Redondo Union Student Walked Out Of Class
From COVID-19 exposures to "lenient" rules, a Redondo Union High School student tells Patch why he walked out of the classroom.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
LA Homeless Count Postponed As Omicron Variant Looms
The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Point-in-Time Homeless Count will be postponed to February.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach City Hall Extends Appointment-Only Access
As the omicon surge hits Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach City Hall will remain open to appointment-only access until Jan. 31.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
California's EDD Wants Its Jobless Money Back. But Some People Can't Pay.
CA is asking some 1.4 million unemployment recipients to prove their eligibility months after receiving aid.
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Venice Family Clinic Street Medicine Expanding In South Bay
Venice Family Clinic has plans to expand its street clinic program and bring more vaccines to the South Bay.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Bluestone Lane Opens In Manhattan Beach
Bluestone Lane, the New York City-born, Australian-inspired premium coffee roaster, will open in Manhattan Beach.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Arts & Letters Closing In Santa Monica
Arts & Letters opened in Santa Monica in 2003.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Higher Ed Budget Windfall Comes With Strings
The governor pledged annual 5 percent funding increases to UC and CSU for the next five years, but he expects a lot in return.
San Francisco, CA|News|
SF Mayor Helps Lead Call For Emergency Local Business Aid
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Oakland Mayor Helps Leads Call For Emergency Local Business Aid
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
YMCA Offers COVID-19 Testing At Multiple Los Angeles Sites
Several COVID-19 testing locations are available at YMCA sites in Los Angeles County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
YMCA Offers COVID-19 Testing In South Bay, San Pedro
The Torrance-South Bay YMCA and San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA will offer COVID-19 testing.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
3 Bay Area Mayors Help Lead Call To Aid Local Businesses
San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Marin Mayor Helps Lead Call For Emergency Local Business Aid
San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
San Rafael Mayor Helps Lead Call For Emergency Local Business Aid
San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Westchester Family YMCA Offers COVID-19 Testing
The Westchester Family YMCA is one of several COVID-19 testing sites at local YMCA sites in Los Angeles County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
East Valley Family YMCA Offers COVID-19 Testing
The East Valley Family YMCA is one of several COVID-19 testing sites at local YMCA sites in Los Angeles County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Culver-Palms Family YMCA Offers COVID-19 Testing
The Culver-Palms Family YMCA is one of several COVID-19 testing sites at local YMCA sites in Los Angeles County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Omicron Surge Prompts Culver City Council To Go Virtual
As COVID-19 cases rise, the Culver City Council has opted to go virtual in January.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
