Los Angeles, CA|News|
Official: California COVID Surge Could Ease Next Month
California's number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has soared five-fold in two weeks and hospitalizations have doubled.
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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Santa Monica, CA|News|
COVID-19 Testing Site Opening At Former Sears In Santa Monica
In response to high demand, a large-scale COVID-19 testing location will open in Santa Monica.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Unboosted: California COVID-19 Booster Rate Falls Below 40 Percent In Most Counties
In some California counties, less than a 25% of vaccinated residents are boosted. One health official blames "pandemic fatigue."
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
PVPUSD Attendance Drops In Omicron Surge
School attendance dropped by about 10 percent this week in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District as omicron cases rise.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
The 2022 Greater LA Homeless Count Coming To Marina Del Rey
Since 2016, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, overseen by LAHSA, has conducted an unsheltered street count annually.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Coming To Venice
Since 2016, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, overseen by LAHSA, has conducted an unsheltered street count annually.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Coming To South Bay
Since 2016, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, overseen by LAHSA, has conducted an unsheltered street count annually.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Closes Due To Pandemic
The Point Vicente Interpretive Center announced it will be closed for the rest of the month.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Labor’s Top Ally Resigns + Omicron Spreads Like Wildfire
Well, it didn’t take long for a political earthquake to strike Sacramento.
Culver City, CA|News|
FeedCulver Commits To Fighting Food Insecurity In Culver City
As food insecurity increases during the pandemic, FeedCulver is fighting the problem in Culver City.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Here's A Look At The Largest Land Purchase In Santa Monica
The transaction represents one of the largest entitled land sales on the West Coast and the largest in Santa Monica history.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
5 New Stores Open At Manhattan Village
Five new businesses are now at Manhattan Village. The latest additions include CorePower Yoga, Sweetgreen and gorjana.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15 Coming To California [Survey]
The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for California children ages 12-15 a step closer. Plus, take our survey.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
COVID-19 Testing Available For Santa Monica Students
The SMMUSD is encouraging testing for students and offering testing Monday at a local school.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Jobs That Have A Good Outlook In 2022
These are some of the best industries to go into in 2022.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
9 California 'Staycation' Destinations Worth The Trip
Are you looking for a getaway in California? From wine-centric stops to cityscapes, check out these nine road trip ideas.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Hits Grim Milestone: 5M COVID Cases As Positivity Rate Soars
In just one day, the positivity rate jumped significantly in the Golden State.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Tyra Banks Closes SMiZE Cream In Santa Monica
Television host, model and mogul Tyra Banks closed SMiZE Cream in Santa Monica.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Largest Coronavirus Outbreak In SoCal Hits SpaceX
At least 132 people have tested positive at SpaceX Corporate Headquarters in Hawthorne.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach City Council Extends Temporary Outdoor Dining
Manhattan Beach City Council reversed its decision and decided to bring back temporary outdoor dining as omicron cases rise in LA County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
41 Companies That Left California In 2021
More than 270 companies have moved their headquarters from California to other states since 2018, according to the Hoover Institution.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
As Omicron Cases Rise, Los Feliz Business Goes Back Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a Los Feliz business is moving back outside.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
As Omicron Cases Rise, Los Angeles Business Goes Back Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a Los Angeles business is moving back outside.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
West Hollywood, CA|News|
As Omicron Cases Rise, West Hollywood Business Goes Back Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a West Hollywood business is moving back outside.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
As Omicron Cases Rise, Santa Monica Business Stays Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a Santa Monica business is continuing its business outside only.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
As Omicron Cases Rise, Culver City Business Moves Back Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a Culver City business is moving back outside.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Did California Get Its Money’s Worth From $1.7 Billion COVID Test Contract?
The lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection report.
Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
Hermosa Beach Extends Outdoor Dining
Hermosa Beach City Council voted this week to extend outdoor dining through May 2022.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Ends Outdoor Dining, Surprises Restaurant Owners
Outdoor dining launched in the pandemic as a solution for local businesses, but in a surprise move, the city will end the program Jan. 3.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica, Malibu Students Now Get Free Metro And Bus Rides
The SMMUSD School Board approved the Fareless System Initiative for free metro and bus rides for students.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Why Does California Have The Highest Jobless Rate In The Country?
But the state has a lot of job openings, and high quit rates suggest workers are optimistic they can find better positions.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Join 2 Upcoming Winter Beach Walks With LA Audubon Society
Join a peaceful morning on the beach and stroll with the Los Angeles Audubon Society starting at Annenberg Community Beach House.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Soul Food Restaurant Closes
A soul food restaurant has closed inside Citizen Public Market in Culver City.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
New Yoga Studio Opening In Manhattan Beach
A new yoga location is opening at Manhattan Village in January.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Orange County SCE Customers, Used EV Buyers Could Get $4K Rebate
Buying an electric car? It's time to look at the secondary market. Orange County SoCal Edison customers who buy used EVs could get $4,000.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Omicron On Marin’s Radar: Health Officer
Marin sends samples from about a quarter of those who test positive for COVID-19 to a lab for genomic testing.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Omicron Could Elude Vaccines, UC Berkeley Expert Says
The WHO on Friday classified omicron as a “variant of concern," but cautioned against overreaction until more is known about the variant.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Omicron May Elude Vaccines: UC Berkeley Expert
The WHO on Friday classified omicron as a “variant of concern," but cautioned against overreaction until more is known about the variant.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Sam's Bagels Moves To Montana Avenue In Santa Monica
Sam's Bagels is now open on Montana Avenue.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Mira Costa High Marching Band, Color Guard Win Championship
Mira Costa High School's Marching Band & Color Guard took home a championship for the first time.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
