Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
28th Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon Slated For December
You don't want to miss the 28th Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon in December at the Venice Fishing Pier.
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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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Sprinkles Brings Cupcake ATM To Santa Monica
The newest Sprinkles cupcake ATM is now open at Santa Monica Place.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Healing House Den Mother Opens In Venice
Den Mother, a new apothecary and wellness location, opens next door to the Butcher's Daughter on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Parents Invited To Edison Language Academy Orientation
SMMUSD parents are invited to learn more about Edison Language Academy, a dual immersion program available for Malibu and Santa Monica kids.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Parents Invited To Dual Immersion Orientation
SMMUSD parents are invited to learn more about Edison Language Academy, a dual immersion program available for Santa Monica and Malibu kids.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Homeless Count Slated For January; Volunteers Needed
It's been a year since the Santa Monica Homeless Count due to the pandemic, and the city is now planning its count for January.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
State Of The Festival Of Arts Laguna Beach
FOA's annual meeting included the near-death experience of 2020, the resilient comeback, and a look ahead to a vibrant summer 2022.
Lisa Black, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Go Get Em Tiger Will Host Its Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
Mark your calendar, Go Get Em Tiger in Culver City is bringing one-day-only signature drinks and treats this Thanksgiving.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Will Malibu Leave Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Malibu and Santa Monica residents sounded off on a potential district divorce. No decision has been made yet.
Nicole Charky and Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Will Malibu Leave Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica and Malibu residents sounded off on a potential district divorce. No decision has been made yet.
Nicole Charky and Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Prepares For Next Step In Potential District Divorce
Should Malibu separate from Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District? A public hearing will give residents a chance to voice concerns.
Nicole Charky and Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Prepares For Next Step In Potential District Divorce
Should Malibu separate from Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District? A public hearing will give residents a chance to voice concerns.
Nicole Charky and Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Offers Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Do you still need your flu shot? Culver City will offer free flu shots via a drive-thru flu shot clinic Wednesday.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Twig Of Laguna Beach Is Almost Ten Years Young
The local boutique is still evolving into its most authentic self as it nears the decade mark, and the party to celebrate the milestone.
Lisa Black, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Sustainable Fashion Show Offers Fresh Look On Style & Environment
A sustainable fashion show will highlight some of the changemakers in one of the most environmentally destructive industries: fast fashion.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Jewelry Brand gorjana Opens At Manhattan Village
Laguna Beach-born jewelry brand gorjana opens its doors in Manhattan Beach this weekend.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Here's What California Could Do To Help Fix The Supply Chain
Global supply chain problems have led to a massive backup at Southern California ports.
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Readies To Vaccinate Young Children
Marin County Public Health will start administrating jabs to young children Saturday, but most providers won’t start doing so until Monday.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
New Hotel The Shay Opens In Culver City
The Shay is located at Culver City’s Ivy Station development, part of the city's recent real estate boom.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
The Now Opens In The South Bay This Month
The Now opens its first South Bay location Nov. 13 in El Segundo.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Police Target Illegal Street Racing In SoCal
Culver City police teamed up with several South Bay police departments to crack down on illegal street racing in Los Angeles County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
'No Is Beautiful' Mural Debuts In Venice
A poet and artist share a simple message with Venice: "No is Beautiful."
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To January 31
The city of Santa Monica announced Monday that it will extend its local emergency to Jan. 31.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Venice Family Clinic & South Bay Family Health Announce Merger
Venice Family Clinic & South Bay Family Health Care, two community health providers, have completed their merger.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Loosens Mask Requirements
The revised health order goes into effect Monday.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Lifts Mask Mandate
The revised health order goes into effect at noon on Monday.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Belcampo Closes Months After Allegations Over Mislabeled Meat
Just months after a butcher revealed meat from the sustainable meat company was not local and not organic, Belcampo has ended.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
COVID And The Flu: Is A California ‘Twindemic’ Threat Lurking Again?
The bad news: Little flu last season means increased risk this fall and winter.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Supply Chain Crisis Leaves CA Scrambling
Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to help unclog the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, where there is a record backlog of ships.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Will Big Changes Shape Up California Schools?
Big things are happening in CA's public schools but whether they improve the educations of nearly 6 million children is still unclear.
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Laguna Playhouse Reopens At Last With 'Sh-Boom!'
After 19 dark months, the 101-year-old theater lights up the stage with a toe-tapping, doo-wop musical—and bigger, better bathrooms.
Lisa Black, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Post-Pandemic California: Comeback Or Decline?
Is California making a big comeback from pandemic, as Gov. Gavin Newsom insists, or is it facing decline? New studies frame the issue.
San Francisco, CA|News|
New Holiday Guidance In CA: What CDC Says On Masking, Travel
The CDC updated its guidance for safely celebrating the holidays. Here's what to know.
Bea Karnes and Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Blue Bottle Coffee Opens In Santa Monica
Blue Bottle Coffee opened its doors Saturday in Santa Monica at a new location downtown.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
McDonald's To Introduce Meatless 'McPlant' Burger In Los Angeles
McDonald's will bring the McPlant Burger to select locations. Find out where to try it in Los Angeles.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
McDonald's Will Bring Meatless 'McPlant' Burger To South Bay
McDonald's will bring the McPlant Burger to select locations. Find out where to try it in Los Angeles.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Road Construction Underway On MOVE Culver City Project Downtown
Road construction is underway through Nov. 19 in downtown Culver City. It's part of the MOVE Culver City project.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Is Direct Democracy Under Attack In California? [Commentary]
The courts and Legislature should head off challenges to the referendum and initiative processes that would impede the will of voters.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Port Backlogs Sum Up California's COVID Crisis
Before the pandemic, usually just one cargo ship had to anchor near the ports — which together handle 40% of containers entering the U.S.
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Disrupting Philanthropy: East Palo Alto Nonprofit Launches pNFTs
Peninsula-based StreetCode Academy hopes that pNFTs, or Philanthropic NFTs, can help nonprofits raise money more efficiently.
Eric He, Patch Staff
