Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Join A Car Wash For History At Hoagies In Venice
Support Venice's first-ever museum this weekend during a car wash fundraiser at Hoagie's.
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|
Shake Shack Opening Blocks From The Beach
Shake Shack will open its first Santa Monica location this weekend.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Barbers, Artists Help Defy Vaccine Myths For People Of Color
In San Diego, former refugees, Latinos and Black activists initially hired as contact tracers are helping with public health advocacy.
Culver City, CA|News|
The Shay Slated To Open In Culver City This Summer
The Shay will open this summer in Culver City. It will host the first rooftop pool in Culver City.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Elon Musk Sees 599 Percent Increase In Wealth During Pandemic
The combined wealth of billionaires increased $1.62 trillion, or 55 percent, during the pandemic.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Help Venice Create Its First-Ever Museum
Venice Heritage Foundation launched a fundraiser this week to honor its culture and history for generations to come.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Vaccination Site Opens In South Bay For All LA County Residents
All L.A. County adults can sign up for vaccination appointments at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach. Here's how to schedule your time slot.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
CCUSD Music Program Earns National Recognition — Again
Culver City Unified School District's music education program earned national recognition for the second year in a row.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
234 CA Eateries, Bars Broke Coronavirus Rules In 8 Months
At least 234 restaurants and bars were cited for violating California's coronavirus restrictions a year into the pandemic, state data says.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Newsom Pressures CA Schools: Reopen By Fall
As CA navigates a long road to reopening the state, new guidance was released Wednesday to quell fears about resuming in-person instruction.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
'Zoom In A Room'? California's Schools Lag In Reopening Push
More than a year into the pandemic, some schools are returning to in-person learning, but at a slower rate than the rest of the country.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
JuneShine Hard Kombucha Opening Tasting Room In Santa Monica
Summer is officially about to get started in Santa Monica.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Benicia Launches Online Marketplace To Assist Local Businesses
The mobile-friendly website offers clothing and apparel, art classes, take-out and delivery options from local eateries, and more.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites Opens In Silicon Beach
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites has opened its doors in the heart of Santa Monica and Silicon Beach.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
CCUSD Superintendent Leslie Lockhart Announces Retirement
After 23 years with the Culver City Unified School District, Superintendent Leslie Lockhart announced Tuesday night that she will retire.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
NANAS Italian & Mexican Honors The Matriarchs Behind The Recipes
NANAS Italian & Mexican in Redondo Beach started as a dream and became a reality in the pandemic.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
All Bay Area Counties Plan To Bring Homelessness Down 75% By 2024
Leaders from all nine Bay Area counties have united to launch a Regional Action Plan that aims to house 75% of the area's homeless by 2024.
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
'Disney Magic Is For Everyone' Inclusion At The Heart Of Disney
"We're building a Disney with more diverse stories and experiences," the resort says.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
BeachLife B Well Livestream Features Lisa Loeb, Tips For Empathy
BeachLife and Beach Cities Health District are partnering to bring live music and mental health tips to locals.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
First House of Novogratz Store Brings Boutique Design To Venice
Interior designers and style mavens Robert and Cortney Novogratz opened their first Los Angeles store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Lifts Restrictions On Indoor Worship Services
There are no more capacity limits, regardless of color tier.
Newark, CA|News|
California's Community Colleges Continue To See Enrollment Drops
Students turned their backs on the community college system as online classes replaced in-person instruction.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Arclight Santa Monica, Pacific Theatres Permanently Close
ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres announced that they won't reopen.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Arclight Culver City, Pacific Theatres Permanently Close
ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres announced that they won't reopen.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Uber Eats, Nimble Launch New Prescription Delivery Service
Uber Eats and Nimble launched a new prescription delivery service in SoCal. Find out how it works.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
Largest Tiny Home Community In California To Open This Month
Hope of the Valley will launch a 200 bed tiny home community in North Hollywood for people experiencing homelessness.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Covered CA Unveils Low-Cost Pandemic Relief Health Care
Some will qualify to pay as little as $1 per month after Covered California received a $3 billion boost from the federal government.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa Restaurants File Lawsuit Over Taxes, Fees
The state and county continued to collect government-imposed fees from the restaurants, even though they were ordered closed due to COVID.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
California's Coronavirus Response Ranks Among Best In U.S.: Index
The results of a new analysis by a UC Berkeley institute also placed the United States' coronavirus response among the world's worst.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Reports 813 New Cases Of Coronavirus As Vaccinations Rise
Vaccine eligibility was set to expand to everyone aged 16 and over on Thursday, but officials are warning of a continued supply shortage.
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Farmers Market Reopens Cafe, Offers Free Brunch Sunday
The market is celebrating its reopening with live music and free food for the first 50 customers.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Photo: Venice Beach Pride Lifeguard Tower Gets An Update
The pride lifeguard tower at Venice Beach has an updated look.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Opens Its Doors In Culver City
Ike's Love & Sandwiches is officially open in Culver City.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Santa Clara County Library District To Expand Access, Hours
Patrons will be able to browse the full library collection and have access to computer and printing services.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Good COVID-19 News: Nursing Home Cases Plummet In California
A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
BeachLife Festival Plans Its Return For Fall
The first run of limited tickets for BeachLife Festival go on sale April 12.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Stanford University Plans For All Students To Return This Fall
The university is also reviewing whether it will require vaccinations for students who are on-campus.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Sightseeing Cruises Return To Set Sail In Marina Del Rey
City Experiences is expanding its sightseeing experiences in Southern California and setting sail in Marina del Rey.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Cupertino To Hold Stop Asian Hate Rally On Saturday
The rally in front of Cupertino City Hall, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., will be followed by a short parade.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Inside The Race To Vaccinate People Experiencing Homelessness
It's a race against time: As more variants are introduced in Los Angeles County, advocates are using mobile clinics to stop the virus.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
