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THE LOTUS DIM SUM HOUSE

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/23/2023 - 22:00
I noticed that a new Chinese restaurant had taken over a restaurant that had been part of a Chinese chain that was not too exciting, but I decided to try it
California’s Marine Protected Areas

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/23/2023 - 22:00
Here’s where the pressing timeline comes in: this March, California state agencies are making some decisions about marine protections. They are going to increase, decrease, or keep marine protection goals the same.
For many California children, Medi-Cal mental health services lack urgency they need

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/23/2023 - 22:00
Despite recent policy changes, many California families seeking behavioral health treatment through Medi-Cal struggle to get the services they need in a timely manner
Congressman Ted Lieu presents $898,053 check to St. Joseph Center in Venice
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/23/2023 - 16:00
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Muir/SMASH project to now include structural upgrades

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/23/2023 - 16:00
Reopening of John Muir Elementary and Santa Monica Alternative School House campus will be delayed by up to a year .
From the streets to a new studio, artist Jules Muck is leaving her mark in Venice

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/21/2023 - 21:07
When Jules Muck’s car ran out of gas at the intersection of Electric and California Avenue in Venice, CA in 2008, she decided to just stay.
Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s Oscar nominations

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/21/2023 - 19:03
Recent nominations from the industry's top guilds have strongly suggested there are just three films with a realistic shot at best picture.
AI tools can create new images, but who is the real artist?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 22:16
Living artists and photographers are starting to fight back against the AI software companies creating images derived from their works
State COVID testing sites begin to close

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 22:10
California is preparing to close dozens of state-run COVID-19 testing and treatment sites ahead of the planned end of the state of emergency in February. Sites that are operating under 50% capacity are scheduled to close before the end of January.
Santa Monica takes steps towards an electric future with new building codes going into effect

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 21:21
Gas stoves, heaters and dryers are a thing of the past for new buildings in Santa Monica. Two new building codes that went into effect at the start of this year require all newly built constructions within city limits to be all-electric and include an increased number of electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces as part of efforts to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
Warning to make California downpours even wetter, study says

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 21:12
The entire western United States would likely see a 31% increase in precipitation from these worst of the worst storms
Egg shortage hits food bank

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 21:07
Westside Food Bank is turning to alternative suppliers to try and find eggs as scarce shelves shock customers around the country
To reel in oil industry, California should examine its maintenance practices – not tax profits

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 21:04
Retail gasoline prices last year shot to record highs in California – a spike partly related to crude oil prices – but to a level unique to the Golden State. Responding to widespread outrage, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special session of the California Legislature to consider imposing an excess profits tax on refiners.
GREAT MUSIC IS WORTH WAITING FOR

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 21:00
I previously wrote in NOTEWORTHY, upon the sad occasion of the sudden, unexpected death of British master electric guitarist Jeff Beck (of bacterial meningitis), that seeing him perform live was on my very short music bucket list.
More meetings for review of school campus construction plans

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 20:56
While all eyes are on the emergency construction project at John Muir/SMASH, preplanned projects have continued
SMC Volleyball

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 20:53
At a first-ever "All Alumni Day & Match" held Jan. 13 in Santa Monica College’s Corsair Gym, SMC men’s volleyball players and coaches from throughout the years took part in an evening of recognitio
Clean Power Alliance Launches Power Ready Program to Build Power Resiliency Across Southern California

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 23:01
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has released a Request for Offers (RFO) for its Power Ready program and seeks developers that are uniquely qualified to build power resiliency in numerous Southern California communities.
Former CEO of Los Angeles-Based Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Agrees to Plead Guilty to Embezzling and Misusing Funds and Tax Offense

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 23:01
The former president and CEO of a Hollywood-based anti-poverty nonprofit agency has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling money from the nonprofit for his personal benefit and intentionally misapplying more than $600,
Storms tell California to upgrade its plumbing
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 15:59
The rain and snow storms that have pummeled California for weeks have taken nearly two dozen lives and caused billions of dollars in damages to public and private property. The flip side, however, is that they dropped immense amounts of water on a state that has suffered through severe drought for several years.
Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 15:59
Actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking, authorities said Wednesday.