As climate change messes with temperature and precipitation, California newts suffer

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The decline was worse than what models had predicted during an extended drought. In the Santa Monica Mountains, researchers have tracked one population for more than 25 years, marking and recapturing individual newts to see how they fare over time. More than two-thirds showed a decline in body condition. Co-author Seth Riley, a wildlife expert ...
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Area Companies Hiring Due To Increase In Business During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Domino’s Pizza said it is expecting to hire close to 10,000 people — mainly delivery drivers and pizza makers now that millions of Americans have started ordering in instead of going out. Erewhon in Santa Monica is also hiring, along with Vons and a number of Whole Foods locations throughout Los Angeles County.
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Aparavi Announces its Data Intelligence and Automation Platform

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aparavi®, a leader in data intelligence and automation software and services, invites customers and partners to gain early access to the Aparavi Data Intelligence and Automation Platform release. Members of Aparavi’s Early Access Program (EAP) gain exclusive access to the game-changing SaaS platform ...
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Roasts, braises and ground beef: Butcher shops are seeing a huge spike in meat sales

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Toward the back a couple stood chatting with lowered masks hanging around their necks. At A Cut Above Butcher Shop in Santa Monica, owner Eddy Shin has implemented new policies to help ensure that he can fulfill large orders for as many of his customers as possible. This week, Shin has taken orders over the phone 24 hours in advance ...
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Los Angeles County shuts down parks, beach parking to encourage coronavirus social distancing

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“That doesn’t mean gather elsewhere,” Garcetti tweeted. “This is serious. Stay home and save lives.” Santa Monica also closed beach parking Sunday in an attempt to keep people away, while Long Beach shut down dog parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and basketball courts Sunday. “Seriously people, you need to practice social distancing ...
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How LA's Restaurant Industry Is Trying To Save Itself — And What You Can Do To Help

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Here, in Los Angeles, that has materialized in the recently formed Southern California Hospitality Coalition. Led by Ann Hsing, COO of Santa Monica restaurants Pasjoli and Dialogue, the group got started with a conference call on Tuesday, March 21. (So many people wanted to attend, the call service they were using, which has capacity for 1,000 ...
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LAUSD schools to remain closed until at least May 1 amid coronavirus pandemic

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Members of the public can call in an order in advance, and about an hour and a half later, the groceries will be available for pick up outside their warehouse, located at… As people across the country were unable to get tested for COVID-19, a Santa Monica pediatrician emailed the parents of his patients with a pricey but tempting offer.
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Marin’s Public Health Officer diagnosed with COVID-19

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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Crowds who have flocked to beaches and hiking trails during the first weekend of a countywide "safer-at-home" order in Los Angeles County forced Santa Monica and Malibu officials to take further measures against large gatherings during a worsening outbreak. The city of Santa Monica announced the immediate closure of beach ...
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