Santa Monica City Emergency Orders Suspends Residential And Commercial Evictions

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Last night, City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Rick Cole signed additional supplements to his executive order proclaiming a local emergency to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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California among states to get FEMA aid and National Guard; Naval hospital ship en route to L.A.

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KTLA's Brian Day contributed to this report. 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 ...
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California’s Visitor Economy Disappears as Shelter in Place Takes Hold

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When they arrived in Santa Monica, the welcome mat had been rolled up and the ambiance they hoped to find in a normally vibrant city had evaporated. They had to order room service because eateries were not open. “The feeling is not very festive,” Perrod said. “There is no vibe of the city,” added Capelle. Where local or regional ...
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Amid coronavirus, West Hollywood’s LGBTQ community hears echoes of the AIDS crisis

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It was the first time that Cooley had closed his business in 29 years. Last week, as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other metropolises closed businesses and restricted public movement, Cooley and other business owners along the Santa Monica Boulevard strip — the heart of the Los Angeles LGBTQ community — said it was surreal to see ...
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UCLA’s beach volleyball team was aiming for title until coronavirus ended season

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UCLA remained a championship contender this season despite losing five of 10 starters, a senior class that shepherded the program from its infancy when players were still driving to Santa Monica to practice. Now the Bruins are enjoying a $1-million renovation to on-campus Mapes Beach. With four total courts, the facility is a perfect place for ...
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‘This is serious.’ Garcetti scolds Angelenos for not staying home as coronavirus spreads

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There’s no way to sugarcoat that.” Starting Monday, parking lots near Venice Beach and the boardwalk will be closed, he said. In Santa Monica, the city also decided to close its beach parking lots. The measures build on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s sweeping order, issued Thursday, urging Californians to stay home — with a few exceptions — and ...
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Newsletter: ‘It’s time to wake up,’ Newsom says

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It’s about your impact on their lives. Don’t be selfish.” The legions of people led to legions of closures: On Sunday, Santa Monica closed its beach parking lots due to the crowds. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority also said Sunday that it was closing all of its parks and trails, which include the parkland owned by the ...
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Santa Monica State Beach parking lots close to prevent spread of coronavirus

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The city of Santa Monica closed parking lots along Santa Monica State Beach Sunday afternoon after large numbers of beachgoers visited the coastline over the weekend despite statewide orders to stay at home, officials said. City spokesperson Constance Farrell said the city closed the beach parking lots in accordance with state and local health ...
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