100,000 UnitedHealthcare members on verge of losing network access to Houston Methodist hospitals

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Houston Methodist pointed to statistics from the RAND Corp., a think tank in Santa Monica, Calif., which place Houston Methodist’s costs in the mid-range of health care systems in Texas. Both sides have launched public relations campaigns in the days leading to patients losing coverage. Houston Methodist has published advertisements telling ...
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There's a little-known way to sell your startup for millions and pay $0 in taxes that every founder and early investor should take advantage of

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A little-known tax perk called QSBS, or Qualified small Business Stock, can save startup founders and investors millions in federal and state taxes.
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Eddie Murphy To Receive Critics’ Choice Lifetime Achievement Award

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Murphy, who scored a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for 2007’s Dreamgirls, will accept his CCA honor on Sunday, January 12, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The CW will air the silver anniversary Critics’ Choice Awards live at 7 pm ET and delayed in the West at 7 p.m. PT. Taye Diggs will host the show, and Kristen Bell will receive the ...
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Jenny Hoit

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I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in Santa Monica and West Hollywood. I've trained in various forms of traditional talk therapy, somatically-oriented therapy, and stress and trauma-informed care. I am passionate about supporting people in their development and in making real, meaningful changes in their lives.
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Bill legalizing electric bikes and scooters vetoed in New York

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Despite shared micromobility services thriving in cities from Paris, France, to Santa Monica, California, electric scooters and bikes will not be allowed in anywhere in New York, thanks to governor Andrew Cuomo's veto of a bill that would have lifted state restrictions on the vehicles. According to Cuomo, the bill's lack of a helmet requirement ...
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San Diego’s biggest minimum wage hike in years goes into effect New Year’s Day

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Although it’s a big bump compared to the past three years, San Diego’s minimum wage is still lower than many other California jurisdictions. By July, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu and Pasadena will raise their minimum wage to $14.25 an hour for small employers and $15 an hour for large employers. And the small city of Emeryville ...
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California Welcomed Another Wave of New Entrants in 2019

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Silicon Valley’s Fenwick & West opened its sixth office in Santa Monica in March, and its first in Southern California. The Santa Monica office is led by partner Michael Brown, who was joined by partners Faisal Rashid and Ran Ben-Tzur, along with five associates and staff. Also joining the Silicon Beach cohort, Boston-based Goodwin Procter ...
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Jewish Women's Theatre Opens 12th Season with Moving, Personal and Hopeful Stories about Mental Health

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Opening at The Braid, JWT's art and performance space in Santa Monica on January 18 and traveling throughout the Southland until January 28, Mapping of the Mind takes a unique look at mental illness through personal essays, song, and poetry. The stories, told by a talented cast and directed by the multi-talented Susan Morgenstern, will present ...
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6 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb

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Lawsuits and pushback from locals have spurred some cities to crack down on home sharing. For example, anyone putting a listing on Airbnb in Santa Monica, CA, must live on the property during the renter’s stay, register for a business license, and collect a 14% occupancy tax from guests that’s payable to the city. Knowing what the ...
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Steve Kazee Jokes His Instagram Is a 'Fan Account' for Pregnant Girlfriend Jenna Dewan in Heartfelt Post

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My. God. 😩 ️😭 You are sent from the stars. Couldn’t love or appreciate you more ️ ️ ️." ET spoke with Dewan earlier this month, during a visit to the Flirty Dancing set in Santa Monica, and she opened up about the "unspoken chemistry" that brought her and Kazee together. "You just know if you have it," she explained.
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