Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom closes parking at all state parks and beaches, more likely to follow

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In Los Angeles, the city closed parking lots near two of the most popular beaches in the state — Venice Beach and Santa Monica. The beaches of Santa Cruz have been visibly busier since the shelter-in-place order took effect, and though the sandy expanses offer enough room for social distancing, stairways for accessing the beach, and pathways ...
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California orders shutdown of park, beach parking lots amid virus

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To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main Venice Beach parking lot is locked on Monday in Venice, California. Parking lots at many popular beaches including Venice and Santa Monica beaches are closed after crowds were seen on some beaches over this weekend during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: AFP The state is already under orders to stay home ...
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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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