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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Gluten-Free Bakery by Commune Offers Hints of Provence in SoCal

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Breadblok, her retail patisserie and café, recently opened in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Avenue. Credit Los Angeles-based Commune with design that’s itself a combo of the owner's past with hints of Provence and a strong So-Cal flavor. All new. “She’s impressive,” Commune co-founder and principal Roman Alonso says of his 26 ...
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Three COVID-19 cases confirmed in Santa Monica as L.A. County total reaches 190

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Public health officials confirmed Wednesday that Santa Monica had two new cases of coronavirus, with a total of three cases citywide. On Wednesday afternoon, L.A. County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer announced 46 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 190, although she said the unconfirmed total could be ...
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Santa Monica residents must stay at home under state and county orders to fight coronavirus

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The state and county orders apply to Santa Monica, which on Monday closed schools, public buildings, bars, theaters, gyms, salons, dine-in restaurants and Santa Monica Pier to slow the spread of coronavirus. The city also put a temporary moratorium on evictions for residents and businesses financially impacted by coronavirus. As of Thursday ...
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Santa Monica College student diagnosed with COVID-19

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A Santa Monica College student has tested positive for coronavirus, the college said Thursday night. This is the first known case at SMC, said President Kathryn Jeffery. The student was last on campus Thursday and is now in isolation and receiving medical treatment. Faculty, students and employees who may have had close contact with the student ...
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8 Days That Shook the World: From the LA Marathon to Closing All Gyms in Santa Monica

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However, these changes and increasing restrictions have been fueled in turn by the increasing uptick in cases each day in the county. As of today, there are three known cases of COVID-19 in Santa Monica residents. Before even a single case of coronavirus was diagnosed in Santa Monica, however, local officials began to react to the growing ...
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Rotary Club – Rotary Club of Santa Monica’s Humanitarian Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico

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Recently, 130 Rotarians from Rotary District 5280 in Southern California, including several from the Rotary Club of Santa Monica travelled to Oaxaca, Mexico for their annual humanitarian trip. Working in collaboration with the two Rotary Clubs in Oaxaca, the group identified worthy projects that truly helped the respective communities.
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Officials confirm five coronavirus cases in Santa Monica

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Five people living in Santa Monica have tested positive for coronavirus, public health officials said Saturday. Officials announced 59 new cases of coronavirus, three of which were in Santa Monica. The total number of confirmed cases in L.A. County reached 351. Across the state, 1,521 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 27 have died ...
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