Former President Jimmy Carter has been in the news. I listened to a few interviews with him recorded over the years by Terry Gross for her Fresh Air radio program heard on NPR. In a 1998 interview recorded after the publication of Jimmy Carter’s book: The Virtues of Aging, the former President talked about his …
Q: I recently returned from a trip to India where dog rabies is prevalent. Is there a rabies problem in L.A. County? A: A robust rabies vaccination program in dogs has allowed the U.S. to be free of dog rabies since 2007. Mandatory dog rabies vaccinations are still required and can be administered after three …
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference on Wednesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Orange County, (18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine). Participants will learn about the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, and caregiving. To register, …
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Okay, all you moms and dads, we made it to April. For many of us, that brings about past memories of cleaning out the cobwebs, right? While time-consuming, the ritual of “spring-cleaning” I find to be liberating. However, this year, with a four-year-old and a newborn, any time for cleaning has been very elusive. That …
Harmon Sieff is a local lawyer who makes a point of keeping his clients apprised of new laws and court decisions which may be important to them. Here are a few for your consideration: 1. Pink Tax In California, substantially similar products from the same company shall not be priced differently based on the gender …
Wedding bells will ring for Santa Monica native Brittany Jolivette and Jacob Pierce of Poulsbo, Washington the beginning of April. In a private wedding ceremony, 200 invited guests will join the lovely couple as they exchange their wedding vows. Watching Brittany grow through the years as she attended Santa Monica schools – McKinley Elementary, John …
As a large dispensary with many locations, one question that is frequently asked is where do you get all of your products from? It’s a question that has garnered a variety of guesses, from deals on the street to growing and packaging in the back of our stores. The truth is, the supply chain is …
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What does it mean to have a community? Before answering, let me share a definition of “community” (from the Oxford English Dictionary): “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” With the advent of the Internet, it’s easy to find and participate in any community anywhere on …
Santa Monica College (SMC) will celebrate the opening of its first-ever Malibu Campus—which began serving students on Feb.13, 2023, the first day of SMC’s spring 2023 semester—with an open house to be held 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at SMC Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, located next to the Malibu …
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OPA In Person Monthly Meeting Next Week: Join us on Alfafa’s back patio @ 2309 Main St Monday April 10 @ 6:30pm! Salads provided by OPA. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add to your calendar. Guest speakers include: Learn More About SMPD’s Homeless Liaison Program: This two minute video explains …
