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 …
Berkeley Station to serve transition-age youth and low-income families, designed with NEST Toolkit by Brooks + Scarpa The City of Santa Monica has recently announced a construction loan worth $9.7 million for a proposed affordable housing development aimed at serving low-income families and transition-age youth. The funding commitment includes an existing acquisition and pre-development loan …
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4,200 square-foot home features a wine cellar, a bright kitchen with a La Cornue range, and an indoor pizza oven By Dolores Quintana In Santa Monica, a home with an ocean view has gone on sale for $9.65 million at 202 Georgina Avenue as reported by Patch.com. With 4,200 square feet of space, the tiles …
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BLVD Hospitality’s Jon Blanchard and Nicolo Rusconi team up with ESI Ventures to bring back to life the 1933 hotel with a new interior design BLVD Hospitality’s Jon Blanchard and Nicolo Rusconi, in partnership with ESI Ventures, are pleased to announce the reopening of The Georgian, an iconic hotel in Santa Monica. The hotel will …
