Health
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Officials approve extended hours, beer garden and food counter at Santa Monica Brew Works
Scott Francis weaved through cubicles and filing cabinets, describing the bustling new brewery and f
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Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
CARLA K. JOHNSON and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a
Read moreHuman-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus
YANAN WANG and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press The head of a Chinese government expert team said Mo
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Beach Water Use Advisory
Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents who are planning...
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One in five county inmates could be diverted to mental health programs, RAND study finds
About 18% of Los Angeles County Jail inmates could be diverted to mental health treatment programs,
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Electric scooter injuries surge along with their popularity
LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Electric scooter injuries have surged along with their popularity
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Gym owner switches gear to reopen cycle studio
With a new year comes new resolutions, and like the many Santa Monica residents who have undoubtedly
Read morePoll: Americans grateful at holidays and a bit stressed
AMY FORLITI Associated Press Wade Holcomb has a lot to be grateful for this year. In addition to g
Read moreCalifornia extends deadline to purchase health insurance
Californians have a little more time to purchase health insurance plans that take effect with the new year. Sunday was...
Read moreCalifornia considers calling THC in pot a risk to moms-to-be
MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press More than three years after California voters broadly legalized
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