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Race for the bay

The Los Angeles Marathon Group and Heal the Bay are teaming up to host three races on Sunday, combining running with environmental awareness. The fourth annual Santa Monica Classic includes two 5K races at 7:30 a.

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/ 29 Apr 2009

Cutting a rug could help you feel better

WISE & Healthy Aging in Santa Monica, in partnership with City of Hope, is conducting a 12-week pilot study on the lingering physical and mental effects of treated disease on cancer survivors.

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/ 27 Apr 2009

Detour on Fourth

A major on-ramp to the Santa Monica Freeway will be closed through Sunday while crews replace the pavement at the intersection of Fourth Street and Olympic Drive, city officials said.

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/ 17 Apr 2009

Healthcare for the less fortunate

Venice Family Clinic has received a $10,000 grant from L.A. Care to provide comprehensive primary health care services to low-income, uninsured and homeless men, women and children with disabilities on the Westside of Los Angeles.

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/ 17 Apr 2009

In good health

Los Angeles County ranks among the top 10 healthiest counties in California when it comes to lung cancer, injuries, motor vehicle accidents and pre-natal care, but it is among the least healthy for heart disease and diabetes, according to a report released recently.

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/ 10 Apr 2009

Celebrating fair housing month

The Consumer Protection Unit of the City Attorney’s Office has announced a comprehensive campaign for the month of April to improve community awareness of the fair housing laws and to help eliminate housing discrimination in Santa Monica.

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/ 8 Apr 2009

More families seeking shelter

Southland shelters that house and feed the homeless in winter months experienced an 87 percent increase in the number of families seeking help, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reported Monday.

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/ 8 Apr 2009

Living in the dark

On Saturday, Santa Monica goes dark. City Hall, along with many residents and businesses, will participate in Earth Hour 2009, a global event to raise awareness about our energy use and how it affects climate change.

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/ 27 Mar 2009

Greenopia measures fast food restaurants

SUNSET PARK — Fast food isn’t always considered the healthiest option, but diners can now alleviate at least some of that guilt by eating green. Santa Monica-based Greenopia recently released a new rating system for the nation’s 23 most popular fast food restaurants, evaluating the eateries based on

By Melody Hanatani

/ 25 Mar 2009

Be prepared

Following a recent case of accidental poisonings of children at a daycare in Arkansas, who were mistakenly served blue windshield-wiper fluid as Kool-Aid, Los Angeles County health officials are reminding residents to assess and ensure the safety of their homes.

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/ 20 Mar 2009

Helping hand

The S. Mark Taper Foundation has awarded the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition a $10,000 grant for the continuation of its mission to end hunger and homelessness on the Westside through service coordination, public education and advocacy.

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/ 7 Mar 2009

Preparing for the spring

The Los Angeles County Fire Department wants to remind people that as they turn their clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, they should also prepare an emergency power kit for their families and make sure it includes fresh batteries for flashlights and portable radios.

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/ 7 Mar 2009