What To Know About The New Health Orders In Santa Monica

The county's strict new coronavirus health orders took effect Monday, and here's what you need to know.

Santa Monica Church To Offer Free Coronavirus Antibody Tests

Calvary Baptist Church in Santa Monica will partner with GUARDaHEART Foundation for free coronavirus antibody testing this week.

Cancer Survivor Donates $8M For Research At John Wayne Institute

A cancer survivor has donated $8M for cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica.

Santa Monica UCLA Nurses Call For More Pandemic Testing Resources

UCLA nurses in Santa Monica this week called for better testing resources as they continue to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Cedars-Sinai Studies New Approach To Coronavirus Treatment

A study out of Cedars-Sinai found a commonality between COVID-19 and inflammatory bowel disease, which could lead to a new treatment.

'Stigma About Mental Health' Hitting Front Line Heroes

There's a stigma about mental health—even for heroes—so Providence is fighting back with free help for front line workers.

CVS Expanding Rapid-Result Coronavirus Testing Throughout LA

CVS Health Wednesday announced plans to immediately expand COVID-19 testing services throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

Fourth SoCal Whole Foods Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Another Whole Foods worker has tested positive for coronavirus, a company worker told Patch.

Flu Shots Free For Santa Monica Residents To Avert 'Twindemic'

Flu shots will be available to residents across Los Angeles as officials try to avoid an onslaught of COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations.

Worst Smog In Decades Poses Health Threat In Santa Monica

That choking air that blanketed the region over the last week registered the highest level of ozone to hit the region are in decades.

Holiday Weekend Marks LA County's 6,000th Coronavirus Death

The grim milestone casts a shadow over the holiday even as the coronavirus outbreak continues to slow in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Bans Large Gatherings, Extends Local Emergency

City officials are prohibiting parties with groups of more than 20 people during the pandemic.

Providence Saint John's Receives $40M For Alzheimer's Research

Will and Cary Singleton donated $40 million to Providence Saint John's in Santa Monica for Alzheimer’s treatment and research.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 710 Cases

There are 710 coronavirus cases reported in Santa Monica as of Tuesday morning.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 655 Cases

There are 655 coronavirus cases reported in Santa Monica as of Wednesday morning. Last week, there were 605.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 605 Cases

There are now more than 600 cases of coronavirus in Santa Monica.

Santa Monica's Best Hospitals: Latest U.S. News Rankings

New rankings for 2020-21 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Third SoCal Whole Foods Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A third worker has tested positive for the coronavirus at a Whole Foods in Santa Monica.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 543 Cases

Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Another Whole Foods SoCal Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Two workers at a Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 457 Cases

Los Angeles County recorded another 65 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday.

Whole Foods Worker In Santa Monica Tests Positive For COVID-19

A Whole Foods employee in Santa Monica has tested positive for COVID-19.

Beaches To Close; Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To July 31

Beaches will close for the July 4 holiday as the number of COVID-19 cases rise, Santa Monica city officials announced.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 398 Cases

Health officials Monday reported 2,542 new cases across Los Angeles County.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 366 Cases

Health officials Tuesday reported 2,364 new cases across LA County along with 34 more deaths and a total of 1,515 hospitalizations.

Red Cross Testing LA County Donors For COVID-19 Antibodies

Hospitals are now resuming surgeries and there is a critical need for donations, the American Red Cross said ​Monday.

LA County Reopens Gyms, Museums, Sports & More: New Health Order

A wide range of sectors including gyms, museums, day camps and film production can resume Friday in L.A. County, officials announced.

When Will The Beach Bike Path Reopen?

The Marvin Braude Bike Trail has remained closed throughout the pandemic.

Santa Monica Hospital Participating In COVID-19 Clinical Trials

A Santa Monica hospital will announce more information about the COVID-19 clinical trials.

Face Coverings Required, Emergency Order Extends In Santa Monica

Santa Monica city officials announced the emergency order is extended.

Santa Monica Opens Coronavirus Testing Site

Santa Monica city officials announced that a new COVID-19 testing location is available for residents by appointment.

Headspace Offering Free Meditation For All LA County Residents

Headspace is offering free meditation in collaboration with LA County's Department of Mental Health.

Coronavirus: Santa Monica Nurses Ask Hospital For Hotel Rooms

Nurses and community members protested in a caravan outside a Santa Monica hospital for the second time in two weeks.

How Many Reported Coronavirus Cases Are In Santa Monica?

Los Angeles County health officials report the latest number of coronavirus cases in Santa Monica.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Santa Monica Beach Closed During Heat Wave

There might be a heat wave, but for Santa Monica residents, beaches are still closed and social distancing is still required.

Santa Monica High Student Raising Money For LA County Hospitals

A Santa Monica High School student is partnering with students, the community to help purchase protective gear for health care workers.

Santa Monica Nurses, Suspended For Demanding Masks, Back On Job

A Santa Monica nurse tells Patch what happened when she stood up for herself, other nurses and patients.

L.A. City Attorney Alleges SM Company Made False Claims On Tests

LA City Attorney alleges a Santa Monica-based company offered at-home test kits for coronavirus that were not approved by the FDA.

Santa Monica: 107 Cases Of Coronavirus

Here's the latest on the coronavirus outbreak as of Friday April 17.

Nurses Rally To Support 10 Nurses Suspended Over N95 Mask Demand

Nurses are rallying in Santa Monica outside Providence St. John's Health Center and at hospitals in Torrance and San Pedro.