The figure is a 69 percent increase since 1990, nearly three times the rate of population growth.
The health exchange is adding more staff in response to higher-than-expected demand.
The union is asking for a maximum caseload of 30 children per social worker.
Skatboarders will compete while donating food to those in need this holiday season during the Makaha 50th Anniversary Bowl Jam and Food Drive 2013 at Venice Skate Park.
The new 2015 was unveiled Thursday, joined by classic Ford Mustangs at Muscle Beach in Venice.
Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
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The businesses are offering a discounted drink to those who bring in a toy to donate during Friday night's public Venice Sign lighting party.
The Venice resident and Academy Award-winning actress is joined in Friday's celebration by other locals, including the Venice Symphony Orchestra and Dustbowl Revival.
Angelica Huston is set to flip the switch on the Venice Sign Friday night. The Venice Symphony Orchestra, Dustbowl Revival and other to perform.
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Keep kids busy with these festive and fun activities.
A sliver of Los Angeles County, the Westside/Silicon Beach, makes huge employment gains while most other areas are sub-par, according to a UCLA report.
Workers from McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy's and KFC are expected to be among those who walk off the job Thursday as they strive to form a union to earn better wages.
Ford Mustangs make their way to Venice beach Thursday.
The Cafe is a hit with celebrities and plain folk for its fare and philosophy.
Donate a new unwrapped toy at any of six locations through Thursday. The Great Venice Toy Drive party is Saturday.
The Perrin's beaked whale was first believed to be a Stejneger's beaked whale. Testing shows it is a very rare species.
It's the holiday season—which means you'll sometimes have more guests than you planned. Here's how to cope.
Former Culver City Mayor Christopher Armenta was second in the field of three Democrats with 36 percent.
Boys & Girls age 4-15 are welcome **** SANTA MONICA @ University HS and CULVER CITY @ Culver City HS *****
Mingle at Hal's Bar & Grill, see Santa, enjoy the party at the Venice Sign and help build the Walgrove Wildlands.
The charity bake sale raises funds for the St. Joseph Center and NAMI Westside in an effort to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Jana Cruder is offering free professional portraits to those whose lives are touched by cancer this holiday season.