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smdp. com > two-l-a-women-turn-personal-experiences-into-companionship-service-for-older-adults

LA Women Turn Friendship Into Senior Companion Business

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (649+ words) A chance friendship between two neighbors on the same Los Angeles street has grown into a business built on a deceptively simple premise: that older adults don't always need a caregiver " but many do need a friend. "We were surrounded…...

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smdp. com > l-a-county-supervisors-move-to-combat-home-health-hospice-fraud-amid-nationwide-crackdown

LA County Tackles Massive Hospice Fraud Crisis

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (687+ words) The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to strengthen oversight and enforcement against fraud in the home health and hospice industry, advancing a motion that calls for greater coordination between local, state and federal agencies as prosecutors describe…...

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smdp. com > newsletter-apr-08-2026

Newsletter: Apr 08, 2026

15+ hour, 23+ min ago  (159+ words) Wine Wednesday at the Whaler Wed. Apr 8 12: 00 AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler. com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 Designworks, A BMW Company Thu. Apr 9 5: 00 PM 1601 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica Big Feelings Weekend at…...

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smdp. com > pepperdine-presents-tony-award-winning-musical-the-light-in-the-piazza

Pepperdine's Final Show for Retiring Director in Malibu

19+ hour, 5+ min ago  (268+ words) Pepperdine University's Theatre Department will stage "The Light in the Piazza" from April 811, 2026, at Smothers Theatre on the Malibu campus " and the production carries special significance as the final directorial work of Cathy Thomas-Grant, who is retiring after 31 years with…...

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smdp. com > pacific-park-names-tim-defuria-director-of-government-and-community-affairs

Pacific Park Names New Government Affairs Director

19+ hour, 5+ min ago  (155+ words) Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed Tim Defuria as director of government and community affairs, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the amusement park's relationships with public-sector partners and local communities. In his new role, Defuria…...

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smdp. com > smc-to-celebrate-earth-week-2026-with-free-events

SMC Earth Week 2026: Free Documentary, Garden Workshop & More

14+ hour, 25+ min ago  (210+ words) Santa Monica College will mark Earth Week 2026 with a series of free events on its main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd. , including a documentary screening, gardening workshop and sustainability fair. The college, considered one of California's greenest campuses, has scheduled three…...

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smdp. com > knife-wielding-man-arrested-at-the-pier

Man With Knife Arrested at Santa Monica Pier Monday

23+ hour, 29+ min ago  (130+ words) Santa Monica police arrested a man Monday night on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats following a confrontation at the Santa Monica Pier. Officers responded at approximately 9: 30 p. m. to a report of an assault near the Bubba…...

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smdp. com > santa-monicas-wild-birds-unlimited-store-up-for-sale-as-founder-plans-retirement

Santa Monica's Wild Birds Unlimited Store Seeks New Owner

23+ hour, 33+ min ago  (336+ words) A beloved nature-focused small business is looking for a new owner to carry on its mission of connecting the community with the natural world. Julie Rensink Hanson, owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise in Santa Monica, has announced she…...

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smdp. com > newsletter-apr-06-2026-2

Newsletter: Apr 07, 2026

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (101+ words) Memories & Movement Senior Club Tue. Apr 7 10: 30 AM 2200 Virginia Ave. , Santa Monica Wine Wednesday at the Whaler Wed. Apr 8 12: 00 AM CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler. com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica $5 Community Dog Training Classes! 2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica…...

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smdp. com > california-shouldnt-price-the-public-out-of-public-records-democracy-is-at-stake

California shouldn't price the public out of public records. Democracy is at stake

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (541+ words) By David Snyder, Special for Cal Matters At a moment in our country's history when transparency is more vital than ever, a California legislator wants to make it harder for the public to get information from their government. A bill…...