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News from August 2022

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Value of Personal Goods company Figs Inc. (FIGS:NYQ) based in Santa Monica rose 107.5% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 31, 2022

Figs Inc. (FIGS:NYQ) was the highest Personal Goods company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

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Los Angeles County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Aug. 30

By West LA Times | Aug 31, 2022

Los Angeles County has seen 3,405,184 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Culver City-based Health Care Providers company Science 37 Holdings Inc. (SNCE:NMQ) sees value rise 17.9% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 31, 2022

Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH:NYQ) was the highest Health Care Providers company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

Santa Monica Public Library Enhancements to Service

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

At last night’s meeting, the Santa Monica City Council approved funding to enhance operating hours at the Santa Monica Public Library, including new Saturday service at the Montana Avenue and Pico Branch libraries.

Major Pipeline Repair Prompts Call For Suspension of Outdoor Watering September 6th - 20th

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

As crews from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) plan repairs to a major pipeline, water customers across Beverly Hills and several other cities are being asked to suspend outdoor watering for two weeks from Tuesday, September 6 through Tuesday, September 20.

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“RECOGNIZING THE BLACK STUNTMEN AND WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION.....” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 30

By West LA Times | Aug 30, 2022

“RECOGNIZING THE BLACK STUNTMEN AND WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION.....” was published on page E886 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 30.

Cindy Mediavilla Selected to the California Library Hall of Fame

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Throughout her career, Cindy Mediavilla (’77, MLIS; ’00, Ph.D.) has carried on the longstanding tradition of librarianship as a public service.

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Beverly Hills company Capricor Therapeutics Inc. (CAPR:NAQ) working in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sees value rise 51% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 30, 2022

Eledon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ELDN:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

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Value of Santa Monica-based Software and Computer Services company Snap Inc. (SNAP:NYQ) fell 29.5% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 30, 2022

Rand Worldwide Inc. (RWWI:PKL) was the highest Software and Computer Services company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

City Council Approves Temporary Eviction Moratorium for Rent-Controlled Tenants Facing Rent Increases Starting September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

At last night’s meeting, the Santa Monica City Council approved an emergency ordinance allowing a temporary eviction moratorium to take effect immediately for rents due September 1, 2022 for residential tenants in rent-controlled units.

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Beverly Hills-based Travel and Leisure company Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV:NYQ) sees value rise 31.3% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 29, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT:NAQ) was the highest Travel and Leisure company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

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Value of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OPNT:NAQ) based in Santa Monica fell 39.5% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 29, 2022

Eledon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ELDN:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

Padilla Joins AARP CA to Discuss How the Inflation Reduction Act will Lower Prescription, and Health Care Costs

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) co-hosted a statewide telephone town hall with AARP California to discuss how the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which Senator Padilla voted to pass earlier this month, will lower health care and prescription drug costs for millions of Californians. Senator Padilla was joined by Joe Garbanzos, AARP California State President and thousands of members who listened in to the conversation.

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Value of Santa Monica-based Open End and Miscellaneous Investment Vehicles company Science Strategic Acquisition Alpha Corp. (SSAA:NAQ) rose 456,628% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 28, 2022

Roth CH Acquisition IV Co. (ROCG:NAQ) was the highest Open End and Miscellaneous Investment Vehicles company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

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Beverly Hills-based Open End and Miscellaneous Investment Vehicles company Abri SPAC I Inc. (ASPA:NAQ) sees value rise 4,905% in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 28, 2022

Roth CH Acquisition IV Co. (ROCG:NAQ) was the highest Open End and Miscellaneous Investment Vehicles company headquartered in California on Aug. 26.

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Biggest Swings: Reading International Inc. (RDIB:NAQ) in Culver City among top 50 in week ending Aug. 27

By West LA Times | Aug 28, 2022

Reading International Inc. currently trades at $21.09.

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Beverly Hills company Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. (EDR:NYQ) working in Media sees value rise 650,722% in week ending Aug. 20

By West LA Times | Aug 27, 2022

Entravision Communications Corp. (EVC:NYQ) was the highest Media company headquartered in California on Aug. 19.

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California U.S. Rep Karen Bass: "Protecting our climate means protecting our communities. This is a critical step to improve health..."

By West LA Times | Aug 27, 2022

Karen Bass has 188,411 Twitter followers as of Aug. 26.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the West LA Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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California U.S. Rep Karen Bass: "We have to be realistic about where we are in this country right now -- the rights of women are under..."

By West LA Times | Aug 27, 2022

Karen Bass has 188,411 Twitter followers as of Aug. 26.