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The 90-foot-tall wheel at 380 Santa Monica Pier will feature "Happy New Year" in Chinese Friday, along with red and gold colors, and an Ox icon to recognize the Year of the Ox.

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Valentine's Day designs will be on display Saturday through Sunday with red, pink, white, featuring hearts and emojis for sweethearts.

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The governor and the CDC are urging the reopening of schools regardless of whether teachers have been vaccinated. https://t.co/iA0nHX2d2S

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Two Vote Centers are open in Santa Monica.

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Los Angeles County officials announced Wednesday that gyms, museums, hotels, day camps and campgrounds will be allowed to reopen throughout the county starting today.

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This past Sunday, May 31, as police IN OUR CITY, right here on Ocean Avenue at the entrance to the Pier, fired teargas and rubber bullets at peaceful protesters. Why? This should never have happened...

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Santa Monica police had no intelligence that people would come to loot downtown stores during Sunday’s protest against police violence, the city’s police chief said Thursday.

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BREAKING: Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the state Attorney General, Keith Ellison, will elevate charges against the officer who knelt on #GeorgeFloyd's neck as well as charge the other 3 officers involved in the death of George Floyd.

via @KFIAM640 https://t.co/nvdbbjrpAf

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As we are now in the #COVID19 pandemic, The CDC has recommended that people wear a cloth mask or shield over their face when going out into public & some areas have even made it mandatory.

Curious as to how fast a cough spreads? Watch this video.

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[Santa Monica Today @SantaMonica2Day]

The @pacpark Pacific Wheel Celebrates Healthcare Workers!

Every night the iconic Pacific Wheel is illuminated to pay tribute to the doctors, nurses & medical staff on the frontlines.

The show goes live at 7:30p - check it out via livecam: https://t.co/eDYfz91OCT

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St. John’s coronavirus unit nurses refused to enter patients’ rooms Thursday without N95 masks, which they say the hospital is providing to other staffers.

6 St. John’s nurses have tested positive for coronavirus so far & one worked in the COVID-19 unit.

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Would you snitch on someone for a reward?👀

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in California. TMZ & ESPN report Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board & among the 5 fatalities in the crash.

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Kobe Bryant was one of five people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. He was 41. https://t.co/Gc0eZtwblC

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TONIGHT & TOMORROW - Dr. Venus Opal Reese’s The Raw Truth™ A Pimp Daughter's Diary LIVE in Santa Monica at Highways Performance Space & Gallery!

Tickets + info: https://t.co/JJox3DgalK

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☃️ @Thrillist has put together a holiday itinerary that’ll give you the social safety net you’ve been hoping for. From shot skis & spirited caroling to the infamous #SantaCon, here are LA’s essential winter-themed events to warm your Grinchy heart. https://t.co/0hHkYP94jn

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Deck the halls with festive family events & seasonal fun as Downtown Santa Monica transforms into a winter wonderland for all ages to experience & enjoy during daily Winterlit holiday happenings through January 20, 2020. https://t.co/VkC5izho8o

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Did you hear? @SMBigBlueBus riders can now purchase Single Ride passes with @transitapp to plan their trip, track their ride, make multimodal connections - & now, pay for their trip. https://t.co/YayKRiuheK

[Santa Monica Today @SantaMonica2Day]

“They’re making buildings really undesirable to live in to force people out, & then they renovate them & fetch sky-high rents... It’s symptomatic of the rampant real estate speculation in Santa Monica.” https://t.co/nrpXlTA6oc

[Santa Monica Foodies @SaMoFoodies]

Here’s where to dine in style al fresco, grab a quick bite, celebrate or meet for that all-important deal-closing dinner during during the American Film Market. https://t.co/gLV5sErWSR