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A California appeals court has ruled that ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft can continue to classify their drivers as independent contractors, overturning a lower-court decision that had barred them from doing so.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/ride-share-companies-win-appeal-can-continue-to-classify-drivers-as-contractors/
After two years of hard work, the largest-ever restoration project in the Santa Monica Mountains is finally reaching its end, with only a final planting event remaining. The project, which aimed to restore 100,000 native plants to five sites in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, involved around 3,000 volunteers who spent a total of 7,000 hours participating.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/100000-native-plants-restored-to-five-sites-in-santa-monica-mountains-national-recreation-area/
Los Angeles City Council has taken steps to address the issue of recreational vehicle (RV) homelessness in the city. Two motions were unanimously approved on Wednesday intended to reduce RV homelessness throughout the city.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/los-angeles-city-council-approves-motions-to-tackle-rv-homelessness-crisis/
Indulge in the flavors of Tuscany at Toscana Brentwood's exclusive food and wine event on April 24th, featuring Bolgheri's acclaimed chef, Omar Barsacchi. Joining him are two top Tuscan winemakers for an evening of fine dining in Toscana's private wine cellar.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/toscana-brentwood-hosts-exclusive-tuscan-food-and-wine-event-featuring-bolgheris-acclaimed-chef-omar-barsacchi/
Exciting news for all health-conscious foodies in Brentwood! Parakeet Cafe, a popular healthy eatery based in San Diego, is set to open its doors soon in Brentwood.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/san-diego-based-healthy-eatery-to-open-soon-in-brentwood/
The pandemic changed the restaurant industry, leading to more outdoor dining options as cities streamlined the permitting process. This allowed restaurants to operate while following social distancing guidelines. However, some cities including Santa Monica and LA are passing and proposing ordinances requiring new permits and fees to keep outdoor dining. Share your opinion on whether you enjoyed outdoor dining and if officials should remove barriers in this survey.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/survey-do-you-think-elected-officials-should-help-keep-outdoor-dining-options-available-for-restaurants/
A new bill proposed by California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) could offer relief to restaurants struggling to maintain outdoor dining amid new fees being imposed and proposed by municipalities including Santa Monica and Los Angeles.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/assemblymember-proposes-new-bill-to-help-restaurants-maintain-outdoor-dining-amid-municipal-fees/
Two of Los Angeles' most prominent institutions of learning have announced free admission for students and chaperones of the Los Angeles Unified School District during the planned three-day strike.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/la-institutions-offer-free-admission-for-lausd-students-amid-strike/
Rep. Ted W. Lieu recently hosted the district's annual Congressional Art Competition, displaying artworks from 206 local students. Winner Mia Fienberg's piece "Contaminated" will be displayed in the US Capitol along with the winning artworks from other Congressional districts across the country.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/congressman-ted-lieu-hosts-ninth-annual-congressional-art-competition-for-californias-36th-district/
Over the weekend thousands of runners participated in the Los Angeles Marathon. Along the course, the course took competitors on San Vicente Boulevard through the heart of Brentwood. Brentwood residents and business owners, do you think having the race come through Brentwood benefits the community? Fill out the short survey at the following link and share your feedback on our social media pages!
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/does-the-la-marathon-benefit-brentwood/
Last week, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Silverado Senior Living Management, Inc. and three managers have been charged in connection with 14 COVID-related deaths at its residential care facility in 2020. The charges include 13 felony counts of elder endangerment and five felony counts of violation causing death. The Irvine-based company faces the same charges.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/senior-living-center-and-three-managers-charged-in-connection-with-14-covid-related-deaths-at-residential-care-facility/
Kenyan runner Stacy Ndiwa won the women's division of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, claiming a $10,000 bonus by crossing the Century City finish line ahead of the men's winner Jemal Yimer from Ethiopia.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/kenyan-woman-claims-10k-bonus-by-finishing-ahead-of-mens-winner-in-los-angeles-marathon/
Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) families are preparing for a potential three-day strike starting Tuesday. The union representing workers, including custodians, cafeteria workers, teacher assistants and other support staff have voted to walk off the job this week. LAUSD teachers have expressed they will also be taking part in the strike, resulting in campuses being closed from Tuesday through Thursday.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/thousands-of-lausd-families-prepare-for-potential-three-day-strike/
Los Angeles Water and Power Employees is reportedly planning to invest up to $500 million in real estate in 2023, according to a meeting document from the pension fund.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/ladwp-employee-pension-fund-targets-to-invest-up-to-500m-in-real-estate-in-2023/
Mohamed Hadid, a real estate developer, has been ordered to pay $2.3 million in legal fees to his neighbors due to the construction of his Bel Air mega-mansion that was torn down last year. Despite facing criminal charges and probation, Hadid continued with the construction that ended in a civil suit, resulting in the recent settlement.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/mohamed-hadid-ordered-to-pay-2-3m-in-legal-fees-for-tearing-down-mega-mansion-illegally/
Sellers of ultra luxury properties in L.A. are offering mega price cuts up to $100 million due to an anticipated mansion tax and proposed building restrictions.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/l-a-s-100-million-megamansions-are-getting-mega-price-cuts/
On Tuesday Los Angeles City Council directed city staff to develop a report about the number of mental health and domestic violence calls in the city and how best to respond with sights on potentially expanding its Mental Evaluation Unit and Domestic Abuse Response Team to respond to such incidents instead of police.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/la-city-council-orders-report-on-mental-health-and-domestic-violence-calls/
Spring is officially here, which means summer is just around the corner. Brentwood residents, what are your travel plans this summer? Are you planning on staying in Brentwood and enjoying the museums, hikes and restaurants that travelers from all around the world come to visit? Or do you plan on traveling elsewhere for a summer vacation? Let us know by filling out the short survey at the link in bio!
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/are-you-staying-in-brentwood-over-the-summer/
After months of anticipation, Brentwood's Pizzana will open its fourth Los Angeles location in Silver Lake on Thursday.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/brentwoods-pizzana-opens-fourth-los-angeles-spot-in-silver-lake/
The Los Angeles City Council's Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee approved a motion Wednesday calling for a study of the annual fee for sidewalk and park vending permits, taking into consideration the average annual income of vendors.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/los-angeles-city-council-committee-approves-motion-to-study-sidewalk-vending-permit-cost-reduction/
Baristas at two La Colombe locations in Los Angeles have announced their decision to unionize.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/baristas-at-la-colombe-locations-in-los-angeles-vote-to-unionize/
The National Park Service (NPS) has launched a 30-day public comment period on a plan to make the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area more accessible for visitors with disabilities.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/nps-seeks-public-input-on-plan-to-make-santa-monica-mountains-national-recreation-area-more-accessible-for-visitors-with-disabilities/
The National Charity League Westside Chapter’s Junior Class hosted a panel discussion of dynamic women in careers selected by NCL members at the Brentwood Country Club this last Sunday. This year’s event featured panelists representing the fields of education, medicine, entrepreneurship, marketing and sports.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/national-charity-league-westside-chapter-empowers-young-women-with-panel-discussion-at-the-brentwood-country-club/
Parents showed their support for the Paul Revere Charter Middle School's recent annual auction and gala, raising over $75,000 to fund school improvements.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/paul-revere-charter-middle-school-auction-gala-raises-over-75k/
Mechanical engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have unveiled ARTEMIS, a full-sized humanoid robot with first-of-its-kind technology. Equipped with both bipedal locomotion over uneven terrain and the ability to run, ARTEMIS is set to compete in the 2023 RoboCup international scientific meeting in Bordeaux, France.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/ucla-engineers-unveil-artemis-first-of-its-kind-humanoid-robotd/
Mount Saint Mary’s University will release the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California on March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Learn more about some key findings in this article.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/mount-saint-marys-university-to-unveil-the-latest-data-on-the-status-of-women-in-california/
On March 4, Southern California's most famous mountain lion, P-22, was buried in the Santa Monica Mountains where he once roamed. P-22 was a symbol of California's endangered mountain lions and their decreasing genetic diversity.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/famed-mountain-lion-p-22-buried-in-santa-monica-mountains-tribal-ceremony/
In 2022, the City of Los Angeles was hit with a surge of identity theft reports that had not been seen for years.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/los-angeles-identity-theft-reports-hit-record-high-in-2022/
The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) has taken legal action against the City of Los Angeles over two recently passed renter protection ordinances.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/apartment-association-of-greater-los-angeles-takes-legal-action-against-las-new-renter-protection-regulations/
The Somma Estate, a colossal megamansion in Bel Air, has returned to the market with a $59 million price tag after receiving a hefty price cut.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/sprawling-bel-air-megamansion-returns-to-market-with-59m-price-tag/
“More than a year after it took effect, the landmark housing density law known as SB 9 has drawn many derogatory labels: a usurper of local powers, a neighborhood wrecker, a destroyer of dreams, and more. But the most accurate epithet for it today is something much simpler. So far, it’s a flop,” writes Tom Elias in his latest column.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/column-sb-9-ended-r-1-zoning-but-its-not-meeting-goals/
Shortly after selling her previous Brentwood home to NBA star Russell Westbrook, Petra Ecclestone and her husband have purchased a stunning 13,000-square-foot estate on Rockingham Road.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/formula-one-heiress-petra-ecclestone-buys-new-30-5m-estate-in-brentwood/
Hyundai and Kia have launched a service campaign to prevent the theft of millions of their vehicles that have become targets of a TikTok social media challenge. Kia and Hyundai vehicles have become a major target for car theft in Los Angeles, with a 7 percent increase in thefts since 2021.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/hyundai-and-kia-provide-free-anti-theft-software-to-owners-targeted-by-social-media-challenge/
The Brentwood Homeowners Association's annual meeting is set to take place next week. Joining the meeting will be numerous public officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and CD 11 Councilwoman Traci Park.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/brentwood-homeowners-association-to-host-annual-meeting-with-mayor-bass-and-others-in-attendance/
Los Angeles County offices will raise the Progress Pride Flag during June's LGBTQ+ Pride Month, according to a motion unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/los-angeles-county-to-fly-pride-flag-during-junes-lgbtq-pride-month/
Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud has revealed more details about his first West Coast restaurant, Café Boulud Beverly Hills. The restaurant is set to open in late 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills, a new boutique condominium developed by SHVO, a leading luxury real estate investment and development firm.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/michelin-starred-chef-daniel-boulud-to-open-cafe-boulud-beverly-hills-in-late-2023/
Baltaire in Brentwood celebrates eight years with a special cocktail, Million Dollar Hashbrown, lobster rolls, live music and more!
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/baltaire-celebrates-8-year-anniversary-with-special-cocktail-million-dollar-hashbrown-lobster-roll-and-live-music/
The UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative has received a $25.3 million, two-year state grant to expand access and enhance coordination of medical and behavioral health care provided to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/ucla-health-homeless-healthcare-collaborative-receives-25-3m-grant-to-enhance-medical-care-for-la-homeless/
Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky – who represents Century City and Westwood – has introduced a motion calling on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report on its response to last weekend’s winter storms, as well as its plan for increasing resilience in the power grid.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/la-city-council-motions-calls-for-ladwp-to-improve-operations-and-communication-during-extreme-weather-events/
A federal grand jury Friday returned a four-count indictment charging a man with hate crime and fi****ms offenses for allegedly shooting two Jewish men after they left synagogues in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles last month.
https://brentwoodnewsla.com/man-indicted-on-hate-crime-and-fi****ms-charges-for-shooting-jewish-men-leaving-pico-robertson-synagogues/
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Brentwood Real Estate Report - November 14th 2022 - Property, Developments, and Listings on the Westside. * Russell Westbrook Buys $37M Home in Brentwood * Actress Alexandra Deddario Pays Millions For Fixer-Upper in Brentwood * Local Properties for Sale and Rent in Your Neighborhood! . Host - Juliet Lemar . Sponsored by Anderson Business Advisors
A vacant courthouse building in West L.A was recently bought by the County for potential affordable housing. . Video sponsored by @deasypenner.
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Jam Spot gives travelers and remote workers on-demand meeting spaces while supporting local businesses and private residents who have unique, inspiring spaces that often go unused. . Video sponsored by Vistamar School. . Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar
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Clinical researchers at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System have begun a phase 2 clinical trial for a first-in-class botanical drug against head and neck cancers. To participate in the study you can contact [email protected] . Video sponsored by Yes on SMC
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1000gm is a non-profit organization helping chess players around the world achieve their dreams of becoming a GrandMaster. Learn more in this video brought to you by Santa Monica Auctions. . Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar
Santa Monica Auctions is hosting its bi-annual live art auction this Sunday November 6th starting at 1pm, see some of what's on offer in this video. . Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar
A bill signed by Governor Newsom has barred all new construction developments in California from requiring parking spaces - if built half a mile from a public transit stop. . Video sponsored by @VistamarSchool.
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The Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor™ Pilot Project has officially launched. In this video we take a tour onboard and meet the CEO and Founder of The Ocean Cleanup, the company behind the design of the interceptor. . Video sponsored by School of Rock. . Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar Thank you - Boyan Slat Los Angeles County Public Works The Ocean Cleanup
Parents of children attending John Muir Elementary say the district failed to respond to water damage and mold leading to the closure of the campus. . Video sponsored by Distinguished Speaker Series.
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Veterans receiving over 30%-60% AMI will be ineligible for housing on the West L.A VA Campus. . Video sponsored by The The Canyon Club & Special Events Center. . Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar
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Family owned Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch has been serving the Westside for 35 years and this year they have expanded even more, see what's new in this video. . Video sponsored by Santa Monica College. Reporter / Producer - Juliet Lemar Thank you - MrBones
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