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Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]
Venice Neighborhood council committee expected to recommend approval of two residential remodels that would add housing while preserving neighborhood character. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two neighboring residential projects […]
Participants can discover stories behind iconic buildings, famous figures and Santa Monica’s evolving neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering two guided walking tours in July that explore the city’s architectural heritage, cultural history and […]
Residents submitted a qualifying petition citing concerns including extended overnight parking, late-night noise, conflicts with vehicle occupants, and sanitation issues. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new overnight permit parking zone on a […]
Property on Pacific Avenue features direct beach access and recent upgrades A six-unit beachfront apartment building at 3607 Pacific Ave. in Marina del Rey has been listed for sale at $5.395 million. The property, known […]
Residents and the neighborhood council argue the project is incompatible with the residential neighborhood, threatens the environmentally sensitive Ballona Lagoon and Grand Canal area, and would cause significant disruptions. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use […]
West Hollywood bar Bar Next Door adds the Trocadero and Gardner Street drinks, paying tribute to classic Los Angeles landmarks and Hollywood’s golden era. Bar Next Door on the Sunset Strip has added two new […]
July 25 program features book reading, musician panel and live performances. The Venice Heritage Museum and the Bob Dylan Center will host an event on Saturday, July 25, honoring the legacy of Indigenous rock guitarist […]
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found the natural world around me” and described the Palisades as “a magical place”. Marc Dalessio, […]
The boutique West Coast creamery revives its popular annual berry lineup alongside a personalized pint deal. West Coast artisan scoop shop Salt & Straw has launched its annual summer berry menu in July, introducing new savory mushroom […]
Monthly community event at Venice Pier rescheduled for Aug. 8. The Venice Pier Association has postponed its monthly 2nd Saturdays Venice Pier Block Party, moving the event to Aug. 8. Organizers announced the postponement on […]
Officials urged residents to verify their measles immunity before traveling, particularly as outbreaks continue across the United States and internationally. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles involving an international […]
Hearing set for 1000-square-foot LED display that would wrap corner of 1355 Third Street Promenade property A proposal to install a large full-motion 1,000-square-foot LED digital billboard on a city-designated landmark building at 1355 Third […]
Committee will consider alcohol permit requests for businesses on Abbot Kinney, Lincoln Boulevard, Windward Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Rose Avenue. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee will consider several requests for alcohol […]
Spencer, who performs as Bleood, was inside recording music at the time of the home invasion around 4 a.m., according to NBC 4. Three armed men broke into the Mar Vista home of rapper Jamari […]
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