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Newsom Signs Overhaul of California’s Fragmented School Governance System
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 […]
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Police Chase Ends in Palisades After Man Jumps in Ocean Off Will Rogers Beach
When officers tried to speak with him, he fled on foot, ran past a lifeguard tower and jumped into the water. A man wanted on felony warrants was arrested Thursday after he jumped into the […]
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Topanga Beach Bus to Add Venice Fan Zone Stop During World Cup Events
Temporary route change aims to improve transit access to Venice Beach on July 10-11. The Los Angeles County Topanga Beach Bus will add a temporary stop near the official Venice Beach Fan Zone on Friday […]
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Washington Blvd. Block Party to Follow World Cup Final Viewing
Revival House Project and Mousse T. headline Sunday event on Washington Boulevard. A free block party featuring house music and live performances is planned for Washington Boulevard in Venice Beach on Sunday to coincide with […]
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Venice Shorts: Transients Spotted Having Sex in Residential Alley
A local resident was taking out the trash when the two transients spotted him and fled in different directions. By Nick Antonicello For how low can things go? As if things couldn’t get much worse […]
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Santa Monica Might Cap I-10 Freeway to Heal Divided Pico Neighborhood. Here’s What That Means
$2 million federal grant will fund feasibility analysis of reconnecting community split by highway construction more than 60 years ago. Santa Monica has secured a $2 million federal grant to study options for reconnecting the […]
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County Confirms Seventh Measles Case of 2026, Warns of Possible Exposures at LAX
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 […]
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Venice Museum to Honor Guitarist Jesse Ed Davis with Event Featuring Members of R.E.M. and The Cars
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 […]
Venice Shorts: Disgusting Restroom Conditions at Oceanfront Walk
Recreation & Parks needs to do a better job in maintaining these restrooms. These current conditions are unacceptable, Nick Antonicello. By Nick Antonicello Restroom conditions at Oceanfront Walk are dirty, disgusting and in need to […]
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Palisades Native Wins Prestigious Portrait Prize
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, […]
Venice Shorts: Open Urination Spotted at Triangle Park Playground
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Venice Shorts: Trader Joe’s Lincoln Blvd. Proposal Advances After LUPC Approval
Trader Joe’s filed applications with the City of Los Angeles in the spring for a roughly 13,000-square-foot grocery store that would include beer, wine, and liquor sales. By Nick Antonicello It appears that a Trader […]
Plans for New Santa Monica Pier Restaurant Stall After Lease Talks Collapse (Video)
The dispute centers on labor peace and employee retention requirements included in the lease. City officials say those terms are non-negotiable
Venice Beach Becomes Official FIFA World Cup Fan Zone This Weekend
Free public viewing and block party planned for July 10-11 on the boardwalk and Windward Avenue Venice Beach will serve as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone next weekend, drawing crowds to the […]
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July Walking Tours Highlight Ocean Park and Downtown History
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 […]