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TODAY: DTSM to Host Pride Events and Block Festival on Third Street Promenade
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100 L.A. youth, families receive World Cup opening match tickets as city expands soccer programs
New partnerships with U.S. Soccer’s Soccer Forward Foundation and LAUSD aim to increase access to youth soccer through schools, parks and community programs ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More than 100 Los Angeles-area […]
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Workshop Aims to Preserve Oakwood’s Black Heritage Through Community Mapping Project
Residents are invited to identify historic places, share stories and help shape preservation strategies for one of Los Angeles’ last remaining Black coastal communities. Community members will gather in Venice later this month to help […]
Highlights from Pacific Palisades’ First-Ever Motor Classic Event (Video)
The event drew thousands of visitors to the Palisades Village Green for a day of cars, community and fundraising in support of the Lowe Family YMCA
Venice Shorts: Bikes Being Chopped in Broad Daylight?
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Venice Shorts: Council Approves Bikeway Network Along Washington Blvd
According to the survey, 30% of bike riders feel unsafe and attribute that to a lack of designated lanes and parking for these vehicles. Washington Boulevard was pointed out as a priority bike lane. By […]
Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai Opens New BRCA Center to Streamline Cancer Risk Care
The center also includes access to reproductive endocrinology specialists who can discuss fertility preservation options, including egg and embryo freezing. Cedars-Sinai is launching a new center dedicated to helping people with inherited BRCA genetic mutations […]
Venice Shorts: Council President Reinstates Approval Vote on Rose Avenue Project, Sparking New Controversy
David Feige rules board member’s post-vote switch was procedurally invalid, restoring the project’s approval ahead of a June 15 Planning Commission hearing. By Nick Antonicello In a wild turn of events, Venice Neighborhood Council President […]
Caltrans
Overnight Lane Closures, Parking Restrictions Set Along Santa Monica Boulevard in West L.A.
Construction crews will perform curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along Santa Monica Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and Interstate 405. Motorists traveling through West Los Angeles and the eastern edge of Santa Monica will face overnight […]
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What We Know About Bruce Alfred: The Raisin Company Heir Who Made Threats to Jewish Palisadians
Lion had reportedly been harassing his Jewish neighbors for weeks, including allegedly telling the rabbi’s wife, “I hate you, Jews. You killed my lord and savior.” Bruce Alfred Lion, 64, an heir to one of […]
Santa Monica Coastal Permitting Bill Revised After Agreement With Coastal Commission
The agreement marks a major shift from the bill’s original proposal, which drew criticism from environmental organizations and beach access advocates who argued it would reduce Coastal Commission oversight within Santa Monica’s coastal zone. A […]
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Venice Beach Chili Cook-Off, Paddle Chug Challenge Set for Father’s Day Weekend
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Mayor Karen Bass’ Brother Among Plaintiffs in Palisades Fire Lawsuit Against Los Angeles: REPORT
The Palisades Fire destroyed or damaged thousands of structures and prompted a wave of litigation against government agencies and utility providers. More than a year after the Palisades Fire destroyed homes across portions of Malibu […]
LA28 Reveals Route for Olympic Road Cycling Race Beginning in Venice Beach
While Venice had already been identified as the starting location for the races, Tuesday’s announcement confirmed the finish line. Olympic organizers have released new details about one of the marquee competitions of the 2028 Summer […]
Santa Monica Conservancy
Summer Garden Tour to Highlight Native Plants, Coastal Ecology at Santa Monica’s Shotgun House
Event organizers noted that white sage smudging is a sacred Indigenous practice used for prayer and spiritual cleansing. Community members are invited to celebrate the start of summer with a guided tour of the Shotgun […]
Venice Shorts: Triangle Park Occupied by Transients
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