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Students Receive 2023 Education Awards from The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition
Apriltroy Coleman, Maleeyah Frazier, Maya Calderon, Miles Christopher Mauldin, Shawn Johnson Jr. and Xavier Devion Mauldin 2023 recipients Six local high school seniors were presented Education Awards by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]
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Venice Shorts: Democracy Denied?
Neighborhood Council Elections Mandate That Ballots Be Requested Will Cause Turnout and Participation to Plummet, No In-Person Voting Will Have a Chilling Effect on This Grass Roots, All-Volunteer Board By Nick Antonicello The decision by […]
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Hinano Cafe Hosting Live Music on These Dates
The Spot Is Celebrating Six Decades of Business By Zach Armstrong The Hinano Cafe, 15 Washington Blvd, will feature weekly live music with a DJ on Wednesdays and live music Friday through Sunday. The performances […]
Asbestos Being Stored at Temescal Gateway Park by USACE
The park, a well-trafficked entrance to the Topanga State Park system, has been closed to the public since the cleanup began The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed it is temporarily storing asbestos at Temescal […]
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Coastal Commission Approves Santa Monica Dune Restoration Plan
The project includes public access pathways, low-profile fencing, and monitoring to protect against sea level rise The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a plan Thursday to restore 38.5 acres of native dune habitat along Santa […]
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Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K Set for May
Organizers have set a $25,000 fundraising goal for booster clubs at Venice and Mar Vista schools The first-ever Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5K will take place on May 18. The race route will lead […]
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New Leadership Takes Over Venice Chamber
New president and vice president take leadership roles as chamber looks to strengthen advocacy and support for Venice businesses The Venice Chamber of Commerce announced new leadership this week, naming Brennan D. Lindner as president […]
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County Awards $3M to Venice Dell Project While Horvath Slams Obstruction Efforts. “It’s Time for the City to Get Out of Its Own Way”
Councilmember Traci Park, who represents the area, has criticized the project over concerns about parking loss, coastal access and cost. In October 2025, the council directed staff to study relocation Los Angeles County has awarded […]
School of Rock’s Online Lessons Offer Immersive Learning Experiences
School of Rock is the world’s most evolutionary music school offering immersive online programs through The School of Rock Method™, coupling online music lessons with their proprietary Method App™, SongFirst Approach™ and Method Books™ for […]
Oyster-Centric Bar CouCou Coming Main Street in Venice
CouCou arrives at 218 Main Street By Dolores Quintana Venice will have a new bar that features cocktails, oysters and wood-fired dishes called Bar Coucou soon. No specific opening date is yet known, but the […]
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LA Sees Second Straight Year of Homelessness Decline, Leaders Celebrate Progress
The survey, designed by the University of Southern California, reported a 17.5% drop—the largest two-year decrease on record The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the 2025 Annual Homeless Count on Monday, revealing a historic […]
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LAPD Seeks Additional Victims in Sexual Assault Case Against Character Actor Gabriel Olds
Detectives Urge More Victims to Come Forward After Pressing Seven Felony Charges Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-West Bureau’s Special Assault Section are actively seeking more victims and witnesses related to a series […]
Weekly Beach Report Card Gives Insight into Water Quality for Your Safety
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Strongman to Pull 34,680-Pound Bus at Santa Monica Pier
Licis, also the 2022 “Arnold Strongman Classic” champion, will undertake the feat to showcase his strength Strongman Martins Licis, the 2019 “World’s Strongest Man” winner, will attempt to pull a 34,680-pound battery electric Big Blue […]
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Venice Family Clinic Calls on More Vaccines From State
Community health centers need more vaccines Clinic’s chief operating officers says By Sam Catanzaro Venice Family Clinic is calling on the officials increase COVID-19 vaccine distribution to community health centers, saying it has capacity to […]
(Video) See Damage of Marvin Braude Bike Trail Following Historic Storm
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