News July 14, 2020

Edify TV: Renaming UCLA Steps

by Yo Venice Staff

Learn about calls to rename an iconic set of steps at UCLA in this video made possible by School of Rock.

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News October 10, 2024

Venice Heritage Museum to Host Third Annual Film Festival Showcasing Local Stories and History

by Yo Venice Staff

Event to Feature Films Highlighting Venice’s Cultural Legacy, Including Black Surfing History, Affordable Housing Crisis, and Local Artists The Venice Heritage Museum will host its third annual Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 20, continuing its […]

News May 28, 2024

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles 2024 GALA honors U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and President/Founder of FundaMental Change Angela Padilla along with HBO’s groundbreaking series “We’re Here,” and supports GMCLA’s education and community programs

by Yo Venice Staff

2024 GALA follows SOLID GOLD: Aretha, Dionne & Whitney on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Pasadena Convention Center 2024 GALA follows SOLID GOLD: Aretha, Dionne & Whitney on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Pasadena Convention […]

Dining November 30, 2022

Felix’s Evan Funke Opening New Restaurant

by Yo Venice Staff

Restaurant set to open in March of 2023 By Dolores Quintana Chef Evan Funke, along with real estate mogul Kurt Rappaport as a creative partner, will open the new restaurant Funke at 9388 Santa Monica […]

Dining May 28, 2025

Burger Chain Tied to Late Rapper Nipsey Hussle Announces Venice Boardwalk Location

by Yo Venice Staff

The announcement marks the brand’s expansion from its Fairfax District debut earlier this year Marathon Burger, a new franchise honoring the legacy of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, is set to open its second location at […]

Hard January 23, 2025

Venice Shorts: Vote by Mail Ballot Applications Open for 2025 VNC Board Election

by Nick Antonicello

Per City Mandate, this election is Vote By Mail ONLY By Nick Antonicello Due to budget constraints imposed by the City of Los Angeles, there will be no in-person voting in the reorganization and election […]

News November 19, 2020

Westside Golf Course to be Affordable Housing?

by Juliet Lemar

As Los Angeles continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis, an architect is proposing converting a Westside public golf course into affordable housing apartments. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica […]

News July 9, 2025

Venice Pier to Host Block Party and Beach Cleanup This Saturday

by Yo Venice Staff

The event will feature a beach cleanup, live music by The Brobots, face painting, balloon animals, and local vendors The Venice Pier Association is set to host its Second Saturday Block Party and Beach Cleanup […]

Hard August 29, 2025

Newsom Signs Order to Protect Clean Energy Projects Amid Federal Rollbacks

by Yo Venice Staff

The order aims to secure federal tax credits for clean energy projects before they expire due to HR 1, dubbed “Trump’s Big Ugly Bill,” Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to safeguard California’s […]

Hard May 1, 2025

Granddaughter Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Grandmother in Santa Monica

by Yo Venice Staff

The grandmother’s injuries were not life-threatening A woman was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing her grandmother during a domestic dispute in Santa Monica, authorities said Wednesday. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the […]

Hard April 2, 2024

Venice Shorts: Encampments Block Tourists and Locals

by Nick Antonicello

Residents on this walk street seek assistance from city officials By Nick Antonicello Park Avenue, one of the popular walk streets by the beach and a path and passage to the ocean, found itself with […]

News September 24, 2024

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Vacant Sawtelle Commercial Building on Bundy Drive

by Yo Venice Staff

No Injuries Reported as Crews Work to Extinguish Stubborn Flames Los Angeles firefighters are battling a fire at a vacant two-story commercial building at 2050 S. Bundy Drive, the site of previous fires. The fire […]

News July 7, 2022

4 a.m. Last Call for West Hollywood Bars?

by Sam Catanzaro

WeHo City Council votes 3-2 to take part in potential pilot program By Dolores Quintana and Sam Catanzaro Last call at West Hollywood bars could be extended to 4 a.m. California may launch a new […]

Education May 24, 2022

Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School Unveiled

by Juliet Lemar

The Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School was created in partnership with Santa Monica College, the City of Santa Monica, and Growing Place, with special support from the RAND Corporation. This new facility is changing […]

News May 26, 2023

(Video) Homelessness Exacerbated by Santa Monica Rail and Bus System

by Yo Venice Staff

The METRO and public bus system has reportedly been a large factor in Santa Monica’s homeless population. @yovenicenews Homelessness in Santa Monica is exascerbated due to thr Metro and Bus systems reportedly dropping them off […]

Video July 19, 2021

The Last Polo Field in Los Angeles Reopens on the Westside

by Juliet Lemar

Will Rogers polo field is the last remaining polo field in Los Angeles and polo club games now resumed after shutting down during the pandemic. Video brought to you by Canyon Club.

Hard December 1, 2025

Ocean Avenue Site Unsafe and Unpermitted, Santa Monica Mayor Says

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City documents multiple violations at 413 Ocean Ave., prompting orders to vacate, relocate residents, and halt operations amid broader scrutiny of the halted county housing plan Santa Monica officials say a troubled Ocean Avenue property […]