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Six Arrested in Lobster Poaching Sting at Santa Monica Pier
Officers, aided by specially trained canines, located lobsters hidden in duffel bags, backpacks, vehicles and even a baby stroller. California wildlife officers arrested six people for lobster poaching at the Santa Monica Pier, months after […]
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Dogtown Skateboards to Mark 50th Anniversary With Art Exhibit
Dogtown originated in the 1970s in the Venice and Santa Monica area, where skaters adapted surf styles into aggressive, street-oriented skateboarding. Dogtown Skateboards will mark its 50th anniversary with an art show and party at […]
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
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Six Charged with Allegedly Operating as Unlicensed Contractors in Palisades
Prosecutors say suspects sought reconstruction work following 2025 wildfires. Six people have been charged with allegedly operating as unlicensed contractors in the Pacific Palisades wildfire disaster area, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. […]
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Santa Monica 12U Softball Team Qualifies for Nationals, Launches Fundraiser for Travel Expenses
The fundraiser seeks to offset costs including tournament fees, transportation, lodging, meals and equipment. The Santa Monica 12U Girls Fastpitch Softball Team has earned a berth in the National Championships after a season marked by […]
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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 […]
Three Men Break Into Rapper’s Mar Vista Home, Steal $200K Worth of Items: REPORT
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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Garlic Ahi Tuna Bagel Special Ends Saturday at Calic Bagel
The sandwich consists of Acme’s Smoked Ahi Spicy Tuna on a plain bagel, topped with roasted seaweed cream cheese, arugula, garlic flakes and sesame oil. Calic Bagel has partnered with Acme Smoked Fish for a […]
Venice Nonprofit to Hold 5K to Launch LA Marathon Charity Partnership
The organization announced the partnership and set a goal of recruiting 40 participants to run or walk the March 2027 event while raising funds for community art programs The Social and Public Art Resource Center, […]
Venice Shorts: Encampments at Hampton & Rose Exploding Out of Control
Images provided by the neighborhood show a sharp spike in tents and street encampments at the site of the former Rose Cafe and Google facility By Nick Antonicello One step forward and two steps back […]
Over 150 Beers to Be Sampled at This Year’s LA Brewsology Festival
The festival will allow guests to explore the California Science Center while sampling brews. More than 50 breweries and 150 beers will be available for sampling during the 2026 Los Angeles Brewsology festival at the […]
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Lanes Closed, Parking Restricted Along SR-2 in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park Through July 18
The work is part of a $70.2 million multimodal pavement rehabilitation project designed to extend the roadway’s lifespan. Caltrans will implement overnight lane closures and around-the-clock parking restrictions next week along portions of State Route […]
Driver Fleeing Police Kills Motorist in South LA Crash
Tesla driver evaded a brief pursuit before slamming into a Mercedes-Benz, then fled on foot. A driver fleeing police in a Tesla crashed into another vehicle in South Los Angeles, killing the other motorist before […]
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Temescal Gateway Park to Reopen After 1.5 Years of Fire Recovery Work
Visitors will be able to hike the rebuilt Rivas Trail to two scenic overlooks or continue onward to Will Rogers State Historic Park. The Sunset Trail is also open Temescal Gateway Park in the Santa […]
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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams brings back ‘Ted Lasso’ flavor and teases National Ice Cream Day freebie
The popular “Biscuits with the Boss” flavor returns to Jeni’s alongside new summer menu releases. Gourmet scoop shop chain Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has introduced four limited-edition flavors across its Los Angeles locations as part of its […]