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* Burton Chace Park Getting a Revamp
* Salons Reopening Outdoors
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Burton Chace Park Getting a Revamp: YO! Venice Show – July, 23, 2020
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Venice Shorts: VSA to Repair Windward Gondola
The gondola is a replica built to the same specifications that were used for the gondolas that once plied Venice’s original canal system between 1905 and 1929. By Nick Antonicello The Venice Stakeholders Association (VSA) […]
Venice Shorts: New Bike Lane Options For Washington Blvd. Proposed
Venice Neighborhood Council Committee Debates New Washington Blvd. Bike Lanes as Windward Pedestrian Proposal Stalls Over Bureaucratic Dispute. By Nick Antonicello The Parking, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (PTIC) of the Venice Neighborhood Council met Wednesday […]
Venice Dog Park Killer and Sex Offender Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Zachary Melton, known locally as “Turdle,” was found lying in the parking lot where he died after being shot for intervening in an argument. A registered sex offender was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally […]
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Venice Seafood Restaurant Admits to False Sustainability Claims and Illegal Sales, Agrees to Pay Over $100K
A state investigation found unlawful seafood sales and misleading sustainability claims tied to operations in 2020 and 2021. A Venice restaurant and seafood business has agreed to pay more than $100,000 in penalties and restitution […]
LAPD
Silver Alert issued for Missing South LA Woman
Gail Sanders was reported missing from the 1800 block of West 48th Street around 6:45 p.m. on June 2. Authorities and family are searching for a 74-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen Tuesday […]
Mary and Robb’s Brings Classic Diner Aura to Westwood (Video)
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Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg to Perform at World Cup Fan Activation at Santa Monica Pier
The event will also include appearances by soccer legends and celebrity guests, along with a drone show narrated by U.S. Men’s National Team star Christian Pulisic ahead of the United States’ opening World Cup match. […]
Tender Greens
Tender Greens Revives Cowboy Cookie for 20th Anniversary, Donates Profits to California Nonprofit
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(Video) Main Street Restaurants Showcase Tastings at MAINopoly Event
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Malibu Group Plans Low Tide Beach Walk with Pepperdine’s Joline Gash
Gash will serve as the guest hiker for the morning. The walk will be led by longtime board director and past president Chris Wizner. The Palibu Active Professionals committee will host a low tide beach […]
Santa Monica to Consider Emergency Ordinance Aligning Hotel Worker Pay Rules With Los Angeles
According to a staff report, Santa Monica has linked hotel worker wages to Los Angeles wage standards since 2016. The issue returned to the council after the Los Angeles City Council adopted a new ordinance […]
County Beach Bus Returns as Santa Monica Prepares for World Cup Traffic Surge
The timing aligns with Santa Monica’s efforts to manage increased traffic and parking demand as the city hosts major World Cup fan events, including the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club on the Pier and activations on […]
City Approves Long-Term Solar Energy Agreement as Part of Clean Energy Transition
Under the agreement, LADWP will purchase electricity and associated environmental attributes from the project for 30 years beginning in June 2027. Los Angeles officials have approved a long-term agreement to purchase solar energy from a […]
Carcenogonic Toxins From Wildfires Detected Miles Downwind of Cleanup Zones, Study Finds
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Here’s How Santa Monica Will Spend $6M to Fight Evictions and Homelessness
The initiative is a key component of the city’s 2025–2030 Homelessness Strategic Plan and builds upon existing renter protections. Santa Monica has approved a $6 million renter assistance program designed to prevent evictions and reduce […]
Michelin Guide Recognizes Electric Bleu LA Among Westside Standouts (Video)
The @michelinguide added four Westside restaurants for recognition in June. Today reporter @Julietlemar takes us inside @chefcraighopson restaurant @electricbleula
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