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* Burton Chace Park Getting a Revamp
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Burton Chace Park Getting a Revamp: YO! Venice Show – July, 23, 2020
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Six Arrested in Lobster Poaching Sting at Santa Monica Pier
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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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County Confirms Seventh Measles Case of 2026, Warns of Possible Exposures at LAX
Officials urged residents to verify their measles immunity before traveling, particularly as outbreaks continue across the United States and internationally. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles involving an international […]
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 […]
13 Bookstores to Participate in Inaugural LA Indie Book Crawl
Participants can earn prizes at each stop, with those completing stamps at every store eligible for a grand prize of $25 gift cards to each one. Thirteen independent bookstores across the Los Angeles region are […]
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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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Police Chase Ends in Palisades After Man Jumps in Ocean Off Will Rogers Beach
When officers tried to speak with him, he fled on foot, ran past a lifeguard tower and jumped into the water. A man wanted on felony warrants was arrested Thursday after he jumped into the […]
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Michelin Bib Gourmand-Recognized Khan Saab to Open in Downtown Santa Monica
The restaurant, at 115 Santa Monica Blvd., is the company’s third Southern California location, joining restaurants in Fullerton and Hawaiian Gardens. Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, a Pakistani and Indian restaurant that has received a […]
Venice Pier Block Party Postponed Until August
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July Walking Tours Highlight Ocean Park and Downtown History
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Santa Monica Police Locate Felony Vehicle Tied to Whittier Armed Robbery
Officers reported seeing what appeared to be a firearm magazine inside the vehicle Santa Monica police officers used specialized resources to quickly locate a vehicle wanted in an armed robbery in Whittier, leading to the […]
Venice Shorts: Administrative Committee Meeting Spins Out of Control
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