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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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Will Rogers July 4th Run to Support Palisades Rebuild as Event Returns Home
The race returns to its traditional course in Pacific Palisades after spending 2025 at Venice Beach because of fire-related damage. Organizers of the Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run announced that a portion […]
Venice Shorts: Council President Reinstates Approval Vote on Rose Avenue Project, Sparking New Controversy
David Feige rules board member’s post-vote switch was procedurally invalid, restoring the project’s approval ahead of a June 15 Planning Commission hearing. By Nick Antonicello In a wild turn of events, Venice Neighborhood Council President […]
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What We Know About Bruce Alfred: The Raisin Company Heir Who Made Threats to Jewish Palisadians
Lion had reportedly been harassing his Jewish neighbors for weeks, including allegedly telling the rabbi’s wife, “I hate you, Jews. You killed my lord and savior.” Bruce Alfred Lion, 64, an heir to one of […]
Venice Shorts: Bikes Being Chopped in Broad Daylight?
Some are complete bikes while others are in parts By Nick Antonicello A local resident forwarded this image along Washington Blvd. where a collection of bikes was either being repaired, restored or chopped in broad […]
Venice Shorts: Council Approves Bikeway Network Along Washington Blvd
According to the survey, 30% of bike riders feel unsafe and attribute that to a lack of designated lanes and parking for these vehicles. Washington Boulevard was pointed out as a priority bike lane. By […]
Highlights from Pacific Palisades’ First-Ever Motor Classic Event (Video)
The event drew thousands of visitors to the Palisades Village Green for a day of cars, community and fundraising in support of the Lowe Family YMCA
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Cedars-Sinai Opens New BRCA Center to Streamline Cancer Risk Care
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Pedestrian Dies After Hit-and-Run; LAPD Seek Public’s Help
Investigators said a white sedan traveling westbound on Victory Boulevard struck a woman who was crossing the roadway. Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash in North Hollywood that left a pedestrian dead after she was […]
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Pizzeria Sei sets opening date and opens reservations for its highly anticipated Palms restaurant
Chef William Joo’s perennially sold-out Westside pizza place opens reservations for its new dining room. The long-awaited transformation of Pizzeria Sei has finally come to pass. The beloved pizza place in Pico-Robertson is now ready to open […]
LA28 Reveals Route for Olympic Road Cycling Race Beginning in Venice Beach
While Venice had already been identified as the starting location for the races, Tuesday’s announcement confirmed the finish line. Olympic organizers have released new details about one of the marquee competitions of the 2028 Summer […]
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The study, released by personal finance website WalletHub, found that California ranks first nationally for the average price of an 11- to 12-inch pizza, fourth for burgers and third for fried chicken sandwiches. Californians pay […]
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What We Know So Far About the Fire at Spencer Pratt’s Palisades Office
Pratt, whose home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire, said that the office housed his crystal business and described the incident as “very suspicious”. Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a […]
Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
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