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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 Beach Becomes Official FIFA World Cup Fan Zone This Weekend
Free public viewing and block party planned for July 10-11 on the boardwalk and Windward Avenue Venice Beach will serve as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone next weekend, drawing crowds to the […]
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A Co-Owner of this Venice Cafe Dumped Someone on “Love Island”. It Offered Free Drinks to Girls Named Jen
After fans reacted strongly to Gal’s decision to end his coupling with Jen, some viewers took to leaving negative reviews for the business. A Venice Beach coffee shop offered free drinks to anyone named Jen […]
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Palisades Native Wins Prestigious Portrait Prize
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found the natural world around me” and described the Palisades as “a magical place”. Marc Dalessio, […]
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Salt & Straw announces the July 2026 Berries Series menu and National Ice Cream Week specials
The boutique West Coast creamery revives its popular annual berry lineup alongside a personalized pint deal. West Coast artisan scoop shop Salt & Straw has launched its annual summer berry menu in July, introducing new savory mushroom […]
Venice Shorts: Disgusting Restroom Conditions at Oceanfront Walk
Recreation & Parks needs to do a better job in maintaining these restrooms. These current conditions are unacceptable, Nick Antonicello. By Nick Antonicello Restroom conditions at Oceanfront Walk are dirty, disgusting and in need to […]
(Video) Scenes from a Mexican Restaurant in Venice During the World Cup
Mexico made history last night! El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0 — their first World Cup knockout win in 40 years. Venice locals watched at La Cabana to mark the occasion.
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Overnight Parking Ban Enforced on Santa Monica Cul-de-Sac After Man Tried to Intimidate Residents
Residents submitted a qualifying petition citing concerns including extended overnight parking, late-night noise, conflicts with vehicle occupants, and sanitation issues. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new overnight permit parking zone on a […]
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Spongebob Musical Comes to Santa Monica This Month
Theatre Arts Department production runs July 17-26 at SMC Main Campus. Santa Monica College’s Theatre Arts Department will present “The SpongeBob Musical: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition” from July 17 to 26 on the main […]
Venice Pier Block Party Postponed Until August
Monthly community event at Venice Pier rescheduled for Aug. 8. The Venice Pier Association has postponed its monthly 2nd Saturdays Venice Pier Block Party, moving the event to Aug. 8. Organizers announced the postponement on […]
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, […]
Driver Fleeing Police Kills Motorist in South LA Crash
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Venice Shorts: Residents Confront Officials Over Ongoing Crisis at Lincoln Blvd. Housing Site
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Topanga Beach Bus to Add Venice Fan Zone Stop During World Cup Events
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July Walking Tours Highlight Ocean Park and Downtown History
Participants can discover stories behind iconic buildings, famous figures and Santa Monica’s evolving neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering two guided walking tours in July that explore the city’s architectural heritage, cultural history and […]
Venice Celebrates its 121st Birthday on This July 4th
Kinney, a wealthy tobacco entrepreneur and developer, envisioned a West Coast version of Venice 121 years ago. By Nick Antonicello Founded in 1905 by international businessman Abbot Kinney as the resort community of “Venice of […]
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Plans Would Remodel Adjacent Cabrillo Ave. Homes to Create Additional Housing
Venice Neighborhood council committee expected to recommend approval of two residential remodels that would add housing while preserving neighborhood character. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two neighboring residential projects […]