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"So any future moves by Wiener or other lawmakers to mandate making California denser than it already is must be evaluated in the light of the series of frequent viral epidemics the world has seen over the last two decades," writes Tom Elias. Photo: Getty Images.
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By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist Californians have shown with great clarity during the coronavirus pandemic that if they’re convinced something needs...

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By Sam Catanzaro, Yo! Venice Editor To preface this article, I have been a surfer my entire life and think...
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Link Housing Fix To Hsr, Solve Two Big Problems

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By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist So SB 50 is dead, most likely at least for the rest of this...
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Rent Control Again: Is This Voted Needed?

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By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist It was a head-scratcher the other day when the AIDS Healthcare Foundation submitted more...
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“So as winter approaches, there is no significant relief in sight for the homeless, despite all the state tax dollars being spent and a new state law exempting proposed developments to house the homeless from environmental reviews until 2025,” writes Tom Elias in his latest column.
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Can Money, New Dwellings Stem Homelessness?

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Venice Beach Among Most Instagrammable Locations in the U.S.

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