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Swami X is in the Hospital

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

Legendary Venice Boardwalk performer Swami X, who “retired” from performing on the boardwalk in 1985 at the age of 59,...

Murals: Hellbent on Speedway

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012 1

The artist “Hellbent” has installed a cool new “permission-ed” mural at Speedway and Quarterdeck St. Hellbent’s work features a stencil...

Nick’s Liquor Store Broken Up by Boozer

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

So, a drunk transient goes into Nick’s Liquor Store a couple weeks ago at 11 Washington and the person behind...

Venice Beach Real Estate: 4 26th Ave

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012 2

Venice Beach real estate rent check: 4 26th Ave.: $40,000 a month. 4 26th Ave is probably my favorite house...

Venice Beach Weather Report

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

Rain (.5-1″) and high winds expected on Wednesday.

Venice Skate Park Picture of the Week 4-17-12

April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012

Jesse Martinez 4-17-12 Picture by Ray Rae! Click here to check out more pictures and to buy prints! Pick up...

Venice Stakeholders: Officials “Playing Russian Roulette With The Citizens of Venice”

April 22, 2012

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From The Venice Stakeholders Association: Following last night’s transient vs. transient stabbing near the Venice Library in the Farmer’s Market...

Postal Annex Counter to Open in Two Weeks

April 20, 2012

April 20, 2012

If you like the old post office, you should make a visit to say “goodbye”. The new post office at...

Heal the Bay: “Nothin’ But Sand” Earth Day Cleanup!

April 20, 2012

April 20, 2012

Sunday is Earth Day! Feel free to grab a trash bag and spend an hour or so cleaning up around...

Venice Beach Surf & Skate Fest & Swapmeet is Tomorrow!

April 20, 2012

April 20, 2012

The inaugural Venice Beach Surf & Skate Fest & Swapmeet will be held tomorrow from 11am-6pm at the Venice Farmer’s...