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Author: Nick Antonicello


Venice Shorts: A Man for All Seasons

February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023

Local Advocate Christopher Lee seeks seat on Venice Neighborhood Council  By Nick Antonicello  VENICE – Activism heavily grounded by integrity...

Venice Shorts: Why Is Voting in the VNC Election so Difficult, Cumbersome & Confusing?

February 25, 2023

February 25, 2023

The incoming neighborhood council should drastically reform this election process if grass roots democracy is to flourish and thrive! By...

Venice Shorts: The Venice Eastsider

February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

Community Officer Chie Lunn wants to continue to lead by example, offering East Venice stakeholders representation as she views public...

Venice Shorts: Are South Venice Encampments Next for City Clean-Up?

February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

While Library and Centennial Park are cleared with fencing, South & North Venice Blvd should be the next priority in...

Venice Shorts: A Man for the Marina!

February 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

Community Officer hopeful Steve Bradbury focuses on representing MDR on the Venice Neighborhood Council By Nick Antonicello A Marina del...

Venice Shorts: The Time for an Action Plan for Venice Beach Is Now!

February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

New political leadership, and the end of pandemic restrictions bodes well for a comprehensive action plan to restore and revive...

Venice Shorts: Thoma’s On Lincoln Finally Demolished

February 9, 2023

February 9, 2023

Abandoned for nearly a decade, building succumbs to the proverbial wrecking ball! By Nick Antonicello After years of decay, deterioration...

Jay Handal Seeks Full Term as VNC Treasurer

February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023

Westside Activist, Entrepreneur, Restaurateur and Owner of Venice ERBA Markets, Handal has a passion for community service! By Nick Antonicello...

Column: Doing the Job and Doing It Well!

January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023

Retired Attorney Clark Brown is a “no-nonsense” Venetian fighting the plague of street encampments here in the neighborhood! By Nick...