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Author: Nick Antonicello

Erin Darling (center), the progressive Democrat in the race to succeed retiring Councilmember Mike Bonin is surrounded by his core of enthusiastic volunteers known as “Gen Z for Darling.” The life-long Venetian, civil rights attorney and tenant advocate will be having a fundraiser in the “Heart of Venice” on August 27th. Photo: Courtesy.
Opinion

Labor “All in” for Erin Darling in CD-11

August 23, 2022

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August 23, 2022

Sews up SEIU-USWW & NUHW endorsements, announces Venice fundraiser on 8/27! By Nick Antonicello With an enthusiasm level not seen...

Left: Traci Park. Right: Rob Galperin. Photos: Courtesy.
Opinion

LA City Controller Ron Galperin Endorses Traci Park for Council in CD-11!

August 22, 2022

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August 22, 2022

Galperin joins Villaraigosa, Ma in Support of Venice employment attorney By Nick Antonicello Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, the...
Opinion

West LA Dems Deliver Overwhelming Endorsement of Erin Darling, Receives 80.6% of Club Ballots

August 16, 2022

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August 16, 2022

Darling picks up additional labor support, Park secures the endorsement of California Treasurer Fiona Ma! By Nick Antonicello On a...

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Opinion

A Venice Eyesore: When Will Thoma’s #16 Be Finally Torn Down?

August 16, 2022

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August 16, 2022

Abandoned for nearly a decade, when will someone do something? By Nick Antonicello It was never a  “Tomy’s” or even...

Bob Hertzberg. Photo: Courtesy of Bob Hertzberg,
Opinion

Column: Iconic Legislative Leader Seeks to Represent West LA on County Board of Supervisors

August 12, 2022

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August 12, 2022

Senator Bob Hertzberg plans to use his political capital to address homelessness, housing, public safety, jobs, and other quality-of-life concerns...
News, Upbeat Beat

Column: ​​Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Endorses Traci Park for City Council, First Major, Post Primary Nod for the Venice Challenger!

August 9, 2022

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August 9, 2022

By Nick Antonicello In what can be regarded as the first major, post primary endorsement by a significant Los Angeles...

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Opinion

Lights Out: Venice Pier Is Dark as Ten of the Fifteen Lamp Posts Are Inoperable and Broke!

August 9, 2022

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August 9, 2022

After millions invested in pier renovations, who will fix the lights? By Nick Antonicello How many government employees does it...
Opinion

The Baggage of Mike Bonin

August 6, 2022

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August 6, 2022

By Nick Antonicello Mike Bonin really loves the limelight. Refusing to go away quietly, he further embarrassed himself Tuesday by...
News, Opinion

LA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS “RIGGING DEMOCRACY” TO UNDERMINE THE DIRECT ELECTION OF THE SHERIFF THIS NOVEMBER!

August 5, 2022

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August 5, 2022

4-1 VOTE BY FIVE LUNA BACKERS TO DISLODGE THE INTEGRITY OF THE COUNTY CHARTER FLIES IN THE FACE OF OPEN...

Erin Darling: Photo: Courtesy.
Opinion

Column: “Momentum Is on Our Side”

August 1, 2022

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August 1, 2022

CD-11 Candidate Erin Darling rolls out series of new endorsements as race heats up with just under 100 days before...

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