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Keeping Kids Safe in Wake of the Tragedy of Uvalde, Texas

June 2, 2022

June 2, 2022

By Nick Antonicello In wake of the shootings that occurred in Uvalde, Texas I reached out to Allison Holdorff-Polhill, a...

Column: MAYOR ROBERT PULLEN-MILES, THE BEST CHOICE FOR VENICE REPRESENTING IN SACRAMENTO!

June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Lawndale Mayor uniquely qualified to succeed Autumn Burke in the California General Assembly By Nick Antonicello  On Tuesday June 7th voters...

Yo! Venice Sits Down With CD-11 Conservative Mat Smith About Homelessness, Rising Crime and the Quality-of-Life Conditions in Venice and Beyond!

June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

By Nick Antonicello  It was only appropriate that Yo! Venice speak with CD-11 council hopeful Mat Smith over the long...

Column: “True” Democrat?

May 30, 2022

May 30, 2022

By Nick Antonicello Just what is a “true” Democrat?  It’s an interesting question in a non-partisan council contest where attorney...

Column: Productive Public Safety Over Party Politics and Partisan Ways! Why LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Deserves Another Four Years!

May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

By Nick Antonicello Is there a Democratic or Republican way to reduce homeless encampments and fight rising crime? Does politics...

Yo! Venice Sits With California State Senate Candidate Joe Lisuzzo (R)

May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

By Nick Antonicello Name:   Joe LisuzzoResidence:  Los Angeles, 90035  (CA Senate District 28) Office sought: State Senate Representative for L.A.’s...

Opinion: Move Over Mike Bonin

May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

By Nick Antonicello It is sad the lengths outgoing and retiring Councilman Mike Bonin will go to stick his finger...

Enough Is Enough: Mayoral Candidate Mel Wilson, CD-11 Hopefuls Holdorff-Polhill & Lloyd Visit Conditions at Centennial Park

May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

All three call for “Real Data Reform” to solve the homeless equation here in Venice! By Nick Antonicello An unusual...

Column: Stop It? How About Telling the Truth Greg Good?

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

Nothing “good” about greg’s record when it comes to rampant homelessness and rising crime in Venice and the rest of...

Interview With CD-11 Candidate Jim Murez

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

By Nick Antonicello The following is an interview with Jim Murez, a candidate for Mike Bonin’s soon-to-be-vacant seat on Los...