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Author: Nick Antonicello


Column: Greg Good Enters Race in CD-11, Murez Campaign Raises $85,059, Includes $37,000 Loan by the Candidate!

February 1, 2022

February 1, 2022

Venice Attorney Mike Newhouse expected to enter the race this week By Nick Antonicello In a race with more turns...

Opinion: A Whole New Ball Game, a Whole New Race for Council!

January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022

By Nick Antonicello The bombshell news that Mike Bonin will not seek reelection last week completely changes the dynamics and...

Opinion: “He Needs to Go”

January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022

Editor’s note: This column was written before Councilman Bonin announced his withdrawal from the race for reelection. Photographer Gary Copeland...

Opinion: Bonin Bows Out

January 27, 2022

January 27, 2022

The time to heal and move-on is now. A better day and new leadership is best for LA & Venice!...

Opinion: Bonin Survives Recall Scare, But is the Damage Already Done?

January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022

Two-term Incumbent Limps into June Primary against a Field of Multiple Challengers By Nick Antonicello The Recall Bonin 2021 effort...

Opinion: A Call to Public Service: U.S. Army Veteran Mat Smith Makes Longshot Bid for the LA City Council

January 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

Mat Smith has no illusions when it comes to his bid to unseat CD-11 incumbent Mike Bonin.  A combat veteran...

Opinion: What can Venice Expect in this New Year?

January 3, 2022

January 3, 2022

Bonin, COVID-19, crime, homelessness and the recall should continue to dominate the Venice landscape in 2022! By Nick Antonicello Just...

No Gold for Venice When It Comes to the 2028 Summer Olympics?

December 20, 2021

December 20, 2021

Santa Monica to host beach volleyball, surfing, skateboarding and 3×3 basketball, Long Beach To host handball, water polo and BMX...

Opinion: To Stop the Venice Median Project, You Need to Replace Mike Bonin!

December 3, 2021

December 3, 2021

By Nick Antonicello There are those who believe community advocacy is writing a large check and going to court to...

Opinion: “Millionaire Mike”

December 2, 2021

December 2, 2021

A myth and legend of the left, what does Bonin actually have in common with LA’s homeless? By Nick Antonicello ...