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Santa Monica Beach looking towards Venice, January 15 around 8 a.m. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Tsunami Advisory Issued for Venice

January 15, 2022

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January 15, 2022

Update: the National Weather Service canceled the tsunami advisory at 12:37 a.m. January 16.  No damage expected for Santa Monica...

The I-10 Freeway in Santa Monica. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Santa Monica to Begin Accepting Applications for Families Displaced by Construction of Freeway and Civic Center

January 14, 2022

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January 14, 2022

Below Market Housing for Historically Displaced Households pilot application window to open January 18 By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica will...

A rendering of an apartment planned by an NYC-based developer on 5th Street in Santa Monica. Credit: Tishman Speyer.
News, Real Estate

NYC-Based Developer Finalizes Acquisition of Westside Residential Development Site

January 14, 2022

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January 14, 2022

Tishman Speyer to begin construction in late 2022 on its first LA-area residential project By Sam Catanzaro An NYC-based developer...

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Bonin One of Two Councilmembers to Vote Against Anti-Camping Enforcement

January 13, 2022

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January 13, 2022

City Council votives to enforce its anti-camping ordinance at 58 new locations By Sam Catanzaro Councilmember Mike Bonin was one...

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News, Transportation

Venice Street Most Ticketed Block in Los Angeles

January 6, 2022

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January 6, 2022

LADOT issues nearly 2,300 citations on 1600 Irving Court in Venice By Sam Catanzaro A Venice block was the most...

The West Edge development underway near Expo/Bundy station. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
Development, News

More Housing Coming to Westside After City Wins Lawsuit

January 3, 2022

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January 3, 2022

Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan challenges rejected by court By Sam Catanzaro The City of Los Angeles recently won a...

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Lawmakers Look to Curb ‘Growing Wall of Illegal Vendors’ on Santa Monica Pier

December 29, 2021

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December 29, 2021

“This issue isn’t about illegal vending, it’s about our community values,” says Councilmember Lana Negrete  By Dolores Quintana and Sam...

Tripp Burgers' smash burger. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
Dining, Food & Drink, Westside Wellness

Yo! Venice’s Best Westside Dishes of 2021

December 28, 2021

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December 28, 2021

By Sam Catanzaro Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime in-between, the Westside has no shortage of world-class food to...

The new LA County District 3 map. Credit: LA County (Official).
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New LA County District for Venice More Conservative

December 20, 2021

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December 20, 2021

Sheila Kuehl decries new District 3 By Dolores Quintana and Sam Catanzaro Last week a new map for LA County...

Huntington Beach Oil Spill October 3. Photo: City of Huntington.
Crime, News

Texas Energy Company and Subsidiaries Indicted for Negligence During Oil Leak that Damaged SoCal Coastline

December 16, 2021

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December 16, 2021

Amplify Energy faces charges in connection to Huntington Beach spill By Sam Catanzaro A Houston-based energy company and its subsidiaries...

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