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A Venice bungalow on fire early Wednesday morning. Photo: Citizen App.
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Family Dog Killed in Venice Bungalow Fire

April 21, 2021

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April 21, 2021

LAFD put out fire at 1913 bungalow Tuesday morning that kills family dog By Sam Catanzaro A dog died in...

The area of Lincoln Boulevard and Flower Court where a fatal hit and run took place in January. Photo: Google.
Westside Wellness

LAPD Seek Information on Fatal Venice Hit and Run

April 19, 2021

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April 19, 2021

Police are seeking info regarding a hit and run that killed a 60-year-old Venice man earlier this year.  According to...
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Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Santa Monica Beach

April 15, 2021

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April 15, 2021

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism organizing April 22 event  On Earth Day next week join a “micro-cleanup” to help beautify...
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Virtual Venice Art Crawl This Week

April 13, 2021

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April 13, 2021

Singers, poets, painters, photographers, performance artists and gallery owners are all scheduled to participate in the virtual Venice Art Crawl...

Photo: LA County Lifeguards (Facebook).
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Junior Lifeguards Returning to Venice Beach This Summer

April 13, 2021

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April 13, 2021

County-run program returns to LA County beaches July and August  By Sam Catanzaro A few weeks are left for prospective...

A police perimeter near the scene of a Venice standoff Saturday. Photos: Citizen App.
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SWAT Tear Gas Trailer in Seven-Hour Venice Standoff

April 12, 2021

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April 12, 2021

Standoff between police and barricaded suspect over the weekend at First Baptist Church By Sam Catanzaro  An over seven-hour standoff...

"[Scott] Wiener may decry urban sprawl as wasteful and profligate, but he ignores a basic human yearning to live surrounded by greenery and open space," writes Tom Elias in his latest column. Photo: Getty
Westside Wellness

Cities Chip Away at R-1 Zoning

April 11, 2021

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April 11, 2021

By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist It’s become like a rite of spring: Every year, state legislators reject the most...

Rendering of 12575 Venice looking northeast. Photos: TCA Architects.
News, Real Estate

Dual Building Development Rises Near Venice High School

April 11, 2021

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April 11, 2021

Two-building development underway on Venice Boulevard By Chad Winthrop Work is well underway on a two-building, mixed use development near...
Real Estate

Edify TV: A Look at a Proposed Westside Homeless Shelter Locations

April 11, 2021

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April 11, 2021

Take a look at a collection of Westside properties that a LA lawmaker is proposing bringing homeless shelters to in this...

The Venice Pride Lifeguard Tower following a recent touch up from the Beaches and Harbors Los Angeles County crews. Photos: Venice Pride (Facebook).
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Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower Gets Facelift

April 6, 2021

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April 6, 2021

Fresh coat of paint ahead of Pride Month By Timothy Michael The Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard tower gets a fresh...

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