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New Interactive Map Sheds Light on Venice’s Tsunami Vulnerability

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

California Geological Survey’s interactive Tsunami Hazard Area Early Monday morning a 4.0 earthquake occurred near LAX, rattling the Westside. After...

Bonin Proposes Westside Shelters Including in Fisherman’s Village and Pacific Palisades

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

Temporary site for tiny-homes or safe camping at Will Rogers State Beach, Fisherman’s Village parking lots? By Sam Catanzaro Councilmember...

Man Arrested After Reported Child Molestation at Venice Boardwalk

March 30, 2021

March 30, 2021

Victim released back to a responsible adult following Sunday incident, LAPD says By Sam Catanzaro A suspect was arrested after...

Two Vehicles Damaged in Week’s Fourth Encampmemt-Related Fire

March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Fourth encampment-related fire in a week By Sam Catanzaro Two vehicles were among the property damaged in a Venice tent...

Homeless Man Pleads Not Guilty to the Killing of Elderly Venice Photographer

March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

45-year-old man pleads not guilty at preliminary hearing Thursday By Sam Catanzaro A man pleaded not guilty this week to...

Brush Fire Burns Five Acres at Ballona Wetlands

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

Over 50 firefighters put out Wednesday blaze By Sam Catanzaro Over 50 firefighters aided by a helicopter fought off a...

Edify TV: 13-Acre Shopping Center Coming to Malibu

March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

A Santa Monica developer is building a 13-acre retail and office complex in Malibu, the largest ever project approved by...

Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Windward Circle

March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

Three-story townhouse project with restaurant planned for Main Street in Venice By Sam Catanzaro A developer wants to replace two...

Two-Michelin Starred Restaurant in Palms Opens New Venture

March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

Team behind n/naka open ekiben bento box restaurant By Kerry Slater The team behind a two-Michelin Starred restaurant in Palms...

LAFD Puts out Venice Boardwalk Fire

March 22, 2021

March 22, 2021

No injuries reported in Sunday evening blaze The LAFD put out a fire that broke out on the Venice Beach...