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A Growing Homelessness Crisis Confronts Venice: A Look Back on 2019

December 31, 2019

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December 31, 2019

If there was one topic that dominated the Venice news cycle in 2019, it was no doubt homelessness. From a...

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Power Outage Continues for Venice

December 30, 2019

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December 30, 2019

Nearly 3,000 residents lose power overnight By Sam Catanzaro A power outage that began Sunday night continues to impact over...
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UCLA Study Suggests Algorithm Can Prevent Homelessness

December 24, 2019

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December 24, 2019

Nearly half of instances of homelessness predicted in study By Sam Catanzaro Researchers at UCLA recently were able to accurately...

The membrane structure that will house adults at the Venice bridge housing center set to open in the new year. Photos: Councilmember Mike Bonin/Facebook.
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Venice Homeless Shelter, Median Housing Project Given Legal Green Lights

December 23, 2019

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Judges rulings clear path for MTA shelter, median housing project By Sam Catanzaro This month two court rulings have cleared...
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Brock On Your Block: Mark Ryavec, Venice Community Activist On The Homeless Dilemma

December 19, 2019

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December 19, 2019

In the latest Brock On Your Block, Phil meets Venice community activist Mark Ryavec at Venice Beach with hopes of...

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Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Hold Venice Rally This Weekend

December 19, 2019

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December 19, 2019

Saturday noon at Windward Circle By Sam Catanzaro Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will hold a rally this...
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Supreme Court Ruling Protects Right of Homeless to Sleep in Public

December 16, 2019

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Ruling ties hands for lawmakers grappling with encampments, celebrated by homeless advocates By Sam Catanzaro The Supreme Court has declined...

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E-Scooter Company Employees Unionize

December 13, 2019

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December 13, 2019

San Francisco-based Spin employees vote to join local Teamsters union By Sam Catanzaro In a first for the industry, employees...

Destiny Carlos, who was last seen in mid-October, possibly headed to Venice. Photo: LAPD.
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Woman Missing Since October Was Possibly Headed to Venice, Investigators Say

December 10, 2019

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December 10, 2019

Destiny Carlos last seen October 11, possibly headed to Venice By Sam Catanzaro A 26-year-old woman who has been missing...

The membrane structure that will house adults at the Venice bridge housing center. Photos: Councilmember Mike Bonin/Facebook.
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Structure Installation Begins at Bridge Housing Site

December 9, 2019

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Trailers, membrane structure on site By Sam Catanzaro Installation of trailers and a membrane structure have begun at the bridge...

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