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Medical supplies found on Venice Beach Sunday morning. Photos: LA County Lifeguards.
Westside Wellness

Despite Saftey Concerns, Source of Needles That Washed up on Venice Beach Still Unknown

November 19, 2019

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November 19, 2019

LA County lifeguards, Public Health still investigating incident By Sam Catanzaro Last Sunday a “large amount” of medical supplies, including...

A rendering of a development planned for Del Rey. Photo: Del Rey Neighborhood Council.
Westside Wellness

Trio of Residential and Commercial Building Demolished for Mixed-Use Development

November 14, 2019

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November 14, 2019

24 apartments plus retail space coming to Del Rey By Sam Catanzaro A laundromat, a single, family home and a...

Councilmember is proposing creating a emergency renters relief program. Photo: Getty Images.
Westside Wellness

$10M to Protect Renters From Eviction?

November 13, 2019

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November 13, 2019

Councilmember Paul Koretz calling for the creation of emergency renters relief program By Sam Catanzaro A Los Angeles elected official...
Westside Wellness

Police Officer in Stable Condition After Knocked Unconscious by Homeless Man

November 11, 2019

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November 11, 2019

LAPD officer taken to hospital after encounter with burglary suspect near Boardwalk By Sam Catanzaro A Los Angeles Police Department...

Medical supplies found on Venice Beach Sunday morning, including needles (right). Photos: LA County Lifeguards.
Westside Wellness

Needles, Medical Supplies Close Part of Venice Beach

November 10, 2019

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November 10, 2019

Area south of Venice Beach Pier cordoned off By Sam Catanzaro Authorities closed off a part of Venice Beach after...

An Airbnb listing in Venice, one of the hotspots for short-term rental activity in Los Angeles. Photo: Airbnb.
Westside Wellness

City Officials, Airbnb Come to Agreement for Home-Sharing Compliance

November 8, 2019

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November 8, 2019

Enforcing new regulations that went into effect Nov. 1 By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles City Council has approved an...

Interceptor 002 in Klang river, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: The Ocean Cleanup.
Westside Wellness

Restoring Ballona Creek With Autonomous System

November 6, 2019

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November 6, 2019

LA County and The Ocean Cleanup to announce new innovative tech to clean Ballona Creek By Chad Winthrop Chair of...

A homeless person's belongings next to LADOT Lot 731 where city officials are considering building affordable housing amid a homelessness crisis. Photos: Sam Catanzaro.
Westside Wellness

City Considering Replacing Venice Beach Parking Lot With Affordable Housing

November 5, 2019

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November 5, 2019

Venice Neighborhood Council says more, not less, parking is needed By Sam Catanzaro With the county in the midst of...

LA County Homeless Deaths and Mortality Rates, 2013-2018. Photo: LA County Public Health.
Westside Wellness

Homeless Deaths Doubled Countywide

November 1, 2019

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November 1, 2019

LA County Public Health releases report on fatalities among homeless population  By Sam Catanzaro Over the past five years, the...
Westside Wellness

Joe Miller of Former Abbot Kinney Joe’s Restaurant Dies at 60

October 24, 2019

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October 24, 2019

Renown chef dies following complications from September cardiac arrest By Kerry Slater Joe Miller, one of Los Angeles’ most prominent...

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