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Banning Construction of New Gas Stations in Los Angeles?

June 28, 2022

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June 28, 2022

Motion from LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz calls for banning the building of any new gas pumping facilities By Sam...

A person locks their bike on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
Crime, News, Transportation

LA City Council Approves Bicycle ‘Chop Shop’ Ban

June 23, 2022

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June 23, 2022

Bonin one of three dissenting votes on law prohibiting individuals from assembling or disassembling bicycles in public.  By Sam Catanzaro...

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Brush Fire Burns Over Three Acres in Ballona Wetlands

June 21, 2022

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June 21, 2022

Saturday evening fire seems to be have been sparked by SUV, officials say By Sam Catanzaro A brush fire burned...

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Bonin Requests Lease Extension for a Bridge Home Homeless Shelter

June 21, 2022

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June 21, 2022

Motion currently pending in City Council committee  By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin is pushing to extend...
News, Real Estate

Venice Families Earning Upwards of $190,000 Can Qualify for Mortgage Relief

June 17, 2022

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June 17, 2022

State expands California Mortgage Relief Program By Sam Catanzaro Venice families earning upwards of $190,000 can qualify for mortgage relief...
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State Fast Food Workers Poised to Get Bargaining Power

June 10, 2022

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June 10, 2022

AB 257 would create a board of 11 appointees to negotiate on behalf of fast food workers in California By...

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Officials Warn of Ecstasy Pills Contaminated With Fentanyl as Three Santa Monica Students Recover From Overdose

June 6, 2022

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June 6, 2022

Warning comes after three SMMUSD students recover from overdose  By Sam Catanzaro Officials are warning of a large number of...

Centennial Park in Venice near the Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library. Photo: Nick Antonicello.
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Los Angeles City Councilmember Looks to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Libraries

June 6, 2022

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June 6, 2022

Joe Buscaino introduces motion over the weekend   By Sam Catanzaro Two days after the Los Angeles City Council voted to...
Crime, News

Two People Shot at Marina del Rey Bar Over Memorial Day Weekend

June 2, 2022

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June 2, 2022

Fin & Feathers scene of shooting Saturday night By Sam Catanzaro Two people were shot at a Marina del Rey...

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Dining, Food & Drink, News

Santa Monica’s Izzy’s Deli Permanently Closed

June 1, 2022

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June 1, 2022

Longtime 24-hour deli closes after after nearly 50 years of service By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica landmark Izzy’s Deli has...

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