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"No one knows if the current almost statewide 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will slow infection. One thing for certain: it won’t achieve much if it’s not enforced, and many county sheriffs from Los Angeles to Sacramento and beyond are not bothering," writes Tom Elias in his latest column. Photo:Getty Images.
News, Opinion

Column: Will Flailing at the Virus Do Much Good?

December 1, 2020

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December 1, 2020

By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist It is well established that wearing face masks confers a high degree of protection...

Nick Melvoin LAUSD District 4 Board Member Board District 4, which includes Venice. Photo: Courtesy.
News

What was the witch’s favorite school subject? Spelling

October 29, 2020

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October 29, 2020

By Nick Melvoin LAUSD District 4 Board Member Board District 4 What was the witch’s favorite school subject? Spelling. Classes...

"The claim that the coronavirus plague is a hoax has not died since anti-vaxxers began shouting it last spring at rallies against shutdown orders. It’s been picked up by the many more folks who are reluctant to wear masks and by people who claim – without evidence – that masks prevent them from breathing well," writes Tom Elias in his latest column.
Opinion

Anti-Maskers, Anti-Vaxxers; What’s the Difference?

October 6, 2020

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October 6, 2020

By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist The headline back on June 12 was threatening: “A revolt against masks creates new...

"The city must curtail the ability of special interests – especially property developers - to give massive amounts of money to any committee controlled by a city elected official or even to respond to requests from politicians for donations to charitable organizations," writes Mark Ryavec in an op-ed. Photo: Getty Images.
Westside Wellness

Op-Ed: A New Inspector General to Curb City Hall Corruption Doesn’t Go Far Enough

July 17, 2020

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July 17, 2020

By Mark Ryavec The unfolding prosecution of councilman Jose Huizar for felony corruption is just the tip of the iceberg...

“Patio seating is more popular than ever at restaurants that reopened when governments relaxed precautions against the spread of COVID-19, one feature of the during- and post-pandemic world,” writes Tom Elias. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
News, Opinion

Post Lockdown Realities Begin to Emerge

July 11, 2020

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By Tom Elias, Columnist Patio seating is more popular than ever at restaurants that reopened when governments relaxed precautions against...

“Of all the many measures state and local officials imposed on tens of millions of Californians, none appears to have less legal justification than this one,” writes Tom Elias in his latest column on Gavin Newsom’s no-bail policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Facebook.
News, Opinion

Column: How The Rampaging Virus Led To No-bail Policy

May 14, 2020

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By Tom Elias, Yo! Venice Columnist First there were the “geriatric police,” cops who occasionally stopped senior citizens near the...

VNC Land Use and Planning Committee Chair Alix Gucovsky is seen in a photo holding a red surfboard. Photo: Facebook.
News, Opinion

Letter to Editor: What Does Surfing Have to do with Local Self-Governance?

May 11, 2020

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May 11, 2020 1

Dear Editor: What does surfing have to do with local self governance? The Venice Neighborhood Council is comprised of twenty-one...

Nick Melvoin, District 4 Representative for the Los Angeles Unified School District hands a student headphones at a Grab and Go center. Photo: LAUSD.
News

Venice Public Schools Providing Students Meals and Devices

April 21, 2020

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April 21, 2020 1

By Nick Melvoin, District 4 Representative for the Los Angeles Unified School District At 8am on Monday, I was at...

Local Business Spotlight: Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning are the greenest cleaners in the world, their products are safe for kids and pets, reporter Juliet Lemar takes us on a ride along.
Westside Wellness

Local Business Spotlight: Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning.

November 22, 2019

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November 22, 2019

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Westside Wellness

Letter to the Editor: Bringing Homeless into Policymaking?

October 8, 2019

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October 8, 2019

Dear Editor: It was ironic to see your cover story (Bringing Homeless into Policymaking? – 9/26/19), with yet another dubious...

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