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Residents Urged to Prepare for Possible Flooding and Mudslides Ahead of Heavy Rain

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Severe Weather Could Disrupt Roads and Force Evacuations The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for heavy rainfall across...

Volunteer Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler to Address Environmental Recovery

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Heal the Bay invites community members to join the Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup on March 15, focusing on wildfire...

Venice Shorts: Tree Replacement Project Moving Forward at OFW

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Members of the Venice Verdant Group Announce Planting of 14 Trees Between Navy & Dudley at the Beach By Nick...

Owner of Iconic Santa Monica Costume Shop Dies at 90

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Boschet’s store attracted a devoted clientele, including celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Steve Martin, and Victoria Tennant Ursula Boschet, the...

Gang-Related Graffiti Spotted on Santa Monica College Campus

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Authorities are urging anyone who witnesses similar activity to report it  Graffiti referencing a local street gang was discovered on...

Venice Shorts: Illegal Camper Resettles in Venice

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

A prime example of illegal camping taking place on the streets, argues Nick Antonicello By Nick Antonicello  Here is an...

Plans Surface For Memorial Park Redevelopment Project

March 2, 2025

March 2, 2025

Construction of the expanded park is expected to proceed in stages based on funding and approvals The City of Santa...

Nonprofit Disputes Public Health’s Beach Safety Declaration

March 2, 2025

March 2, 2025

Heal the Bay disputes county findings, citing insufficient data and potential hazards on local beaches Heal the Bay is raising...

Venice Shorts: Homeless Committee Supports School Bus Removal at Fourth, Rejects Removal of RVs on Washington

March 2, 2025

March 2, 2025

Venice Homeless Committee Votes on School Bus and RV Removals Amid Community Concerns By Nick Antonicello  The Homeless Committee of...

EPA Deems Thousands of Palisades Properties Too Dangerous for Clearing

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

The deferred properties, which contain conditions too hazardous for standard removal teams, will be addressed in Phase 2 under the...