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Health Advisory Lifted for Mothers Beach in Marina del Rey

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

Warnings remain in effect for parts of Los Angeles County Los Angeles County health officials have lifted a water quality...

‘Dad Bod’ Contest Comes to Venice Restaurant This Weekend

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

The competition will unfold over three themed rounds: a beachwear walk, a tongue-in-cheek “talent show,” and a final flex-off judged...

Santa Monica to Enter Mediation Over Ebony Beach Club Land Seizure

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

The decision follows a year-long investigation into White’s efforts to open the Ebony Beach Club—a nonprofit intended to provide a...

Swiss Firm Partners with California Startup to Aid Wildfire Recovery With AI Robots

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

The robotic microfactories are designed to fabricate structural wall panels on-site with high precision, aiming to speed up the construction...

Community Honors Environmental Activist Martin Rubin at Mar Vista Memorial

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

Rubin co-founded Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution (CRAAP), leading efforts for nearly 20 years to reduce air and noise pollution...

Venice Shorts: OFW Reorganizes for New Term of Office

August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

Community Officer Fran Solomon assumes the gavel as new chair  By Nick Antonicello  The Oceanfront Walk Committee of the Venice...

Retail and Dining Could be Coming to RAND’s Santa Monica Headquarters

August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

The changes aim to revitalize the underutilized property, which has seen reduced occupancy due to post-pandemic hybrid work trends The...

Councilwoman to Unveil Palisades Vision Plan at PPCC Meeting This Week

August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

Park will lead special presentations, highlighting the introduction of AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, before unveiling the plan Councilwoman...

Venice Artist Peter Lodato, Key Figure in Light and Space Movement, Dies

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

Known for his quiet intensity and daily painting practice in his Venice studio, Lodato created large-scale works that radiated spiritual...

Venice Shorts: Out-Of-State Transient Parked Along Washington Blvd.

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

No Front-Plate. Arizona Back-Plate Owner Sets up Shop as Residents Fear More RVs By Nick Antonicello  While city officials have...