By Marcia Hanscom Most people in Los Angeles remember the huge public outcry in December, 2012, when the US Army Corps of Engineers decided to bulldoze a portion of the Sepulveda Wildlife […]
Invasion of the Afflu-Hip
This is a reprint from the December 1974 edition Washington Blvd. was renamed Abbot Kinney Blvd. in 1990 By Carol Fondiller About a year ago at a meeting between the affluent residents […]
VNC President Mike Newhouse, Dictator of Time
By Krista Schwimmer Once a month, the Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) holds a public board meeting at Westminster Elementary School. According to their own website, one of their purposes is “to promote […]
Update – 320 Sunset – Gjelina’s Gjusta – Farce and Fakery
By Roxanne Brown – Member Concerned Neighbors of 320 Sunset With a permit for BAKERY (Bakery equipment Only, Selling Baked Goods Only with No Seating and No Eating on premises), Fran Camaj, […]
The “Cleaning Up” of Venice
By Deborah Lashever If we wish to honestly “clean up” Venice we need an expanded storage program, an adequate number of trash cans and 24/7 bathrooms. The current city program of criminalizing […]
Venice to Newcomers: Spare Me!
By Greta Cobar There are many white, clean beaches up and down the Coast. Yet people choose Venice for its bohemian vibe, artistic spirit and creative element. Ironically, though, the latest wave […]
ASBESTOS IS POISONING OUR AIR IN VENICE AND MARINA DEL REY WHILE CAL OSHA, AQMD AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY DO NOTHING
By Romero Matzalán (MARINA DEL REY) -780,000 square feet of asbestos-containing material is being demolished with no protection for residents or workers, and no safe removal processes followed as required by California […]
Gjelina’s 320 Sunset Update
By Roxanne Brown – Member, Concerned Neighbors of 320 Sunset Hopefully, you’ve been following the Beachheads’ monthly updates on Fran Camaj’s (owner of Gjelina’s) proposed conversion from office to bakery to restaurant […]
“Homeless Bill of Rights’ Right to Rest Bill” Seeks to Enact State Protections
All people should be permitted to occupy and utilize public spaces, regardless of their housing status. Further- more, some civil and human rights that are amply protected for people who have a […]
Watch Out: Cameras Are Recording You; Bollards Won’t Save You
By Greta Cobar A lifeguard driving an L.A. County truck accidentally ran over a sunbather on September 15 at 4:25 pm near the intersection of Ocean Front Walk and Venice Blvd. Twenty-five […]
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