Joseph, Venice Beach regular, one time owner of Finjan Cafe on Ocean Front Walk and sometimes known as Veince’s only resident oud and dumbech master passed away on February 1st, just a […]
Lawrence Scott
Scotty’s time was up Saturday, January 22 just after midnight. He was 67 years old. Having lived in Venice since his return from the Vietnam War, Lawrence Scott was well-known around the […]
Patrice Martinez
Patrice Martinez, the gregarious and kind owner of the French Market Cafe, who has brightened my day for years and years, has passed away. I still have chills. I can’t bear to […]
Charles Brittin
The 82-year-old artist and photographer of Venice’s beat scene died Jan. 23. Brittin’s photos are invaluable for visualizing Venice in the 1950s and 60s. He also photographed the civil rights movement in […]
Teena Marie, A Child of Venice Dies
By Clay Claiborne The famous Rhythm & Blues singer Teena Marie died in her home in Pasadena the day after Christmas. She was born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica in 1956 […]
Nancy Cunningham, Community Activist, Dies
By Lisa Zimble Venice lost a longtime resident and ardent supporter of the community, when our friend Nancy Cunningham passed away in her home on October 6 from complications due to esophageal […]
IN BRIEF: Your Senator Has Died
Quick now, what was her name? If you guessed Jenny Oropeza, you must have heard the news that the 53-year-old state senator died Oct. 20. Her name will remain on the November […]
Patrick James Ryan
Patrick James Ryan died August 26. He lived in Venice for 10 years and was loved by all. He cared for the homeless and if he had any extra food he made sure […]
Navalette Tabor Bailey, Venice Pioneer, Dies at 95
By Jill Prestup Navalette “Novie” Tabor, matriarch of one of Venice’s first families, passed away July 18. She was 95, two months short of her 96th birthday. Born September 7, 1914, Novie […]
Tragic Death on Prom Night
By Greta Cobar Prom is a celebration and a right of passage that students as well as parents envision and dwell on for a long time before it comes about. Having a […]
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