Jack Herer, a former Venice resident, who is credited by many with starting the Hemp movement, died from heart failure on April 15 in Eugene, Oregon. He had suffered a serious heart […]
Hundreds Eat At “Feed the Beach”
By Roger Linnett What started out as a neighborhood potluck dinner three years ago has grown into a legitimate Venice event the likes of which distinguish the Venice community for its outreach, […]
In Brief
Once More Into The Breach “Reform” City Attorney Still Wants OPDs Rapist On The Loose ———– Once More Into The Breach Just when you thought it was safe to park your RV, the Coastal […]
On the Boardwalk – Treasure Maps
By Ian Lovett We start the walk back up 20th Pl. “I’m looking for a dresser, for my van,” Roger says. “Hopefully closer to Rose.” We don’t touch anything on this street. […]
Steve Richmond, Venice Poet, 1941 – 2009
By Panos Douvos On October 22, 2009, the West lost a great lyric poet. Steve Richmond’s work spoke raw truths while offering sharp inner awareness. He published ten books and also appeared […]
On the Boardwalk – Treasure Hunting
By Ian Lovett On his hat, his green baseball cap, is a pin: it reads, “Prospector,” spelled out in gold. He found some gold wire on the beach and asked a friend […]
Ocean Front Walk Task Force
At 9:30am on Wednesday of the first full week of every month, the Ocean Front Walk Task Force convenes at James Beach restaurant. The meetings are convened by Arturo Piña, Field Deputy […]
Artists Protest Commercial Vending on Ocean Front Walk
By Barbara Ransom I attended the Venice Beach Boardwalk Lottery, July 21, as an observer. A fascinating eclectic mix of people stood around chatting, drinking coffee, and waiting, waiting for their chance […]
Volleyball Without A Net
By Amy V. Dewhurst Where Are Our Volleyball Nets??? There are a total of three volleyball nets north of the Breakwater on the 600 block of Ocean Front Walk (eight total in […]
Israel Levin Center Needs Help
For 45 years, thousands of senior residents of Venice have been assisted by the Israel Levin Senior Center. Recently, the Center has fallen on hard times and needs the community’s help. When […]
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