By Ian Lovett “It’s all commercial fucking vendors.” That’s the first thing I hear as I approach the crowd outside the police station waiting for the lottery. At 8:10 am the place […]
Gale Goldman, Jazz Musician & Street Artist of the Venice Boardwalk, 1980 – 1996; Partner with Sonny Zorro
She just passed on into the ethers – A lover of life A life of lovers A lover of art An Artist of the Streets of Venice Beach We remember you Gail […]
On The Boardwalk: Friday Night With Roger
By Ian Lovett The lot is empty. That’s the first thing I notice—the lot at the end of Rose where they always park is empty. I suddenly get what permit parking would […]
Police Break Up “3rd Friday” on Westminster Avenue
Nine police officers in five squad cars showed up April 17 to restore public order on Westminster Avenue, between Speedway and Ocean Front Walk. The culprits this time turned out to be […]
Yet another illegal giant sign on Ocean Front Walk
The historic Ocean Vue Apartments at 5 Rose Ave. have a new owner, and a new name, “Air.” “Hip Beachfront Living” will be a new thing for the low-income tenants who are […]
Suspect Arrested in Ocean Front Walk Murder Case of Nathan Moore
By Karl Abrams The Beachhead has learned from several detectives of the LAPD Homicide Division that a suspect in the unsolved murder of 25-year-old Nathan Alan Morgan has been arrested and is […]
Corruption
Dear Beachhead, The City’s promise was to take away the Commercial vending from the boardwalk and restore the ambiance of quality. The first day of the Lottery, some City employee held spaces […]
September 2008 – The Situation for the Arts on Ocean Front Walk
By Samuel Brantley The writer has experienced the change in the area’s creativity from what was once free and vibrant to what is now oftentimes quite stifling under the influence of the […]
September 2008 – Food Not Bombs – Serving the Community
By Mark Lipman Often when you speak to people they will tell you that they “Do lots” to help the community, but then suddenly become hard pressed and defensive when you ask […]
September 2008 – Parade Demands Equal Rights for Men and Women to Shed Their Tops
By Edizen Stowell In Venice anything and everything happens. On August 23, a number of men and women proudly took off their shirts and marched down the Venice Boardwalk to support a […]
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