By Lisa Marguerite Mora Maria was a large woman, a round body, a series of circles. She scared me. But not because she was fat. It was because when she looked at […]
Venice Carnevale to feature fire dancers, music, costumes and Mr. Balloon Man
After years of wandering around Venice looking for a home, Carnevale organizers believe they’ve found a permanent location for their once-a-year extravaganza. On June 6, Windward Avenue, west of Pacific, will be […]
Growing Up in Oakwood
By Lisa Marguerite Mora Winding down from an afternoon of errands, I make a right onto Electric and drive parallel to Abbot Kinney and Main Street. This was my old neighborhood when […]
It Did Happen Here: When our Japanese neighbors were sent to concentration camps
By Scott Yuda, Jr. During World War II, under Adolf Hitler and his Nazi organization’s “rule,” so to speak, ordered for any person 1/8 Jewish or more to be relocated to concentration […]
Beachhead Women Writers Rock Out at Beyond Baroque
By Krista Schwimmer On March 8th, as part of the day long celebration of International Women’s Day, the Beachhead presented readings from past and current women writers of the Beachhead at Venice’s […]
How Venice Voted in the City Election
By Jim Smith The March 3 city election, in which Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ran for reelection inspired only about 3,000 Venetians to troop to the polls. About half […]
Oakwood Park – Fun for the Entire Family!
By Lydia Poncé Private Piano lessons at Oakwood Park – for all level students for the Venice youth! Students must be a minimum of 5 years old and in 1st grade and […]
Response to Annexation of Venice by Jeffrey Stanton: Cityhood Then, Cityhood Now, Cityhood Forever!
By Jim Smith Jeffrey Stanton’s piece on the annexation of Venice that ran in the last two issues of the Beachhead (January and February, 2009) was a great contribution for anyone who […]
All Shook Up
By John Davis The pressure wave came first in the form of an audible boom followed by the shock wave .The earthquake was caused by a fault one mile North West of […]
We All Scream for N’ice Cream!
By Yolanda Miranda Many of the new small business recently opened on Abbot Kinney cater to to the hip bohemic affluent and contribute to the gentifrication of Venice. I miss the old […]
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