By Jim Smith Venice may have been founded in 1905, but it didn’t become the City of Venice until May 29, 1911. On that day, the good citizens of Venice voted to […]
How Can Venice Be Preserved?
There are currently 24 historical districts in Los Angeles (HPOZs). There is no reason why Venice should not be the 25th. A Venice historical district can be proposed to the City Council […]
King Neptune Returns
By CJ Gronner Ahhh, Summer, my favorite Season of them all … and we actually got a little jump on it here in Venice, with the 1st (this Century) Neptune Parade and […]
Book Review: Charles Brittin – West and South
By Jim Smith This book is an incredible photographic display of Venice in the 1950s and ‘60s, and of the Civil Rights Movement in Los Angeles and the South. Brittin, who died […]
Community Pressure to Save Vera Davis Center Services Intensifies
By Roger Linnett The reassignment of the Vera Davis Center to the auspices of the L.A. Cultural Affairs Department is proceeding apace despite the hue and cry of Venice residents that both […]
Save The Venice Post Office
By Jim Smith Why would anyone want to sell our 72-year-old historic post office? The officials at the US Postal Service claim that it is because the quasi-public organization is in deep […]
Blue Bus Cuts Back Service in Venice
By Mary Getlein Changes are coming to the Big Blue Bus service in Venice. They were approved by the Santa Monica City Council on May 12 and will go into effect August […]
“Four In the Morning” – The Video
Last month’s wonderful pre-dawn ballet of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter was at best difficult to see for most of us city dwellers. If you would like to see a day by day simulation of […]
How Venice Voted – And Didn’t Vote
By Jim Smith Since February, when Jane Harman abruptly resigned her seat in Congress, 16 candidates have been working hard to discuss important national and international issues with the voters of the […]
Yet Another Ocean Front Walk Ordinance Coming Soon
By Jim Smith Change is coming to the Ocean Front this summer. Some of it good, some of it bad, from the viewpoint of those who love the uniqueness of Venice. A […]
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