Scott Wannberg, a graduate of Venice High School, became one of the best-known poets in Southern California prior to moving to Florence, Oregon, in 2008. He was a founder of the poetic […]
Scott Wannberg – Feb. 20, 1953 – Aug. 19, 2011
Poetry
The World Wave – Jim Smith dreams turn into now – Deja Cross behind the Talking Stick – Roger Houston Just Asking – Mary Getlein Simple Truth – Majid Naficy Homage to Coleen […]
Two Barrie Plays
By Suzy Williams Have you had a good cry lately? Have one at the Pacific Resident Theater: there are two gems by J.M. Barrie, and the second one’ll getcha. Both of […]
Money Available for Worthy Causes
The Venice Neighborhood Council is pleased to announce that due to a change in the funding guidelines imposed by the City, we have additional money to spend this year for Community Improvement […]
Growing Up Latino: How Cesar Chavez Inspired A Generation
By Yolanda Miranda Latinos were once known as the “sleeping giant.” Not only did they wake up, but they have roared in disenchantment over the proposed policies of this government against them […]
New Ordinance: No More Swap Meet on Boardwalk
By Greta Cobar A revised ordinance has been drafted by downtown city attorneys to stop the selling of merchandise from China that now dominates the Ocean Front Walk and replace it with […]
Letters
Make the Post Office a Bar Dear Beachhead: I have to say that I won’t be sad to see that post office go, for several reasons: (1) It’s ugly in there. There’s […]
The 10 Most Ridiculous Anti-Homeless Laws
By Peggy Lee Kennedy The National Coalition for the Homeless offered a preview of their upcoming report on the criminalization of homelessness by choosing the top ten most ridiculous anti-homeless policies enacted […]
Historic Gondola Returned to Former Site of Canal Lagoon
By Nikki Gilbert Eighty years after the last canals were drained, filled in and paved to make way for automobiles, the iconic symbol of Venice has returned to its rightful location, the Grand […]
Oakwood Barbecue Draws Hundreds
By Roger Linnett The 5th Annual Venice Community BBQ and Picnic held at Oakwood Park July 16 was acclaimed a rousing success by all who attended. In addition to tons of great […]
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