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Letters
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 […]
Relief Is Just A Toke Away
By Ian Lovett The April 21 meeting of the Venice Neighborhood Council saw an agenda item that proposed to limit signage on medical marijuana dispensaries to the side entrance, not the front. […]
What’s Behind the Push for OPDs?
By Peggy Lee Kennedy Rubber Tramps, Gypsies, and Hippie Busses are nothing new to Venice. In fact, Venice is known worldwide for embracing different lifestyles. When the circus came to town, Venice […]
Jane Harman – Caught In The Act?
By Jim Smith Jane Harman, our Congressional representative, is in trouble. Before you rush off to save her, consider this. She was caught on a wiretap agreeing to try to get espionage […]
Swami X Speaks
I trust you understand I’m talking to myself here. It’s important to be aware of your basic beliefs, because a new reality is being manifest in the next 4 years. Sensitive people […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spinning the U.S. Passport
By Janet Phelan The Public Relations arm of the U.S. government is taking a “stab” at your travel documents. The latest edition of the US Passport exhibits what appears to be an […]
Permit Parking – Not a New Story
By Jim Smith What’s behind the effort to bring permit parking to Venice? In a word, gentrification. In Los Angeles, and cities around the country, it’s a familiar story. A family of […]
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