We are sad to report that Bob Biniak, original Z-Boy, suffered a massive cardiac arrest on Sunday and passed away earlier today in Florida. He is survived by his wife Charlene and daughter Brie. Glen E. Freidman has some memories of his friend Bob and more pictures on his site, found here. There will be [...]

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I saw this mini-documentary on the medical marijuana industry in Los Angeles by Nick Gillespie of Reason over at BoingBoing and thought it would be worth re-posting here. It is estimated that LA has around 800 medicinal marijuana dispensaries right now, which means there are more weed shops than Starbucks in LA .. and LA [...]

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The VNC is asking business owners to help curb the amount of trash caused by cigarette butts around Venice with their “Bin Your Butts” program. Business owners are asked to purchase cigarette butt receptacles to be placed outside of their businesses, to be “owned and maintained by your business.” Click here to see the official [...]

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Tonight at The Electric Lodge the Abbot Kinney Festival Association in unveiling its plan for the 26th annual Abbot Kinney Festival. It starts at 7:30. From the organizers: We are excited to share the success of our community grant initiative, preview the 2010 Abbot Kinney Festival, present ways for you to get involved and most [...]

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The Boys & Girls Club of Venice Beach “Youth of the Year” awards ceremony will be held tomorrow, February 26, 2010 starting at 6pm at the Nike western regional headquarters in Culver City. Congratulations to nominees Miracle Evans, Milana Burdette and Ruby Lopez! L to R: Miracle Evans (Senior Palisades HS), Milana Burdette (Senior Venice [...]

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