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VNC: “Extra” 85.11 Board Meeting Tonight!

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments

Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s Chief of Staff Mike Bonin will present revisions to a proposed LA City ordinance (85.11) permitting “a person… to sleep or reside in his or her vehicle in the designated space assigned to that person by the Roadmap to Homes Program” tonight (April 12) at an “Extra Meeting of the Venice Neighborhood [...]

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R.I.P. Kam Kuwata

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments

From the LA Times: Democratic political consultant Kam Kuwata’s body was found Monday inside his Venice condominium, but there was no evidence of foul play, police said.   Police went to his home after friends became concerned about his welfare, said Sgt. Ron Pickering of the Los Angeles Police Department. Kuwata, 57, served as a [...]

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FreeBirds World Burrito Lincoln Blvd

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments

FreeBirds World Burrito is now hiring for their soon to be open location near Washington on Lincoln at the “Shoppes at Marina del Rey”. FreeBirds was started in Santa Barbara in 1987 but seems to have done most of their business in Texas with multiple franchises. Click here to download their menu as a PDF. [...]

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Tags: Neighboring Communities · Venice Beach Restaurants

VNC Member Ivonne Guzman Gives Community “Outreach” New Meaning!

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments

From Venice 311: On Sunday night, Venice Neighborhood Council Member Ivonne Guzman was arrested for battery against a member of Venice 311 on Ocean Front Walk. Warning: There is R-Rated language in this video, alleged to be Guzman speaking with Alex of 311. Hopefully the full version of the video is released. During her initial [...]

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Paid Arts Internships for College Students!

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments

The LA County Arts Internship Program has 74 paid internships for college students this summer! Internship positions close as soon as they are filled during the April 5 to May 16 recruitment period, so students should act fast! From LA County Arts: Summer job opportunities for 74 college students are now available through the L.A. [...]

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Tags: Neighboring Communities · Venice Beach Art