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Culver City Still Has Active Red-Light Program!

August 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

Remember the post on how the City Council voted unanimously to halt Los Angeles’ controversial red-light camera program? The post that linked to the LA Times article saying “Los Angeles officials say the fines for ticketed motorists are essentially “voluntary” and there are virtually no tangible consequences for those who refuse to pay.” ? It [...]

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Venice Beach Surf Report

August 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

Not much happening with the waves, but it is a good excuse to show Steve Christensen’s evening surf video he shot yesterday at the pier. Enjoy! Wave Height: 3 ft, Dominant Wave Period: 13 sec. Average Period: 4.8 sec sec. Direction SSW (203°). Temperature 68°F. Join the forum discussion on this post

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C.A.V.E. Gallery: Street Art Saved My Life

August 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

C.A.V.E. Gallery will host an opening reception for “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories” on Friday, August 12th from 6-10pm. From C.A.V.E.: Street Art Saved My Life : 39 New York Stories heralds the new highly individual character of stories being told on the streets of New York by brand new and [...]

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Tony Vera: Venice Newsman in the News with Mike Tyson!

August 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment

We have learned that everyone’s favorite Venice video journalist Tony Vera will finally be meeting up with Mike Tyson’s representatives next week to settle an ongoing legal case which is the result of Tyson allegedly punching Tony Vera in the face numerous times at LAX after charging at him and threatening to “kill” him. It [...]

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Venice Arts: “Shipping & Receiving”

August 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

Venice Arts will hold an opening reception for “Shipping & Receiving: Photographs and Letters between Venice, CA and Dupree, SD” on Saturday, August 6th from 5:00 –8:00pm. The exhibition highlights a photographic and personal storytelling exchange between youth in Venice and youth on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota and will feature texts and [...]

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