From KCET: Public hearings for a new mural ordinance for the City of Los Angeles will be held July 12, according to a recommendation report about to be released. JAYA Mural by Emily Winters at Dell and S. Venice Department of City Planning will begin the long-awaited process of passing through a final mural ordinance. [...]

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The Buena Onda Surf Project, a bi-national organization creating positive change through surfing for deserving kids from the coastal communities of Oaxaca, México, is having a “board benefit fiesta” this evening from 6-10pm at Aviator Nation on Abbot Kinney. The event will feature drinks, music, piñatas, a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the [...]

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From Venice native Michael Lozano: I am currently with Chicano Harley Riders, a group of HD Riders made up of all neighborhoods on the Westside. We are all older gents from the neighborhoods (Venice, Culver City, Sawtelle, Santa Monica, Gardena, etc.) who now ride in unison to prove to our youth that unity amongst all [...]

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Here is the recently updated map of Pacific Division with the Senior Lead Officers (SLO) for each area and their contact information. The information can also be found at the top of this website in the “pull down” Venice 411 directory menu. Click on the image to enlarge the map / print it out. Sergeant [...]

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Before he was a paparazzo and documentarian of all things Venice with his video camera, Tony Vera was “The Fireman” on the Venice Boardwalk. Peep the new HQ footage that Chainsaw Juggler Mad Chad has put up of “The Acts of Venice Beach” on 60 Second TV! To see more performances from the show at [...]

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