Remember that post about Russian Billionaire Andrey Melnichenko’s 300 million dollar yacht sitting off the Venice Pier? Just got an email from a Yo! Venice! pal that is a reporter: I cannot confirm yet but my source says the Russian Billionaire with the ridiculous 300 million dollar yacht is buying an entire OFW block. Being [...]

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From Councilman Bill Rosendahl: Friends, I support efforts by the LAPD to enforce LAMC 85.02, which prohibits camping or living in a vehicle on city streets. I am a staunch supporter of the LAPD and their efforts, and I have consistently urged that enforcement be a key element of a multi-pronged strategy to deal with [...]

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Laws are laws, and whether or not you personally agree with them, they are the laws which govern our society until they are changed. There is existing law that prevents vehicle dwelling on the streets of Los Angeles, which include Venice Beach. It is LAMC Sec. 85.02. When frustrated Venice residents ask the LAPD why [...]

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From Councilman Bill Rosendahl: Rosendahl Issues Petitions for Venice Parking Restrictions Residents Can Begin Canvassing for Block-by-Block Ban on Overnight Parking of Oversize Vehicles LOS ANGELES — Councilman Bill Rosendahl is offering petitions to Venice residents who want street signs banning overnight parking of oversize vehicles. The signs would restrict the parking of vehicles more [...]

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Want to see what the 300 million dollar, 390 foot Philippe Starck designed mega yacht that belongs to Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko looks like? The “A” (that is its name) is off the coast of Venice Beach right now (10:40am Monday). More pictures to follow. Click here to make the slide show full sized. It [...]

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