Monthly Archives: November 2010
Why RVs Are Here To Stay
By Jim Smith Forget about the wars, forget about global warming, and forget about obnoxious weed blowers, the Santa Monica Airport, illegal fences and rent gouging. Nothing has attracted more strong feelings in Venice lately than the issue of … Continue reading
Filed under Everyday Living, Homeless/RVs, Jim Smith
Letters: Venice Needs a Dump Station
By Edward LaGrossa First off, let’s make this absolutely clear… I know of no homeless person or RV dweller in my over three decades in Venice that thinks it’s acceptable for anyone to dump their RV waste on the streets … Continue reading
Filed under Homeless/RVs, Letters
Nancy Cunningham, Community Activist, Dies
By Lisa Zimble Venice lost a longtime resident and ardent supporter of the community, when our friend Nancy Cunningham passed away in her home on October 6 from complications due to esophageal cancer. She had lived in Venice since 1991. … Continue reading
Filed under Obituary
IN BRIEF: Gjelina Restaurant in Hot Water
The busy eatery at 1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd., at Milwood Avenue, is in danger of losing its permit to operate. At a hearing Sept. 30 before the West L.A. Planning Commission, it was found that the restaurant was seating 40 … Continue reading
Filed under Abbot Kinney Blvd., Restaurant/Store Review
IN BRIEF: Gold’s Gym CEO Gave $2 million to anti-Gay Candidate Group
Gold’s Gym CEO Robert Rowlings, a Texas billionaire, has given $2 million to American Crossroads, which supports anti-Gay candidates. Rowlings, who is the CEO of Gold’s parent corporation, TFT Holdings said he was merely supporting fiscally conservative groups. However several … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
IN BRIEF: That’s Where Our Money Goes
It’s not often that we ordinary citizens get to peak behind the curtain. But the furor about salaries in the city of Bell has forced the city, and the state, to show us how much our 50,000 public “servants” are … Continue reading
IN BRIEF: Your Senator Has Died
Quick now, what was her name? If you guessed Jenny Oropeza, you must have heard the news that the 53-year-old state senator died Oct. 20. Her name will remain on the November ballot and she will likely win the election. … Continue reading
Street life on Abbot Kinney
Street life on Abbot Kinney Last month, city inspectors banned tables and chairs from the sidewalks on Abbot Kinney Blvd. around California Avenue. At least one merchant was ticketed. Here’s how the businesses are coping with the loss of outdoor … Continue reading
Filed under Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Battle of the Beach Curfew
By John Davis In 1998 the City Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to operate City beaches, parking lots, and Dockweiler State Park expired. The State Park and beach consist of a large area south of Marina … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Politics
