Category Archives: In Brief
In Brief
Abbot Kinney’s Grandson, Kendrick, Dies – Paul Tanck Vera Davis Center NOT in Danger of Closing? – Lydia Poncé Abbot Kinney’s Grandson, Kendrick, Dies On January 28, the passing of Kendrick Kinney, Abbot Kinney’s last remaining grandson, symbolically closed the end … Continue reading
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Environmentalists versus Playa Vista It ain’t over, ‘til it’s over, might have been coined to describe the nearly 30 year fight to preserve the Ballona wetlands. The latest round began Feb. 24 when environmentalists submitted briefs to the Appellate Court … Continue reading
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In Brief:
• Coastal Commission Meets June 11 on Permit Parking in Venice • Air Force Buzzes Venice • Lincoln Blvd. Standards Approved • Lincoln Place Settlement Nearer? • Plan to Restore Windward Columns ____________ Coastal Commission Meets June 11 on Permit Parking … Continue reading
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Neighborhood Council
At the December 16 Venice Neighborhood Council Board meeting a petition with over 200 signatures demanding that the board rescind its approval of Overnight Parking Districts in Venice was submitted. In accordance with VNC Bylaws, the board now has no … Continue reading
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Venice Town Council Takes Appeal of Permit Parking to the Coastal Commission
The Venice Town Council devoted its December meeting to building the fight against permit parking in Venice. At the meeting and in the following few days, 33 multi-page appeals were made to the California Coastal Commission, which has the authority … Continue reading
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Paul Robeson (play) in Venice
On December 19 & 21, Venice Food Not Bombs continued their tradition of resurrecting prominent leftists and bringing them to Venice. KB Solomon brought Paul Robeson’s songs and activism to life at the United Methodist Church’s Peace and Justice Hall. … Continue reading
Post Office Selling Out
On December 15, a small “Public Notice” sign was taped to the front door of the Venice Post Office. It informed anyone who took the time to read it that the postal service was considering selling the carrier annex, located … Continue reading
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Fire on Palms
With 3 helicopters circling overhead on the evening of December 10, there was bound to be something happening. Arriving at Palms, east of Lincoln, it turned out to be a two alarm fire. The Beachhead, first on the scene, discovered … Continue reading
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Retirement Income
If you had purchased $1,000 of AIG stock one year ago, you would have $42 left. With Lehman, you would have $6.60 left. With Fannie or Freddie, you would have less than $5 left. But if you had purchased $1,000 … Continue reading
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