Category Archives: General

City Council Tables Homeless Anti-Camping Ordinance Until July 28

At a special L.A. City Council meeting today (July 1) at City Hall, council members renewed the debate that had started on Tuesday that would allow residents and the handicapped equal access, with the homeless, to public space. A draft … Continue reading

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Look for World War II Planes on July 4th

(Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the Palisades Americanism Parade Association.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer For a second year, Palisadians can enjoy a Fourth of July flyover of WWII-era planes. When the pandemic shutdowns hit last … Continue reading

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Fireworks Light up the 4th of July Sky

(Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission for the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. Tickets must be purchased online at Palisades4th.com. NO tickets will be sold at the gate.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer After a year without fireworks, … Continue reading

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LAPD Arrests Suspect in Boardwalk Murder Investigation

  (Reprinted by permission by the Venice Current, visit: venicecurrent.com.) Venice Current Staff June 26, 2021 VENICE -The Los Angeles Police Department say a suspect in Friday’s Boardwalk murder has been arrested. Pacific officers arrested 38-year-old Michael McLain, of Venice, … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day to Those Who Paved the Way

“My dad was honest, hard-working, loving, friendly and handsome,” said my mom, Noma, when she reminisced about her father. “I loved him very much and was sad that he was killed so young.” John Larson was 56 when he died in … Continue reading

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CTN Explores Bridge Housing Efforts in Venice and San Pedro

  The encampments surrounding City Bridge Housing in Venice stretch from the board walk to beyond Gold’s Gym into residential areas. Circling the News was unclear on what Bridge Housing was supposed to accomplish, so I contacted two residents, who … Continue reading

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Condo Board Is Out of Touch with Seniors, Argues One Resident

Senior residents at Casa Gateway, a moderate-income senior and family condominium complex, located on the west side of Palisades Drive at Sunset Boulevard, believe their homeowners association is not listening to their concerns. The moderate-income housing for families and seniors was required of Highlands developers by … Continue reading

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Summer Golf Camp Offered for Juniors 2021

Summer golf camp, which targets beginners through advanced golfers from ages 7 to 15, and helps youth learn and improve his/her game will be offered this summer. The camp, which starts on June 2, runs Monday through Friday through August … Continue reading

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PARADE NEWS: Paws N’ Claws Grooming Salon and Boutique Sponsors ‘Patriotic Pups’ Brigade

(Editor’s note: Going through our parade files, we came across an article that quoted Barbara Buck-Marting, owner of Paws N’Claws on Marquez Avenue: “My introduction to the parade was years ago, when I first put the twins, Laurie and Leslie, in … Continue reading

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Councilman Joe Buscaino to Hold Monday Press Conference in Venice Focused on the Homeless Crisis

L.A. City Council member Joe Buscaino (CD-15) will hold a press conference in Venice at 7 am. tomorrow (June 7). On June 1, CTN took a tour of the Venice area near the bridge housing at Sunset and Main with Haaven … Continue reading

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