Venice-Mar Vista Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.

Deadline Extended For Unhoused To Leave Venice Boardwalk

St. Joseph's Center —​ which brought 104 people inside with promise of pathway to permanent housing —​ requested more time.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Venice-Mar Vista Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County decreased recently.

LA City Council Votes To Restrict Homeless Encampments

Because Councilman Mike Bonin and Councilwoman Nithya Raman voted against the measure, a second vote is required.

LA Council Approves $5M For Program To House Boardwalk Residents​

The program will pay for interim housing for about 500 people currently living on Ocean Front Walk in Venice.

LAHSA Releases Best Practices For Outreach Service Providers

​"We have a choice: we can learn and help, or we can repeat and fail," said a United Way of Greater Los Angeles​ official.

Permanent Housing Effort Starts For Homeless On Venice Boardwalk

The effort to offer permanent housing to people living on Ocean Front Walk in Venice begins Monday.

Homeless Crisis: Sheriff Asks Board To Declare State Of Emergency

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva asked the LA County Board of Supervisors to declare a state of emergency over homelessness.

Los Angeles County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Venice-Mar Vista area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Homeless At Venice Beach Will Be Offered Permanent Housing

The LA City Council delayed a vote Wednesday for $5M in initial funding to offer homeless housing but efforts are still planned for Monday.

Venice Beach: Plan To House Homeless, Clear Encampments Underway

St. Joseph Center will lead a six-week program to help homeless people living at Venice Beach find housing.

New Evacuation Alert System Available At Torrance Beach In Los Angeles County

“Our beaches belong to everyone and they have to be safe and accessible for everyone,” said LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

2021 Venice Neighborhood Council Election Results Are In

Find out who was elected to represent locals on the Venice Neighborhood Council.

Bonin Criticizes Sheriff's Department Over Clearing Homeless Camp

LA Councilman Mike Bonin is criticizing Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for clearing homeless camps in Venice.

Unemployment Not Changed In Venice-Mar Vista Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Los Angeles County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month ch...

Venice Historic Black Church Recommended For Monument Status

A historic Black church at the center of a controversial real estate deal could be deemed a historical monument.

LA To Explore Controversial Homeless Camp In Mar Vista

The LA City Council voted to explore plans to build temporary tiny home parks and camping sites for the homeless across the Westside.

Race To Represent Venice Heats Up

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin is the second big name in local politics to announce plans to run for the Board of Supervisors.

That’s Not Bonin: News Station Mistakes Random Man For Councilman

Watch KTLA confuse Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin for a resident venting about homelessness in Venice.

The Digital Divide: How Venice-Mar Vista Area Compares In Internet Usage

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Venice-Mar Vista area compares.

Planning Commission: Ordinance To Oversee Westside Developments

The Planning Commission signed off on a proposal to adopt permanent regulations for the demolition, loss or conversion and the developments.

Motion Passes To Find More Temporary, Emergency Homeless Housing

The L.A. City Council Homelessness & Poverty Committee passed a motion Thursday to add more temporary homeless housing on the Westside.

Bonin Defends Westside Homeless Housing Proposals

Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin is facing pushback over proposals to dot the Westside with temporary housing for the homeless.

LA Application for Permanent Housing Moves Online In New Process

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles can now apply for permanent supportive housing on an online application.

Bonin: 'Media Is Spreading Rumor Fire Started By Homeless'

L.A. Councilmember Mike Bonin says the cause of the fire that killed a dog and badly damaged a woman's home is still under investigation.

City Council Votes For Voluntary Approach To Encampment Cleanups

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday voted to develop a voluntary approach to homeless encampment cleanups.

Venice Restaurants To Serve Up Plastic Utensils By Request Only

The Los Angeles City Council banned restaurants from handing out disposable utensils, foodware and napkins unless requested.

Venice Beach Expanding Access At The Sand

Visitors who struggle to cross the sand will soon have a new access mat at Venice Beach.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

$259M Rent Relief Program Opens For LA Residents Tuesday

Applications are open until April 30 for the new Emergency Renters Relief Program for city of L.A. residents.

L.A County D.A's Office: District Attorney George Gascón Applauds California Supreme Court Ruling On Cash Bail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement today regarding a state Supreme Court ruling in case S247278:

New Federal Report Shows Scope Of California's Homeless Crisis, More Than 160K Homeless Prior To Pandemic

The homeless population increased by seven percent in the state in 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.

LA Councilmembers Seek Enhancement Of Carbon Impact Tracking

Paul Koretz, Mike Bonin and Joe Buscaino introduced a motion to provide a more accurate accounting of the City’s carbon footprint.

L.A. Planning Commission Reviews Coastal Housing Ordinance

The L.A. Planning Commission will vote May 13 on adopting permanent regulations for the demolition, loss or conversion of residential units.

The 'Spiritual Battle' To Preserve Venice's Historic Black Church

The First Baptist Church of Venice has 100 years of history and a new Black Lives Matter mural to honor it. So what happened this weekend?

L.A County D.A's Office: Man Pleads No Contest To Killing Two Young Boys In The 1980s

Convicted sex offender Kenneth Rasmuson pleaded no contest today in connection with the sexual assault and murder of two children in the ...

Project Roomkey: Business Council Calls For Significant Expansion

The Los Angeles Business Council has called for significant expansion of Project Roomkey across the city.

Venice Historic Black Church Receives Black Lives Matter Art

First Baptist Church of Venice received a Black Lives Matter street art mural installation Wednesday from the city of Los Angeles.

Did Hunter Biden Move To Venice?

Black SUVs and what look like agents can be seen near the Venice canals. Media reports suggest Hunter Biden is renting a home in the area.

Want To Make A Difference In Venice? Run For Neighborhood Council

Patch has assembled a guide to running and voting in the 2021 Neighborhood Council election in Venice and Mar Vista.