VCC Chamber In Action Committee Partnered With Marston + Brunt Art Studio For An Uplifting Virtual Art Workshop With Clare|matrix Residents

To inquire about volunteering to lead a workshop, please contact Jen Maduko at jmaduko@clarematrix.org

Venice: Socalgas Donates $10,000 Feed Culver In July And To $25,000 To Homeboy Industries' Feed Hope Program In June

We invite you to learn more about FeedCulver and to make a contribution to the program by visiting feedculver.org.

Chamber In Action Venice Flying Carousel - Please Sign Petition

The Venice Flying Carousel is a bicycle propelled, Venice themed, full scale, "flying horse" merry-go-round for all to enjoy in Centennial P

Congressman Ted Lieu - Coronavirus Reminders + State & County Updates

We are at a critical stage in this pandemic. Our actions now will determine what happens in the weeks ahead

County Of L.A. Public Health - Survey

Please Participate In Survey To Monitor Coronavirus Symptoms

Spectrum Outage Reported In LA, OC, Riverside Counties

Spectrum Internet customers are reporting widespread outages in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.

RSG Group To Acquire Gold's Gym For $100 Million

European fitness and lifestyle leader RSG Group will acquire the iconic fitness chain Gold's Gym.

Venice Startup Hosting Weekly Interview Series With Black Leaders

Venice-based company MagicLinks is hosting a weekly series dedicated to conversations with Black leaders in the community.

Lenny & Larry’s Of L.A. To Donate Cookies To Delivery Drivers

Originally founded by two Venice "gym rats," the vegan protein cookie company aims to give away 50K cookies to UPS drivers as thanks.

Google Will Reopen Offices On Voluntary, Limited Basis

Beginning in July, Google offices are expected to reopen gradually from Silicon Valley to Silicon Beach.

Gold's Gym Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Fitness chain Gold's Gym filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week. Here's what the company told Patch about the Venice location.

New Mexican Takeout From Gjusta Creators Opens In Venice: Valle

Gjelina Group announced its first Mexican take out concept Valle is open this month on Abbot Kinney in Venice.

Venice Ralphs Grocery Workers Will Get Free COVID-19 Testing

Kroger workers, including Ralphs grocery store employees in Venice, are expected to get free COVID-19 testing.

Flake In Venice Scheduled To Reopen In May

Flake on Rose Avenue is set to reopen in Venice this May following a brief closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

Venice: Chef Matthew Kenney Launches Food Future Institute Online

Chef and Venice business owner Matthew Kenney is offering the Food Future Institute online.

McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Venice

Starting Wednesday, McDonald’s will give out free meals every day to first responders and health care workers.

Venice Local Business Guide: What’s Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Venice Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Venice businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Venice's Crap Eyewear Donates $10K In Goggles: Coronavirus

Venice-based company Crap Eyewear produced and donated $10,000 in safety goggles to several Los Angeles-area hospitals.

Venice Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Venice-Mar Vista Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Whole Foods Workers Call For Sickout In Bid For More Protection

Whole Foods grocery store has been vital to Venice residents during the shutdown, but workers say they need more safety measures.

$99 Fares To Hawaii From LAX: Alaska Announces Flash Sale

If interested, move fast as the airline's deal ends March 5. Save your seats, pack your grass skirt and aloha!

Spectrum/Time Warner To Give Credits For Misleading Customers: DA

The company has agreed to issue credits or free Showtime to customers for allegedly misleading them about high-speed internet capabilities.

Free Starbucks On The Westside: How To Score Your Cup

Patrons can get a free tall espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up parties" promotion.

Free Starbucks In West LA: How To Score Your Cup

Patrons can get a free tall espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up parties" promotion.

FAA Awards LA Airport Millions In Grants For Improvement Projects

The U.S. Dept of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $40 million in grants to LA International Airport.

Ruling Could Be Game Changer For Short-Term Rental Regulations

The ruling confirms the city's right to regulate home sharing in order to protect its limited housing stock for residents.

Free Slurpees At LA 7-Eleven Stores: When To Get Them

7-Eleven will give away free Slurpees during specific hours. There are also $1 deals on other items and ways to keep the free drinks coming.

SoCal-Based Mattel To License Hello Kitty From Japanese Company

Mattel will design and develop Hello Kitty-inspired toys, dolls, games and more under a new licensing agreement with a Japanese company.

Global Helium Shortage Dampens The Party

As the spring birthday party season swings into gear, party organizers may find helium-filled balloons hard to come by.

SpaceX Drops Plan To Build Mars Rocket At Terminal Island

SpaceX abruptly backed out of a deal with the city to build a manned rocket to Mars at Terminal Island.

LA Has A Weed Problem

Los Angeles is home to hundreds of illegal marijuana operations, and efforts to regulate them have been scattershot, a city report concluded

Music is a Must, MIGHTY Adding Podcasts are a Plus

Mighty Adds Spotify Podcasts On-the-Go Without Distractions

Orchard Supply Hardware To Close Its West LA Store

The OSH closure is one of dozens planned across the Southland by early next year.

Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Awards Return April 26

Tickets still available for 23rd Annual program that honors sustainable businesses

Guess Who The Richest Person In Venice Is

The price of admission on the annual Forbes 400 list was $2 billion and one Venice man made the cut.

Modo Yoga LA Opens In Venice

If you've been waiting for a new hot yoga option, Moda Yoga LA has arrived with an extensive class schedule.

McDonald's Hiring, Hoping To Attract L.A. Teens with 'Snaplications'

The company is partnering with Venice-based Snapchat to attract teens to work for the fast-food giant.

Massive AT&T Outage Affects Customers In Venice-Mar Vista

A software glitch knocked out phone service for AT&T customers across the nation including Venice-Mar Vista.

Venice's Snapchat To Go Public at $3.4 Billion​ Or $17 A Share

The Venice-based Snap Inc. announced its initial public offer, making it the richest tech IPO since Facebook.