Stanley Cup Makes the Rounds to Venice Beach

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell brings the Stanley Cup to Venice Beach.

Mar Vista Resident Celebrates on Ice with Kings

Bob Halfacre, a lifelong Mar Vista resident and an equipment staffer with the Los Angeles Kings, celebrates the team's first NHL title on the ice after the historic win.

Three Venice Club Players Chosen in MLB Draft

Three players from the Boys & Girls Club of Venice's are picked by Major League Baseball teams in the 2012 draft for first-year players.

Mar Vista Firefighter to Compete in 'Death Race'

Steve Stern, a firefighter-paramedic at Fire Station #62 in Mar Vista, is going to compete in the "Death Race."

Venice High Golf Team Places Sixth at Regionals

Seniors Cullen and Yamaguchi pace the Gondos at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena.

Animo Venice Baseball Falls in Extra Innings

The Pirates rally from a six-run deficit in the City Division III final before losing 8-7.

2012 London Olympics Will Have a Little Touch of Venice-Mar Vista

The Mark Twain Middle School bellringers and a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Venice are headed to the Summer Olympics in London.

Wildcats Spike to Regional Championship

Windward sweeps Campbell Hall to take the Socal Division III volleyball title.

Windward Spikes into Regional Semifinals

The Wildcats sweep Northridge Academy to begin the CIF state tournament.

Venice High Gondos Repeat as City Golf Champions

Yamaguchi and Reyes each card a 71 to lead Venice High to its third section title in four seasons.

Friday is Bike to Work Day. Will You Make the Ride?

National Bike to Work Day is one part of a month-wide celebration of cycling.

Giant Basking Shark Spotted off Coast

A giant basking shark is caught on video, and broken rods, lost fish and jackpot barracuda weighing 13 pounds have local anglers excited.

Windward Volleyball Falls in Semifinals

The host Wildcats drop a five-set thriller to No. 1-seeded LA Cathedral.

Venice Softball Dominates Playoff Opener

The Gondos rout Torres 21-0 in the first round of the City Invitational division.

Photos: Venice Beach Skatepark

An 11-year-old from Claremont hit the Venice Beach skatepark with his sister and parents.

Poll: Best Place to Watch the Lakers in Venice-Mar Vista?

The Lakers are in the playoffs and we want to know your pick for the best place to watch Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.

Windward School Makes Coaching Changes

Nygaard inherits the girls basketball program and McGuire takes over girls spikers.

Venice High Baseball Enters Late Innings

The Gondos are in fourth place in the Western League with four games left.

Dodgers Report Strong Ticket Sales for Bobblehead Giveaways

The bobblehead giveaways over the next 10 games include dolls of Don Drysdale, Maury Wills, Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax, announcer Vin Scully and the "quad bobble" of the team's 1970s infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russelll and Ron Cey.

Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers' Market Lot

The free event will feature a showcase of products, a community swap meet, a food court of Venice restaurants, live music, a beer garden and a charity raffle.

Now Batting for Patch: Mark Teixeira

The Yankees first-baseman has signed on as "Commissioner of Patch Baseball."

Venice High Alum Swims Into American Record Books

Andrea "Andi" Murez and three of her Stanford teammates set a new U.S. record for the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Stoked Holds 'Trishredathon' Fundraiser With Skiing and Venice Beach Surfing, Skating

A nonprofit group that provides action sports opportunities for under-served youths is holding a "Trishredathon" fundraiser this weekend that starts with skiing at Snow Summit and ends with surfing and skateboarding in Venice.

Penmar Golf Course in Venice Turns 50

Venice resident Todd von Hoffman is organizing a special tournament with a "Caddyshack" theme to mark the 50th anniversary of Penmar Municipal Golf Course.

Out-Manned Windward Loses to Serra

Minus two starters, the girls basketball squad falls in the regional semis.

Windward Volleyball Third in CIF Rankings

The Wildcats are one of the top teams in the Southern Section Division 4 poll.

Pick Your Winners with a Printable NCAA Bracket

It's March Madness time. Print out this official NCAA bracket and fill it out to show off your college basketball knowledge.

Windward Hoops Earns Rematch with Serra

The Wildcats defeat La Jolla Bishop's in the quarterfinals of the regional playoffs.

Windward Girls Hoops Bounces Back

The Wildcats rout Sierra 98-21 in the first round of the SoCal regionals.

Windward Basketball in Defense Mode

The Wildcats start their quest to repeat as CIF Division IV state champs.

Pac-12 Holds LAPD Night Wednesday

The NCAA basketball conference games will be held at Staples Center.

Windward Hoops Reaches CIF Finals

The Wildcats are one victory away from repeating as 4AA champions.

Windward Hoops Teams March On

The boys and girls basketball squads advance in the CIF playoffs.

Animo Venice Girls Soccer Team Wins First Playoffs Match

After clenching a second-straight Ocean League championship, the Animo girls win their first match in the CIF Small Schools Division playoffs.

Windward Opens Playoffs with Wins

The girls and boys basketball teams dominate in first-round games.

Venice Teams Make City Playoffs

Local soccer and basketball squads qualify for the postseason.

Jack O’Neill’s Surfing Life and Legacy

Drew Kampion talks about his new book, “Jack O'Neill: It’s Always Summer on the Inside.”

Super Bowl Poll

Without any obvious local favorites in the game, who will you cheer for to win?

Lacrosse Takes the Field at Mar Vista Park

America's oldest sport is new to Mar Vista.

Venice High School's Marks Named Western League Football MVP

Venice High's senior is also the City Section Division I Defensive Player of the Year.