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Week in Review: A Lawsuit, Restricted Parking and Butterflies

Venice High is eliminated, Hanukkah begins and those "Keep Out" signs on the beach are not that bad.

This week, Patch reported that on behalf of six homeless people in Venice. The suit alleged police harassment against disabled car and RV-dwellers.

There was . The local merchants' association applied for the permits to keep food trucks away from the popular First Friday celebration. Despite the damp, and , a fair number of people still came out. Whether the experience was a success for merchants and customers alike remains to be seen. Yes, a couple cars were towed.

Also on Friday, in semi-final play against L.A. powerhouse Crenshaw High. Congratulations to the Gondoliers on a great season.

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Congratulations, also, to , who are still in it to win it for doubles tennis. They beat Palisades High this past week, which the coach said might be "the best team in the league" . The sisters will play in the finals on Tuesday.

, and the Shul on the Beach celebrated on Sunday.

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Despite lots of grumbling, . Just walk past those big signs saying, "Keep Out."

Finally, our columnist found , but no one to take credit! Did you create a butterfly motel?

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