Bacteria Warning Issued In Venice Due To Tropical Storm

Public Health officials cautioned residents against swimming at local beaches for at least 72 hours after rainfall.

Tropical Storm Hilary Watch: Where To Find Sandbags In Venice

For the first time in 84 years, SoCal will be hit by a powerful tropical storm that is expected to cause flooding in Venice.

'Suits On The Sand' Aims To Keep Venice Beach Pollution-Free

Several miles of Venice Beach will be teeming with volunteers aiming to keep beaches safe, healthy and pollution-free.

Back To School: 2023-24 Venice, Mar Vista School Calendars

Parents in Venice and Mar Vista can mark the first day of school coming next week.

Venice Pop-Up Dinner Party To Feature Plant-Based Chef Anne Thornton

Venice's Cafe Gratitude will offer a four-course plant-based meal for the next ​installment in its Chef Collaboration Series.

Re-Sentencing Denied For Man Convicted In Mar Vista Dispensary Murder

A state appellate court denied a re-sentencing bid by a man who murdered the owner of a Mar Vista marijuana dispensary during a robbery.

How Much Trash Ballona Creek's Interceptor Collected This Storm Season

At the end of the storm season, officials said Interceptor 007 pulled enough garbage out of Ballona Creek to fill eight school buses.

Man Critically Wounded In Mar Vista Shooting

An 83-year-old man was in custody on Monday in connection to a shooting that hospitalized a man in his 20s, LAPD said.

KIDS & PARENTS, Final Call for Summer Fun with 25% OFF the Last Weeks!

Give Your Kids A Great End To Summer Break…Without Breaking the Budget. Enjoy PAW’s End-Of-Summer Sale. Named BEST CAMP, LA Parent Magazine!

Ultimate Fitness Festival Venice Beach Games Returns For 3rd Year

This year's Venice Beach Games will feature more than 80 free public fitness classes, competitions and experiences.

DUI Checkpoint Slated For Friday In Venice

The Los Angeles Police Department will be holding a DUI checkpoint on July 21.

Cooling Center Opens In Venice Amid Rising Temps, Heat Wave

With the heat wave taking a toll on Los Angeles, officials opened cooling centers in Venice to stave off the rising temperatures.

LAPD Seeks Venice Wine Thieves Who Took $600K Worth Of Bottles

Police are continuing their search for suspects who were caught on camera descending through a hole in the roof of Lincoln Fine Wines.

Dog Kicked By Homeless Man In Venice Dies

After an almost month-long battle in and out of the veterinarian's office, Bart the Yorkshire terrier died due to his severe injuries.

Fireworks Expected To Bring Hazardous Air Quality In Venice

Health officials said July 4 and 5 typically have some of the worst air quality of the year consistently.

Fireworks Near Me: Venice July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Venice, South Bay & LA's Westside.

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In Venice-Mar Vista?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire A Venice-Mar Vista Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Light up your child’s summer with a JULY 4th Summer Camp Sale!

Performing Arts Workshops, VOTED BEST SUMMER CAMP in LA Parent Magazine, Is Now Running Their Annual 25% OFF Summer Camp Tuition July 4 Sale

Tributes for Born x Raised Co-Founder Posted on Social Media

Social media tributes for Chris "Spanto" Printup, the co-founder of Venice-based Born x Raised, were posted after reports of his death.

Sick Sea Lion Resting Area Opens On Venice Beach Due To Toxic Algae

Staff at the Venice Beach Resting Zone will monitor the symptoms of a large number of sick sea lions affected by a toxic algal bloom.

Venice-Mar Vista Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Near Venice

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts & celebrations in Venice, South Bay & Westside.

Bus Driver Stabbed In Venice; 60-Year-Old Suspect Arrested

A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a bus driver in the back during a brief stop, LAPD said Monday.

Family Of Man Tased By LAPD Files $100M Wrongful Death Suit Against LA

Keenan Anderson, who was the cousin of a Black Lives Matter co-founder, died in January after LAPD Tased him in the back six times.

Man Throwing Wood From Roof In Venice Brought In For Evaluation

Multiple reports of a man standing on a roof and a bus in the Venice area prompted police and mental evaluation unit response, LAPD said.

Man Arrested, Accused Of Kicking Dog In Venice

Many witnesses said they watched a man kick and severely injure a dog in Venice, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Donations Pour In For Kicked Dog In Critical Condition

The 15-year-old dog remains in critical condition after a man violently kicked him on a Venice street last week.

Venice Beaches Sparkle According To Beach Pollution Report

Venice City Beach earned an A+ grade on Heal The Bay's annual Beach Report Card, sparkling in comparison to other LA County beaches.

DS & Durga Fragrance Brand Opens First West Coast Store In Venice

The Brooklyn-based fragrance brand ventured out of New York City for the very first time to open its flagship West Coast in Venice.

Slain Stabbing Victim Found In Venice Pathway

A man was found laying on a dirt path between two homes in Venice with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds, LAPD said.

Summer Camp Memorial Sales Do Exist!

Performing Arts Workshops, VOTED BEST SUMMER CAMP in LA Parent Magazine, Is Running Our Annual 25% OFF Summer Camp Memorial Day Sale ~

Young Venice Dancers to Appear on Santa Monica's BroadStage May 26-27

Westside Ballet pre-professionals will share the stage with acclaimed guest artists

78 Tons Of Trash Lifted From Ocean In Interceptor's First Storm Season

LA Public Works officials said the automated trash interceptor surpassed initial expectations halfway through its first year.

Venice Org Cosponsors State Bill For Homeless Housing Assistance

Nonprofit Safe Place for Youth cosponsored a bill that looks to require localities to provide affordable homes to unhoused people.

Council Bans Overnight RV Parking In Mar Vista

This is the second resolution to prohibit overnight parking in the 11th District. A similar motion was put in place in Venice in April.

The Essentials Parents Should Pack When Sending Children to Day Camp

Tips…Pointers…and “MUST HAVES” to Send Your Child to Summer Day Camp With!

6-Foot Waves Expected In Venice

Officials warned beachgoers about dangerous waves and deadly rip currents in LA County through Thursday evening.

Venice Pot Delivery Drivers Vote to Unionize Amid Safety Concerns

Recent changes to policy at the Stachs-Eaze Lincoln cannabis delivery depot inspired workers to seek union representation.

Open Mindfulness Studio Launches First LA Location In Venice

The mindfulness app for breathwork, meditation and movement officially opened its flagship in-person studio in Venice Tuesday.