Mayor Karen Bass announced a sweeping set of changes designed to make it faster and easier to build housing and open businesses in Los Angeles. The reforms will reduce delays in City approval processes, simplify permitting, and speed up the creation of new homes across the city. Speaking outside […]

In collaboration with Rec & Parks and CD11, we are thrilled to we are thrilled to announce the Last Thursday Concert Series is kicking off on May 28th! Local businesses are invited to support and participate. Click here for sponsorship information and let's make this a Summer for the […]

The VENICE BRANCH LIBRARY is open again starting today!  Please stop in to see the updates!   This means, of course, that our first FoVL (Friends of Venice Library) BOOK SALE of the year is coming on Saturday, June 6th. Mark your calendars to visit our library and browse the sale in our […]

 The May Flowers Series  Spring is when flavor wakes back up. The May Flowers Series leans into those first buds with bright, aromatic scoops that feel freshly in bloom. Built with a chef’s hand and a seasonal sensibility, this menu explores flowers not as decoration, but as flavor—adding […]

A 501C NON-PROFIT FEATURE FILM UNITING HOLLYWOOD TALENT TO SUPPORT LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES IN NEED Set amongst the wild characters of Venice Beach, a widowed father on the right side of addiction finds himself with only 24 hours from the driver’s seat of his van to secure custody of his young […]

The comment period for Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study has been extended to May 23rd. A special resource study evaluates resources (such as historic sites) using congressionally established criteria for national significance, suitability, feasibility, and need for direct NPS […]

Safer crossings, better lighting, new landscaping, and a protected bike path are coming-transforming this corridor into a space that works for pedestrians, cyclists, and the entire community in collaborations with Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA). SPRING 2026  April 6, 2026 - Start of […]

Finally, the wait is over.... Starting today, we’ve got 2 new matcha specials at Castanea Venice Beach!! Matcha Strawberry Sorbet Latte Matcha Pistachio Latte 

Hello Venice Businesses, We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K is returning on Sunday, May 17, from 8am-12pm and 5,000 runners will be filling the streets!  We are inviting all Venice businesses to get involved in the weekend’s activities by […]

Registration for 2026 Media Arts Summer Camp is now open for students ages 9-18. Session 1: July 6th-July 17th  Session 2: July 20th-July 31st  We are offering workshops in a variety of mediums including photography, video editing, mixed media, animation, zine-making, and more!  All workshops […]