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Lindsay Lohan Moves from Venice Beach: Where To?
Feb 3, 2012
Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach Neighbors rejoiced when the troubled actress moved out of her apartment on Thursday, Radar Online reported.
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Lindsay Lohan moves out of her Venice Beach home, ex-neighbors rejoice
Feb 3, 2012
Lindsay Lohan recently moved out of her home in Venice Beach, apparently due to security concerns, but she won’t exactly be getting a fond farewell from her now-former neighbors. “Everyone is ecstatic that she moved,” one former neighbor told RadarOnline.com. “Goodbye to her and all her drama. “Since she moved here it’s been a complete [...] Lindsay Lohan moves out of her Venice Beach home, ex ...
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Lindsay Lohan reportedly moves out of her Venice Beach home
Feb 3, 2012
Lindsay Lohan reportedly moved out of her Venice home recently citing security concerns after a run-in with a trespasser.
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Clearview Offers NEA-BPD’s Family Connections Course
Feb 3, 2012
Beginning February 9, Clearview Women’s Center for Borderline Personality Disorder is offering to the community a free 10-week course for family members affected by BPD.Venice Beach, Calif. (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and challenging disorder, not only for patients and mental health professionals, but also for family members. To better support ...
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Lindsay Lohan's Neighbors Say Good Riddance, Plus Other Celebs Who've Been Bad Neighbors
Feb 3, 2012
Lindsay Lohan moved out of her luxury Venice Beach condo and into the famous Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont after she allegedly felt she had security issues. The troubled actress said a strange man had knocked on her door on New Year's Day demanding to speak to her and she no longer felt safe.
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Lindsay Lohan's neighbors are thrilled about her move
Feb 3, 2012
Meghan Giannotta Lindsay Lohan has just moved out from her home in Venice Beach, and it seems not many will be missing her. E! News reports that storage trucks were seen in front of Lohan’s house on Tuesday. A source revealed to them that Lohan’s move is in attempt to get away from the people who trespass on her property. read more
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Venice: Residents anticipate enforcement of park curfew on boardwalk
Feb 2, 2012
For many who have frequented its walkway over the years to pick up distinctive wares or watch the street performers, the Venice Boardwalk may have an undiscovered designation: city park.
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Lohan’s neighbours ‘ecstatic’ about move
Feb 2, 2012
Lindsay Lohan’s former Venice Beach neighbours are reportedly elated that the actress has moved to Hollywood.
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Lohan’s neighbors ‘ecstatic’ about move
Feb 2, 2012
Lindsay Lohan’s former Venice Beach neighbors are reportedly elated that the actress has moved to Hollywood.
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Lindsay Lohan's neighbors happy to see her go
Feb 2, 2012
Lindsay Lohan's neighbors are thrilled that the actress has moved out of their Venice Beach neighborhood, reports say. "Everyone is ecstatic that she moved...
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Huge Sigh Of Relief! Lindsay Lohan's Neighbors Celebrating Her Move
Feb 2, 2012
By Radar Staff Venice Beach's loss is Hollywood's gain! Lindsay Lohan 's former Venice Beach neighbors are collectively letting out a huge sigh of relief since the drama riddled starlet has upped sticks and moved to the infamous Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. As previously reported , Lohan is currently living for free at the famed hotel, and it's likely ...
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Lindsay Lohan's Ex Neighbours Brand Star As 'Attention Seeking' Nightmare
Feb 2, 2012
Star Recently Left Venice Beach For The Chateau Marmont
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Lindsay Lohan's neighbours celebrate her move
Feb 2, 2012
Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is moving to the infamous Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles and has left her Venice Beach neighbours behind her.
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Lindsay Lohan -- Enough Crap to Fill TWO Moving Trucks
Feb 1, 2012
Lindsay Lohan has so much junk in her Venice Beach house ... she had to call a SECOND giant moving truck today to help her pack up.TMZ broke the story ... Lindsay's moving out of her Venice pad because she no longer feels safe living there -- after…
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Lindsay Lohan Moves Out Of Her Home
Feb 1, 2012
Lindsay Lohan is moving the hell out of her Venice Beach house. It seems that the space has too much bad juju attached to it, what with it being a paparazzi hotspot and a haven for stalkers. Apparently, it’s the latter that was the last straw for the actress, considering a man trespassed on Lindsay’s [...]
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Lindsay Lohan Staying At Chateau Marmont For Free!
Feb 1, 2012
By Jen Heger - Radar Legal Editor Lindsay Lohan has ditched her condo in trendy Venice Beach because of security concerns and she is currently residing in a room at the infamous Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles for free, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. The embattled actress,25, moved out of her beach residence because of several stalkers that have attempted to make contact with her. LiLo ...
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Trespasser Convinces Lindsay Lohan To Leave Beach House?
Feb 1, 2012
Lindsay Lohan was so spooked by her recent run-in with a trespasser at her home ... she has decided to move out of her Venice Beach pad for good
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Lindsay Lohan Moves House Following Trespasser Arrest
Feb 1, 2012
She Moves To Chateau Marmont Instead...
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Lindsay Lohan Decides to Move Out of Venice Beach Home Because of Trespasser
Feb 1, 2012
Words are, the ' Labor Pains ' actress is currently living at the Chateau Marmont, but is considering to settle down in New York once her probation period comes to an end in March.
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Director Morel takes cultural look at PTSD
Jan 31, 2012
Director Olivier Morel is not a clinician.
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Why Is Lindsay Lohan Moving Out of Her Venice Beach Home?
Jan 31, 2012
So long, Venice Beach! Storage trucks were seen at Lindsay Lohan's home today, and a source close to LiLo tells E! News that her creepy run-in with an alleged trespasser and...
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Venice Beach free yoga acts as magnet
Jan 31, 2012
Like the drum circles of Nokomis Beach, free yoga classes at Venice Beach draw in the crowds
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Lindsay Lohan Moves Out of Her Venice Home -- Now In Storage
Jan 31, 2012
Lindsay Lohan was so spooked by her recent run-in with a trespasser at her home ... she has decided to move out of her Venice Beach pad for good, TMZ has learned.A moving van showed up at Lindsay's house today -- and we're told all her stuff is…
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From Curbed Marketplace: Century-Old Venice Craftsman Asking $899K
Jan 31, 2012
Here now, From Curbed Marketplace, highlighting an intriguing real estate listing from the many thousands of properties found in the Curbed Marketplace. Browsing the Marketplace and spot a property worthy of being featured? Send it to the tipline. Click here...
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Venice Beach yoga's free days may be numbered
Jan 30, 2012
Sarasota County contends that the instructor needs to coordinate through the county and charge for the class, as others do.
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48 Hours in Los Angeles
Jan 29, 2012
Got 48 hours in Los Angeles? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most of the city.
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We Open in Venice
Jan 25, 2012
No more jewelry and trinkets for sale on the east side of the Venice Boardwalk? As Hillel Aron reported last week, the Los Angeles City Council is attempting to force just that, with new rules banning the sale of all art not created by the vendor, among other things ("Venice Boardwalk Trinket Sal...
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Dennis Hopper Mural by Madsteez and MAR Completed in Venice
Jan 22, 2012
Dennis Hopper was a Venice fixture, and to commemorate the late, great actor, local artists Madsteez and MAR recently completed a mural in the beach community that features a large-scale portrait of him. [ more › ]
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Photos: Visit this AMAZING Google campus
Jan 22, 2012
The 100,000 square-foot campus was designed by architect Frank Gehry.
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Venice Boardwalk Trinket Sales Ban
Jan 19, 2012
Rodica Carroll, a fiery Romanian with bleached-blond hair, was born to parents who survived the Holocaust. She grew up in Israel, where she attended college and served in the Israeli Army during the first Gulf War. Now she sits on the Venice Boardwalk behind a fold-up table, selling jewelry and f...
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Dennis Hopper Mural Painted By Madsteez In Venice Beach
Jan 17, 2012
Dennis Hopper, one of Venice Beach's most famous artists-in-residence, now lives on in a vibrant new mural in Abbot Kinney.
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LAPD seeks suspects in Venice Boardwalk gang shooting [Updated]
Jan 14, 2012
Los Angeles police Thursday were looking for four suspects involved in a gang shooting at the popular Venice Boardwalk that left two people injured.
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Team TAG Raises Funds for Boys and Girls Club of Venice in Pub Crawl
Jan 13, 2012
Sales and marketing company helps Boys and Girls Club fund grant for programsCulver City, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2011 Team TAG, a Los Angeles-based sales and marketing company, announced that company recently raised funds for the Venice Boys and Girls Club by participating in the Venice Naughty or Nice Pub Crawl, which took place at seven different locations in downtown Venice Beach, California ...
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Los Angeles, it's not summer yet
Jan 13, 2012
A photo of Venice Beach in winter. Right? Southern California's January heat wave broke records Thursday.
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Two men wounded in gang related shooting on Venice Boardwalk
Jan 12, 2012
Two men sustained non-life threatening injuries in an apparent gang related shooting on the Venice Beach Boardwalk Jan. 4, police said.
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Canyon News - Locals Attack Multi-Use Playground Plans
Jan 12, 2012
SANTA MONICA — On Tuesday, January 10, the Santa Monica City Council spent about an hour and a half addressing multiple assertions made by irate residents, based on their own observations, about the site of a proposed 20,000-square-foot multi-use playground close to where they live near the city's southern border with Venice Beach.
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A Day on the Pacific Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey Hotel
Jan 10, 2012
MARINA DEL REY, CA-- - Tucked along the Pacific coast between Venice Beach and Playa del Rey, the waterfront city of Marina del Rey is a luxurious escape and recreational playground on the outskirts of ...
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Lindsay Lohan's alleged trespasser arrested
Jan 10, 2012
The LAPD confirmed to E! News that 64-year-old Lonnie Short was taken into custody for trespassing outside a home in Venice Beach.
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Lindsay Lohan - Trespasser At Lindsay Lohan's Home
Jan 10, 2012
Lindsay Lohan was forced to call the police after coming face to face with a trespasser on her property yesterday 01 02 12 The troubled Mean Girls actress was at her Venice Beach property in Los Angeles when a man arrived at her home at 6 30pm a...
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Cops Called To Lindsay Lohan's House
Jan 10, 2012
Cops were called to Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach pad January 1st
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Intruder Arrested at Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach Home
Jan 10, 2012
VENICE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Lindsay Lohan's run-in with an intruder has her re-thinking security at her Venice Beach home.
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Lindsay Lohan intruder arrested on New Year's Day for trespassing at her Venice Beach home
Jan 10, 2012
Gina DiFalco Lindsay Lohan at the 'Saints Row: The Third' video game launch held at the Supper Club on October 12 2011 in Hollywood, Los Angeles Lindsay Lohan had a run-in with the police over the weekend, but not the kind that has happened time and time again in the past. read more
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 9
Jan 9, 2012
Surf's up: Brent Skaff shot this photo of Venice Breakwater, a popular surfing spot off Venice Beach, on Friday. There was a high surf advisory for Los Angeles County beaches that day, explaining the large swell. Skaff captured this photo...
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From Boardwalk to Barrio, Los Angeles Cracks Down
Jan 9, 2012
LOS ANGELES -- On the boardwalk of Venice Beach, the trinkets seem endless. There are glass pipes, copper necklaces, feather earrings and painted wooden skulls.
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Justin Bieber Attempts to Go Incognito at the Beach
Jan 9, 2012
Why, who in the world could that be?! It looks like Justin Bieber was either channeling Jabbawockeez or a character from Eyes Wide Shut last week when he tried to go incognito with this...
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Los Angeles Cracking Down on Street Vendors
Jan 9, 2012
In Venice Beach and the Westlake district, a new city ordinance puts pressure on vendors at two popular street markets.
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The Best, Worst & Wackiest Fashions Of The Week
Jan 7, 2012
By Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor From Beverly Hills to London and the streets of Venice Beach, Hollywood stars were out in all their best and worst fashions, and RadarOnline.com brings them all to you in our weekly style round-up . PHOTOS: The Best, Worst & Wackiest Fashions Of The Week BEST: Kristen Bell is returning to television and she is doing so in smashing fashion! The ...
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2 injured in Venice Beach shooting
Jan 6, 2012
Two men have been wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting at the popular Venice Boardwalk tourist destination.
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Justin Bieber gets new tattoo of Jesus on his calf
Jan 6, 2012
Gina DiFalco Justin Bieber performs on The Today Show. (NYC) Justin Bieber is adding to his tattoo art, as seen on a beach trip with his dad in Venice Beach in Los Angeles on Wednesday. read more
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Justin Bieber sports new Jesus tattoo on back of left calf during beach trip
Jan 6, 2012
New York, Jan 6 : Justin Bieber was spotted sporting a new Jesus tattoo on the back of his leg during a trip to Venice beach in Los Angeles with his dad Jeremy on Wednesday.
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Justin Bieber Jesus tattoo on left leg revealed
Jan 5, 2012
Justin Bieber was recently spotted with a new Jesus tattoo at the back of his left leg, as shown in the photo below, which now added to a series of tattoos he had previously. According to entertainment news sites on Thursday, January 5, 2012, Justin Bieber was seen during his trip to Venice Beach in [...]
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Justin Bieber Sports a Brand New Jesus Tattoo
Jan 5, 2012
(FameFlynet, Inc.) Jesus for Justin. (FameFlynet, Inc.) Pop star Justin Bieber took a break from his grueling schedule this week to spend some quality time with his lookalike father, Jeremy Bieber, at Venice Beach. The two strolled in the sand without shirts, perhaps because the father and son were eager to show off their new ink. Jeremy is so tatted it's hard to discern what the latest addition ...
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Lindsay gets restraining order
Jan 5, 2012
Lindsay Lohan's trespasser has been given a restraining order. The troubled Mean Girls actress was forced to call the police after coming face to face with an intruder at her Venice Beach property in Los Angeles on Monday (2 January) and Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan has confirmed that Lonnie Short has been convicted of trespassing and given a restraining order.
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Cops Called To Lindsay Lohan's House
Jan 3, 2012
Cops were called to Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach pad January 1st
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Lindsay Lohan Upgrading Security System After Stranger Knocked Her Door
Jan 3, 2012
The actress reportedly no longer feels safe after a man managed to pass her Venice Beach house's security system without trouble.
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Man Arrested For Trespassing On Lindsay Lohan’s Property
Jan 3, 2012
A 64-year old man named Lonnie Short was arrested on New Year’s Day for breaking into Lindsay Lohan‘s Venice Beach property and knocking on her door, reports TMZ. Lindsay freaked out and called the cops after she saw him outside her door, where he was demanding to speak to her. She reportedly asked him to [...]
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Intruder Arrested at Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach Home
Jan 3, 2012
VENICE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Lindsay Lohan's run-in with an intruder has her re-thinking security at her Venice Beach home.
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Lindsay Lohan reportedly rethinks security after Jan. 1 incident
Jan 3, 2012
Lindsay Lohan plans to beef up security at her Venice Beach home after a trespasser landed at her doorstep.
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Lindsay Lohan's alleged trespasser arrested
Jan 3, 2012
The LAPD confirmed to E! News that 64-year-old Lonnie Short was taken into custody for trespassing outside a home in Venice Beach.
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Lindsay Lohan intruder arrested on New Year's Day for trespassing at her Venice Beach home
Jan 2, 2012
Gina DiFalco Lindsay Lohan at the 'Saints Row: The Third' video game launch held at the Supper Club on October 12 2011 in Hollywood, Los Angeles Lindsay Lohan had a run-in with the police over the weekend, but not the kind that has happened time and time again in the past. read more
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Lindsay Lohan - Trespasser At Lindsay Lohan's Home
Jan 2, 2012
Lindsay Lohan was forced to call the police after coming face to face with a trespasser on her property yesterday 01 02 12 The troubled Mean Girls actress was at her Venice Beach property in Los Angeles when a man arrived at her home at 6 30pm a...
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Lindsay Lohan Trespasser; Cops Called, Unidentified Man Arrested For Refusing To Leave
Jan 2, 2012
It's never a dull moment for Lindsay Lohan. Police arrived at the Venice Beach home of the actress after an unidentified man, who apparently arrived around 6:30pm Sunday evening, knocked on her door and would not leave.
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Lindsay Lohan's Alleged Trespasser -- The Arrest Photos
Jan 2, 2012
The man arrested outside Lindsay Lohan's house in Venice Beach yesterday is old enough to be her dad ... at least according to several pics taken of the man in handcuffs.The photos were snapped yesterday around 6:30pm outside Lindsay's pad -- where… TMZ Lindsay Lohan's Alleged Trespasser -- The Arrest Photos
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Lindsay Lohan Gets Freaked Out by Trespasser, Police Called
Jan 2, 2012
(Photo: Getty Images) Lindsay Lohan (FlynetPictures.com) Usually Lindsay Lohan 's run-ins with the police involve the actress' bad behavior or a missed court appearance, but on New Year's Day, the cops showed up to Lilo's place to take away a suspicious visitor. After what was surely a rousing night of New Year's Eve partying, Lohan got a rude awakening the following day at her Venice Beach ...
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Lindsay Lohan -- Cops Called to L.A. Home Over Rogue Door Knocker
Jan 1, 2012
Cops were called to Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach pad earlier this evening -- after a strange, unidentified man came a-knockin' ... and Lindsay freaked the hell out.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the man -- an older gentleman -- arrived at her… TMZ Lindsay Lohan -- Cops Called to L.A. Home Over Rogue Door Knocker
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Venice Beach rides Hollywood wave
Dec 31, 2011
LOS ANGELES • The crew of " NCIS : Los Angeles" was in the middle of filming a scene on the Venice boardwalk when a man wearing only his underwear and a cape rode by on his bicycle shouting obscenities.
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Kitchener quadriplegic’s epic road trip adventure rolls to an end
Dec 30, 2011
Greg Moore of Kitchener didn’t let his wheelchair get in the way of reaching California. All he needed was a boost from some new found friends.
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BPD Experts Join Clearview Women’s Center Team
Dec 27, 2011
Clearview Women’s Center expands its Borderline Personality Disorder expertise with the addition of a DBT consultant and new medical director.Venice Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011 Two Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) experts have joined Clearview Women’s Center for Borderline Personality Disorder. John Kelleher, MD, was named Clearview Women’s Center’s new medical director, and Charlie ...
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Christopher Hawley Rollers and the Alpine Tavern featured in sneakPEAK, Vail’s Premier Weekly Lifestyle Magazine
Dec 23, 2011
Alpine Tavern is proud to present Venice Beach-based musician Christopher Hawley who is playing December 22-24th. Check out sneakPEAK weekly for information on events in the Vail Valley.Vail, CO (PRWEB) December 23, 2011 Christopher Hawley is a Southern California surfer who has played music in ski towns all over the world. His band has released three records in the last three years. ...
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Venice Beach crazier than ever
Dec 22, 2011
LOS ANGELES - The crew of NCIS: Los Angeles was in the middle of filming a scene on the Venice boardwalk when a man wearing only his underwear and a cape rode by on his bicycle shouting obscenities.
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L.A. City Council approves law restricting vending on Venice Boardwalk
Dec 22, 2011
Commercial vending is once again restricted on the west side of the internationally renowned Venice Beach Boardwalk.
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Trey Ellis: Why I Miss Venice Beach
Dec 20, 2011
I've been back East for the last six years, Manhattan for five, then last fall missed the water so much I moved to the...
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 353
Dec 19, 2011
Taking a breather: The owner of a tattoo shop on the Venice Beach boardwalk relaxes with his dog in this Oct. 15 photo by Todd Hakateyama. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments. Follow us...
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Americans Elect qualifies for California ballot
Dec 19, 2011
Americans Elect -- a nonprofit organization aiming to create an alternative, independent presidential ticket -- announced today it has qualified for ballot access in California, marking a significant milestone in its quest to be a factor in the 2012 race.
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Newly resurfaced paddle tennis courts open at Venice Beach
Dec 15, 2011
The Venice Beach Recreation Center is now the home of 11 newly resurfaced public paddle tennis courts. The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks dedicated the new courts during a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 10, followed by a special “December To Remember Paddle Tennis Doubles Tournament.”
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LA law aims to limit Venice boardwalk sales
Dec 14, 2011
A new Los Angeles law limiting the sale of merchandize along the Venice beach boardwalk is designed to tame unruliness among sellers at the popular tourist attraction.
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L.A. votes to impose order on Venice boardwalk vendors
Dec 14, 2011
Vendors on the famed Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach may soon be limited by a Los Angeles ordinance that regulates what they sell and where they can sell it.
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Watch Out, Incense & Sunglasses: L.A. City Council Approves Venice Boardwalk Ordinance
Dec 14, 2011
A new ordinance favored by L.A. City Council on Tuesday may force many Venice Beach boardwalk vendors to move their goods elsewhere. Council unanimously approved a measure prohibiting commercial vending along the west side of Ocean Front Walk in a 12-0 vote. [ more › ]
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Startup Accelerator Amplify Announces $4.5 Million Fund
Dec 14, 2011
Unveils plans for 3-story entrepreneurial campus in historic Venice Beach locationLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 Amplify, a new mentor-driven startup accelerator, today announced it is setting up shop near Google in Venice Beach. The program touts a solid roster of investors with unmatched media and entertainment ties including: Mark Burnett (Apprentice, Survivor), Brian Grazer (J. ...
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Red Sox faithful are eager for plan to take shape
Dec 14, 2011
Boston's wait-and-see approach may be a good thing but that doesn't make the anticipation any easier for Red Sox Nation.
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LA-Based Startup Accelerator Amplify Launches $4.5M Fund With Backing From Mark Burnett, Brian Grazer, Eric Schmidt
Dec 14, 2011
Another startup accelerator is debuting in LA today— Amplify . With the backing of some well-known Hollywood and Silicon Valley names, the Venice Beach-based incubator is launching a $4.5 million incubator and fund. Investors include Mark Burnett (Apprentice, Survivor), Brian Grazer, Jarl Mohn, Accel Partners, BV Capital, Greycroft Partners, Rustic Canyon, Tomorrow Ventures (Eric Schmidt), Tim ...
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Los Angeles law would limit selling on Venice boardwalk
Dec 14, 2011
Items with more than 'nominal utility' beyond protected speech, such as clothing, would be barred. Merchants say some vendors harass and assault others to secure locations among 205 selling slots. The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to limit commercial selling on Venice Beach's famed Ocean Front Walk.
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On Location: Venice Beach rides Hollywood wave
Dec 13, 2011
Venice Beach, a storied cinematic backdrop since the silent film era, continues to play a starring role in Hollywood. Venice Beach, a storied cinematic backdrop since the silent film era, continues to play a starring role in Hollywood.
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City Council to Vote on Regulating Performers, Vendors on Venice Boardwalk
Dec 13, 2011
VENICE BEACH (KTLA) -- The Los Angeles City Council is expected to mull over a new ordinance Tuesday that could split up performers and vendors on the popular Venice Beach boardwalk.
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Many young people in Florida leaving state
Dec 13, 2011
When Christina Caldwell moved back to her native Miami after living out west for six years, she planned to remain. But after two years of dead-end jobs as a bartender and receptionist, she left for California — for good. She now makes more than $100,000 a year at a post-production company in Venice Beach.
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Luxurious Waterfront Apartments Accentuate Los Angeles Living
Dec 13, 2011
MARINA DEL REY, CA-- - TodayMarinadelRey.com showcases the breathtaking harbor views and resort-style amenities of its luxury apartment communities that capture the vibrancy of Southern California living.Tucked ...
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'Single Ronnie' Gets Cozy With TWO Beach Babes [Photos]
Dec 12, 2011
Ronnie gets cheeky with a contemplative brunette during a photo shoot in Venice Beach, Calif. Ronnie may be internally aching over the veritable devastation of SamRon, but publicly, the "Jersey Shore" castie and questionable skateboarder has never looked happier. During a photo shoot in Venice Beach, Calif., last week, the budding male model welcomed his outgoing "Single [...]
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Google's New Venice Beach Office Poised to Jumpstart Real Estate Market
Dec 12, 2011
Daniel Miller The opening of offices by the Internet giant (and some recent high-end sales) have many hoping for a Silicon Valley-style upswing. read more
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City Council to Consider Regulating Performers, Vendors on Venice Boardwalk
Dec 11, 2011
VENICE BEACH (KTLA) -- The Los Angeles City Council is expected to mull over a decision that could split up performers and vendors on the popular Venice Beach boardwalk.
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Google's Thomas Williams finds creativity in computers
Dec 11, 2011
Williams, the site director for Google's new L.A. campus near Venice Beach, has used technology to create art and graphics during much of his career. The gig: In addition to being a senior engineering director at Google Inc., 47-year-old Thomas Williams is the site director for the company's newly opened 500-person campus near Venice Beach, where it develops video advertising for YouTube, pieces ...
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City Council Considers Regulating Street Performers, Hawksters At Venice Beach
Dec 10, 2011
The Los Angeles city council is considering a new plan to regulate the colorful characters, jugglers, clowns, musicians and hawksters on the Venice Boardwalk, a city councilman said Saturday.
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Extra, Extra: World's First Intersex Mayor, Jennifer Aniston Excels In Sexy & Convicted Child Sex Offender Works As ...
Dec 10, 2011
In tonight's Extra, Extra, Jennifer Aniston is deemed the sexiest woman EVER, a rainstorm approaches sunny SoCal, commercial vending on the Venice Beach boardwalk could be banned and an Aussie becomes the world's first openly intersex mayor. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . [ more › ]
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Playboy out early as nude Lohan photos leak
Dec 9, 2011
Playboy is to release its January/February issue early after nude pictures of troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan leaked online, boss Hugh Hefner said.
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Muscle Beach Toy Drive returns to Venice Dec. 10 and 11
Dec 8, 2011
New unwrapped toys will be accepted and given out to needy children in the Venice area during the fifth annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11 at the Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk.
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Community could seek exemption provision in proposed sign ordinance from placing banners, logos on boardwalk
Dec 8, 2011
A Los Angeles assistant city attorney says that Venice community leaders can legally pursue a mechanism that may allow them to avoid having signs or logos along Venice Beach as is recommended in a proposed city ordinance.
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Venice Beach pub crawl to raise funds for grant benefiting Boys & Girls Club
Dec 8, 2011
The Venice Young Professional Society will hold its first ever pub crawl fundraiser benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Venice at various locations in Venice Beach Saturday, Dec. 10.
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A Firebrand Media Publication
Dec 7, 2011
Can Gentrification and Preservation Co-exist? I spent a recent afternoon in Venice Beach. Haven’t been there in years and much seems to have changed. Muscle Beach’s circus performers and bikini-clad roller skaters are still around.
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Sex predator sought after luring victim w/ modeling career
Dec 6, 2011
A man is in custody, accused of luring a girl into his car with the promise of a modeling career, then attacking her.
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What's This 'Jersey Shore' Guido Doing On A Skateboard? [Photos]
Dec 5, 2011
Ronnie furrows his brow during a photo shoot for Muscle Mag. A guido on a weight bench? Obvi. A guido on a bicycle? Sure, if it's stationary and he's working his quads. But a guido at Venice Beach leaning next to a skateboard? We're not buying it. This photo of Ronnie posing for a "Muscle Mag" [...]
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Shenae Grimes: 'Travelers Photo Exhibit' Event!
Dec 5, 2011
Shenae Grimes shows a bit of her midriff as she attends her Travelers Photo Exhibit presented by Bing held at the Sanctuary Hotel in Miami, Fla., on Saturday (December 3). Part of Art Basel Miami, the event marked the first time the 21-year-old actress shared and sold her photos, which feature Venice Beach, Calif., street performers [...]
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Google's New Venice Beach Office Poised to Jump-Start Real Estate Market
Dec 5, 2011
Daniel Miller The opening of offices by the Internet giant (and some recent high-end sales) have many hoping for a Silicon Valley-style upswing. read more
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Young Professional Society's Pub Crawl on Dec. 10 to Raise Funds for Innovations Grant
Dec 3, 2011
VENICE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venice Young Professional Society has organized its first ever pub crawl fundraiser that will take place on Saturday, December 10 at various locations in Venice Beach. Proceeds from the event will support the group's...
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Shenae Grimes finds meaning in photography
Dec 2, 2011
Shenae Grimes stars on a fluffy CW show about well-off beautiful people. Off the 90210 set, the Canadian actress, 22, has real depth, as seen by her moving photographs in the Art Basel exhibit, Travelers . Her exhibit, showcasing homeless people in the Los Angeles area, will be shown Saturday evening at a private, Bing-hosted show at The Sanctuary Hotel.
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Natalie and Benjamin Share a Sunny Day With Baby Aleph
Dec 1, 2011
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied took their son out to lunch in Venice Beach yesterday. The trio then went off to run errands together, with little Aleph looking too cute in his bucket hat. Natalie, Benjamin, and Aleph are hanging out in LA after a period of globe-trotting. They were in NYC, then went to France and Switzerland for Benjamin's work and to see the Millepied clan. Lately ...
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Ocean Blue Company to hold farewell event prior to January closure
Dec 1, 2011
The storefront Ocean Blue Company on the Venice Beach Boardwalk will be closing its doors after more than 20 years in business.
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Lindsay Lohan's House Arrest More like Rich Girl Retreat
Dec 1, 2011
Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach house arrest is to jail time what a Winnebago is to a tent. Is the troubled star's sentence a punishment or vacation? Contributor: Nancy Tracy Published: Jun 24, 2011
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Lindsay Lohan Must Learn to Live Within Means in Wake of Latest Legal Woes
Dec 1, 2011
Though Lohan continues to wear high dollar clothing and live in a pricey Venice Beach condo, she says she is too poor to pay for court-ordered counseling. Contributor: K.C. Dermody Published: Jul 22, 2011
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Venice: Perry offers to support keeping advertising, logos off Venice Beach
Dec 1, 2011
A 2013 Los Angeles mayoral candidate attempted to navigate a potentially politically dangerous topic last month by offering to assist Venice residents in their quest to keep commercial signage and corporate logos off of Venice Beach.
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Photo of the day: Mellow out on Venice Beach
Nov 29, 2011
Reader Nick Mathieu captured some lovely colors in this photo of California's Venice Beach.
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Watch Out, Venice Beach: Occupy LA May Be Heading West
Nov 28, 2011
Occupy LA protesters craving the salty sea air and bohemian spirit may be headed west to Venice Beach. A handwritten flyer taped over the prominent "Federal Reserve Bank" mural at Occupy LA reads, "PLAN B: Occupy Venice Beach!" [ more › ]
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Show Baby Aleph Venice Beach
Nov 28, 2011
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied took a tour of Venice Beach in LA yesterday with their young son Aleph. Also along for the stroll were her parents, Shelley and Avner Herslag. Natalie and Benjamin have been hanging out on the West Coast with their little one in recent weeks. The proximity to Hollywood allowed Natalie to make her first public, post-baby appearance earlier this month ...
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Vanessa Hudgens Spotted with New Beau Austin Butler: Who is He?
Nov 28, 2011
Disney star Vanessa Hudgens was spotted kissing and holding hands with Austin Butler Saturday at Venice Beach. But, who is her sexy new beau?
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Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler: Holding Hands in Venice Beach!
Nov 27, 2011
Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend Austin Butler hold hands as they take a romantic stroll on Saturday afternoon (November 26) in Venice Beach, Calif. The 22-year-old actress and the 20-year-old actor grabbed lunch at 26 Beach restaurant before hopping onto their bikes and riding down the boardwalk. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa recently [...]
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LA councilman proposes medical marijuana clinic ban
Nov 24, 2011
A man holds a placard advertising medical marijuana outside an evaluation clinic on Venice Beach in Los Angeles on October 9, 2009.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments Day 326
Nov 22, 2011
Venice runway: A pigeon comes in for a landing at Venice Beach in this Oct. 15 photo by Elizabeth Wang-Lee. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments. Follow us on Twitter and visit the Southern...
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Venice's homeless teens intimidate, inspire
Nov 21, 2011
Venice Beach has a large homeless population. There is concern about a growing number of young people.
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Venice Avenue closed to cars on Sunday
Nov 18, 2011
Call it a street festival.Count on getting a fresh look at Venice Avenue.Consider it a
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Athletics: Off 'N Running Tours Brings Venice Art to Life
Nov 18, 2011
New Venice Arts Running Tour explores often overlooked art in Los Angeles’ number one sightseeing and tourist attraction.
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Hammer shares biennial details, including Venice Beach free-for-all
Nov 17, 2011
Biennials can be large, messy, expensive and controversial undertakings for the museums that attempt them, but it's too late for the Hammer to turn back now. Ramping up for the debut of its new biennial, the museum has just confirmed key details about the project, including the name, "Made in L.A.;" its promotional sponsor, Wells Fargo; and a run date of June 3 through September 2, 2012.
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Two-headed Turtle 'Teeny' And 'Tiny' Believed To Be World's Smallest
Nov 17, 2011
Good things come in small packages -- if you happen to be a collector of two-headed animals. Todd Ray, who runs the Venice Beach Freakshow in Los Angeles, which features a variety of two-headed creatures as well as a five-legged dog, now believes his latest addition to his multi-headed menagerie is the biggest ... and the smallest.
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30 Years Of Good Taste At Figtree’s Café
Nov 17, 2011
The sun is setting on a Friday night. The sky over Venice Beach is festive. It almost dances with color, very much like Figtree’s Café. Live music can be heard, along with the sound of laughter and the clinking of drinks. Happy hour is in full swing as the crowd chimes in on a Beatle tune. Inside, the main dining room offers a warm cozy space, f...
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Check Out These Photos Of Google's Monstrous New Venice Beach Office
Nov 16, 2011
Google just posted some big pictures of its brand new office in Venice Beach, CA that opened last week. As you might expect, it includes some StreetView bikes, an outdoor theatre, bouncy balls, a wall made of bronze, and a lot more.
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Adam Brody Calls His MTV Series Good Vibes the "Grungier" O.C. -- With Horny Surfers
Nov 16, 2011
Adam Brody says his new animated series Good Vibes is the grungier version of his former hit show, The O.C. It has the rich side, but the very Venice Beach, graffiti side ? and then with horny little surfers, he tells TVGuide.com. Brody's Good Vibes character Woodie is the anti-Seth Cohen in personality ? confident and thrill-seeking ? but like the brotherly bond between Seth and Ryan on The O.C ...
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LA Coroner's Office has a gift shop
Nov 16, 2011
People from all over come to Los Angeles to see the Hollywood walk of fame, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office?
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What America Looks Like: A Hawaiian Holiday in an Arizona Prison
Nov 15, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Why You Should Consider Investing In Venice And Santa Monica Before 2011 Ends
Nov 15, 2011
Real estate professional Tami Pardee shares why homebuyers should invest in Venice and Santa Monica before the year ends. In her all-encompassing website she lists the most viable property options for clients from all walks of life.Venice. California (PRWEB) November 15, 2011 The images of sun, miles of beaches and access to the outdoors, fashion trends, a cosmopolitan metropolis, and a unique ...
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New to Market: Venice Beach Bed & Breakfast Built in 1911
Nov 9, 2011
Click here to view the full photogallery. After spending several hours stressing over the metaphysical quandary presented by the Venice Beach House's name (is it a house in Venice Beach or a beach house in Venice?), we are just going...
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50-year-old man found dead on Venice beach
Nov 9, 2011
The body of the man who possibly was homeless was found shortly after 1 a.m. about 300 yards from the surf south of Ocean Front Walk and Union Jack Street, said Lt. Fred Corral of the coroner's office.
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Check Out These Photos Of Google's New Monster Venice Beach Office
Nov 9, 2011
Google just posted some big pictures of its brand new office in Venice Beach, CA that opened last week. As you might expect, it includes some StreetView bikes, an outdoor theatre, bouncy balls, a wall made of bronze, and a lot more.
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Renters Week 2011: A Renter's Guide to Venice Beach
Nov 8, 2011
All Renters Week long we'll be looking at some of the most happening rental neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Yesterday we checked out Echo Park. Up today: Venice. Venice isn't quite the artist and surfer paradise it was in decades past,...
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What America Looks Like: Boulder, Colorado in Winter
Nov 8, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Lohan spends five hours, not 30 days, in jail
Nov 7, 2011
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan checked into prison to serve a 30-day prison sentence but was freed early Monday after only five hours due to overcrowding, officials said.
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California surf-and-spa scene shows quieter side
Nov 7, 2011
When winter hits in the Great White North many Canadians dream of a sunny Southern California retreat. Two key destinations known for their surf and spa lifestyle are the small towns of Ojai and Ventura, a mere 90-minute drive by freeway north of the urban L.A. sprawl. Unlike Malibu, Santa Monica or Venice Beach in the big city, neither is crowded and relaxation is guaranteed. Although located ...
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LiLo Jail Price? $250K/Hour!
Nov 7, 2011
Lindsay Lohan flitted in and out of her 30-day jail sentence in a mere four hours early Monday morning. The 25-year-old actress was booked into the Century Regional Detention facility in Lynwood at 8:50 p.m. on Sunday evening, and was home in Venice Beach by 2 am.
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Lindsay Lohan Has A Sushi Dinner Before Checking Into Jail
Nov 6, 2011
By Radar Staff Lindsay Lohan had a low key dinner out with friends Saturday night. Dressed all in black, with her hair pulled into a simple ponytail, LiLo and her pals went to Wabi-Sabi Sushi & Asian. The super-casual eatery is walking distance from Lohan's rented Venice Beach home. PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Has Sushi Dinner Before Jail The clock is ticking down for Lohan to check into jail. Last ...
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Google goes Gehry
Nov 4, 2011
Internet search behemoth Google is now ensconced in three buildings in Venice Beach, Calif.—including the iconic “giant binoculars” building designed by Frank Gehry, FAIA, with sculptural input from Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Adrian Glick Kudler reports that the building was built as home to the Chiat/Day advertising firm and that Google is “hoping both to attract workers from local ...
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Photo Tour: Grand Opening Of Google LA
Nov 4, 2011
Google’s new Los Angeles office had its grand opening yesterday, consolidating operations that were previously spread-out among three different offices in Santa Monica into the funky Frank Gehry-designed “Binoculars” building in Venice Beach.
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L.A. mayor celebrates Google's move to Venice from Santa Monica
Nov 3, 2011
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa welcomed Google's arrival in Venice on Thursday, saying the move from Santa Monica to Los Angeles is a boon for the city's creative economy.
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Mayor Touts Google Opening in Venice
Nov 3, 2011
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa welcomed Google's arrival in Venice today, saying the move from Santa Monica to Los Angeles is a boon for the city's creative economy.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments Day 307
Nov 3, 2011
Concrete wave: "I took the chance to execute my board-and-pavement translation of 'surfing the waves of Venice beach,' " says street photographer Ben Molina of his Oct. 1 photo. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California...
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VIDEO: Michigan Commit Mitch McGary Breaks Backboard
Nov 3, 2011
This past summer, before he was committed to Michigan, 2012 basketball recruit Mitch McGary made headlines for destroying a backboard at the Elite 24 game in Venice Beach, California. McGary shattered the backboard with a dunk in warm-ups, and he received a laceration from the glass that fell on him. He wasn't too badly injured, and he returned to the court not long after the very Tractor ...
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Office Space: Google Moves Into Gehry's Binoculars Building in Venice
Nov 3, 2011
Main image via Yo! Venice! Ok, even Google probably can't make the nickname Silicon Beach stick, but city officials' dreams aside, the internet juggernaut is opening its new campus near Venice Beach today. The company now has 100,000 square...
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Google to open campus in Los Angeles
Nov 2, 2011
The 100,000-square-foot facility near Venice Beach will be used unify the Internet giant's growing operations in the city, much like the company's Googleplex headquarters in Silicon Valley. Google Inc. is about to add some muscle to its Southern California operations.
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Video Interlude: Watch a Trailer for Eames: the Architect and the Painter
Nov 1, 2011
Premiering in select American markets on Nov. 18: Eames: the Architect and the Painter, Bill Jersey and Jason Cohn's documentary film that explores the work and Venice Beach, Calif., studio of design juggernaut Charles and Ray Eames. The film...
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Jedward, Tara Reid film Baywatch-themed music video for 'Wow Oh Wow'
Oct 31, 2011
Jedward and Tara Reid shoot a music video on Venice Beach, Los Angeles.
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Tara Reid Dons Baywatch Swimsuit For New Jedward Video [Pics]
Oct 31, 2011
Tara Reid plays the role of a Baywatch lifeguard in the latest video from Irish pop duo/skinwasters Jedward. The 35-year-old American Pie actress wore a Baywatch-style red swimsuit while filming the video for Jedward’s latest single on Venice Beach in California. And she clearly enjoyed herself, later tweeting: “Jedward is forever I love them 4 [...] Tara Reid Dons Baywatch Swimsuit For New ...
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Jedward shoot video with Tara Reid
Oct 31, 2011
Jedward were joined by Hollywood starlet Tara Reid when they shot their latest video on Venice Beach, LA.
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West L.A. winter shelter for homeless opens early
Oct 30, 2011
City opens the emergency cold-weather shelter at the West Los Angeles National Guard Armory more than six weeks early after an influx of homelessness in Venice and Westchester. Matthew Dunn, 34, flashed his best Popeye the Sailor grin as he boarded the van from Venice Beach to the Westside winter shelter.
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Coroner's gift shop sells items for fans of the macabre
Oct 30, 2011
The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Olvera Street, Venice Beach and ... the coroner's office? As unlikely as it might sound, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office is a must-see destination for many visitors to Los Angeles.
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Longtime Venice/Santa Monica area resident Jason Meiojas dies at 26
Oct 27, 2011
Jason Erik Meiojas, a longtime resident of the Venice and Santa Monica area, has died. He was 26. Born June 2, 1985, Meiojas passed away Oct. 15 with his family by his side.
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Tony Hawk Shreds Venice Beach in Sonic Generations of Skate
Oct 27, 2011
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, along with three generations of skateboard pros and regular skaters, graced Venice Beach on Saturday, October 22, to show SoCal how it's done in Sonic Generations of Skate . [ more › ]
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Westside emergency shelter to open ahead of winter schedule to serve homeless in Venice, Westchester
Oct 26, 2011
A temporary Westside emergency shelter program has been initiated six weeks ahead of schedule as a way to provide more immediate assistance to the homeless in Venice, Westchester and other parts of the Westside.
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$50K reward offered to catch Venice letter carrier robber
Oct 25, 2011
A $50K reward is up for information leading to the conviction of the man who robbed a letter carrier in Venice.
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Embrace Los Angeles Living With Luxurious Waterfront Apartments
Oct 24, 2011
MARINA DEL REY, CA-- - TodayMarinadelRey.com showcases luxury apartment communities with resort-caliber amenities that embrace the vast and vibrant Southern California lifestyle with breathtaking harbor ...
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Tony Hawk's team wins Sonic Generations of Skate
Oct 23, 2011
Tony Hawk, Andy Macdonald and Mitchie Brusco have won the first Sonic Generations of Skate. The contest featured the world's best vert skaters from three generations teaming up in a series of competitions at Venice Beach. Kevin Staab, Sandro Dias and Paul-Luc Ronchetti were second, Steve Caballero, Pierre Luc Gagnon and Elliot Sloan were third and Sergie Ventura, Lincoln Ueda and Adam Taylor...
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Overheard in L.A.: Why We Don't Live at the Beach
Oct 23, 2011
Arguably one of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the proximity to its gorgeous beaches. As it turns out, not everyone is a fan. Laura Malcolm sent us this gem from Venice Beach: "See? This is why I don't live at the beach. Because sand is like dirt, and now I'm covered in dirt." [ more › ]
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Man Rescues Injured Great White Shark Near Venice Pier
Oct 22, 2011
A man lifeguards call the "Animal Whisperer" rescued what is believed to be a young great white shark over the weekend.
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This Is Why Raiders Fans Can't Have Nice Things [Fans]
Oct 18, 2011
# fans A reader named Taylor snapped a photo of this sign at the Cabo Cantina in Venice Beach, Calif. Taylor describes the spot as "one of my favorite places to watch an NFL game. It's a few steps from the beach and is usually pretty chill." Except, it seems, when a certain team's games are being broadcast. More »
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Hays: College soccer's talented sister act
Oct 18, 2011
They grew up sharing everything most things, including space on the field where they both excelled. And while Samantha Mewis chose to play at UCLA, far away from her sister, Kristen, at BC, they hope to share the same field once again with the national team.
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Sunday Photoblogging: Venice and Venice
Oct 15, 2011
Some photos of Venice, Italy from the summer. [More]
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Sun comes up over Santa Monica
Oct 14, 2011
FROM the rooftop bar of the Erwin Hotel in Venice, Los Angeles, I could see the lights of the Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica pier sparkling in the distance.
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Planning Commission to recommend keeping signs out of Venice Beach
Oct 13, 2011
A Los Angeles city commission is planning to advise the City Council against implementing a plan by a private foundation to install banners and outdoor signs in public parks in exchange for donations, including at Venice Beach.
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Ugo Nonis, of Bravo's 'Work of Art,' talks about living in L.A.
Oct 13, 2011
Ugo Nonis calls Paris his hometown but for the past couple of years, he has lived in Los Angeles -- and more specifically, Venice Beach.
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Tony Hawk to ride in “Sonic Generations of Skate” tournament
Oct 12, 2011
Tony Hawk will be one of twelve pro skaters competing at Sega’s Sonic Generations of Skate event on October 22 in Venice Beach, California.
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Hawk, Gagnon, Brusco in Generations of Skate field
Oct 11, 2011
Tony Hawk, Pierre-Luc Gagnon and Mitchie Brusco are among the top pro vert skateboarders scheduled to compete in the Sonic Generations of Skate on Oct. 22 at the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The team competition will pay homage to three generations of vert skaters with Southern California connections. Each team will consist of one 40-something skater (first generation), one 30-something skater ...
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Hawk, Gagnon, Brusco in Generations of Skate
Oct 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tony Hawk, Pierre-Luc Gagnon and Mitchie Brusco are among the top pro vert skateboarders scheduled to compete in the Sonic Generations of Skate on Oct. 22 at the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
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New Gallery Opens In Venice With Works From More Than 50 Artists
Oct 8, 2011
It’s an early foggy morning in Venice Beach; a small yellow house with an interesting piece of street art plastered across the front catches my attention. Nestled on the busy boulevard, Abbot Kinney, I realize, I have arrived at the recently opened, Very Venice Art & Design Gallery. I am greeted by one of the artists working in the front ga...
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LAPD Pacific Division Arrest Venice Beach Burglary Suspect
Oct 7, 2011
A suspected burglar at a Venice home was arrested early Monday after he was confronted by guests who disarmed him and took his identification before officers caught him hiding under a pile of clothes at a nearby house. The Maine resident scaled a wall, climbed onto a roof and pulled off some “acrobatic moves” to enter a home in the 800 block of...
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Arbor Presents: Movies On The Big Screen
Oct 5, 2011
Friday, October 14, head out to Venice Beach to catch the world premiere of the new Arbor film, The Van Delirium, as well as Think Thanks Ransack Rebellion, and Bhappy's Happy Days.
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Shark Washed Ashore in Venice Beach Rescued
Oct 2, 2011
A group of Venice Beach surfers came to the rescue of a baby great white shark that had washed ashore near the Venice Pier.
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Surfers Rescue Injured Baby White Shark at Venice Pier
Sep 30, 2011
A group of surfers and passers-by at Venice Beach, Calif., rescued a baby white shark on Saturday morning that washed ashore near the Venice Pier after being hooked by a fisherman.
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Baby great white shark rescued in Venice Beach
Sep 29, 2011
A baby great white shark gets caught with a fishing pole near the Venice Beach pier. Locals brought it to shore, took out the hook and set it free.
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Baby Great White Shark Rescue Video
Sep 29, 2011
After a baby great white shark was accidently hooked by a fisherman in Venice Beach, California, local surfers and bystanders helped to free the little guy and send him back out in the ocean. With the entire thing caught on tape, it was only a matter of time before the video went viral. Baby great white shark rescued off of Venice Beach -- video included. (YouTube) Generally speaking, when ...
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Surfers rescue wounded great white shark
Sep 29, 2011
Here is an unusual story from Southern California where surfers rescue a wounded great white shark.
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Surfers Save Great White Shark
Sep 29, 2011
Group of California surfers save baby great white shark that washed ashore on Venice Beach last weekend.
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Clearview Treatment Programs Brings DBT Workshop to Orange County
Sep 29, 2011
Clearview will hold its first Orange County DBT workshop on October 14, 2011, in Newport Beach.Venice Beach, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2011 Clearview Treatment Programs, a premier treatment center for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Los Angeles, is presenting “Fundamentals of DBT: A Comprehensive Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy” on Friday, October 14, 2011.Following its ...
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DJ's Sister Talks Shark Rescue
Sep 29, 2011
Something many people are buzzing about Thursday morning is the baby Great White Shark that came ashore near the Venice Beach Pier.
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Man Saves Shark
Sep 28, 2011
A mysterious Venice Beach native named Willy is getting a lot of attention after making a bold move to help a shark.
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Crowning glory: Women who lose hair struggle with identity
Sep 28, 2011
SACRAMENTO — Shirley Berger holds a photo of herself taken at Venice Beach in 1960. She's about 20 in the picture and looks like Elizabeth Taylor: the same thick eyebrows and upturned nose. She's on her stomach, holding a cigarette. A layer of her dark curly hair covers her head.
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Venice Beach Shark Rescue Caught on Video
Sep 28, 2011
On Saturday, a great white shark washed ashore on Venice Beach. Residents rallied to remove hook from shark's mouth and send it back to sea.
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Video: Great white shark rescue at Venice Beach
Sep 26, 2011
Kevin Roderick: Locals saved a juvenile shark that became tangled in fishing line over the weekend.
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L.A. Triathlon closes roads from Venice Beach to downtown
Sep 25, 2011
Motorists are encountering delays Sunday morning between Venice Beach and downtown L.A. because of road closures along the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon route. The triathlon was scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m. with the swimming segment of the...
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Best Spots To Watch Sunday's L.A. Triathlon
Sep 25, 2011
The 12th Annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon will start at 7:15 a.m. Sunday morning for the pros, which begins with the first leg (swim) at Venice Beach, the second (bike) from Venice Beach to downtown Los Angeles, and the third leg (run)/finish line in downtown LA. at L.A. LIVE Nokia Plaza. Elite amateurs will start at 7:20 a.m. and ...
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Los Angeles Triathlon: How To Avoid The Road Closures Sunday Morning
Sep 24, 2011
The 12th Annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon will take place tomorrow, Sunday Sept. 25 with the first leg (swim) at Venice Beach, the second (bike) from Venice Beach to downtown Los Angeles, and the third leg (run)/finish line in downtown LA. at L.A. LIVE Nokia Plaza. This year’s field represents recreational, elite and pro triath...
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Best Spots To Watch Sunday's L.A. Marathon
Sep 24, 2011
The 12th Annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon will start at 7:15 a.m. Sunday morning for the pros, which begins with the first leg (swim) at Venice Beach, the second (bike) from Venice Beach to downtown Los Angeles, and the third leg (run)/finish line in downtown LA. at L.A. LIVE Nokia Plaza. Elite amateurs will start at 7:20 a.m. and ...
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LAFD engine's use in porn video raises alarms
Sep 23, 2011
Another city agency has become embroiled in accusations involving an X-rated movie, this time that firefighters allowed one of their engines to be used in a porn film shot at Venice Beach as they watched from a distance.
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LA Fire Department Burned by Porn Star Charley Chase
Sep 23, 2011
Porn star Charley Chase is giving the LA Fire Department a headache as they try to explain why a fire engine was used in one of her XXX movies. The Venice Beach fire department has some 'splaining to do . . .
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LAFD Fire Truck Porn Allegations Probed
Sep 23, 2011
The Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the allegations that fire trucks in Venice Beach and Hollywood were used in porn shoots. Department officials are trying to find out how involved fire personnel were in the shoot.
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Los Angeles Triathlon to begin with ocean swim, bicycle segments at Venice Beach
Sep 22, 2011
The 12th annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, with nearly 2,500 competitors kicking off the race with the swim portion in the ocean off Venice Beach.
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Off N Running Tours Brings Venice Art to Life
Sep 22, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Millions of people visit Venice, California every year to see muscle beach, street performers, canals reminiscent of those found in Italy and the grunion run. However, what most of these people dont know is that Venice Beach is home to a unique and vibrant creative community. From sculptures to murals to art galleries and art walls, amateur and professional artists alike have...
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The Eat Sheet: L.A.'s Toughest Table to Get Right Now
Sep 22, 2011
Ink restaurant, the hotly anticipated restaurant from tattooed Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio, opened last night, and it's already the hardest reservation in Los Angeles right now.STORY: The Eat Sheet: Larry Bell Talks About His New Restaurant, Larry's in Venice Beach
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Probe into porn shoot using LA fire trucks
Sep 22, 2011
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is investigating reports that porn filmmakers used two fire trucks to shoot explicit scenes with an X-rated movie actress, a spokesman said Thursday.
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LAFD Firetruck Porn Allegations Probed
Sep 22, 2011
The Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the allegations that fire trucks in Venice Beach and Hollywood were used in porn shoots. Department officials are trying to find out how involved fire personnel were in the shoot.
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Women who lose hair struggle with identity
Sep 21, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Shirley Berger holds a photo of herself taken at Venice Beach, Calif., in 1960. She's about 20 in the picture and looks like Elizabeth Taylor: the same thick eyebrows and upturned nose. She's on her stomach, holding a cigarette. A layer of her dark curly hair covers her head.
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Economists say sea level rise could be costly
Sep 21, 2011
The Associated Press The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Economists say erosion from rising sea levels and storm damage could cost California hundreds of millions of dollars in lost tourism and tax revenues. The Los Angeles Times ( http://lat.ms/pQSYKP ) says the San Francisco State study released Tuesday shows climate change and rising seas this century will diminish state beach appeal to ...
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Senior Airman DeGoes helps 30th Space Wing
Sep 21, 2011
About a hundred miles or so from the glitz of Hollywood and the sights and sounds of Venice beach, lies an area that breaks most stereotypes about California.
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Rising seas, erosion, could equal fiscal loss for SoCal coastal cities
Sep 20, 2011
Much of Venice Beach and other local coastal areas could be significantly eroded or flooded by the year 2100 if ocean levels continue rising at current rates, according to a state-commissioned economic study released today by San Francisco State University.
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Hefty Economic Losses If Sea Levels Rise In Venice Beach, Santa Monica
Sep 20, 2011
California beach towns such as Santa Monica and Venice could face hefty economic losses caused by sea level rise in the next century, according to a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists at San Francisco State University today. The study forecasts the economic impact of sea level rise on five communities along the California coastlin...
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Los Angeles To Host Triathlon Sunday
Sep 19, 2011
Los Angeles will be converted into a race course this weekend with triathletes swimming, biking and running from Venice Beach to downtown.
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Sea level rise could be costly for coastal communities, including Venice, study finds
Sep 16, 2011
Venice Beach could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism spending and structural damages due to a rise in sea levels over the remainder of the century, a new state-commissioned study has found.
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Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Plays Host to Sixth Stop of the Race to the Toyota Cup
Sep 15, 2011
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Economists say climate change could affect Calif. tourism
Sep 14, 2011
Venice Beach is only one of many California communities that may lose hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism and tax revenues because of erosion from rising sea levels and storm damage, economists say.
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Climate change threatens California beaches: study
Sep 14, 2011
Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said.
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LAPD Searches For Parolee On The Run Near Venice Pier
Sep 14, 2011
A large number of Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for a parolee on the run in Venice beach Tuesday night.
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Venice Beach, local coastal areas could be under water by 2100, state study says
Sep 13, 2011
LOS ANGELES - Much of Venice Beach and other local coastal areas could be submerged by the year 2100 if ocean levels continue rising at current rates, according to a state-commissioned study released today by San Francisco State University.
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Ocean could claim Venice Beach by 2100, study says
Sep 13, 2011
Much of Venice Beach and other local coastal areas could be submerged by the year 2100 if ocean levels continue rising at current rates, according to a state-commissioned study released today by San Francisco State University.
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Hefty Economic Losses If Sea Levels Rise In Santa Monica, Venice Beach
Sep 13, 2011
California beach towns such as Santa Monica and Venice Beach could face hefty economic losses if sea levels rise in the next century, according to results released today from a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists at San Francisco State University. The study looked at the economic impact rising sea levels would have on five communit...
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Study predicts sea level rise may take economic toll on California coast
Sep 13, 2011
California beach towns could face hefty economic losses caused by sea level rise in the next century, according to a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists at San Francisco State University. The study forecasts the economic impact of sea level rise on five communities: Ocean Beach in San Francisco; Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles; Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County; and ...
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Sea level rise may take economic toll on California coast, study predicts
Sep 13, 2011
California beach towns could face hefty economic losses caused by sea level rise in the next century, according to a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists. The study forecasts the economic impact of sea level rise on five communities: Ocean Beach in San Francisco; Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles; Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County; and Torrey Pines State Reserve in San ...
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Study: Rising Sea Levels May Submerge Malibu Beach Homes By 2100
Sep 13, 2011
The economic loss in Malibu alone could top $500 million, according to the study funded by the Dept. of Boating and Waterways.
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State cost of rising seas? 100s of millions
Sep 13, 2011
Rising sea levels could pound the California economy in the decades ahead, a new study shows, gouging away hundreds of millions in tourist dollars as sand is stripped from popular beaches.Increased coastal flooding also could take a heavy toll, according to the study, commissioned by the...
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Impact of Calif. sea level rise studied
Sep 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Sea level rises caused by global warming could take a hefty economic toll on California beach towns in the next century, a study says.
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Study: Venice Beach Could Be Submerged
Sep 13, 2011
Much of Venice Beach and other local coastal areas could be submerged by the year 2100 if ocean levels continue rising at current rates, according to a state-commissioned study released today by San Francisco State University.
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Women who lose their hair struggle with identity
Sep 12, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shirley Berger holds a photo of herself taken at Venice Beach, Calif., in 1960. She’s about 20 in the picture and looks like Elizabeth Taylor: the same thick eyebrows and upturned nose. She’s on her stomach, holding a cigarette. A layer of her dark curly hair covers her head. “My hair was so thick, you couldn’t see through it at all,” Berger said. “I had a ton of hair.”
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Acrobatic Venice Beach Burglary Suspect Arrested By LAPD Pacific Division
Sep 12, 2011
A burglar who pulled of some "acrobatic moves" to rob a Venice home early this morning was arrested about an hour after the crime was committed. The suspect, from Maine with a criminal record in Connecticut and Rhode Island, allegedly scaled a wall, climbed onto a roof and pulled off some “acrobatic moves” to enter a home in the 800 block of Ve...
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Incline Village snowboarder takes win at Supergirl Jam
Sep 10, 2011
Laurie Currier competes in the Supergirl Jam Snowboard Rail Jam in Venice Beach, Calif., last month. Currier won the snowboard portion of the Supergirl Jam event series, which also included surfing and skateboarding.
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Gay Travel: Get Away From the Heat in Venice Beach
Sep 10, 2011
Los Angeles is an easy city to love -- and to hate. Who can resist seeing the Hollywood sign in person, even if it is through a thick wall of grey smog?! And the stars on Hollywood Boulevard? Come on, that's priceless, even if it is horribly commercialized.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 252
Sep 9, 2011
Transition period: Richard Risemberg shoots Venice Beach as the tide recedes in this Feb. 13 photo. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments. Follow us on Twitter and visit the Southern California Moments homepage for...
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Video: Muscle Beach Championships in Calif.
Sep 6, 2011
A big crowd showed up to watch the 40th annual Muscle Beach Championships in Venice Beach, Calif. KCAL-TV's Joy Benedict reports from the world-famous body-building competition.
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First Chinese Walks Across US In 89 Days
Sep 5, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- "I am glad I did it finally," Phil Wong told reporters at the Venice Beach pier in Los Angeles Sunday after he finished his 89-day cross-America-on-foot trip, the first ever by Asians.
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Urban Decorator Paints Venice Beach & Other L.A. 'Hoods
Sep 5, 2011
Worldly street artist and designer Chase and his trusty cans of spray paint have brightened Venice Beach this spring and summer with several mural projects. As part of The Campaign for the Absurd in Venice Beach, he covered several walls with his brilliant characters. [ more › ]
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News10's Jeff Maher heads to So Cal, pt. 2
Sep 2, 2011
I've been called a character. But I think I met my match when I made my first trip to Venice Beach. I must be a bit naïve, because I did not know that Venice Beach was so full of life, music, art, attractions, and people who could be considered a little different.
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Photos: Boost Mobile Elite 24
Aug 31, 2011
Plus a full recap of the Venice Beach high school bball tourney.
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Women can lose hair too
Aug 31, 2011
Shirley Berger holds a photo of herself taken at Venice Beach, Calif., in 1960. She's about 20 in the picture and looks like Elizabeth Taylor: the same thick eyebrows and upturned nose. She's on her stomach, holding a cigarette. A layer of her dark curly hair covers her head.
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Kellan Makes a Final Push For a Top Spot in the Shirtless Bracket!
Aug 30, 2011
Kellan Lutz was decked out in black fitness gear for a serious workout along Venice Beach yesterday. The well-toned actor is among the hot guys competing in this Summer's shirtless bracket . He was a real contender in last year's race, placing runner-up to his pal, and winner, Taylor Lautner . Kellan's got his work cut out for him if he's going to knock out another friend and Twilight costar ...
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Muhammad brings A-game to Venice Beach
Aug 29, 2011
ARCHIVE | EMAIL Rahshaun Haylock comes to FOX Sports West after reporting for KCBS2/KCAL9 and TxtStation Operator. In addition, he began reporting for the station's website as the host of the Carl's Jr. FanCam, interviewing fans before Lakers' and Dodgers' home games.
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'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach
Aug 29, 2011
The victims were swimming around 6:30pm on Thursday evening when a seal bit the woman on her leg. Her husband suffered bites on his hands, feet and head.
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Video: Highlights from Elite 24 at Venice Beach
Aug 29, 2011
Big names were coming. Kevin Durant was there. Of course he was — if there was a high-level pro-am game this summer, Durant has been there. He’s sharpening his game, more importantly this has been a summer of sharp little bit of grassroots marketing by KD. Back to the issue at hand, the Elite 24…
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High school hoops stars show off skills, garner attention at Elite 24 game
Aug 29, 2011
VENICE, CALIF. -- With the Pacific Ocean splashing in the background, two dozen of the nation's premier high school basketball players took to the famed Venice Beach blacktops last Friday and Saturday. Boost Mobile's Elite 24 was in full force, and the atmosphere was electric: live music, lively dancing and thunderous beats emanating from the nearby Crenshaw High band. It was an appropriate ...
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Biltmore gets inked up for tattoo festival
Aug 28, 2011
The Arizona Biltmore looked more like Venice Beach as it hosted the Hell City Tattoo Festival, an annual event featuring workshops and competitions.
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Goodman backs out of commitment to Villanova
Aug 28, 2011
Savon Goodman must have had some serious second thoughts. The 6-foot-6 power forward backed out of his oral commitment to play basketball at Villanova the same week he switched high schools.
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Elite 24 Begins With Broken Backboard During Warmups
Aug 27, 2011
This is probably an ominous start for the Elite 24 game at Venice Beach. According to Ben Golliver , the backboard shattered during warmups, leaving highly-touted prospect Mitch McGary bleeding. McGary brought down the backboard, which wasn't prepared for what hit it, with a dunk during warmups, presenting a bit of a problem. Here's the remnants of McGary's dunk, and the backboard that once was ...
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Sea Lion Attacks Swimmers in Waters off Venice Beach
Aug 26, 2011
VIDEO: Watch Jaime Chambers' Report VENICE, Calif. (KTLA) -- A sea lion attacked a man and a woman who were swimming off of Venice Beach Thursday evening.
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Elderly Couple Attacked By Sea Lion While Swimming at Venice Beach
Aug 26, 2011
They're cute, and they seem almost downright cuddly, but sea lions can be vicious. An elderly couple out for a swim off Venice Beach Thursday evening found themselves the victims of an attack by a sea lion, reports KTLA . [ more › ]
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Topless protest planned Sunday in T.O. 0
Aug 26, 2011
Members of a group spawned by the Raelian Movement are blowing their tops over the city’s refusal to grant them a permit for a topless event in an east-end park.
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Clamor Over Venice 311
Aug 24, 2011
Last the world heard from Dawna Chaet, known around Venice as Boston Dawna, she was being crowned the "Batman of Venice Beach" by a charmed Associated Press writer from out of town. The burly, middle-aged brunette was packing up the sex-shop handcuffs and purple bike she used to ...
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An American adventure for two, part two
Aug 24, 2011
A typical stretch of Venice Beach, California. / Photo by Gordon Schuit; Special to the Black Moun Big Sur, California. / Photo by Gordon Schuit; Special to the Black Moun
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Protesters in US celebrate 'Go Topless Day' for women's equal rights
Aug 23, 2011
London, Aug 23 (ANI): Hundreds of members of a UFO cult, including men and women, gathered at California's Venice Beach to protest for women's constitutional rights by taking part in the fourth annual 'Go Topless Day'.
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Go Topless Day 2011 protesters take off their tops for justice on Venice Beach
Aug 22, 2011
Hundreds of women (and men) descended upon California’s Venice Beach to take part in the fourth annual Go Topless Day yesterday.
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Equal topless rights for all! Protesters take off their tops in the name of social justice
Aug 22, 2011
Members of a UFO cult have staged rally to protest for women's constitutional rights at Venice Beach - but the objects on show needed no identifying. Hundreds of women (and plenty of men too) descended upon California’s Venice Beach yesterday to take part in the fourth annual Go Topless Day.
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Women Demand Their Equal Rights to Bare Boobs On Annual Go Topless Day
Aug 22, 2011
"Boobies are for babies!" cries out a bare bellied, and bare chested, expectant mother amid a small crowd of her topless sisters. It is Venice Beach, on a sunny Sunday, and the cause is laid out for all to see: Women should be allowed to go topless, just like men. This is the annual Go Topless Day protest, march, and gathering. [ more › ]
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Snowboarding in August: Women compete in Supergirl Jam at Venice Beach
Aug 21, 2011
Women compete in three sports at Supergirl Jam at Venice Beach
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Protesters Go Topless at Venice Beach
Aug 21, 2011
Sunday is National GoTopless Day VIDEO: Watch Rick Chambers' Report VENICE BEACH (KTLA) -- Protesters gathered in Venice Beach Sunday to give women and men equal rights -- to tan topless.
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A perfect day for snowboarding in Venice
Aug 21, 2011
The Supergirl Jam brings women from all over the world to compete in snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. The weather on Venice Beach was typical for a Sunday afternoon in August: The sun was out, there was a slight breeze, the thermometer registered 74 degrees. So, naturally, it was the perfect day for snowboarding.
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Joey Brezinski wins Red Bull Manny Mania Pro
Aug 21, 2011
Joey Brezinski, the mastermind of the Red Bull Manny Mania contest series, won the pro event in New York City on Sunday. After a packed day of technical manual-trick skating, Brezinski narrowly out performed Dutch sensation Sewa Kroetkov to take the win. Brezinski's win is his first in the Manny Mania series since 2007, when he won in his hometown of Venice Beach, Calif. Second place overall ...
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Aug 20, 2011
Montrose Christian senior Justin Anderson was chosen to participate in the two-day 2011 Boost Mobile Elite 24 basketball event to be held this weekend in Venice Beach, Calif.
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SPIN.com's Best of the Week
Aug 20, 2011
This week, Red Hot Chili Peppers rocked Venice Beach in a new music video, Feist debuted a gorgeous song from her fall effort, and Bon Iver unveiled an album clip shot in Iceland. Meanwhile, Matt & Kim teamed with Soulja Boy and Andrew W.K. for a party track, Radiohead posted an intimate hour-long concert, and disaster struck Belgium's Pukkelpop festival. These stories, plus the week's top news ...
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Gazette.Net: Montrose Christian grad gets all-star call
Aug 20, 2011
Montrose Christian senior Justin Anderson was chosen to participate in the two-day 2011 Boost Mobile Elite 24 basketball event to be held this weekend in Venice Beach, Calif.
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Distance Swim Challenge benefit to end at Venice Beach Aug. 21
Aug 19, 2011
The 2011 Distance Swim Challenge, an ocean swim competition promoting healthy lifestyles, will be held in Santa Monica Bay between Manhattan Beach and Venice Beach Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Lindsay Lohan's rep: Those were crystals, not drugs
Aug 19, 2011
Video of Lindsay Lohan sitting outside a Venice Beach, California, triggered a bitter squabble between her publicist and an online gossip editor Thursday. X17online hinted the video secretly recorded from a nearby car showed something fishy going on between Lohan and several men, including the exchange of a plastic bag and some cash. Steve Honig, [...]
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Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil Venice Beach video for 'Rain Dance'
Aug 18, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers took over a boardwalk-adjacent Ocean Front Walk rooftop for its "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" clip, the first single from the band's forthcoming "I'm With You," due Aug. 30, and it apparently "went off like an evening at the opera," according to an on-the-scene report from Venice311.
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Babes & Boards: Supergirl Jam Kicks Off at Venice Beach on Sunday
Aug 18, 2011
As if Topless Day isn't enough for Venice Beach this Sunday, the bohemian shoreline will host the fifth annual Supergirl Jam . Two female-centric events, both boasting the spirit of feminism and girl power, will take over the land. However, only one group will bare all. We're fairly certain the athletes will remain fully clothed. [ more › ]
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FasterLouder TV: Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
Aug 18, 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers play on a rooftop above Venice Beach. Haven't we seen this before?
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Video Premiere: Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Adventure of Rain Dance Maggie'
Aug 18, 2011
Anthony Kiedis, Flea and their bandmates get out loud, jamming at the rooftop of a building in Venice Beach during one summer day.
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Gabrielle Donnelly
Aug 18, 2011
Gabrielle Donnelly was born and raised in London, where she worked as a journalist on women's magazines before moving to Los Angeles to specialize in show business journalism. She lives near Venice Beach with her husband, Owen BjØrnstad.
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Shooting of sea lions in Santa Monica Bay sparks outrage
Aug 18, 2011
Shooting of sea lion in Santa Monica Bay sparks outrage Sea lion shot
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RHCP Rock Venice Beach in "Rain Dance Maggie" Clip
Aug 17, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers return on August 30 with I'm With You , their first album in five years, and now the boys' video for lead single "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" has premiered. Check it out here. Director Marc Klasfeld — who's worked with Foo Fighters, Against Me!, Kelis and more — helms a clip that perfectly matches the song's simple pop-funk vibe: he captures the boys rocking ...
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5th Annual Supergirl Jam Contest Returns to Venice Beach August 21
Aug 17, 2011
Venice Beach is gearing up to host the 5th Annual Supergirl Jam — the action sports industry's only large-scale, all-female competition and lifestyle series — on Sunday, August 21.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Get Back To Venice Beach For “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
Aug 17, 2011
It’s always Christmas somewhere on the Internet. Yesterday saw the leak of Lady Gaga‘s “Yoü And I” video, and today we’re excited to share “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” the new Red Hot Chili Peppers video that was slated to premiere tomorrow. The quartet rocks a rooftop in Venice Beach in an homage to [...]
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Hold Rooftop Jam in 'Rain Dance Maggie' Video
Aug 17, 2011
Filmed on July 30 near Venice Beach, the video shows a crowd gathering underneath the seemingly impromptu rooftop performance, as frontman Anthony Kiedis twirls around his bandmates and drummer Chad Smith smacks the cowbell.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 'The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie' music video
Aug 17, 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform their current single on top of a Venice Beach building in their new music video.
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Quick Hits: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shinedown, Black Sabbath, Maroon 5 & Train, Joe Jonas / Jay Sean, Michael Jackson ...
Aug 17, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers ' video for the new single "The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie" debuted via MTV today. The clip was filmed live on a rooftop in Venice Beach on July 30 by director Mark Klasfeld . It had been reported that the band shot a video directed by up-and-coming rapper Kreayshawn but it appears that version has been scrapped in favor of the rooftop version.
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Larry's in Venice opens today
Aug 16, 2011
Mark and Erwin Sokol (of Hotel Erwin) have teamed up with Waterloo & City chef Brendan Collins and director of operations Carolos Tomazos to pay tribute to the art community of Venice Beach with an art-inspired eatery that opens its...
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Animal Rights Groups Offer $5,000 Reward In Fatal Sea Lion Shooting
Aug 16, 2011
August 3 marked a sad day for sea lions and animal rights groups. An injured adult female sea lion - shot three times - washed up on the Venice Beach shore, bleeding profusely and dead. [ more › ]
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Morning Linkage: Schwarzenegger Billboard on Sunset, Fixing City Golf Courses
Aug 15, 2011
Patrick Schwarzenegger billboard at Sunset and Sycamore via Gawker · BHUSD panicking a little over imminent loss of oil drilling revenue [BHP] · New tumblr Notable Native explains Hollywood Jesus, Venice Beach rappers [NN] · City Council 245s DWP,...
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Sea Lion Shot In Venice : $5,000 Reward Offered
Aug 12, 2011
Animal rights groups Marine Animal Rescue (MAR) and Friends of Animals are offering a $5,000 reward for any information that will lead to the culprit responsible for a fatal sea lion shooting.
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Lohan's rep: Those were crystals, not drugs
Aug 12, 2011
Video of Lindsay Lohan sitting outside a Venice Beach, California, triggered a bitter squabble between her publicist and an online gossip editor Thursday. X17online hinted the video secretly recorded from a nearby car showed something fishy going on between Lohan and several men, including the exchange of a plastic bag and some cash. Steve Honig, [...]
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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley men compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Aug 12, 2011
SCOTTS VALLEY - Reality TV fans have watched in fascination over the last couple of weeks as hundreds of muscle-bound athletes competed in Venice Beach for 15 coveted spots on American Ninja Warrior, a spin-off of the Japanese sports show Sasuke.
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2011 Supergirl Jam Surf this Weekend
Aug 12, 2011
The Supergirl Jam is back for the 5th year with a 6-Star pro junior surf contest in Oceanside on August 13 as well as skateboarding street and snowboarding rail jam competitions in Venice Beach on August 21LOS ANGELES, CA (July 25,...
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Venice Art Crawl features Carmen Perez at Figtrees Caf, Aug 18th
Aug 12, 2011
Carmen Perez, noted Hollywoods Latina It-Girl and fine artist will exhibit at Figtrees Caf during the Venice Art Crawl this August 18th. Audiences are invited to meet Carmen Perez during the gallerys Artist Reception, 6pm to 9pm. The must-see exhibition is open to the public and free to all ages. Figtrees Caf is located at 429 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, CA 90291 and there is no...
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Clearview Holds Open House for New DBT Day Treatment Program
Aug 11, 2011
Clearview Treatment Programs invites clinicians to an open house of its new intensive DBT day program for Borderline Personality Disorder on August 26.Venice Beach, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2011 Clearview Treatment Programs is holding an open house for its new intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) day treatment program for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The open house will be held on ...
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Is Lindsay Lohan Buying Drugs in This Video? [Video]
Aug 11, 2011
# gossiproundup Lindsay Lohan buys something on the streets of Venice Beach. Dianna Agron thinks Lindsay is "sad." Gloria Steinem hates on the Kardashians. Rebecca Black says she got bullied out of school. Thursday gossip suspends disbelief. More »
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Anti-blight leader fears parks will be targeted under new sign law
Aug 11, 2011
A group of Westside residents, led by a Venice anti-blight activist, is challenging what they believe to be a loophole in a proposed Los Angeles sign ordinance that they feel could have drastic consequences to local neighborhoods if it is approved.
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Owen Wilson Takes a Walk Near the Beach With Robert Ford!
Aug 11, 2011
Owen Wilson carried his baby son, Robert Ford Wilson , who wore an adorable "I Love My Auntie" bib, yesterday near Venice Beach. The Wilson boys were joined by Robert's mom, Jade Duell, for the stroll. Despite stories that Owen and Jade had broken up in late June, it seems that they're still on good terms if not back together as a couple. We had a first look at Robert back in April, shortly ...
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Sea Lion Shot and Killed, $5,000 Reward Offered for Information
Aug 11, 2011
VENICE, Calif. (KTLA) -- A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the shooting of a sea lion found dead on Venice Beach last week.
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James McGrath, Seattle Athlete, Competes to Be America's Ultimate Ninja Warrior
Aug 11, 2011
Seattle's James McGrath isn't the first person to sleep in a borrowed van in Venice Beach, Calif. He might, however, be one of the first to do so before trying out for a ninja-themed game sho
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Boys' basketball: Gabe York, Grant Jerrett selected for Boost Mobile Elite 24
Aug 11, 2011
La Verne Lutheran forward Grant Jerrett and Orange Lutheran guard Gabe York were among the final 12 players selected to participate in the Boost Mobile Elite 24 at 4 p.m. Aug. 27 in Venice Beach. York will also compete in...
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Reward offered for sea lion shot, killed at Venice Beach
Aug 11, 2011
The hunt is on for the person who shot and killed a sea lion. The animal was found dead on Venice Beach last week.
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7 Important Things Plus Daniela Ruah Works Her Core
Aug 10, 2011
LADIES Lovely photos of the Portuguese-American star of "NCIS: Los Angeles" [Esquire] Perfect form. BANGERS Evidence ft. Fashawn "Same Folks" (video) [XXL Mag] Straight from Venice Beach. Evidence’s Cats & Dogs drops on Sept. 27. WATCH THE THRONE Jay-Z talks recording with Otis Redding [The Urban Daily] Find out just how powerful Hova is. REST IN DUMB The 25 dumbest ways to die [...]
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REWARD: $5,000 in fatal shooting of sea lion
Aug 10, 2011
A $5,000 reward was offered today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever fatally shot a sea lion a week ago.
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Shocking New Video Of Lindsay Lohan Purportedly Buying Drugs ‘Completely Fictitious’
Aug 10, 2011
By Jen Heger - Radar Legal Editor Lindsay Lohan is firing back at reports that she was spotted in Venice Beach yesterday buying something that looked suspiciously like an illegal substance from someone that gave her a Ziploc baggie. Lindsay Lohan's powerhouse publicist, Steve Honig has denied his client was doing anything wrong and blamed the paparazzi agency that took the video as: “Knowingly ...
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Preserving Fresh Produce workshop will be held
Aug 9, 2011
Preserving Fresh Produce workshop offered by the Milledgeville Community Garden Association and Live Healthy Baldwin will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Stolen puppies found on Venice boardwalk
Aug 8, 2011
The owner of seven stolen Bull-Terrier puppies has recovered four of the furry guys being sold at the Venice boardwalk.
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Very high fire danger in region today
Aug 8, 2011
The Texas Forest Service has increased the predicted level of fire danger in the area today.
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Readers Book Club meets Saturday
Aug 8, 2011
The Readers Book Club meets at Blackbird Coffee downtown at 3 p.m. to discuss its current selection.
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Man pleads guilty to arson in 2010 fire
Aug 7, 2011
A Terre Haute man pleaded guilty to arson Thursday for a July 2010 fire Warren Bradford, 21, admitted in Vigo Superior Court 3 that he set fire to a mattress in the unoccupied house in the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue at the request of his girlfriend.
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Venice residents sleep outside overnight to support the homeless
Aug 7, 2011
Some residents in Venice slept outside overnight to make a statement about homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Readers Book Club meets
Aug 6, 2011
The Readers Book Club meets at Blackbird Coffee downtown at 3 p.m. to discuss its current selection.
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Leggy Blake Lively and Chace Crawford Hit the Venice Boardwalk For Gossip Girl
Aug 5, 2011
Blake Lively and Chace Crawford filmed scenes for Gossip Girl on the boardwalk in Venice Beach yesterday. It's their second day in a row working on the West Coast set of their very NYC series, though after spending Wednesday on a yacht this time Ed Westwick skipped the fun . Blake's California timing works out perfectly with her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio , who was honored at a HFPA luncheon ...
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Soul Brothers CB Radio Club fish fry is Saturday
Aug 5, 2011
The Soul Brothers CB Radio Club holds its fourth annual fish fry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brotherhood Club in Sparta.
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Venice Neighborhood Council asks Rosendahl to intervene on proposed retirement facility project in Marina
Aug 4, 2011
The Los Angeles City Council has been asked by the Venice Neighborhood Council to intercede on getting environmental impact details regarding a county-owned development in Marina del Rey.
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Raw Food Co-op Is Raided in California
Aug 4, 2011
Federal health officials have seized $70,000 produce from Rawesome, a raw food and dairy cooperative, because the proprietor did not have a license to make or sell milk products.
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New reward offered in woman's murder
Aug 3, 2011
The Dude's version of life in Venice Beach is nothing like present-day reality. As the main character in the cult classic, " The Big Lebowski ," The Dude (played by Jeff Bridges) is an unemployed, bathrobe-wearing slacker who lives in a modest beach-town home.
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What America Looks Like: Peaks Island, Maine
Aug 3, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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King Fantastic talks about the origins of electro-infused beach bum gangster rap
Aug 3, 2011
King Fantastic talks with Pop & Hiss about the origins of electro-infused beach bum gangster rap
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Olivia Wilde Saddles Up Next to Her Ex Tao Ruspoli by the Beach
Aug 2, 2011
Olivia Wilde grabbed lunch with girlfriends in LA yesterday and then met up with her ex Tao Ruspoli in Venice Beach. It's been a few months since the pair finalized their divorce, and Olivia's immersed herself in multiple projects since then. She just returned from Comic-Con, where Cowboys & Aliens had a world premiere in front of 2,000 screaming fans. She'll soon start promoting her Aug. 5 ...
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Guilty plea expected in oil field fraud case
Aug 2, 2011
A Morth Texas man is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday in connection with a scheme to allegedly sell shares in fake oil wells.
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A Guide To Santa Monica, Venice And Malibu Beaches
Aug 1, 2011
"Zuma," as the locals call it, is the largest beach in LA County. The excellent waves make this a popular spot for boogie boarders and body surfers.
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Chili Peppers rock a rooftop for video
Aug 1, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have amazed locals in Venice Beach, California by taking to a rooftop to film a video for their upcoming single.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Chili Peppers' Lofty Ambitions On New Video Shoot
Aug 1, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers stunned locals in Venice Beach, California on Saturday (30Jul11) by rocking out on a rooftop for a video shoot. The rockers ventured to new heights to film a promo for their upcoming single The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie. br...
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Best Beaches For Kids In Los Angeles
Aug 1, 2011
This recently-opened Annenberg Community Beach House is on the site of the former Marion Davies estate, and comes with its share of history, including the original pool, which is open weekends in September and October from 10 a.m.
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A Guide to Los Angeles’ Free Beaches
Aug 1, 2011
Any guide to Los Angeles' free beaches must include Manhattan, the beach that inspired the music of the Beach Boys and was the birthplace of beach volleyball.
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Anna and Stephen Visit Venice Beach Prior to Last Night's Steamy Episode of True Blood
Aug 1, 2011
True Blood costars and real-life pair Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer held hands and walked along Venice Beach's boardwalk Saturday morning. The couple dressed down for the early outing, but late last week Anna slipped into a sexy Stella McCartney dress while Stephen suited up for their HBO discussion panel. The popular vampire drama has been renewed for a fifth season, and with things heating up ...
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Roof Top Chili Peppers rock out
Jul 31, 2011
MUSIC superstars look on top of the world as they put on surprise gig on top of an LA building
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Go, 'Ninja,' Go!
Jul 30, 2011
Imagine a deadly serious version of ABC's fun house "Wipeout," and you start to get a sense of G4's cult hit "American...
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TV Review: Torchwood: Miracle Day – "Escape to LA"
Jul 30, 2011
The Torchwood team escapes to Los Angeles in pursuit of a miracle.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes for a Birthday Bike Ride
Jul 30, 2011
Filed under: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Paparazzi Photo Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated his 64th birthday today by going bicycling with some friends along Venice Beach. The former governor of California loves a good ride. Permalink
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What America Looks Like: Ground Zero, a Decade Later
Jul 29, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Clearview Treatment Programs to Hold DBT Skills Workshop
Jul 28, 2011
Clearview will hold its second DBT skills workshop on July 29, 2011.Venice Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2011 Clearview Treatment Programs, a premier treatment center for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Los Angeles, is presenting “DBT Skills: An Experiential Workshop” on Friday, July 29, 2011.The DBT skills workshop will provide participants practical knowledge of Dialectical Behavior ...
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The Big Lebowski House Is on the Market
Jul 26, 2011
Desperate to bathe where the Dude bathed? Make White Russians where the the Dude made White Russians? Get a swirly where the Dude got a swirly? Now you can, and all it will cost you is $2.3 million! The Venice Beach bungalow the Coen brothers made famous in The Big Lebowski is on the market, along with the five other one-bedroom houses that make up the compound on which it sits. Hollywood ...
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 206
Jul 25, 2011
Sweets: An ice cream vendor waits for a crowd being entertained by a street performer to disperse and find its way to him in this June 11 photo taken at Venice Beach by Aldo Padilla. Every day of 2011, we're...
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'The Big Lebowski' House Is on the Market
Jul 25, 2011
Desperate to bathe where The Dude bathed? Make White Russian's where the The Dude made White Russians? Get a swirly where The Dude got a swirly? Now you can, and all it will cost you is $2.3 million! The Venice Beach bungalow the Coen brothers made famous in The Big Lebowski is on the market, along with the five other one-bedroom houses that make up the compound it sits on. Hollywood history is ...
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The World's Most Celebrated Sunsets
Jul 25, 2011
There are plenty of differing opinions about where to find the world's most beautiful sunsets, from the edges of Venice to the middle of the sand-swept Sahara. But what about where to the find the most appreciated sunsets—those marked with popular daily rituals that draw applauding, dancing, drumming masses? We've narrowed it down to 10 spots around the globe where the sunset is a real crowd ...
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Get Out: Venice Summer Fest, Wanderlust Yoga In The City, Global Soul
Jul 24, 2011
Get Out! (We mean that in the nicest way possible.) Another fine LA day greets you with free community yoga, a Venice Beach festival and soothing soul music from around the globe. [ more › ]
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Venice Beach Luxury Rental Property Announces Special Offer for August 2011
Jul 23, 2011
Just in time for the Venice Beach Music Festival, the English Country House by the beach offers 15% off to tenants who book for a month.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 23, 2011 Just in time for the Venice Beach Music Festival, the English Country House by the Beach Offers 15% off to Tenants who Book for a Month.Venice Beach has long been known for its hip, edgy arts and music scene. Its iconic ...
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What America Looks Like: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 22, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Vacay in SoCal
Jul 22, 2011
Forgive the silence. Mrs. FPA Africa Blog and I gave a trip to southern California to ourselves for our anniversary. We met some good friends and have been enjoying Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and it’s surrounds for the last week or so. There has been a U2 concert and lots of beach time. Tomorrow we [...]
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Los Angeles Cultural Photo Tour Highlights Historical Sites & Film Locations in Venice
Jul 21, 2011
On July 23, LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau will host photographers and film enthusiasts in eclectic Venice during the next installment of LA INC.’s ON LOCATION: THE LOS ANGELES CULTURAL PHOTO TOUR.
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Venice woman remains missing after more than one year
Jul 21, 2011
Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Venice woman who was reported missing more than a year ago. Nancy Barrett, 53, was last seen at about 4:45 p.m. on July 14, 2010 in the area of her home in the 2600 block of Grand Canal Court in Venice, police said.
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Judge To Lindsay Lohan: Get Psychological Counseling – Or Else!
Jul 21, 2011
by Radar Staff Lindsay Lohan was back before a judge in Los Angeles Thursday morning for a previously scheduled progress report related to her probation involving the theft of a necklace from a Venice Beach jewelry store. In court, a no nonsense Judge Stephanie Sautner noted that while Lindsay is not in violation of her probation, she has only completed four days of her mandatory community ...
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Jesse Metcalfe -- Topless PDA with a Blonde
Jul 20, 2011
Filed under: Jesse Metcalfe , Hot Bodies , Beauty , Hook Ups , Paparazzi Photo Showing off his buff, supple, buxom pecs, Jesse Metcalfe rolled around shirtless with some hot blonde on Venice Beach yesterday. That's what you call splendor in the grass. Permalink
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Lindsay Lohan spotted on date with model Spencer Falls
Jul 20, 2011
Lindsay Lohan has been spotted on a dinner date with Spencer Falls at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont hotel, and the hunk was also seen leaving her home in Venice Beach, California.
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Lindsay Lohan’s New Man -- Their Date Night Caught On Camera
Jul 20, 2011
by Radar Staff Watch out world: Lindsay Lohan is back on the market, out and about and flirting up a storm -- with another Hollywood starlet’s man. In the latest issue of Star magazine, Lohan, 25, is snapped with Spencer Falls , who plays one half of the Virgin Mobile spoof couple "Sparah", leaving her home in Venice Beach, Calif., on July 12. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Lindsay Steps Out With Spencer ...
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Venice Woman Disappears After Losing Pet
Jul 18, 2011
Nancy Barrett had moved from her apartment to her car. VENICE -- Police are asking for the public's help finding a woman who has been missing since July.
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What America Looks Like: The Balboa Peninsula
Jul 18, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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75-year-old Arthur Peacock — Ultra Masters 70+ Mr. San Jose 2011
Jul 15, 2011
Continuing his role as an inspiration to all who are growing older, Amador County bodybuilder Arthur Peacock was declared the first-ever Ultra Masters 70-Plus Bodybuilders’ Mr. San Jose by the National Physique Committee.
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Lindsay Lohan wanted Black Swan role
Jul 15, 2011
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly said she really wanted a chance to play Natalie Portman's lead role in movie thriller Black Swan.
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Police ask public's help to find Venice woman missing a year
Jul 15, 2011
Police used Thursday's first anniversary of the disappearance of a 53-year-old Venice woman to ask for the public's help in locating her.
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Cities of Angels
Jul 14, 2011
Bangkok, a modern metropolis in the centre in Southeast Asia, known for its golden temples, floating markets and colourful nightlife, and Los Angeles, the sprawling multicultural city known for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Echo Park and Disneyland, are on opposite sides of the world.
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Va. Beach boardwalk one of 10 best in U.S.
Jul 14, 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- America's first boardwalk at Atlantic City is also among the country's best and so is the one at Virginia Beach , says National Geographic. National Geographic calls Atlantic City "the grandfather of boardwalks," adding that it anchors the seaside gambling resort. Also on the list are New York's Coney Island, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Ocean City, Md.; Venice Beach, Calif ...
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Venice Woman Still Missing A Year After Her Disappearance
Jul 14, 2011
Police used the first anniversary of the disappearance of a 53-year-old Venice woman Thursday to again ask for the public's help in locating her.
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Democrat Holds Harman Seat
Jul 13, 2011
Republicans thought they had a shot in California’s special election but fell short. By Eleanor Clift.
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Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan 'enjoyed' House Arrest
Jul 13, 2011
Lindsay Lohan is philosophical about her recent house arrest, insisting she "enjoyed" the punishment as it allowed her to tackle her heavy workload. The Mean Girls star spent 35 days in home confinement in her Venice Beach, California apartment earlier thi...
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Summer Of Roofies In Venice Beach
Jul 13, 2011
Going out in Venice tonight, ladies? Guard your drinks. Over the last month, two separate incidents have been reported by three different women involve being "roofied" at local Venice bars, as reported by Yo! Venice . [ more › ]
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Best Buy burglars flee in U-Haul to Venice
Jul 12, 2011
Police chased three burglary suspects to Venice, where they vanished. An intensive search was under way on Tuesday.
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Will and Kate visit L.A.: Locals' top 10 southern California must-sees
Jul 8, 2011
Royal newlyweds William and Kate have a busy, business-first itinerary for their three-day visit to southern California , which begins Friday. If they had asked us, we’d have given them these 10 tips for how to savor the SoCal experience. For every obvious tourist gambit, we’ve thrown in some insider info about where to pan for the best Angeleno cultural gold.
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Longtime Venice resident, former president of local Penguins swim club Mary McGuirk dies
Jul 7, 2011
Mary Margret McGuirk, a longtime Venice resident who served as former president of the Venice Beach chapter of the Penguins “New Year's Day” Swim Club and a member of other local organizations, has died. She was 82.
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LA's Big Summer Sleepover: Venice Beach
Jul 6, 2011
Nosedive into the bowl alongside some of the best in the west and you're shredding the new skate park at Venice Beach.
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As the heat rises inland, the coast is the cool place to be
Jul 4, 2011
While thermometers reached 100 and higher elsewhere in the Southland, temperatures in Venice Beach hovered in the high 60s thanks to the thick marine layer. At Jody Maroni's Sausage King, the man behind the counter never runs out of something to say.
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Flexing for the 4th
Jul 4, 2011
Competitors attend the annual 4th of July Muscle Beach Competition in Venice Beach, California.
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People Are Strange: LA's Leather-Pantsed Lizard King Jim Morrison Died 40 Years Ago Today
Jul 3, 2011
Jim Morrison, the leather-pantsed lizard king of Venice Beach and lead singer of The Doors died this day in 1971 in Paris, France. The Doors, though perfectly audible and resonant the world over, sound just a little clearer when played within limits of Los Angeles. [ more › ]
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Actor Andrew Keegan Tasered After Riotous Block Party
Jul 3, 2011
"You could tell he was in pain," an eyewitness says of Keegan, who met with cops in Venice Beach, Calif. Saturday
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Police Confiscate Puppies Held in Cooler at Venice Beach
Jul 2, 2011
VENICE, Calif. (KTLA) -- The LAPD is cracking down on illegal dog sales on the Venice Boardwalk.
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Crooner Jimmy Roselli Dies
Jul 1, 2011
Crooner Jimmy Roselli passed away on Thursday (30Jun11) after suffering heart complications. He was 85. The beloved Italian-American singer died at his home in Venice Beach, Florida, according to his agent Alan Salomon. After taking up singing in sal...
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Teen gang member charged in Venice shooting
Jun 30, 2011
A 19-year-old gang member was charged with capital murder in a fatal shooting at Venice's Penmar Park.
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Original Z-Boy and Dogtown artist Cahill dies
Jun 30, 2011
Chris Cahill, a member of the legendary 1970s Zephyr skateboarding team formed in the section of Venice Beach, Calif. known as Dogtown, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on June 24. According to LA county coroner, Chief Craig Harvey, the cause of death has not yet been determined. Friends at yovenice.com report that Cahill had succumbed to a long battle with cancer. Cahill was 54. "When we ...
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Granite Hills graduate named finalist in Rolling Stone contest
Jun 30, 2011
Waking up in his car, Charles Rangel heads to the Venice Beach boardwalk around 5 a.m. in search of a spot to perform his music.Sitting on a speaker, he starts tapping the guitar on his lap, his fluid motion almost like a pianist playing on the keyboard. Strollers and tourists stop to tune in to...
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Big Brother 13 Brings Duos And Double Trouble
Jun 30, 2011
Last week they released the new Venice Beach themed decor house pictures and today the first part of the house guest information has been made available. It is going to be a crazy summer when eight new hopefuls move into the Big Brother 13 house and are then joined by popular duos from past seasons. [...]
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Lindsay Lohan’s house arrest is over
Jun 30, 2011
Lindsay Lohan is a free woman again after completing her 35-day house arrest sentence. The 24-year-old had her monitoring bracelet removed and was finally allowed to leave her Venice beach home yesterday. Thankfully Li-Lo didn’t head for the nearest nightclub...
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Hoboken crooner Jimmy Roselli dead at 85
Jun 30, 2011
TheJimmyRoselli.comCrooner Jimmy Roselli is dead at 85. He passed away peacefully Thursday from heart complications at his Venice Beach, Florida home, says booking agent Alan Salomon. Singer Jimmy Roselli is dead at 85. He passed away peacefully Thursday from heart...
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Big Brother Season 13 to Feature Past "Dynamic Duos;" 8 Houseguests Revealed
Jun 30, 2011
Get ready for a summer of Double Trouble when CBS' Big Brother returns July 7. Season 13 of the summer reality show will feature eight new faces along with duos from past seasons. Together they'll live in a camera-rigged Venice Beach-inspired house and have their lives taped 24 hours a day as they compete for the $500,000 grand prize.
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Lindsay Lohan's Last Day Of House Arrest
Jun 29, 2011
By Jen Heger - Radar Legal Editor Lindsay Lohan is completing her last day of house arrest at her rented townhome in Venice Beach, California, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. LiLo's bracelet will be taken off the starlet at her home, sometime Wednesday, a source tells us. "Lindsay will have the ankle bracelet taken off sometime today. Lindsay is relieved to put this behind her," the ...
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Lindsay Lohan has not broken her probation, but been warned not to have parties by a judge
Jun 27, 2011
The 24-year-old actress - who has been ordered to stay inside the confines of her apartment in Venice Beach, California, until June 29 while she serves a sentence for violating her probation and theft of a necklace – appeared in front of Judge Stephanie Sautner at the LAX Courthouse this morning (23.06.11).
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A bit of Venice Beach finds its way to Liverpool
Jun 26, 2011
LIVING on a pension, Diane Koszek says there is no way she could ever afford to join a gym to stay in shape.
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Lindsay Lohan stands up Matt Lauer
Jun 26, 2011
Lindsay Lohan’s been open about what life is like under house arrest – giving an interview to Life & Style, filming commercials – but when Matt Lauer from “Today” showed up at her Venice Beach, California, home, Lohan clammed up. The New York Post reports that Lauer flew to Los Angeles on Tuesday to interview [...]
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A day of pushing limits for wheelchair users
Jun 25, 2011
A Venice Beach skateboarding park is transformed into a training ground for the disabled to test their courage. Walter Molo wouldn't go.
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Lindsay Lohan Is This Week's Most Valuable Partyer!
Jun 24, 2011
Any chick who risks jail time for the sake of a party is a legend. (Or an idiot, but that's your call.) Well, Lindsay Lohan is laughing all the way back to her Venice Beach pad,...
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Greedy LiLo stands up Lauer
Jun 24, 2011
"Today" show golden boy Matt Lauer was burned by Lindsay Lohan when he jetted across the country to her Venice Beach pad for a sit-down...
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5 sought in fatal shooting at Venice park
Jun 23, 2011
At least five people were sought in the shooting deaths of two men at Penmar Park in Venice.
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Matt Lauer Learns The Hard Way That Lindsay Lohan Won't Get Out Of Bed For Less Than $100,000
Jun 23, 2011
Matt Lauer reportedly flew all the way to Venice Beach to interview Lindsay Lohan (who's still on house arrest) for "Today" -- only to have her stonewall him from behind her locked bedroom door.
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Lindsay Lohan breaks silence about living under house arrest
Jun 23, 2011
In her first magazine interview since beginning her sentence on 26 May, Lohan reveals that she misses not being able to leave her luxury three-bedroom home in Venice Beach while she carries out her court-ordered punishment.
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Outdoors Week 2011: Vote For LA's Best Beach: Venice, Paradise Cove, Strand, Zuma
Jun 23, 2011
Los Angeles is full of natural wonder, and contrary to popular belief, Angelenos don't spend all their time in cars or on air conditioned reality television sets. So as part of Curbed Outdoors Week 2011, we're looking to decide once...
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2 dead, 1 injured in Venice shooting
Jun 22, 2011
LAPD says two people have been killed and one person injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the Venice area.
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Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan Missed Brother's 16th Birthday Party
Jun 22, 2011
Lindsay Lohan, the American actress currently serving house arrest in her Venice Beach pad, says her legal restriction meant she couldn't attend her brother's 16th birthday party. Lindsay Lohan, who pleaded no contest to stealing a necklace from a Californian...
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Extra Scoop: Lindsay Lohan Talks About Life Under House Arrest
Jun 22, 2011
In her first print interview since beginning her sentence on May 26, Lindsay Lohan tells Life & Style she misses being able to leave the confines of her Venice Beach home. "I'm a very social person, and I like...
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Lindsay Lohan opens up about being on house arrest: 'I'd like to get out more'
Jun 22, 2011
Gina DiFalco The actress said she's upset about missing her brother's 16th birthday party Lindsay Lohan at the "Gotti: Three Generations" Press Conference. (NYC) Lindsay Lohan is opening up in a recent interview about what it’s like to be under house arrest. The actress is confined to her 3,000-square-foot, $2.25 million Venice Beach, California home until June 29. So, what’s it like? read more
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Lindsay Lohan feeling "bummed"
Jun 22, 2011
The troubled actress - who has been ordered to stay inside the confines of her apartment in Venice Beach, California, until June 29 while she serves a sentence for violating her probation and theft of a necklace – is finding it hard not being able to go outside especially when it means not partaking in family occasions such as Cody' birthday.
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LiLo Enjoys House Arrest?
Jun 22, 2011
The 24-year-old actress says that since being confined to her 3,000-square-foot home in Venice Beach, Calif., she's caught up on movies and TV shows, stayed out of the public eye and, most important, had time to finish decorating her house and patio.
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Lohan talks about life under house arrest
Jun 22, 2011
In her first print interview since beginning her sentence on May 26, Lohan tells Life & Style she does miss being beyond the confines of her beach-side home.
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Lohan tells magazine house arrest lets her reflect
Jun 22, 2011
JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Being under house arrest seems to have an upside for Lindsay Lohan. The 24-year-old actress says that since being confined to her 3,000-square-foot home in Venice Beach, Calif., she's caught up on movies and TV shows, stayed out of the public eye and, most important, had time to finish decorating her house and patio. "I probably wouldn't have done it had I ...
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Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan 'bummed' By House Arrest
Jun 22, 2011
Lindsay Lohan was "bummed" her house arrest forced her to miss her younger brother's 16th birthday party. The troubled actress - who has been ordered to stay inside the confines of her apartment in Venice Beach, California, until June 29 while she ser...
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Venice Beach Kicks Off King of the Rock
Jun 22, 2011
Two men emerge from 64 to represent L.A. Alcatraz.
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Venice-bound skateboarders ticketed for 'crowding drivers'
Jun 22, 2011
An undetermined amount of citations for crowding drivers off the streets and other violations were issued Tuesday to the group of skateboarders riding from Boyle Heights to Venice Beach.
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Hundreds Of LA Skateboarders Go ‘Wild In The Streets’
Jun 21, 2011
Hundreds took to the streets Tuesday, riding their skateboards from Boyle Heights to Venice Beach as part of “Wild in the Streets.”
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Lindsay Lohan works while under house arrest
Jun 21, 2011
Alec Campagna Last weekend, Lindsay Lohan filmed a commercial for the website Beezid.com, while still under house arrest in her Venice Beach home. According to TMZ , Lohan was initially offered $25,000 to film the commercial for the penny auction website, however she renegotiated a deal which afforded her a $10,000 credit to the site, in addition to payment. http://www.youtube.com ...
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Lindsay Lohan films commercial while under home arrest
Jun 21, 2011
Lindsay Lohan is currently under house arrest after stealing a $2,500 necklace from a jewellery shop. As she’s not allowed to leave her lovely apartment in Venice Beach, Lindsay has clearly decided that she should work from home (Seriously, screw work...
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Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan Films Commercial
Jun 21, 2011
Lindsay Lohan has filmed a commercial during her house arrest. The troubled actress - who has been ordered to stay inside the confines of her apartment in Venice Beach, California, until June 29 while she serves a sentence for violating her probation...
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Michael Lohan Jr. Visits Sister Lindsay In Venice
Jun 21, 2011
By Radar Staff Lindsay Lohan 's younger brother Michael w as spotted at her Venice Beach home on Monday, chatting on his cell phone. PHOTOS: Michael Lohan Jr. Visits Lindsay The namesake of his controversial father wore a white shirt and navy bottoms as he engaged in a conversation. As for his sister, the Mean Girls star is currently on the tail end of serving her 35-days house arrest sentence ...
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Basketball recruiting: UCLA lands top-100 prospect
Jun 20, 2011
Next fall Jordan Adams said he will be taking his talents to ... Venice Beach. The 6-5, 215-pound guard from Virginia's Oak Hill Academy announced Monday on CourtCred.com he will play for UCLA.And he mimicked Lebron James' infamous phrase from the Decision in the process....
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What America Looks Like: Dallas, Texas
Jun 17, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Crotty Storms the Thanet Coast
Jun 16, 2011
Imagine the Dogtown section of Venice Beach, CA, and it's defunct amusement pier, Pacific Ocean Park, re-settled outside of London on the southeast coast of England. The landscape has completely changed, but much of the visual detritus is familiar -- the former grandeur, the ill-fated decay, the gritty...
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Lukas Nelson - Willie's son - to play at Pozo Saloon
Jun 16, 2011
Anyone who heard Lukas Nelson playing the streets of Venice Beach a couple of years ago might have w
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Smiles4Miles
Jun 15, 2011
Street Dancers in Venice Beach. 0 In Chinatown, San Francisco. 0
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House arrested Lohan throws rooftop party
Jun 14, 2011
London, Jun 15 (PTI) She might not be allowed to leave her house but Lindsay Lohan is making sure she doesn''t miss out on having fun and threw a barbecue party on her rooftop recently. The 24-year-old actress invited a group of friends round to her Venice Beach home in Los Angeles on the eighteenth day of her house arrest, reported Daily Mail. The ''Mean Girls'' star could be seen laughing as ...
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LiLo spends 18th day of house arrest partying with friends
Jun 14, 2011
London, June 14 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who is under house arrest for 35 days after she was convicted of shoplifting a necklace from a Venice jewellery store in January, spent her 18th day in her Venice Beach home partying with friends.
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Lindsay Lohan spends 18th day of house arrest partying with friends
Jun 14, 2011
London, June 14 : Lindsay Lohan, who is under house arrest for 35 days after she was convicted of shoplifting a necklace from a Venice jewellery store in January, spent her 18th day in her Venice Beach home partying with friends.
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Lindsay Lohan throws rooftop party on house arrest
Jun 13, 2011
Gina DiFalco Lindsay Lohan at the "Gotti: Three Generations" Press Conference. (NYC) Lindsay Lohan spent the 18th day of house arrest in her Venice Beach, California apartment by throwing a rooftop barbeque. She is said to have thrown the low-key party because she misses hanging out with her close friends while she carries out her sentence, stemming from her jewelry theft case. read more
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Cyclists going cross-country for a special cause
Jun 13, 2011
Deaf and hard-of-hearing cyclists with the organization Miles for Smiles are riding across the nation to raise money for children in developing countries who suffer with cleft palates. They started in Venice beach, California on May 18, and will finish in St. Augustine, Florida - a trip of about 4,000 miles. Austin is the half-way point. The group is stopping at different schools for the deaf ...
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What America Looks Like: Reno, Nevada
Jun 13, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Watch ‘Whole Foods Parking Lot,’ a Rap Video About the Challenges of Grocery Shopping
Jun 13, 2011
Technically, this opus focuses on the issues at the Venice Beach Whole Foods, but that clipboard complaint is universal. [ Mark Lisanti ] Read more posts by Amanda Dobbins Filed Under: clickables , fake rap , music , parody , video , whole foods
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PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan’s House Arrest House Party
Jun 13, 2011
by Radar Staff Lindsay Lohan isn’t letting a little thing like house arrest keep her from having some fun. PHOTOS: Lindsay’s Rooftop BBQ Party The very blonde Mean Girls star, 24, invited several friends over to her posh Venice beach house for a rooftop BBQ party on Sunday. In the photos, we see Lindsay smoking cigarettes and laughing her head off. PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Strips Down We also see ...
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What America Looks Like: Weehawken, New Jersey
Jun 10, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Flying through Venice Beach
Jun 9, 2011
Kevin Roderick: Flying and filming over the beach and skate park.
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Venice: Certain corporate logos in exchange for sponsorship along boardwalk could require Coastal Commission permits
Jun 9, 2011
After learning of the possibility of having logos of corporate donors that have given money to Los Angeles park facilities placed in city parks, Venice residents are mobilizing to counteract the plan.
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Venice in Venice Show Illuminates The 2011 Art Biennale in Venice Italy
Jun 8, 2011
Tim Nye of New York Nyehaus’ “Venice in Venice” show lit up the Grand Canal at the 54th Annual International Art Biennale in Venice, Italy.
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Priest accused of exposing himself to deputy
Jun 8, 2011
A priest at St. Charles Porromeo Parish in Port Charlotte is accused of exposing himself to an undercover deputy at a Venice beach.
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Short film starring Lindsay Lohan debuts in Venice
Jun 6, 2011
Lindsay Lohan is the subject of a new short film that is being screened in conjunction with the Venice Biennale.
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LAPD turns up the heat on the Venice boardwalk
Jun 6, 2011
SUMMER: Police deal with an increase in some crimes and a stronger gang presence.
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USPS to shut down historic Venice post office
Jun 6, 2011
A historic post office in Venice is closing, but the public still has time to speak about the plan.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Rides Mildred ... Avenue
Jun 6, 2011
By Radar Staff As Alanis Morrisette would say, "Isn't it ironic?" PHOTOS: Arnold Rides Mildred Avenue His life in shambles after his affair/ lovechild with ex-housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena was exposed last month, Arnold Schwarzenegger was snapped crusing down Mildred Avenue in Venice Beach Sunday. As we previously reported, Baena and Schwarzenegger’s estranged wife Maria Shriver were ...
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Get Out: Bats Day In The Park At Disneyland, Rose Bowl Flea Market, The People's Games In Venice Beach
Jun 6, 2011
Hats For Bats : Nocturnal? Not today. Born in 1999 of the goth/deathrock/industrial scene, Bats Day In The Park is an outing of and for the highly costumed kind. Picture Mickey ears clipped into bat wings, and so forth. "The annual spooky trip to Disneyland is just a park meet during a normal operating day at Disneyland. Please use discretion regarding the length of shirts and skirts and ...
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Lindsay Lohan sparked "escape fears" from house arrest
Jun 4, 2011
London, Jun 5 (PTI) Hollywood hellraiser Lindsay Lohan has got her faulty electronic ankle bracelet replaced after it sent a false alarm about her escape from house arrest. Authorities had rushed to the 25-year-old actress'' Venice beach home after her faulty bracelet sent an escape alarm, reported Femalefirst. The ''Mean Girls'' star, who was sentenced to jail for violating her probation from a ...
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Lindsay Lohan hosts slumber party
Jun 4, 2011
The Mean Girls star – who is confined to her Venice Beach, California, house for another 25 days as she completes her punishment for stealing a necklace and breaching probation – is monitored by an electronic tag on an ankle, but can still receive visitors.
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Lindsay Lohan Spending Sentence Reading, Cooking & Watching Movies
Jun 3, 2011
By Jen Heger Radar Legal Editor It’s a tough life in captivity if you are a Hollywood starlet! PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Strips Down Lindsay Lohan is using the opportunity of being confined to her swanky Venice Beach pad for violating terms of her probation, to do some soul searching RadarOnline.com has learned. Due to prison overcrowding and the nature of her crime, instead of being locked up in ...
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Annual Carnevale! Venice Beach canceled this year due to funding struggles
Jun 2, 2011
The Ninth Annual Carnevale! Venice Beach, scheduled June 4, has been canceled due to funding troubles, according to Esquire Jauchem, one of its producers.
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REPORT: Officials Visit Lindsay Lohan's House After Ankle Bracelet Goes Off
Jun 2, 2011
By Radar Staff Probation officials in Los Angeles paid a visit to Lindsay Lohan 's Venice Beach home Tuesday, after the electronic ankle monitor she’s wearing on her ankle went off. It’s not clear why the monitor went off, according to the LA Times . PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Strips Down The actress, according to the paper, was watching her 3-D TV, browsing scripts and posing for photographs for the ...
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Bicyclist stops in Craig as part of cross-country awareness ride
Jun 2, 2011
Eight years ago, Florida resident Glenn Fenster had a moment to remember. He was playing tennis with his son, Nyle Fenster, who was nine years old at the time. Suddenly, Nyle had a seizure and fell to the ground. The elder Fenster ran over and offered his son a hand.
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Witcher 2 Announced for Xbox
Jun 2, 2011
Developers with Poland’s CD Projekt Red took a few minutes off from their pre-E3 vacation in Venice Beach, CA, today to announce that their newest PC-only game, The Witcher 2, is coming to the Xbox 360. They promised during a video conference that the game would not be “dumbed down” for the console and would [...]
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Lindsay Lohan Set off Her Ankle Bracelet [False Alarms]
Jun 2, 2011
# falsealarms The monitoring anklet that Lindsay Lohan, Hollywood's most larcenous starlet, has been forced to wear while under house arrest went off earlier this week . That would normally indicate that Lindsay's left the building. But when police went to her Venice Beach house, they found LiLo lounging in the sun on her roof deck, reading scripts. Authorities surmised the bracelet must have ...
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'The Witcher 2' Coming To Xbox 360 By End Of Year
Jun 2, 2011
Last week, we reported that the ESRB had potentially outed an Xbox 360 release of "The Witcher 2." The previously PC-only role-playing game was launched a couple weeks ago to favorable reviews, and console gamers were forced to check out the game from afar. Today, during a streaming "Summer Days" web-conference from Venice Beach, California, [...]
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What America Looks Like: Los Angeles, California
Jun 1, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents
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Venice: Anti-blight advocate questions Rosendahl's stance on park signage
Jun 1, 2011
One of the leading anti-blight activists in the city is concerned about what he thinks is an about-face by City Councilman Bill Rosendahl on the potential installation of corporate logos in city parks across Los Angeles, including the internationally known Venice Boardwalk.
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Layover in L.A.
May 31, 2011
Hooray for Hollywood. And Vine. And Beverly Hills.
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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsLA police move to stem violence in Venice Beach
May 29, 2011
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach. "Eighty-two and sunny - I know it's going to be a long day," he says.
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Auto insurance fraud charges filed two Montclair women
May 29, 2011
A woman and her daughter surrendered to the courts recently after criminal charges of auto insurance fraud were filed against them last month.
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Montclair Women Arrested for Auto Insurance Fraud
May 27, 2011
San Bernardino, CA - On May 16, 2011, Sajida Shah, 42 and her daughter Summan Shah, 21, assisted by their attorney, surrendered themselves to the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court.
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America's Fittest Cities
May 27, 2011
Which metropolitan area is America's healthiest? It's not where you'd expect.
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Police Plan Increased Patrol In Venice For Holiday Weekend, Summer
May 27, 2011
Police in Southern California are gearing up for summer's unofficial Memorial Day start after one of the city's top tourist destinations, Venice Beach, became the scene of a recent shooting and a stabbing.
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Flash Mobs Aren't Just For Fun Anymore
May 26, 2011
Spontaneous gatherings, organized through Facebook or Twitter, began innocently enough, with hundreds of people dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in Times Square or pillow-fighting in San Francisco. But in a number of cities, flash mobs have grown unruly and led to vandalism, theft or violence, police say.
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Gary Busey's Son: 'I'm Heading to Rehab'
May 26, 2011
Filed under: Gary Busey , Jake Busey , Celebrity Rehab " Starship Troopers " actor Jake Busey tells TMZ ... he plans to check himself in to a rehab facility for substance abuse issues next week after being hospitalized for alcohol poisoning. Gary's 39-year-old son was on the boardwalk in Venice Beach yesterday ... when he explained how he woke up in an L.A. hospital this week after having "a ...
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Lindsay Lohan Surrenders To Cops; Begins Serving House Arrest
May 26, 2011
By Radar Staff Lindsay Lohan on Thursday surrendered to Los Angeles police to begin her house arrest stint. EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENT: Read Lindsay's Booking Report Lohan was fitted with an electronic ankle monitor at the Lynwood Jail before returning to her Venice Beach home. The house arrest is expected to continue for 35 days. PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Wardrobe Malfunction In Miami In addition to the ...
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Beach shuttle bus service to resume this Friday
May 23, 2011
A free summer beach shuttle that stops in Playa Vista, Marina del Rey and Venice Beach will resume service this Friday.
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Bicyclists promote reading in cross-country trek
May 23, 2011
Kevin Vrabel and his nephews consider it their " Forrest Gump moment."Today, they drive to California. On Memorial Day, they will hop on bicycles at Venice Beach, Calif., and start peddling back to the East Coast.
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My father, sperm donor 150
May 21, 2011
JoEllen Marsh always wondered about her biological father – a sperm donor. Was he famous? A tycoon? After turning 18, she found out JoEllen Marsh's life began 22 years ago in a pornography-lined, "collection" cubicle at the Los Angeles headquarters of California Cryobank, a private semen cryopreservation organisation. From there, the sample produced by her biological father, donor 150, was sent ...
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See Venice Beach's Art Community, on Skateboards and in Studios
May 18, 2011
Once-scruffy Venice Beach has suddenly become a hotbed for culture and right along with it, the annual Venice Art Walk and Auctions has grown to become one of the premiere art happenings on L.A.'s westside. But for all Venice's nouveau chic, the event still manages to feel like a charming gathering of neighborhood talent—this just happens to be one extremely talented neighborhood. Over three ...
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Viral Video: Lucozade Advert 2011 – Sport Lite – Feat. ‘Louder’ by DJ Fresh
May 16, 2011
Our quad skaters Candice and Danielle join Kilian ‘The Spaniard’ Martin in LA’s Venice Beach skatepark. Featuring DJ Fresh’s new track ‘Louder’.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 135
May 15, 2011
Family vacations: A family packs up and heads home, minus one straggler. "Basically the kid tried to catch up to the family but fell to his knees and collapsed," said Mike Chamness, who took the photo at Venice Beach on...
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The Unreal World: Tracking down sperm-donor dads
May 13, 2011
What are the rules for anonymity and donation frequency? What traits are inherited, and what emerges from environment? A new documentary looks at the questions. "Donor Unknown"
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Va. Beach man completes run across America
May 12, 2011
VIRGINIA BEACH Some people screamed obscenities at him. Others called the cops. And then there were those who thought he was just plain crazy. But that didn't stop John Price on his three-month, 3,050-mile jog across the country. Price, 56, started his trek in Venice Beach, Calif., on Feb. 14 and finished at 1st Street in Virginia Beach on Thursday evening.
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Lindsay Lohan Is A Vampire And Sasha Grey Takes A 'Skinny Dip' In This Week's Horror Bites
May 12, 2011
by Alison Nastasi It's summer movie season, which means horror fans have sun, surf, and killer fish on the brain. We've been bringing you tons of "Piranha 3DD" news – because life just doesn't feel complete without it – but this week's best in horror updates also skinny-dips, battles sharks (and some invisible sea creatures), and [...]
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Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 3 Years Probation & Psychological Counseling
May 11, 2011
By Jen Heger Radar Legal Editor Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced Wednesday after pleading no contest in the theft of a necklace. She also surprisingly abandoned her appeal in her DUI probation location case. PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan Out To Dinner In a case that has riveted Hollywood, Lindsay was accused of stealing a necklace originally valued at $2500 from a Venice Beach, Ca. jewelry store last ...
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 130
May 10, 2011
Moonset: A surfer catches a small wave under the setting moon at Venice Beach at 7 a.m. on Jan. 20 in this photo by Sandrine Orabona. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments. Follow us...
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Cycling race
May 10, 2011
In contrast to the alley cat fixie fiends and placid Venice Beach cruisers, some of Los Angeles' most ardent bicyclists were going unnoticed and underserved by bike advocacy groups.
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New league gives basketball amateurs a shot at glory
May 8, 2011
The People's Games pits an L.A. team against one from New York on Sunday in Venice Beach. The Lakers' season is over, but a basketball team from Los Angeles may still be able to bring home a championship.
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In brief
May 8, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi’s forces rocketed the main fuel depot in Misrata on Saturday, intensifying a two-month siege on the rebel-held city that has claimed many civilian lives and prompted warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
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LA police move to head off spate of violence, as lawless climate grows in Venice Beach
May 7, 2011
LOS ANGELES - Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach. "Eighty-two and sunny — I know it's going to be a long day," he says.
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LA Police Move To Thwart Violence In Venice Beach
May 7, 2011
Police in Southern California are gearing up for long days even before summer's unofficial Memorial Day start after one of the city's top tourist destinations, Venice Beach, became the scene of a recent shooting and a stabbing.
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SoCal police work to stem summer Venice Beach crime
May 7, 2011
Police in Southern California are gearing up for long days even before summer's unofficial Memorial Day start after one of the city's top tourist destinations, Venice Beach, became the scene of a recent shooting and a stabbing.
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Police Seek Order Following Venice Beach Wave Of Violence
May 7, 2011
SoCal officers are are cracking down on Venice Beach in an effort to set a tone of " public order " following a recent series of violent incidents including a boardwalk shooting during a flash mob and a stabbing at a drum circle , reports the Associated Press. [ more › ]
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LA police move to stem violence in Venice Beach
May 7, 2011
Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach.
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LAPD At Venice Beach: Police Turn Up The Heat
May 7, 2011
LOS ANGELES Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach.
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Nation Digest: Police move to stem Venice Beach violence; Teen accused in Oregon bomb plot was coerced, defense says
May 7, 2011
Nation Digest: Police move to stem Venice Beach violence; Teen accused in Oregon bomb plot was coerced, defense says
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The People’s Games Launches New Site in Time for Los Angeles vs. New York City Basketball Series May 8 and 10
May 4, 2011
The inaugural basketball tournament coached by hoops greats “Earl the Pearl” Monroe and Lucius Allen tips off Sunday at the Venice Beach Courts in Los Angeles and then moves to New York City for Game #2 at Union Square. For information please visit the newly designed site at http://www.peoplesgames.com . (PRWeb May 04, 2011) Read the full story at http ...
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Badly burned body found at Rancho Cucamonga grass fire
May 4, 2011
Firefighters knocking down a grass fire in a Rancho Cucamonga field Wednesday found a badly burned body amid the ashes. The body is believed to be that of a male, but further identification was pending an investigation by homicide detectives,...
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Culture Watch: 'Charles Brittin: West and South,' by Kristine McKenna, Lorraine Wild, Roman Alonso, Lisa Eisner
May 4, 2011
"Charles Brittin: West and South," by Kristine McKenna, Lorraine Wild, Roman Alonso, Lisa Eisner (Hatje Cantz, $66) The title couldn't be more blunt: Charles Brittin, who died in January at 82, photographed mostly in California, Louisiana and Mississippi, chronicling Beat...
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Dozens arrested in LAPD crackdown at Venice Beach
May 2, 2011
Los Angeles police arrested dozens of people over the weekend in the Venice Beach area as officers were out in force in response to violent incidents there in recent weeks, including a shooting during a "flash mob" gathering and the...
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What America Looks Like
May 2, 2011
The United States as seen by its residents. Today's image is from Boston, Massachusetts.
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G4 Heads to Japan for Third Season of "American Ninja Warrior" and Gives Fans the Opportunity to Support the Country's ...
Apr 30, 2011
The new season will premiere this August on G4, with the final two episodes from Japan also airing and premiering on NBC.
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Venice sees increased law-enforcement presence
Apr 29, 2011
You can expect to see more police the next time you visit the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
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Gasoline Thefts on the Rise
Apr 28, 2011
With gas prices soaring, Mary Parks looks at the rise of gas thieves.
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Police Step Up Patrols at Venice Beach
Apr 28, 2011
Police step up patrols in response to a series of violent confrontations at the beach.
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New LAPD patrols after Venice Beach violence welcomed by visitors and residents
Apr 27, 2011
View Venice Beach violent crimes in a larger map Visitors and residents in Venice Beach said Tuesday that they welcomed the news that Los Angeles police had beefed up patrols along the boardwalk in the wake of recent high-profile crimes....
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LAPD beefs up patrols on Venice Beach, boardwalk
Apr 27, 2011
The action is a response to a recent rash of attacks, including a shooting and a stabbing. Los Angeles police announced Wednesday that they have stepped up patrols along Venice Beach after a recent spate of violent confrontations, including a shooting during a "flash mob" gathering and the stabbing of a man in a drum circle on the sand.
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LAPD beefs up patrols on Venice boardwalk after violence [Updated]
Apr 27, 2011
Los Angeles police said Wednesday that they had stepped up patrols in the Venice Beach area after a series of attacks including a shooting during a “flash mob” gathering and a stabbing on the beach this past weekend of a...
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Man running across U.S. to bring attention to kids' charity
Apr 27, 2011
Milton Miller, a self-described former couch potato, is just days away from completing a run across the country. Having started in Miami four months ago, the 47-year-old adventurer will end up in Venice Beach later this week. He ran from Fontana to Claremont on Tuesday.
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Michael Eisner, Macy Gray, Patty Duke Endorse Dan Adler for California’s Open Congressional Seat
Apr 26, 2011
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From a podium in front of a lobby full of retirees and rehabilitation patients at a Torrance retirement campus, on the top of a double-decker bus cruising Venice beach on a Saturday night, or as seen on the front page of the Huffington Post on Monday morning, Patty Duke, Macy Gray, and Michael Eisner all have at least one thing in common: they are voicing their ...
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Logistics vehicle operator at Vandenberg has local ties
Apr 26, 2011
Photo by Benjamin Faske Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie DeGoes is a vehicle operator with the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base. DeGoes is playing an important part in supporting America’s military space and missile mission from Vandenberg AFB.
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Los Angeles Outdoor Dining: Top Romantic Spots
Apr 26, 2011
In Los Angeles, we enjoy year-round near-perfect weather -- it would be ludicrous not to sit outside and eat. From Silver Lake to Venice Beach, Angelenos have numerous options for al fresco dining, but among hundreds of restaurants, here are our favorites.
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Man stabbed twice during fight at Venice Beach Drum Circle
Apr 25, 2011
LOS ANGELES - A man is hospitalized today with stable vital signs after he was stabbed twice in the chest with an unknown object during a fight at the weekly Venice Beach Drum Circle, a police sergeant said.
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Bump, Push, Dance and Stab: Fight Erupts at Venice Beach Drum Circle
Apr 25, 2011
A man in his twenties was stabbed twice in the chest with an unknown object last night during a fight that erupted at the Venice Beach Drum Circle, according to the Daily News . The victim was one of those playing the drums, according to a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, who said he did not know what prompted the fight, but that it is typical behavior for participants in the weekly drum ...
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Before Bossip Was Almost Shot At Venice Beach… We Asked People “How Do You Feel About Kobe Calling The Ref A F**got ...
Apr 25, 2011
It’s not a play on words, but we gotta ask our fellow staff “Is That A Guy In Bikini Briefs With A Python???” (Click Here To See The Original Footage From Last Week As A Gang Shooting Happened While These …
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Man Hospitalized After Drum Circle Stabbing
Apr 25, 2011
A man is hospitalized today with stable vital signs after he was stabbed twice in the chest with an unknown object during a fight at the weekly Venice Beach Drum Circle, a police sergeant said.
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Live, Sail and Enjoy Life at Marina del Rey
Apr 25, 2011
MARINA DEL REY, CA--(Marketwire - 04/25/11) - TodayMarinadelRey.com offers several events at many of its luxury apartment communities so residents can enjoy the vibrant Southern California lifestyle that's minutes from Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Los Angeles. A recreational Pacific coastal playground, Marina del Rey apartments have something for everyone topped with gorgeous harbor views ...
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Venice drum circle stabbing leaves one hospitalized
Apr 25, 2011
Venice Beach's famed drum circle was marred by an Easter Sunday stabbing that left a 20-year man hospitalized in stable condition. The unidentified man was stabbed twice in the chest around 7:45 p.m. before his attacker fled, said Sgt. Danny Contreras of the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Man stabbed during fight at Venice Beach
Apr 25, 2011
Officials are searching for suspects after a stabbing Sunday night during a drum circle on the Venice Beach boardwalk.
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Man stabbed at Venice Beach Drum Circle
Apr 25, 2011
A man is hospitalized today with stable vital signs after he was stabbed twice in the chest with an unknown object during a fight at the weekly Venice Beach Drum Circle, a police sergeant said. | POLICE NEWS
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Sun-sational!
Apr 23, 2011
If this were Mexico, Ana de la Reguera might have been swarmed by fans and photographers like Brooklynites on bespoke cheese. Instead, the sexy actress took these swimsuit shots on a chilly day at California’s Venice Beach, and there wasn’t much of anyone around. Their loss. De la...
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Canyon News - Lindsay Lohan Ordered Back Into Jail Custody
Apr 22, 2011
LOS ANGELES—On Friday afternoon, Lindsay Lohan was ordered back to jail. An L.A. Judge with California Superior Court decided that she was in violation of her probation after being arrested for grand theft, which involved her alleged theft of a necklace from a famed Venice Beach jewelry store.
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Lindsay Lohan gets 120 days in jail, morgue service
Apr 22, 2011
A judge sentenced US starlet Lindsay Lohan to 120 days in jail for violating her probation, along with community service at the Los Angeles County morgue and a women's center.
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Bike To Venice Beach From Echo Park
Apr 22, 2011
For cyclists, Los Angeles is still the wild west. Our city is dominated by cars, and if a cyclist ventures out without a proper route prepared, the chances of ending up frantically peddling down a bus lane with fingers crossed while uttering a Hail Mary are high.
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Coming to the Festival of Books: Jonathan Evison
Apr 21, 2011
Author Jonathan Evison, who will appear at the L.A. Times Festival of Books talks about his unusual remote office -- a 1976 motor home.
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Former Apache works with space and missile testing
Apr 21, 2011
Special to the Sanger Herald About a hundred miles or so from the glitz of Hollywood and the sights and sounds of Venice beach, Sunset Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, lies an area that breaks most stereotypes about California.
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Sofia Vergara, David Beckham like Pepsi, the beach
Apr 20, 2011
Sofia Vergara, with all curves present and accounted for, conjures soccer star/trophy husband David Beckham in a new ad for Diet Pepsi.
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LAPD raids Venice Beach marijuana dispensary
Apr 20, 2011
The LAPD raided the medical marijuana dispensary, Medical Doctor Kush, in Venice Beach Wednesday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Lets Her Father Michael Into Her Home
Apr 19, 2011
The war of the Lohans might be coming to an amicable end, as RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that after turning him away from her house over the weekend, Lindsay has let her father Michael into her home. Michael confirmed to RadarOnline.com exclusively that he is currently with Lindsay at her Venice Beach, CA home, where he was spotted over the weekend trying unsuccessfully trying to ...
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Flash mob event on Venice Beach boardwalk ends in shooting
Apr 19, 2011
One person was shot in the head and was in critical condition during a flash mob gathering in Venice Beach on Saturday.
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Man shot in the head during flash mob
Apr 18, 2011
A MAN has been shot in the head during a flash mob performance at Los Angeles' famous Venice beach.
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Flash Mobs Have Reached the Tipping Point [Trendwatch]
Apr 18, 2011
# trendwatch The flash mob, once a novel and artistic construct used to make urban life that much more quirky and full of possibility, is now the subject of a Howie Mandel show. So it was only a matter of time before flash mobs degenerated into something ugly, violent, and antisocial. Yesterday, a shooting at Venice Beach sent crowds scattering. Why? More »
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'Flash mob' gathering ends in shooting
Apr 18, 2011
LOS ANGELES, April 18 (UPI) -- A "flash mob" gathering in Southern California, apparently organized on Twitter, ended with a shooting that left a man in critical condition, police said.
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'Flash mob' on Venice, Ca. boardwalk ends in shooting
Apr 18, 2011
A young man was in critical condition after being shot in the head and side, police say. The gathering was apparently organized via Twitter. A man was in critical condition after a shooting Saturday on the Venice boardwalk that sent hordes of onlookers running pell-mell into the streets, police said Sunday.
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'Flash mob' on Venice boardwalk ends in shooting
Apr 17, 2011
A young man was in critical condition after being shot in the head and side, police say. The gathering was apparently organized via Twitter. A man was in critical condition after a shooting Saturday on the Venice boardwalk that sent hordes of onlookers running pell-mell into the streets, police said Sunday.
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Quote Roundup: Tax Day Tea Party Protests in Venice, Fla.
Apr 16, 2011
VENICE, Fla. -- Tea party members from the Venice, Fla., area held a protest on Tax Day, April 15. Held at the Venice Beach pavilion, here are what some of the members of the Venice area tea party members said about the protest.
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Apple: With the iPad you can now run anywhere in the world for free
Apr 14, 2011
March 31, 2011 -- Have you ever wanted to run along Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Boulevard or Abbey Road?
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Sidney Harman, owner of Newsweek and high-fidelity sound pioneer, dies at 92
Apr 14, 2011
Sidney Harman, husband of former Rep. Jane Harman, dies of complications from leukemia. His long career included government, the electronics industry and journalism. Sidney Harman, a philanthropist, polymath and pioneer in high-fidelity sound for homes and cars who tried to resuscitate an icon of American journalism when he bought Newsweek last year, has died. He was 92.
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Sidney Harman, Newsweek owner and high-fidelity sound pioneer, dies at 92
Apr 13, 2011
Sidney Harman, husband of former Rep. Jane Harman, dies of complications from leukemia. His long career included government, the electronics industry and journalism. Sidney Harman, a philanthropist, polymath and pioneer in high-fidelity sound for homes and cars who tried to resuscitate an icon of American journalism when he bought Newsweek last year, has died. He was 92.
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Vanessa Hudgens: Zac rumours were obscene
Apr 11, 2011
Vanessa Hudgens loves playing the drums in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles.
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Michael Lohan Insists He Was Not Trying to Break Into Lindsay's Apartment, Claims She Had Invited Him Over
Apr 11, 2011
Gina DiFalco While Lindsay Lohan attempts to get her career back on track following a stint of brushes with the law, she just can’t seem to get her personal life headed in the same direction regarding her tumultuous relationship with her estranged father. Lindsay is said to have hid in her closet while Michael Lohan attempted to break into her Venice Beach, California apartment. read more
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Vanessa Hudgens likes to drum with drug addicts
Apr 11, 2011
The former Disney starlet – best known for portrayal of Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series – told The Los Angeles Times: “I love going to the drum circle down there [Venice Beach].
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lohan Banging On Lindsay's Door, She Refuses To See Him
Apr 10, 2011
For the second time in as many hours on Sunday, Michael Lohan was seen pounding away on daughter Lindsay's front door and his daughter refusing to open up to him, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. Michael made his second appearance at Lindsay 's rented house in L.A.'s Venice Beach area at just after 5 pm PDT. PHOTOS: Lindsay Arrives In L.A. Wednesday He was so upset that Lindsay wouldn't ...
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The Actor's Craft: Vanessa Hudgens has left 'High School' behind
Apr 9, 2011
The onetime Disney actress is all about living in the present, where she can forget the missteps of her past and just maybe figure out what's in her future. Venice Beach is home to dreadlocked hippies, tourists and juiced-up muscle-heads. And sometimes, it's also where former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens likes to hide out.
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Vanessa Hudgens has left 'High School' behind
Apr 9, 2011
The onetime Disney actress is all about living in the present, where she can forget the missteps of her past and just maybe figure out what's in her future. The onetime Disney actress is all about living in the present, where she can forget the missteps of her past and just maybe figure out what's in her future.
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'Survivor' postgame: Sarita says her last show was best episode ever
Apr 8, 2011
After stumbling in immunity challenges, Sarita White lost in a duel and was sent home on "Survivor" this week. But despite that, she loved the episode.
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TV show helps put things in perspective for Monroe native Ali Brown; Her 'Secret Millionaire' episode airs Sunday at 8 ...
Apr 8, 2011
When television producers first contacted former Monroe resident Ali Brown to be on ABC-TV’s "Secret Millionaire," she was excited about the idea. “Then I looked into what was involved, such as having to live in poverty and giving away $100,000 of my own money,” said Brown, a 1989 Masuk High School graduate who has obtained financial success as a California-based motivational consultant and ...
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Sound waves: Daniel Ho touches Japan - from Guam
Apr 7, 2011
Soothing sound: Daniel Ho relaxes with his guitar in Venice Beach, Calif. / Photo courtesy of Daniel Ho Best Hawaiian Music: Grammy Award winners Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere.
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Venice beach no-swim advisory lifted again
Apr 5, 2011
A no-swim advisory for Venice Public Beach at the west end of Venice Avenue was lifted Tuesday
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Bill Bush: The Tawdry Three-Ring Circus of Venice: This Artweek.LA
Apr 5, 2011
John Humble: Other Places/Venice Beach | In this exhibition, Humble decided to broaden his scope and "drive around the United States and photograph the American Landscape."
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Beach day in L.A.: bikinis and burkas
Apr 1, 2011
Kevin Roderick: Jonathan Alcorn went to Venice Beach for the first warm day of spring in Los Angeles.
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Lindsay Lohan Moving to New York
Apr 1, 2011
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is hoping to make a fresh start by leaving Los Angeles and setting up home in New York. The Mean Girls star moved to Venice Beach, California after she left...
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No-swim advisory back at Venice beach
Apr 1, 2011
Orange and white health warning signs are back on Venice Public Beach today, urging swimmers to
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Sell Home. Donate to Japan. Get Tax Break
Mar 31, 2011
This is an unorthodox proposition. Sell your multi-million dollar Venice Beach house, donate anything above the market price to the relief efforts in Japan and get a highly lucrative tax break.
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Beach day in L.A.
Mar 31, 2011
Kevin Roderick: Jonathan Alcorn went to Venice Beach for the first warm day of spring in Los Angeles.
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Run virtually anywhere in the world for free!
Mar 31, 2011
Have you ever wanted to run along Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Boulevard or Abbey Road?
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Free helmets supplied to skateboarders at beachfront skate park
Mar 31, 2011
Youth skateboarders were encouraged to ride safely when they were supplied with free helmets at the popular Venice Beach Skate Park March 26.
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Lohan moving to New York
Mar 31, 2011
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is hoping to make a fresh start by leaving Los Angeles and setting up home in New York.
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Sofia Vergara sports swimsuit for Pepsi. Commence swooning.
Mar 30, 2011
The "Modern Family" co-star was snapped on Venice Beach filming a new ad clad only in a curve-hugging blue one-piece and a strategically-placed sarong.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 89
Mar 30, 2011
Fly high: Using a simple point-and-shoot camera, Shawn Park captures a March 9 basketball game at Venice Beach from a low perspective. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments. Follow us on Twitter and visit...
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Sophia Vergara Sizzles During Pepsi Commercial Shoot
Mar 30, 2011
Samantha Wallad Sophia Vergara was a sight for sore eyes during a shoot for her Pepsi commercial on Venice Beach California. She teams up with British soccer star David Bechkman, who plays for the LA Galaxy, for Pepsi’s new skinny can diet product. The Modern Family star is known for her sultry curves and Latina sex appeal, as she wore a body hugging royal blue bathing suit with a light blue ...
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Sofia Vergara Sizzles During Pepsi Commercial Shoot
Mar 30, 2011
Samantha Wallad Sofia Vergara was a sight for sore eyes during a shoot for her Pepsi commercial in Venice Beach, California. Vergara teams up with British soccer star David Beckham, who plays for the L.A. Galaxy, for Pepsi’s new skinny can diet product. The Modern Family star is known for her sultry curves and Latina sex appeal, and she wore a body-hugging royal blue bathing suit with a light ...
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Zambezi Expands Creative Footprint
Mar 30, 2011
Zambezi, an independent, full-service ad agency located in the heart of Venice Beach, announced today that it has been retained by two new clients: Champs Sports⢠and popchipsâ¢.
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Broke in America: The Housing Meltdown Continues
Mar 30, 2011
We never thought we liked LA. But we may change our mind. Daughter Maria took us around yesterday. We wandered around Venice Beach and then through Hollywood. The town is much nicer than we remembered it. Many of the houses, shops and apartment buildings are getting a makeover. They remind us of the Soho area of Buenos Aires - young, hip, and lively.
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Eric Clapton - Sale Of Eric Clapton's Beach Home To Benefit Japanese Relief Effort
Mar 29, 2011
A Japanese businessman is selling off Eric Clapton's one-time Venice Beach retreat in California to benefit the survivors of his homeland's earthquake and tsunami disasters. The only private residence designed by celebrated...
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'Psycho' Mike -- Topless Dancer
Mar 29, 2011
Filed under: Psycho Mike , Dancing with the Stars , Hot Bodies , The Facts Behind The Funny! , The Facts Behind The Funny Position 003 " Psycho Mike " Catherwood from " Dancing with the Stars " went for a walk in Venice Beach yesterday without a shirt -- and in case you were unaware ... the dude is frickin' JACKED. He also talked about something ... maybe the show? ... It doesn't really… Read more
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David Beckham and model Sofia Vergara sizzle in latest Pepsi advert
Mar 29, 2011
ALL eyes were on model Sofia Vergara as she lay in the sun, then along comes David Beckham to snatch the limelight…and her ball.
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Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 60
Mar 29, 2011
FROM DANCE TO WEIGHTS: Hung Van Lam, left -- better known as Hella Hung from the seventh season of "So You Think You Can Dance" -- shakes hands with a friendly weightlifting competitor at Venice Beach in this photo by...
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Sale of Eric Clapton's Venice Beach, CA Home to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan
Mar 29, 2011
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 29, 2011) - The only private residence designed by MOCA's celebrated Japanese architect, Arata Isozaki, will hit the market at $2.5 mil. Sale includes a never released, solo recording Clapton left behind.
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