Here's an update on The Venice Karen - Former New York Lawyer VS Hinano , we reported a few days ago.

David Feige, the person deemed the "Venice Karen" via wanted posters posted all around Venice Beach, is calling for a formal investigation into the source of the posters.

Feige, who recently became president of the Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC), has filed two motions for this Thursday's VNC meeting.

One is to urge CD-11 and the City Council to establish an inter-agency task force to enforce noise violations against Hinano, Nalu Vida, and other businesses. The other is to urge CD-11 and the City Attorney’s office to investigate the source of the Venice Karen posters (flyers)

Here is the full motion about the posters.

Motion to Condemn the ‘Wanted Poster’ Attacks on the VNC and its President and Request for Immediate Action from CD-11, the City Attorney’s Office, and Other Relevant City Agencies

PURPOSE: Request for an investigation of unacceptable conduct.

BACKGROUND: Harassment and attempted intimidation are never acceptable ways to address issues in our city and our community, including the Venice Neighborhood Council. However, recently, ‘Wanted Posters’ were put up throughout Venice and spread widely on social media in an attempt to harass and intimidate the VNC and its President related to work done on behalf of the community in an attempt to have the requirements of the city’s Al Fresco Dining Ordinance properly implemented and enforced.

MOTION: The Venice Neighborhood Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the actions behind the malicious, organized attack on the VNC and its President and strongly urges CD-11, the City Attorney’s office and all other relevant city agencies to immediately take action to fully remedy this situation including by opening investigations into the source of the harassing fliers and threatening social media postings as well as the conduct of the bars at issue, including whether their previous and ongoing conduct constitute a public nuisance and violation of city regulations.

This motion does not appear to be 100% accurate.

The posters/flyers never mentioned the Venice Neighborhood Council. It wasn't until photos of the posters were shared online that people mentioned that he is the president of the VNC.

It was always known around the Washington Square/Venice Pier area crowd that Feige was always filing complaints about the noise, most were unaware that he became president of the VNC. Most do describe him as a nice guy, the guy "always wearing a bathroom walking his dogs in the morning."

It is not clear if the source of the flyers knew about Feige's VNC presidency, as the creator of the flyers is still unknown.

Hinano has stated they are aware of the posters and they do not support it. They also do not know who is responsible.

Feige's other motion for Thursday meeting calls for a "Creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force to Coordinate the Enforcement of the City’s AlFresco Dining Ordinance". AlFresco Dining refers to the outdoor seating areas of the local bars and restaurants. Business, such as Nalu Vida, are not allowed to have live music or any use of outdoor speakers. And according to the memo Nalu Vida publicly flaunts violating ordinances.

"Nalu Vida brags about these actions and regularly posts photos of their live music on social media."

Some people commenting on social media about this have mentioned that Feige may have only became president of the VNC to finally win his ongoing battle over the lack of ordinance enforcement and are questioning if that is grounds for him to resign. As we previously reported, Feige, a former New York lawyer turned producer, writer and documentarist. 60 year old Feige, who moved to Venice 20 years ago, has recently been elected President Of Venice Neighborhood Council, after former president Brian Averill resigned due to conflicts with members of the council. Averill, who is also from New York, approached Feige to seek the presidency. Former president Averill and the VNC already knew about this whole thing, as Feige has been coming to the VNC with these complaints for years now.

The VNC meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6PM. We will have a recap of that meeeting on Friday.

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Wanted signs for The Venice Karen have been posted all around Venice Beach this week.

"Who builds a multi-million dollar house right by behind Hinanos (Est. 1962) and then calls the police 30 times in one day to complain about the noise?

Last seen manically calling 911 freom a brand-new mansion”

So who is this "Venice Karen" and what is this all about?

The person in the poster is David Feige, a former New York lawyer turned producer, writer and documentarist. 60 year old Feige, who moved to Venice 20 years ago, has recently been elected President Of Venice Neighborhood Council, after Brian Averill resigned due to conflicts with members of the council. Averill, who is also from New York, approached Feige to seek the presidency.

As the poster mentions, Feige has reported Hinanos to authorities several times for various reasons



Feige's issues with Hinanos has been going on for several years now. And not it's not just Hinanos, he has also reported Cabo Cantina, The Whaler, and Mercedes for being too loud, having outdoor speakers, staying open past the allowed time, and other ordinance businesses he says these places are not following.

"For nearly 18 months, there has not been a single week that Hinano has complied with the rules. Even after midnight their outdoor space is packed. They allow people to congregate so densely that they block the sidewalk, and they regularly tolerate outdoor drinking and loitering as well as the use of portable speakers played in and adjacent to their outdoor space. It is, in a word, mayhem. With multiple fights, regular screaming, constant urination, and unceasing noise." He mention in a request to the Venice Neighborhood Council (prior to him being elected president).

They should be like "New York whose Al Fresco experiments also rely on keeping ambient noise to a minimum, the Ordinance aims to preserve the business’s revenue stream while balancing the disturbances to those of us who live nearby."

Recently, on a Saturday, in the middle of the day, during the monthly Artwalk on Washington, Feige was seen telling police officers that The Whaler, Nala Vida, and some Art walk vendors are being too loud. The officers went and spoke to Nala Vida, but didn't bother the vendors or The Whaler that time.

As for who put up these posters, it is unknown at this time. The staff at Hinanos say they do not know anyuthing about it.

After all the grandstanding about the Baywatch reboot filming in Venice Beach, the production has been bullied out of Venice after a few days of shooting.

It's been reported that LA County Lifeguards, FilmLA, and the Department of Beaches & Harbors have made is too difficult, almost impossible to continue shooting in Venice. The show has moved production other beaches such as Redondo Beach and Santa Monica.

Ealrlier this week, a Baywatch insider posted this in a discussion:

"When people say production is leaving Los Angeles, it's not just about tax incentives, cheaper labor, avoiding healthcare and pension costs, or skirting SAG contracts by hiring mostly non-union actors. Those are factors, yes-but Los Angeles itself has become part of the problem.

Despite what Gavin Newsom or Karen Bass say publicly about being film-friendly, the departments that operate under and alongside them -like FilmLA-often feel more like obstacles than support.

Baywatch was initially planning to shoot in Australia. When that became known, Newsom recognized the optics of losing such an iconic project and pushed for a special rebate to keep it in California. Unfortunately, the budget was never truly adjusted to reflect the realities of shooting in LA, which meant an extremely tight pre-production.

To make it work, every department pulled together. Vendors gave discounts, department heads waived rental fees while still providing equipment, and the entire crew was motivated to prove that episodic television can still be produced in Los Angeles. That said, at one point, a FOX executive reportedly told a producer, "You're trying to prove you can shoot episodic TV in LA-I'm here to prove you wrong."

So it's not just that LA is expensive-it's that studios have grown accustomed to paying less elsewhere and no longer want to absorb the cost of staying here.

But the real challenge hasn't just been budgets -it's been the city itself.

The plan was to shoot in Venice Beach. Millions were spent building a headquarters at the lifeguard station by the pier, fully up to code so it could remain for community use after production. Everything was approved

- until just days before filming.

Then came the restrictions. New rules. Limitations from lifeguards.

Additional constraints from Beach and Harbors. Suddenly, everything was "no": no nighttime shooting, no picture vehicles, strict red zones limiting where we could operate.

We managed to shoot days 2 through 4 in Venice, but then came the backlash. We were told we weren't wanted back. Beach and Harbors shut us down. Lifeguards said we were too disruptive-even though the crew remained respectful throughout.

The reasons given could fill pages, but the takeaway is simple: while leadership claims California is film-friendly, the reality on the ground often says otherwise. City departments frequently deny requests or create costly barriers.

We'll shoot two more days before going on a brief hiatus over Easter to regroup and find new locations-possibly Santa Monica, more likely Leo Carrillo State Park.

At this point, we can only return to Venice to film at the headquarters we built-no beach work allowed.

That's the reality we're dealing with.

Los Angeles is not film friendly."

A spokesperson for LA Mayor Karen Bass made a statement, “Our Office has championed bringing Baywatch back to LA, providing concierge-level service for this production. Matters related to Beaches and Harbors fall under County jurisdiction, and the City remains in active communication with County officials.”

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath responded by saying the county is "beyond proud to welcome Baywatch back to LA County. Our entertainment industry’s home is right here, and we should be actively working to keep it here.” She has planned a meeting on April 8 with "“the production team, LA County Lifeguards, FilmLA, the Department of Beaches & Harbors, Council District 11, Public Works, the Department of Economic Opportunity, Fremantle, and Fox” to ensure the production can continue.

Malibu on a solid March swell filmed by Brad Jacobson.

Raw surf clips from March 11, 2026 filmed from the Malibu Pier.

Malibu isn't supposed to break like this in March. The south swells usually arrive much later in the year… but on this morning something unexpected showed up early. Surfers from all over Southern California made the drive, the lineup filled in, and long classic Malibu walls started rolling through.

Monday morning, Venice Beach is populated with homeless encampments, from the boardwalk to the skate park. A LAPD officer patrols the area, checking the encampments.

A rollerskater gets arrested after disrupting a childrens skateboarding class injurying a child.

Every Saturday, from 8 - 10AM, the Venice Beach Recreation Center hosts a skateboarding classes for kids under 12 years old. Taught by Skateboarding Hall of Famer Lonny Hiramoto, the classes use the Rollerskating Plaza because it is a really the only smooth flat surface with limited bike and pedestrian traffic, thus providing a safeeee enviroment for these kids who are just learning to ride a board.

Acording to several of the witnesses, this woman rolerskater showed up at 8 AM and started harrassing the class, yelling at Lonny, getting in the way, and bumping into the kids. Her interactions with the class esculated to a breaking point which resulted in a kid getting knocked down.

When the police arrive, she claims they mobbed up on her and assault her and that they are all lying about wht happened. She claims one of the guys assaulted her. After the police investigate, including reviewing videos from both parties, she is placed under arrest for battery. The police say the guy she claims hit her is nowhere to be found.

A few hours after the arrest she was released with just a ticket, according to her, she sent Shacked Mag a private mesage stating that and demanding the Instagram post about this be removed. Se also made coments on the post stating everyone lied. After she got backlash from several people replying to her, she deleted everything.

Getting familiar with the new Malibu skatepark with the homies.

Explore a new coastal skatepark featuring unique obstacles like euro gaps and a massive bowl. Experience the session as skaters test out the layout and attempt challenging tricks. The day continues with another spot check nearby.

Explore the evolution of skateboarding culture from its humble roots to a dominant cultural force. Participants retrace pivotal eras, attempting iconic tricks and stunts across Southern California. This journey highlights technical innovations and the rebellious spirit that shaped the sport.

Zuma Cars and Coffee brings every type of person to share the passion of the automobile and motorsports. You will often find the world’s rarest, most expensive and fastest cars displayed here. A community event where celebrities and us regular folk walk around, take pictures and visit with fellow enthusiasts. And we really aren’t snobs!!

Cars on display include hyper-cars, exotic cars, race cars, classic cars as well as the unusual. This is where auto enthusiasts gather to share their amazing vehicles and camaraderie.

Zuma Cars and Coffee is a monthly event beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 11:30 AM. It takes place on the first Sunday of selected months. The location is at Perry’s Beach Cafe, 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.

On January 23, 2026, about 8:30 a.m. pacific standard time, a 2024 Jaguar I-Pace sport utility vehicle, equipped with an automated driving system (ADS) and operated by Waymo LLC, struck a 9-year-old student pedestrian crossing midblock within a school zone in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.

The unoccupied vehicle had completed a passenger drop-off on eastbound Pearl Street at the stop sign in front of an elementary school, turned left onto 24th Street, and proceeded north (see figure). The crash occurred in a 25-mph speed limit school zone, approximately 40 feet north of the end of the adjacent 15-mph speed limit school zone. The weather was clear, the roadway was dry, and daylight conditions were present.

According to video evidence from a school surveillance camera and from cameras on the ADS-equipped vehicle, a queue of five vehicles had formed in the southbound lane of 24th Street at the stop-controlled intersection with Pearl Street. The student pedestrian exited the right rear door of the fifth vehicle in the queue. The pedestrian then moved toward the front of her vehicle and entered the roadway, crossing at a rapid pace between her vehicle and a Chevrolet Suburban sport utility vehicle stopped in front of her vehicle.

The ADS-equipped vehicle was traveling north on 24th Street at 17 mph. According to video evidence, the vehicle braked and collided with the student pedestrian near its front-right headlight assembly. Post-impact, the pedestrian fell, then walked to the east curb of 24th Street. The vehicle continued braking and came to rest within the northbound travel lane almost immediately.

After the collision, a Waymo remote assistance agent in Novi, Michigan, contacted 911 and later provided the vehicle with directions to move to the curb on 24th Street north of the crash site.The vehicle remained at that location until the Santa Monica Police Department arrived. As a result of the collision, the student pedestrian reported minor injuries and did not require medical transport.

Parties to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation include:

Santa Monica Police Department

Waymo LLC All aspects of the crash remain under investigation while the NTSB determines the probable cause, with the intent of issuing safety recommendations to prevent similar crashes.

It was FIRING. Los Angeles doesn’t get days like this often. The day before this swell, a massive storm rolled through Southern California: heavy rain, strong winds, flash flood warnings, and classic winter chaos. But as soon as it cleared, the ocean turned on in a way we dream about.

Perfect offshore conditions & tubes up and down the beach. Matt Pagan might’ve snagged the best barrel of the season (so far).

All in all, it was one of those sessions you wish you could bottle up forever, the kind that reminds you why you live here and why winter in California can be so special.

Los Angeles Police Officers chase down a suspect in Venice ob Sunday afternoon. Two officers got injuried in the takedown of the fleeing man.

Everything you'd wanna skate, you'll find on the two-mile stretch from Santa Monica to Venice. From Natas to P-Rod, the sand gaps to the triple set, Ted Barrow outlines the history of this hallowed ground. >

Another police standoff in Venice Beach, this time, Los Angeles Police Officer respond to a call of a man with a gun. A guy that neighbors refer to as a known trouble-maker was said to be in front of his home waving a gun around.



After the situation was de-esculated, no arrest was made, adding to the frustrationof residents who live on this street, as one states in the video, that the guy has been a problem for some time now.

A Waymo vehicle struck a child on Friday, January 23. According to the NHTSA, the incident occurred within two blocks of a Santa Monica, CA elementary school during normal school drop off hours and that there were other children, a crossing guard, and several double-parked vehicles were in the vicinity. The child ran across the street from behind a double parked SUV towards the school and was struck by the Waymo AV. Waymo reported that the child sustained minor injuries.

At the time of the incident, the Waymo AV was operated by Waymo’s 5th Generation Automated Driving System (ADS). No safety operator was present in the vehicle.

Waymo released a statement:

"At Waymo, we are committed to improving road safety, both for our riders and all those with whom we share the road. Part of that commitment is being transparent when incidents occur, which is why we are sharing details regarding an event in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, January 23, where one of our vehicles made contact with a young pedestrian. Following the event, we voluntarily contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that same day. NHTSA has indicated to us that they intend to open an investigation into this incident, and we will cooperate fully with them throughout the process.

The event occurred when the pedestrian suddenly entered the roadway from behind a tall SUV, moving directly into our vehicle's path. Our technology immediately detected the individual as soon as they began to emerge from behind the stopped vehicle. The Waymo Driver braked hard, reducing speed from approximately 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact was made.

To put this in perspective, our peer-reviewed model shows that a fully attentive human driver in this same situation would have made contact with the pedestrian at approximately 14 mph. This significant reduction in impact speed and severity is a demonstration of the material safety benefit of the Waymo Driver.

Following contact, the pedestrian stood up immediately, walked to the sidewalk, and we called 911. The vehicle remained stopped, moved to the side of the road, and stayed there until law enforcement cleared the vehicle to leave the scene.

This event demonstrates the critical value of our safety systems. We remain committed to improving road safety where we operate as we continue on our mission to be the world’s most trusted driver."

A parent posted this statement online:

"Happened in my kids school, grant elementary. From everything I heard, it’s the kids/parents fault for sure. They let the child out on the opposite side of the street ad the kids ran behind a car to cross the street. There is a crossings guard just next to him but they still ran. I hope they will charge the parents for negligence. I’m not here to protect a corporation but I believe that if it was a human driver the kid would had it worse."

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The Young Athletic podcast featuring Ben Samuel, surfer and ocean athlete, breaking down surfing, mindset, mental health, and life lessons learned in the water. Ben talks about the Malibu Surfing Association, Malibu Carl, dives into surf culture, discipline, resilience, fear, and personal growth. Perfect for surfers, athletes, and high performers seeking motivation and perspective. We explore performance habits, mindfulness, training, adventure, and real conversations that will change how you surf, think, and live

Sue had lived in the Palisades for 48 years. She raised her kids there and was deeply involved in the local community. In January 2025, the Palisades fire destroyed her home.

At 86 years old, the idea of rebuilding felt like a lot. Sue had never built a house before and didn’t want to spend the next few years figuring out permits, plans, and construction. A friend and client of Cover suggested she also talk to Cover.

Cover is a custom prefab homebuilder based in Los Angeles, and we handle the entire process, from design and permitting to construction and delivery. For Sue, that meant having one team take care of everything and explain things clearly along the way.

Sue’s home is the first homeowner fire rebuild in the Palisades. It’s a new home on the same land she’s loved for decades, built without having to manage the process herself.

This video is about Sue, her rebuild, and what it looks like when homebuilding is handled start to finish.

Fremantle and FOX are holding a OPEN CASTING CALL for Baywatch! If you’re an actor and think you could be right, we want to meet you!!

The world’s most iconic lifeguard team returns — new faces, new stories, and high-stakes rescues on the beaches of Southern California.

Baywatch is looking for a wide range of possible roles, from lifeguards to beachgoers, bartenders and buddies to love interests, rescuers and rescuees of all kinds. Actors aged 18+ are invited to come "Baywatch Ready" in the hopes of securing an opportunity to audition for potential roles ranging from series regulars to major recurring characters to guest roles. Event Date:

February 18, 2026

Location:

Marina del Rey Marriot

Criteria:

Seeking actors of all types and experience levels to play characters of any gender or ethnicity.

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Wardrobe: Attire should be suitable for a beach setting: Come "Baywatch Ready”

Registrants will read a short scene. Memorization is not required.

Please note that this casting call is FREE.

If selected to audition following this event, the roles for consideration are anticipated to be under schedules B, C, D, E and F of the SAG-AFTRA Basic Agreement.

For more info and to register, Click Here.

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From the late 1920s through the late 1940s, gambling racketeers operated a series of floating casinos three miles off the Southern California coast – just outside the state’s jurisdiction. Crime historian J. Michael Niotta, the great-grandson of Los Angeles Mafia boss Jack Dragna, will discuss the men who ushered in the floating casino era and how some of them found their way to Las Vegas.

This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual’s perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum.