"I've always enjoyed getting quick glances of the hobbies people have as you walk past homes in Venice, I've had tons of people stop in and talk to me while I've worked on surfboards in my garage saying they'd love to know more. I made this video. Maybe you're one of the people that stopped by and had questions seeing this."

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.

This Saturday West LA Bicycle is riding in unity with Alex Pretti who was murdered in Minneapolis by ICE.

"It’s ICE Out of LA, it’s ICE out of MN, it’s ICE out of everywhere until there is abolishment. The federal hate machine is trying to make us quiet, and afraid, and contained, and it’s absolutely not gonna work.

An inclusive community ride at 1:00PM on Saturday that is rolling out from our bike shop (114 Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey). We’ll have the back garage open in the alley with bike valet

We want as many people as possible to be able to come out. This is family friendly the route will be Venice Pier to Santa Monica Pier on the boardwalk, then back to the Venice Pier on Main Street and the boardwalk. The pace will be slow and we’ll post up near the piers.

Come one come all. This is a call for change. We will be distributing as many printed materials as we can at this for you to further spread into your own blocks." Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Venice Beach will be one of the nine Los Angeles FIFA World Cup Fan Zones, here's the press release:

As Los Angeles counts down to hosting eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee announced its comprehensive community and fan engagement plans, including details on the FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and a series of community events taking place around the Los Angeles region in the lead-up to and during FIFA World Cup 2026™. The community and fan events are designed to bring the excitement of the world’s largest single-sport event to neighborhoods across the region.

Together, these initiatives will create multiple opportunities for global soccer fans and Angelenos alike to come together and celebrate the best of FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcasing Los Angeles’ diverse communities, vibrant culture, and deep passion for the world’s game.

“Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t just about hosting eight matches at SoFi Stadium, it’s about using the tremendous media attention generated to highlight all the opportunities for community engagement throughout our region,” said Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and CEO of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. “From the Official FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to our Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and all of the World Cup themed community events taking place across the region, these activities will allow both Angelenos and visitors alike to be part of this historic event.

In addition to the official FIFA Fan Festival™ at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones will extend the reach of the live match viewing and interactive experiences across locations around the greater Los Angeles region, bringing access to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience closer to residents and visitors. The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones will transform these destinations into the ultimate watch events for the biggest matches taking place over the 39-day tournament.

We are excited to announce the following locations have been selected to be part of the official Host Committee celebration, as the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and they include:

The Original Famers Market - June 18-21
City of Downey - June 20
Heart of the City: Union Station & LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - June 25-28
Hansen Dam Lake - July 2-5
LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park - July 4-5
Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows - July 9-11
Venice Beach – July 11
Fairplex - July 14-15 & July 18-19
West Harbor - July 14-15 & July 18-19

“The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones are about meeting fans where they are,” said Chris Klein, Co- Chair of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. “By creating accessible fan experiences across the region, we’re extending the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the stadiums and creating welcoming spaces for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate the world’s game right in their own backyards throughout the 39-days of this global celebration.”

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Los Angeles Police officers respond to a call about a man in the midle of the street. They arrive and find the very angry guy in the middle of Linoln Blvd. in front of El Polo Loco. With guns drawn, they attempt to get calm him down and get him out of traffic, but he refuses leading to a standoff that last several minutes.

NEW YEAR SAME SHENANIGANS!!!! Cruise to the Mollusk Venice New Year’s party on the 10th with Fahrenheit/Celsius and all the legends!

1600 Pacific Ave, Venice

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A DJ pulls up to the Venice Sign :Lighting Event and turns the street into a festive holiday rave.

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The best Daisy the Venice Healer moments of 2026, along with some of the worst moments.

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The 44th Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade. A free festive event held on Sunday evening.

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Scenes from thelast weekend's Venice Sign Holiday Lighting Block Party, with Harry Perry, Tonan, and more.A beloved tradition—the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights to festive red and green for the holiday. Now in its 14th year, this special celebration will take place on Windward Avenue (east of Pacific Avenue), with street closures to make room for live music and family-friendly activities.

The Canal Holiday Boat Parade is happening Sunday afternoon Dec 14, 2025.

The Holiday Boat Parade is a tried-and-true tradition of the Venice Canals Association that we host in December to celebrate the holidays. The Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade is a showcase of our unique community. We come together to honor our wonderful neighborhood and celebrate our distinct locale. We invite you to decorate a boat and join in on the fun.

DEC 14 - 4pm onward

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Warriors from the House of Ashur march down the Venice Beach Boardwalk, locals and visitors have various reactions to these unique promotional stunt for the upcoming StarZ TV mini-series Spartacus: House of Ashur.

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a 10-episode Starz series that serves as a sequel to the original Spartacus franchise, premiering on December 5, 2025. The show explores a "what if" scenario where Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) survives the events of Vengeance and is rewarded with the gladiator school he once served. The series follows his rise to power as a "Dominus" in the brutal world of Roman gladiators, a path he takes with the help of a fierce gladiatrix named Achillia.

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A fewv days after his pianos were dtestroyed and taken away by the city clean up crew, Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” , is back playing music on the boardwalk.

Longtime time Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” for his manyy years of playing classical music on the boardwalk, was not around when the Wednesday Homeless Clean Up Crew rolled by. His pianos and other items, being left unattended were put in the garbage truck, except for the one piano that was functional, it was hauled away.

The city is starting to enforce the official Basic Vendor Guidelines and Vending Rules (L.A.M.C. Code 42.15) to ensure a smooth and compliant experience!

✅ Allowed Vending
Vending is primarily reserved for First Amendment-protected expressive activities, meaning:
• Original Artwork & Communicative Pieces ONLY.
• Items must be considered art and have no practical/secondary use or purpose (nominal value) other than to be looked at, read, or listened to.
• Examples: Books, original paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, newspapers, leaflets, bumper stickers, patches, buttons, and audio/video recordings of the artist’s performances.

🛑 Not Allowed Vending
Selling commercial items or goods with practical/secondary uses is prohibited (even if they contain artistic elements).
• Examples of Prohibited Items: Food/drink, clothing/accessories (sunglasses, jewelry), housewares, oils, perfumes, lotions, candles, stuffed animals, and any non-art goods/services.

📍 Designated Spaces & Time Limits
• Vending and performances may NOT start before 9 AM and must end at sunset (L.A.M.C. 42.15(F)1).
• You must vend in one of the Designated Spaces (L.A.M.C 42.15(A)4).
• You may not occupy more than one single regular-sized or double-sized designated space at any given time (L.A.M.C. 42.15(E)7).
• Do not place anything that extends beyond your space or obstructs access areas.
These rules are in place to preserve the Boardwalk’s history of free speech, art, and performance.

It’s the most magical night in Venice! Join us for the 14th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting on Saturday, December 6th, from 6–9 PM at Windward & Pacific. Celebrate the season with live music, food, family fun, and the iconic lighting of the Venice Sign!

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Rainy day cruising around Venice Beeach.

Jennifer Train, a now well known Venice Beach homeless woman, is seen on the ground screaming for an ambulance. She states she was hit by a guy she knows. He allegedly threw a glass bottle at her back, hitting the area where she had spinal work done.

Looking through the July 3, 1980 edition of the Evening Outlook (United Western Newspapers) special for the 75th Anniversary of VENICE of AMERICA. Hit pause to stop the video to read the text

The "Evening Outlook" was the historic daily newspaper of Santa Monica that ceased publication in 1998.

PAUSE to stop the video to read the text.

Just another day on the beavhes of Los Angelesa, a homeless lady blocks the showers and has issues with surfers at the Venice Pier showers.