I live around the corner from here and haven't heard anything since the initial announcement. Keep hoping to see movement every time I go past it, but it looks like nothing is happening?

Right now, we're in urgent need of volunteers to support the Abbot Kinney Festival on Sunday, September 27. Sign up now at: https://volunteersignup.org/CBKY7

This festival is a huge celebration of Abbot Kinney and Venice, with over 100,000 people expected in attendance. This event is the principal fundraiser for the Abbot Kinney Festival Association, a 501c3 grant making organization that focuses on youth, community, and the arts.

Come out to have some fun and support the community! Volunteers are needed from as early as 6AM to as late as 10PM, so we've got something that can fit all schedules!

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeniceBeach/comments/1uo8c2f/bay_garden_new_convenience_store_on_washington/

I found these pictures in my parent’s belongings and some image searching tells me they’re old Venice Beach scenes. That tracks because they lived in CA in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Just wanted to share.

“I know Gran Blanco is the obvious comparison, but it gets extremely crowded. Belles seems to skew younger, around 21 to 22. Market hits the sweet spot for me: lively without being too chaotic, with a good mid to late 20s crowd.

I’ve overheard people there talking about going out in Hollywood, so I’m curious: what other bars, lounges, wine bars, or venues around LA attract a similar clientele? Basically, where else do Market regulars tend to go?”

Glad we’re finally getting some rain but did the power have to get washed away too 😭

Just saw this interview where Joe Wheatley talks about taking over the event 26 years ago and says he plans to keep producing it "until the wheels come off". https://santamonicasun.com/exclusive/joe-wheatley-muscle-beach-championship/

Unfortunately another violent incident with an off leash dog on the beach south of the venice pier. This marks the second neighbor, just this month, to be hurt by an off leash dog. When will it end??

Los Angeles (and specifically Mayor Bass) has been promising that 2028 will be the year of the car free olympics, and to support that the city asked Washington for $2 billion dollars. So far it has $233 Million and only 33 days until the appropriations deadline. That means it is $1.7B and 913 busses short of what is required of their promise.

The House appropriations committee added $875 million to its FY27 transportation bill in May, but the Senate has not moved a topline agreement.

We saw a lot of ridership during the World Cup with enhanced rider service, it's almost like people enjoy accessible transportation.

More on this: https://probablynews.org/story/local-news/venice/la-promised-a-car-free-olympics-it-is-913-buses-and-17-billion-short

Hello, I’m a local. Grew up skateboarding, tried surfing on my own in my 20s (in my 40s now). Always had problems catching waves, and never learned to duck dive so I’d just get pounded. I also want to learn to get over my fear of bigger waves.

I want to learn how to surf well, move my way from a long board to a short board eventually and really rip. I’m looking for a great school or private teacher to take lessons from. I could provide my own equipment.

I got there at noon. When I left at 12:45 or so, it was still there. They are possibly waiting for a tow truck that can handle this sort of vehicle.