Venice Film Fest Judge Maggie Gyllenhaal Complained About the Shortage of Women Directors but Now Avoids Discussing the Top Award Given to the Competition’s Sole Female Director.
Venice Film Festival Honors Top Prize to Danish Drama The Venice Film Festival concluded on Saturday with its top honor awarded to a Danish film titled “Woman Unknown.” This drama tells the story of a woman grappling with a wartime relationship with a Nazi, and notably, it was the only film in the competition directed […]
Venice residents enlist former gang members to tackle the homeless crisis.
In an upscale area of Venice Beach, residents are turning to former MS-13 gang members for assistance in tackling the chaos created by large homeless encampments. Local apartment owner Rick Swinger expressed his gratitude, saying, “I don’t know what we would do without them,” referring to the unconventional private security firm employed by homeowners and […]
Residents of Venice Canals experienced flooded streets following a pipe break.
Residents in the Venice Canal area were taken by surprise on Saturday morning when a burst pipe created a large geyser, leading to significant flooding in the neighborhood. The leak was reported shortly before 8 a.m., with water cascading over nearby homes. Neighbors shared with the California Post that they witnessed crews from the Los […]
World Cup turns Venice Beach into a popular tourist attraction
Thousands of fans gathered at one of the world’s iconic beaches for a two-day World Cup celebration, symbolizing optimism for the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This event was part of the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone in Venice Beach. Matches for the quarterfinals will take place on July 10th and 11th. […]
Brooks Nader explores Venice on a yacht while her sisters have a lighthearted clash.
Brooks Nader’s European Adventure Brooks Nader is enjoying her summer in Europe with style. Recently, she shared a whimsical photo from a merry-go-round in Venice, Italy, after spending time in Croatia. In her post, Nader included a few lighthearted captions like, “I love vintage 1950s sets 😜,” “I love Venice 🇮🇹❤️,” and humorously recalled, “The […]
VooDoo Doughnut at Venice Beach shuts down after one year
VooDoo Doughnut, the unique donut chain from Portland famous for its eccentric flavors, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach store after just a year in operation. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the store seems to have closed its doors around June. Interestingly, the company website still features the Venice location, but the phone number is […]
Venice Community Housing residents call for responsibility regarding crime.
Residents Confront Housing Programs Over Safety Concerns in Venice Los Angeles’ coastal community hit a boiling point this week as over 100 residents faced the leaders of two housing assistance programs. Rising crime and the deteriorating public safety situation prompted the confrontation. At a crowded meeting on Monday, a Venice resident shared some alarming discoveries. […]
World Cup excitement arrives at Venice Beach, where Ronaldinho, Chicharito, and Kylian Mbappe contributed to creating a global soccer destination.
On a typical Sunday afternoon, Venice Beach isn’t just echoing with the sounds of waves and skaters. Instead, there’s a distinct thud of a soccer ball meeting the pavement. Each Sunday at 4 p.m., some of Los Angeles’ top street soccer talents gather at the iconic Venice Beach courts, turning the area into one of […]
Candidate supported by DSA resides in $2.5M Venice house while advocating for renters
A socialist candidate touting himself as a defender of struggling renters in Los Angeles is, according to the California Post, living quite the upscale life. Faiza Malik, a 41-year-old candidate supported by the Democratic Socialist Party, is campaigning for rent reforms and affordable housing on the West Side, yet resides in a Venice Beach mansion […]
Roadwork near Venice reveals an ancient site with temples and a sanctuary.
Construction workers on an Italian highway made an unexpected find when they unearthed the remains of an ancient sanctuary, leading to an archaeological investigation. The discovery was officially announced by the Italian Superintendent of Archeology, Fine Arts, and Landscapes on May 19. This site is located in Ponso, a town roughly 72 kilometers southwest of […]