One Man Army
Todd the Volunteer is cleaning up local streets to blaze a trail out of homelessness Story and...
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Year in Review
It’s difficult to pin down a single theme that accurately defines 2014. In many ways, this...
Read MoreFour Things You Can Do Right Now to Help the Planet
Compiled by Jennifer Boucher 1. Grow Native Plants Most drinking water consumed by Westside residents ends up on their lawns. Replacing thirsty grasses with aesthetically pleasing native plants can save thousands of gallons of...
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—Compiled by Gary Walker and Joe Piasecki The Getty lends a hand in Mar Vista Getty Center staff are paying a visit to Mark Twain Middle School in Mar Vista on Monday to paint two murals in the school’s main hall, revamp...
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Woman struck by car at Lincoln and Fiji A woman who was struck by a vehicle while crossing Lincoln Boulevard at Fiji Way in Marina del Rey has survived her injuries, according to police. The victim was struck while using a...
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News in brief
Venice: Town hall examines Ocean Front Walk safety The Venice Neighborhood Council will host a...
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Motion redefining ‘factual basis’ voter presented to L.A. council committee
By Gary Walker To many neighborhood council leaders in Los Angeles, the “factual basis voter” has...
Read MoreSteve Zimmer named new LAUSD Board of Education Vice President
Steven Zimmer, who represents schools in Westchester, Del Rey, Venice and Mar Vista in District 4 of the Los Angeles Unified School District, has been appointed as the school board’s vice president. Zimmer won reelection in...
Read MoreBonin seeks to reverse policy of ticketing motorists at broken meters
The frustration of getting a ticket for parking at a broken meter could soon become a thing of the past in Los Angeles. City Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents communities such as Venice and Westchester in the 11th District,...
Read MoreNew green programs recognize environmentally sustainable businesses in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation has implemented two new programs as part of the city’s Green Business Certification Program: the Los Angeles Green Business Program and the Los Angeles Green Arts Program, as well as the...
Read MoreBonin motion for firefighter tablets gets support from Fire Commission
Following through on a campaign initiative, Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin has proposed to equip Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters with iPads and innovative smart phone apps to assist with their duties. Bonin...
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A cautious victory: Westsiders celebrate Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
By Michael Aushenker...
Read MoreL.A. City Council approves ban on plastic shopping bags
Los Angeles has become the largest city in the nation to prohibit single-use plastic bags after the City Council gave final approval June 25 to a ban on their distribution at grocery stores, convenience stores and pharmacies....
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Resolution to allow new remedies through abatement process approved
A resolution to amend the county’s code that governs the manner in which properties can legally...
Read More‘Tiger Bandit’ sought in robberies of local banks
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with the robberies of several Los Angeles area banks, including ones in Santa Monica and Marina del Rey last month. The suspect has been dubbed the...
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Lieu bill proposes increased transparency of donations to political campaigns and ballot initiatives
When the state Legislature reconvened for the 2013-14 session Dec. 3, state Sen. Ted Lieu...
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Local Hereos — 2012
They are some of the unsung heroes among us who have been doing valuable work in our local...
Read MoreMural ordinance defining art could soon be on its way to City Council
A long awaited ordinance that will spell out in detail how murals and commercial advertising are separate could be heading to the Los Angeles City Council. The Department of City Planning is slated to recommend moving its final...
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