At the turn of the new century Abbot Kinney was nearing his 50th birthday. By this time he had traveled extensively, built himself a fine home called “Kinneloa”, sought to mitigate the […]
Abbot Kinney: 1900-1905 – by Marty Schatz
Abbot Kinney——1850-1900 – by Marty Schatz
Abbot Kinney, the creator of Venice, California, led a fascinating life, one filled with adventure, scholarly pursuits, public service, and business enterprises. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on November 16, 1850, […]
A DEATH IN VENICE
by P.S. Barber “There is no such thing as society.” — Margaret Thatcher At the lowermost point of a southerly sloping intersection, California Avenue ends to form the bottom half of a long […]
Letter: Roosterfish
Dear Beachhead: I write to you about Roosterfish, the very popular gay bar on Abbot Kinney. As you are aware, Roosterfish closed permanently this past weekend. Roosterfish, like so many local businesses […]
Abbot Kinney Fest 2015 Collage
BLACK BEAST FAKES PARKING UPDATE: BLACK BEAST, GJELINA, GTA, GJUSTA, 259 HAMPTON (SAUCE)
By Roxanne Brown COASTAL COMMISSION HEARING – JULY 9, 2015 Restaurateur Fran Camaj and architect Stephen Vitalich appeared at a Coastal Commission hearing regarding parking at Gjelina’s newest restaurant, referred to by […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, August 1 7pm Marina Del Rey Summer Concerts Pop Saturdays. Burton Chase Park, Marina Del Rey CA 8:00 PM Vicky Hamilton & Frank Ferrante Appetite For Dysfunction shares VICKY HAMILTON’s undeniable […]
That Dark Parade: Protesters Take to Venice Streets Over Gentrification & Brendon Glenn’s Killing
By Krista Schwimmer In a strange, dark twist of fate, a state-wide, two day protest organized by more than a dozen groups representing the voices of First Nations, black, brown, and poor […]
POWER Press Release
Tami Pardee, realtor of the 1%, for the past ten years has been “Taking Away” from our Venice Community. “Taking Away” our affordable housing. “Taking Away” our culture and history. “Taking Away” […]
Deborah Lashever: Shero of Venice
By Greta Cobar Community activism and participation in the struggle for equality for all members of our community are Deborah Lashever’s trademarks. It is an honor to commemorate International Women’s Day by […]
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