By Greta Cobar When it came to deciding on Overnight Pay Parking Permits in Venice, the California Coastal Commissioners stayed true to their oath of protecting beach access. It definitely was a breath of fresh […]
Keep It Free – Your Spirit and Your Parking Spot
By Greta Cobar The Coastal Commission hearing on Overnight Parking Districts in Venice is scheduled for June 13, 8:30 am at the Long Beach City Council Chambers, 333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long […]
One More Time
By Mary Getlein I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou’s powerful memoir of her childhood in Arkansas, where a man was killed for raping Maya and she was shocked […]
NOPD, NOPD, a thousand times NOPD
By Jim Smith Venice is a beach town Not a highfalutin suit-and-tie town The waves come and go ’cause they’re free, and, yes indeed, so are we. It’s a pleasure to live […]
Venice Loves You – NOPDs
By Greta Cobar Discrimination against those opposing Overnight Parking Districts (OPDs) in Venice was in full swing at the April Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) meeting. No speaker cards were used for the […]
Venice Stakeholder OPD Pain in the Ass
By Peggy Lee Kennedy The California Coastal Commission denied Overnight Parking Districts (OPDs) in June 2009 and again in June 2010. The stated reasons for the June 2010 OPD denial by the […]
Tell the Bullies to Seek Help
By Lisa Green I am defined by part of community as a vehicular dweller, and/or Homeless. I’ve been a consistent figure on Venice Boardwalk across from Venice Bistro for 5+ years. I’m […]
Censored at the April VNC Meeting: Interview with Sara Wan
By Greta Cobar Sara Wan, former California Coastal Commission member, attended the April 16 Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) meeting. She spoke with the Beachhead subsequent to the VNC meeting, and this is […]
A few more arguments against OPDs in Venice
By Nancy Williamson If there is any GOOD reason to allow OPD’s in Venice, I have yet to hear it. For those with garages, I suppose enforcement might make the landscape a […]
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