The Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade dates to 1914, when Arthur Reese, a Louisiana native, introduced the celebrations to Venice.

Santa Monica City Council looks outside city limits for homelessness services.

County engineers confirm jagged slabs in Rustic Canyon confluence from decades-old lining failure; crews on standby to remove debris post-storm while channel remains safe for projected flows, per Councilwoman Traci Park

Culver City approves project to replace former gun store. See the design in this video by @juliet.lemar

VA land in West L.A. is being reclaimed after the VA ends “illegal” and “wasteful” land leases by private corporations.  @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media

The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of its kind in the country. Here are five key things to know

Proposed 167-Bed Shelter on VA Land Sparks Backlash in West L.A. Neighbors and veterans question the legality and location of a $32.7M interim housing facility planned next to the National Guard Armory.

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