Fight Back Venice

Tina McKinnor, our assembly person, wrote to Bass in support of the Venice Median project. Get a load of the rhetoric on who would be living there. Seems to change by the day! Tina McKinnor Mayor Karen Bass Stop this Monster!

Read the rebuttal to the LA Times puff piece for Becky Dennison and the Monster project.

Behind the Post: The LA Times Propagandizes on Behalf of Bonin's Favorite Developer VENICE - On July 30th, the L.A. Times ran an editorial whose title: "Are L.A. leaders trying to sabotage homeless housing in Venice?" suggests that the sole reason the project

Worried about public safety? If you are, vote Park.

Column: Public Safety at the Heart of CD11 Race LOS ANGELES -Over the last two years, The Westside Current has chronicled the spiraling public safety crisis on Los Angeles’s Westside. In fact, a big part of the reason we

This is how the VCHC goes door knocking! The project isn't approved and the tenants have to put up with 'visits'.

Elections Play Significant Role For Longtime Venice Renters Who Fear Eviction VENICE -Four longtime Venice families say their future could be in the hands of the next council person elected to represent the Westside. The families, tenants in an affordable housing

A must read to further understand the DSA and their candidates.

DSA Endorsements Raise Questions of Anti-Semitism Among Darling, City Candidates VENICE -The Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles [DSA-LA], an organization that openly supports anti-Israel policies which have elicited the concern of many Jewish organizations, is recommending Erin Darling for

Our election endorsements! PLEASE vote! Our town depends on it!

https://madmimi.com/p/b8bfd41?pact=23156-170039732-13966096341-aad667e7663911a8f50491a9836cfd3882fc932f

A must read op-ed by two Venetians who have come together for Traci Park. The Monster on the Median factors into it all, too.

Column: 2 Adversaries Unite in Support for Park Local politics attracts a group of passionate engaged stakeholders who dedicate their time to community councils and stakeholder groups. Two of the most passionate adversaries are former LUPC Chair Alix

A poignant editorial regarding the Darling-Park dust up over legal clients.

Column:Darling Campaign Accusations Threaten Heart of Constitution For 26 years, 18 on the westside of Los Angeles, I taught American History to high school students. When we got to the Constitution, I required the students to memorize

https://www.foxla.com/video/1125736

Fire destroys home, others damaged in Venice A massive fire destroyed a house under renovation and an adjacent house and damaged three more homes in Venice

Well done, Westchester! You guys put up a hell of a fight and won!

https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breaking-rap-to-sunset-westchester-safe-parking-will-not-pursue-bonins-plan/article_5961d248-3b9b-11ed-806f-d7dee278270a.html?utm_source=westsidecurrent.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnews%2Fbreaking-rap-to-sunset-westchester-safe-parking-will-not-pursue-bonins-plan%2Farticle-5961d248-3b9b-11ed-806f-d7dee278270a.html%3Fmode%3Demail%26-dc%3D1663977689&utm_medium=auto%20alert%20email&utm_content=headline

Tommorrow is Coastal Commission day! Have you signed up to speak? If not, please do!

https://www.westsidecurrent.com/coastal-commission-set-to-hear-venice-median-project-thursday/article_6133fbb8-2edf-11ed-99a8-ef6ca188a401.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Coastal Commission Set to Hear Venice Median Project Thursday VENICE- The California Coastal Commission will be taking comments on a motion impacting the future of Venice.

It's Coastal Commission week for the Monster, and we need speakers! In the link, there are specific instructions for call-in comments so please read and make plans accordingly!
Let's win this!

https://madmimi.com/p/dfa5941?pact=18698-169351718-13966096341-97bf2883203d04f529b42249a21ad72e74892329

Some news and some tasks!!!!

More great news from Coastal Commission - Action Needed! Big news - next Thursday, September 8th Coastal Commission will be asking for more time to look into the “Venice Dell Project” with a motion to extend...

A candidate less mired in ideology would admit how egregious, and even stupid, the greedy Monster on the Median project really is and move toward better solutions. Promoting a blight on Venice before he's even elected is a good indication of why this candidate should never see a cushy swivel chair on the City Council. STOP the MONSTER and STOP DARLING.

Darling Doubles Down on Support for VCHC Project Despite Extensive Concerns VENICE- A few days after The California Coastal Commission questioned why the developers’ petition for The Venice Median Project was missing critical information it needed to review the project, and

Everything we've been working to fight is coming out now, and it feels so good to know we're making a difference!!!

Appeals Reveal Extent Bonin, VCHC Went to Push Venice Median Project Approval VENICE- Appeals filed against the Venice Median Project reveal for the first time the extent that Councilmember Mike Bonin—and accordingly, the City and nonprofit developers Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC)

We and LAPD Pacific Division know what these crimes feel like. It's the activists and progressive politicians like Erin Darling who live in na na land.

90 Percent of Venice Home Burglary Arrests this Summer Homeless Related VENICE- A number is hitting home to residents in Venice; 90 percent of arrests made in burglaries in the past four months were homeless-related, according to the Los Angeles Police

A good week. We made some headway!

Not so Fast: Coastal Commission Demands More on Venice Median Project VENICE- In what appears to be an unprecedented move, the California Coastal Commission has sent a project application fast-tracked through the city by Councilmember Mike Bonin—and overwhelmingly approved by the

This is what to expect from VCHC. None of their properties are good neighbors. Not one. It's another reason to fight the MonsterQ

Naked Man Wanders Into Whole Foods In Venice — Lives in Newly Opened VCHC Complex VENICE- A naked man walked into the Whole Foods in Venice late last week until he was escorted out by security guards who asked him to leave the premises.

Another VCHC success story. Anyone know anyone living in the project?

https://www.circlingthenews.com/myth-or-fact-affordable-housing-helps-current-homeless/?utm_source=newsletter-1400&fbclid=IwAR159BQLVOhaQ_Z23gb7JoY7ITyvI_7u6CgjqnZeRq5wRM0xNLUVqtP483s

CTN: Fact or B.S.: Rose Avenue is Affordable Housing Myth Busters B.S. #2 – Rose Avenue One of my son’s favorite television shows growing up was Mythbusters. Each episode focused on popular beliefs, Internet rumors or other myths. The cast would examine each myth and then either confirm or debunk it. Circling the News is now offering its own serie...

From Safe Coastal on the Monster situation.

As Expected, Council Approves Venice Median Project AS EXPECTED - VENICE MEDIAN PROJECT APPROVED Even with amazing opposition support from the community and an impressive group trip downtown to give ge...

Hey Mike! Whatcha looking at?

Tomorrow's City Council meeting is the time to go vent your frustration with the Monster on the Median. Live and in person!
Please try!

It's a very big week for the Monster project and we NEED commenters and people willing to go downtown. Please see

https://www.safecoastaldevelopment.org

Because of last week's vote, ahe re-hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 24th- we want to show up at the City Council hearing on Wednesday, June 22 at 10AM in force to assure our comments are heard and processed before Councilmembers make their final decisions two days later.

Please see the above link for the Wednesday and Thursday info.

If PLUM ignores obvious concerns to push forward an iffy project, one has to ask why. And we are!

Don't forget the PLUM meeting starts at 8:30 in the morning!

PLUM Tuesday for the Monster! 8:30 a.m. 6/14. We could really use your comments and calls!!!

It's a very busy week on the Monster front!

First, PLUM isTuesday followed by City Council (again) on Wednesday.

We will post all the meeting details in separate posts, but, meanwhile, here's something to get your blood boiling! Secret plans!
https://vimeo.com/717607593

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Councilmember Joe Buscaino Thank you for speaking up for Venetians who have no councilmember to speak for us. You are deeply appreciated!

Everything about the media project is wrong! If you agree, call into the committee meeting this morning and let them know.

If you think it's a great project that will provide affordable housing, read the details. It's a sham, folks!

Westside Current on Twitter “Details on another vote to try and move forward the Venice Dell Project with costs per unit expected to be about $1.24 million. https://t.co/k9RAD10dMf”

As it turns out, the Homelessness & Poverty Committee IS taking comments via phone. Thursday @ 10AM!!!!

It's motion #5 on their agenda and the direction are:

Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 453 9676 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

A lot of info packed into our latest blast! A busy couple of weeks coming up!

FBV Bulletin: Next Steps in the Review Process & Shocking New Information on the Venice Monster The DDA is the final step in a supposedly “unbiased” developer selection process that started with a 2014 Request for Proposal / Qualifications (“RFP/Q”) that in turn led to a 2016 Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (“ENA”) between the City and the Developers.

Buscaino is trying to give some help at the Venice Library even if Bonin thinks a no vote means he doesn't have to comply in his district.

BREAKING: Buscaino Submits Motion Asking Anti-Camping Law Apply To Libraries VENICE- The same day a story published in the Westside Current exposing the continued dangers the Centennial Park encampment has had on the Venice library community, Councilmember Joe Buscaino submitted

A well-written opinion on our state of homeless affairs in Venice. Thank you, Connie Brooks!

Are Progressives Helping or Hurting Our Unhoused Opinion: Ahead of the primary election, here’s a Venetian perspective.

We are proud to endorse Traci! Let's bring CD11 back from the brink!

FBV’s Choice for City Council : Traci Park

Mike Bonin's sneak attack didn't work this week. He made a few mistakes in trying to push the Monster thru without proper approvals. Oh, he will be back once this motion is rescheduled so we will let you know when the next meeting is!

Violation of Public Notice Forces Homeless Committee to Postpone Vote on Venice Median Project VENICE -Failure to property notify the public about a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption requested for the Venice Median Project forced the Homelessness and Poverty Committee to postpone a

Thanks to all who tried to call into the Homelessness & Poverty Committee meeting this morning. More info on the postponement will be forthcoming. Again, many thanks!

We not only need to challenge the new added costs on the Median project, we need to defeat it tomorrow in Council Committee.

Do DeLeon and Raman agree with this move? If so, it's political su***de for DeLeon, who needs housing in his own district and not luxury units built in Venice.

What does Caruso think? He's a successful developer. What could he build for $1.25M per tiny unit?