Hey, y'all. I'm looking to find the best Shrimp Tempura on the West Side. I have massive craving for it and would love any and all recommendations!

Ten LAPD SUVs with sirens blaring at 7:45 am racing down Rose near Penmar - again! Anyone know what’s up with that?

Guys. It's so bad. I get that it's supposed to be safer but ends up creating SO MUCH MORE TRAFFIC!! Basically from the marina freeway all the way north to Ralph's is atrocious now and it's literally because of that new light. Previously there were no turn signals but they added those ON ALL SIDES creating a MUCH longer red light. Please tell me y'all are experiencing the same thing 😫

Any idea what’s going on? I’m over by Penmar park, lots of speeding cop cars, sirens and a chopper in the air.

Obviously not the best composition but I still do love this photo! Let me know what you think! 🥹🙏❤️

I’m super new to LA but I have a relative visiting next weekend and I’d love to hear your definition of a perfect Saturday in Venice. Thanks so much!

Malaka Tattoo (830 N La Brea) is hosting a Tattoo Flash Week to raise funds for wildfire victims. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross, to support those in need. Stop by, choose from flash designs or bring your design/idea, and contribute with your preferred donation budget. Minimum $80.

For more info, reach out on Instagram (www.instagram.com/MalakaTattoo) or text/call us at 323-394-3441. Let's come together for a great cause!

The Montelongo family—Jose, Sharis, and their 5-year-old son, Mateo—lost nearly everything in the recent Pacific Palisades fire that destroyed 75% of their neighborhood. Jose, a hardworking general contractor, built his business serving this community, and now his livelihood is at risk. Sharis is a devoted stay-at-home mom, and together they’ve worked tirelessly to provide for their family.

This loving and caring family now faces the daunting challenge of starting over. We’re raising funds to help with basic necessities, temporary housing, rebuilding Jose’s business, and ensuring Mateo has the support he needs.

Please consider donating or sharing the Gofundme link on your social to help the Montelongos during this unimaginable time. Every bit counts. Thank you for your kindness and support!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-montelongo-family-recover-after-palisades-fire

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What’s up everyone, I was taking photos at the Venice Breakwater this afternoon around 1:30 and got a mental shot of this local ripper. If anyone was in the water around this time and happens to know who it is I’m sure they’d be psyched to get the photo (and the rest of the sequence).

I’m just starting to learn about Paddle Tennis. Any other beginners here?

Hey Venice locals! It’s time to light up our streets and celebrate the unique vibe of our community with the Venice Electric Light Parade on Sunday, January 5. First ride of the year!

📍 Where: Windward Plaza, Oceanfront Walk
⏰ Gathering Time: 3:59 PM
🚲 Takeoff: 4:59 PM

💡 What’s Happening?

• Sebastian the Light Man will be at the plaza with a selection of lights for your bike.
• The ride is free, family-friendly, sober, and non-smoking—so it’s all about good vibes and safe fun.

✨ Why Join?
This isn’t just a bike ride; it’s a celebration of Venice! Whether you’re pedaling alongside the glowing parade or cheering us on from the boardwalk, your energy makes it special.

Let’s keep the community spirit alive and show off the creativity, inclusivity, and beauty that makes Venice unique. Bring your bike, your lights, and your friends—see you Sunday!

This might be a long shot but worth the try. My dog sitter lost my dog yesterday Dec 26 around 10am PT It appears he was taken to a dog park. Someone came in and left the gate open. My boy Otto and other dogs got out but seems like he's the only one that actually got away.

I've been contacting the police and animal shelters in the area. My friends have helped me drive around the neighborhood looking for him and posted up fliers with his info.

I've posted on various local forums / pages on Facebook. Also done it on Craigslist, PawBoost, Nextdoor, Ring, Neighbors, Petco Love Lost and Lost My Doggie. Facebook ads are running too

I've also notified his microchip manufacturer that he's lost. And did it also on 24petwatch and Home Again.

He's a very friendly dog. Not scared of other dogs or humans. Will likely come if called. I'm trying to do everything I can while overseas. Any other tips / ideas are welcome! Help me get him home!!

Hi there - looking for a yoga studio in the area, hot yoga vinyasa is usually what I practice. Thanks for any local recs!!

Spotted on Dudley near Speedway 1AM Tuesday. Poor thing looked sick.

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No signs on street.

$360 to return car from impound + $94 ticket!!

PSA: Do not eat there - got severe food poisoning from their food Saturday late afternoon, had severe symptoms and still recovering from it.

Very alone. Very depressed. So misunderstood. But I’m still here. Dysfunctional , drug addict , hopeless , emotional, lil fuck. 8 months I’ve been sober from opiates. I used to use up to a gram of fentanyl a day. I don’t desire to use that anymore, and I’m still here. But I do desire to die. I do desire not to be here. But I’m still here. I just had my 24th bday , alone in a hotel room. I made plans with my ex, who also has the same bday, and she showed up dysfunctional, coming down, and wasted from the weekend. She spent one night with me which was her sleeping and having fits the whole time. She left the next morning to go back to celebrate her bday with probably the same losers she partied with all weekend. I let her go, she is not the girl I fell in love with 3 years ago sadly, though she told me she would spend it with me and that’s why I spent the last of my money setting up a two day bday for us… to then spend it alone with no more money left crying in a hotel room, wanting to end it all on my 24th bday. But I’m still here. Sober. Still here . Will I see my 25th bday? Will it be alone again? How much longer must I sleep alone? But I wake up … still here. I don’t have any friends anymore. The best friend I had in the world died on Christmas Eve 2022. Amazing person. I miss him so much. He should be here . But I’m still here. Why? Why am I still here? I’ve odd 6 times. 1 of them was very bad was in coma for 2 days. I should be dead. But I’m still here. My dad is dead . But I’m still here. My friends are dead but I’m still here. THERES GOT TO BE A REASON IM STILL HERE! I know that no one cares, and I mean that in just an understanding way. Why should they care ? They have their own problems to worry about. I miss my dad. I miss my friends . I miss having a girl to go to sleep with at night. I’m 24 and am living the life of a 90 year old. But I’m still here. IM STILL HERE. STILL HERE . IM HERE!

I love having a solid place I can pop by on my bike ride home. $5 a slice and it’s basically 1/4 of a pizza.

Thanks for always being there to satisfy my craving. Pizza Local Venice is more than a pizza place. It keeps the community fueled!

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Cthulhu Christmas is the first in an immersive literature-based event series brought to you by Literati Events! 

This foray into the mind of HP Lovecraft will be a night full of incredible performances including sideshow, burlesque, cyr wheel, wandering magic, contortion, and live music; all to celebrate the unique madness of this world.

In addition to the many live performances, “Cthulhu Christmas” will have a selection of curated vendors for those of the eldritch, macabre, and gothic tastes. If you’re in need of unique oddities during the last-minute holiday shopping rush, these vendors are not to be missed.

The bar is sponsored by Golden Coast Mead, a West Coast style mead that has taken a traditional beverage discovered by ancient humans and mastered it over 10+ years. For more information about Golden Coast Mead, please visit: https://www.goldencoastmead.com/

A portion of proceeds goes to support the Los Angeles Poet Society, 501c3 nonprofit striving to make the literary arts accessible to all. For more information, please visit: https://www.lapoetsociety.org/

This event is 18+.

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Get your tickets now at https://www.literatievents.com/

There’s one hiding somewhere telling the other one who’s on the phone at the light to merge onto the90. Be careful!

Are the homes on the canals already decorated with Christmas lights? Hoping to see some this Friday!