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Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Venice Beach News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Venice Beach with fast, focused updates on local news, community stories, public safety, business, weather, and the culture shaping the area. From boardwalk activity to neighborhood developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Venice Beach. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the…
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Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Santa Monica Council Votes This November | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s City Council is gearing up for a major ballot showdown in November, with voters facing big decisions on education funding, housing, and…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freeway Shutdown, Memory Loss, and Coastal Futures | Venice Beach News
A dramatic freeway shutdown in Santa Monica after a man jumped from an overpass and was struck by multiple cars—now under investigation as a possible…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vons Employee Calls Out Corporate Response | Venice Beach News
A Vons in Granada Hills left grieving family members stranded for hours after a customer died inside, as employees were reportedly instructed to cover the body…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Asylum Seeker Released After Detention | Venice Beach News
An 18-year-old honor student, Wilbur Garcia, was detained by immigration agents right after graduating high school—just as he was attending an asylum…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Study Reveals Hidden Risks in Popular Treatment | Venice Beach News
A shocking new study reveals that nearly 20% of patients undergoing a popular medical treatment are actually experiencing a decline in quality of life…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Culver City Pauses New Drive-Thrus | Venice Beach News
Culver City is rolling back the drive-thru boom after residents revolted against traffic and pollution from new fast-food spots — especially near a school…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Phantom Anglerfish Found in Mariana Trench | Venice Beach News
Scientists have uncovered a ghostly new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “phantom anglerfish,” thriving at crushing depths over 25,000 feet with…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tamales, Tragedy, and Tough Recovery | Venice Beach News
A 77-year-old tamale vendor, Arnulfo Hernandez, is still recovering in the hospital three weeks after being hit by a car while selling homemade tamales with…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!LAPD Ends Deal with Flock Safety | Venice Beach News
LAPD cuts ties with Flock Safety over data handling disputes, risking loss of surveillance footage as their contract expires this Saturday—raising big…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!How Your Brain Truly Learns | Venice Beach News
New research reveals how our brains truly absorb knowledge—far beyond memorization. Scientists pinpoint specific neural patterns that activate when we deeply…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Huntington Beach Prepares for Beach Takeover | Venice Beach News
Huntington Beach is bracing for a potential “beach takeover” after a chaotic Fourth of July in Newport Beach saw 439 arrests, a 30% spike in medical calls, and…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fumigation Turned Heist in Sherman Oaks | Venice Beach News
Fumigation turned into a heist when sixteen Sherman Oaks apartments were ransacked during a termite treatment—despite security being hired to guard the…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Newsom Tours Nation to Boost Dems | Venice Beach News
Governor Gavin Newsom is on the move, hitting key swing states to energize Democratic campaigns and boost fundraising—his latest stop in Nevada included…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Emily Ratajkowski’s New Memoir | Venice Beach News
Emily Ratajkowski’s viral essay about motherhood and post-divorce life sparked a twelve-house bidding war, landing her a seven-figure book deal with Penguin…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nolan Wells: A Mississippi Tragedy | Venice Beach News
An 18-year-old Mississippi teen, Nolan Wells, died mysteriously after a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island — and his parents are convinced he wouldn’t have…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!World Cup Boosts LA Economy | Venice Beach News
Spain edged out Belgium 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium, setting up a semifinal clash with France. The game, which drew global fans…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Road Closures | Venice Beach News
Manhattan Beach Grand Prix returns this Sunday for its 63rd year — a global cycling spectacle since 1962 (except for pandemic hiatus). If you’re in town, brace…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lucas Museum Free Passes for Local Residents | Venice Beach News
Get ready to step into the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—opening September 22nd with free passes for residents of ZIP code 90037, plus a special Community…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Olyphant, Emmys, and Animated Marvels | Venice Beach News
Jennifer Garner stars in Peacock’s new drama “The Five-Star Weekend,” where she plays a grieving influencer who retreats to Nantucket with her…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Santa Monica’s Hotel Tax Crisis | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s hotel tax revenue plummeted 13% last year as fewer visitors stayed overnight, despite more rooms now available—thanks to renovations. While…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fiber Arts Beach Takeover | Venice Beach News
This Sunday, July 12th, Will Rogers State Beach transforms into a free, sun-soaked fiber arts paradise—knitters, crocheters, and spinners welcome to unwind by…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI That Writes Like a Human | Venice Beach News
A groundbreaking AI model trained on over 100 billion words is shaking up the tech world with its ability to answer questions, write creatively, and adapt to…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragedy on LA Roads Leaves Two Dead | Venice Beach News
A deadly multi-vehicle crash in Hyde Park, South Los Angeles, left two dead and four injured Friday morning—emergency crews responded swiftly, but the…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shooting in Hollywood Apartment Building | Venice Beach News
A man was fatally shot in Hollywood early Friday morning near Sunset Boulevard — police believe the shooter knew the victim, making this far from random…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hudson Hawk’s Wild Comeback | Venice Beach News
That 1991 cult classic Hudson Hawk, once dismissed as a total flop, is staging a wild comeback—thanks to its bizarre plot, over-the-top villains, and Bruce…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Fall on I-10 Raises Awareness | Venice Beach News
A heartbreaking incident unfolded Thursday night on Interstate 10 when a person fell from an overpass, sparking a tragic death investigation led by the Santa…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Courts Block Anti-DEI Grant Conditions | Venice Beach News
Federal courts are striking down anti-DEI conditions on federal grants, blocking the government from imposing them on 11 major West Coast cities and…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Southern California’s Second Summer Act | Venice Beach News
Summer’s not over in Southern California — the vibes are still electric, and the events keep rolling strong. From SeaWorld’s ‘90s and 2000s music nights to Big…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!California EV Rebates Amid Soaring Gas Prices | Venice Beach News
Governor Newsom just dropped a major EV incentive: $3,500 off new electric cars and $1,750 for used ones—timing couldn’t be better as gas prices soar, hitting…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Measure ER Funds Healthcare Ahead of Cuts | Venice Beach News
LA County’s new Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax kicking in October, is designed to shield healthcare services from looming federal funding cuts — with 45%…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SMART Tech and K9 Lead Robbery Takedown | Venice Beach News
SMART Tech and K9 Lead Robbery Takedown | Venice Beach News
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Santa Monica Block Fest Grows Big | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s Block Fest is exploding into its fifth edition this Saturday, July 11th, transforming three blocks of the Third Street Promenade into a free…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!MacArthur Park Gets Reconnected | Venice Beach News
MacArthur Park is getting a major makeover this weekend—shutting down Wilshire Blvd for two days to turn the park into a lively pedestrian zone with music…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hollywood Returns to Fairmont Miramar | Venice Beach News
Hollywood’s back in Santa Monica, filming Nancy Meyers’ new rom-com “Paris Paramount” at the iconic Fairmont Miramar — now playing host to a fictional Parisian…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Airports Battle Trafficking at World Cup | Venice Beach News
As the World Cup floods airports with crowds and cash, law enforcement is on high alert against human trafficking. Hollywood Burbank, San Jose, and San…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Spain vs Belgium: Quarterfinal Clash | Venice Beach News
Spain vs. Belgium: Quarterfinal Clash at SoFi Stadium Spain, chasing their first semifinal since 2010, faces Belgium — the Red Devils aiming for their third in…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Schmigadoon Magic on Broadway | Venice Beach News
Catch “Schmigadoon” — the Tony-winning Broadway musical that’s pure, infectious joy. With SNL alum Ana Gasteyer and breakout star McKenzie Kurtz stealing every…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Training Under Fire | Venice Beach News
The New York Times and other outlets are suing OpenAI, demanding penalties for allegedly using copyrighted news articles to train AI chatbots without…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CPK’s Final World Cup Pizza Truck Stop | Venice Beach News
California Pizza Kitchen is ending their World Cup food truck tour in Santa Monica with a spicy, split-crust pizza showdown—half Belgian, half Spanish—plus…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!RV Fire Closes Freeway for Hours | Venice Beach News
RV Fire Closes Freeway for Hours | Venice Beach News
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Promenade’s Digital Future | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s beloved Third Street Promenade, once ad-free and full of charm, is now facing a big decision: embrace digital billboards to revitalize downtown…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Block Fest Returns to Santa Monica | Venice Beach News
Block Fest is back this Saturday, July 11th, lighting up Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade with free music, food, and World Cup watch parties — drawing…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brains Build Custom Learning Pathways | Venice Beach News
Your brain isn’t just storing facts—it’s actively rebuilding its own learning map every time you learn something new. New research reveals that neural pathways…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!50-Foot Deep-Sea Worm Shocks Scientists | Venice Beach News
A colossal 50-foot deep-sea worm, Xenoturbella profunda, has been discovered in the crushing darkness of the Mariana Trench, defying all expectations and…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!California’s Telematics Insurance Bill | Venice Beach News
California’s pushing a bold new bill that could revolutionize car insurance by letting insurers track your driving via telematics—speed, routes, handling—to…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lineage Logistics Steps Up After Warehouse Fire | Venice Beach News
A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse has left millions of pounds of rotting food, triggering unbearable odors and rodent infestations. In…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Author Blocks Lead Actor Over Casting | Venice Beach News
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the bestselling “Children of Blood and Bone” and co-writer of its movie adaptation, has cut all ties with lead actress Amandla…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Social Media as Primary News Source | Venice Beach News
Over half of people now get their news from social media—shifting the landscape from newspapers and TV to algorithm-driven feeds. This change sparks debate…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Right Whales Show Signs of Recovery | Venice Beach News
A hopeful breakthrough for the endangered North Atlantic right whale: NOAA reports at least 23 new calves born this season — the highest in over a decade —…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Street Vendor Attacked at Beach Pier | Venice Beach News
A street vendor in Long Beach was brutally attacked on the Fourth of July at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, suffering multiple facial fractures after…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Spencer Pratt Meets Trump | Venice Beach News
Spencer Pratt, the reality star turned mayoral hopeful who placed third in LA’s primary, just dropped a photo posing with President Trump in the Oval Office—no…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dodgers Back at White House | Venice Beach News
The Dodgers are heading to the White House on July 23 to celebrate their second straight World Series title, continuing a proud tradition after their 2020 and…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fake Stamps, $300M Fraud, 2 Years in Prison | Venice Beach News
Fifty-three-year-old Lijuan Chen just got sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for running a massive counterfeit postage scheme that cost the…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eight Men Charged for White House Attack Plot | Venice Beach News
Eight men, including a 21-year-old from West Virginia, face murder and terrorism charges after plotting a deadly attack on a UFC event at the White House using…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Onterris Under Fire After LA Warehouse Blaze | Venice Beach News
After a massive LA warehouse fire, Onterris—formerly CTEH—declared the air safe, but its track record raises serious red flags. The company, hired repeatedly…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brush Fire Near Val Verde Forces Evacuations | Venice Beach News
A brush fire is roaring near Val Verde in Ventura County’s Piru area, having already scorched 50 acres and forcing evacuation warnings for residents east of…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Summer Vibes & Local Gems | Venice Beach News
This weekend’s LA scene is electric—Santa Monica’s Block Fest explodes with music, food, and vendors, while Venice Beach hosts World Cup fan zones and sunset…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sepulveda Pass Closures Next Week | Venice Beach News
Drivers heading through Sepulveda Pass on the 405 next week brace for major overnight disruptions—Caltrans is repaving with lane and ramp closures nightly from…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!LA County Shifts Mental Health Funding | Venice Beach News
Los Angeles County is rolling out a major overhaul of mental health funding under the Behavioral Health Services Act, part of a statewide transformation fueled…
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!California Funds UCLA Reproductive Rights Hub | Venice Beach News
California just poured five million dollars into UCLA’s Center for Reproductive Health, Law and Policy — a bold move to fortify reproductive rights as states…