Mon - July 1, 2002

The Beachhead’s Back


Oh Holy Shit
The Thought Police are rising
It is the Time
for the Beachhead’s rebirth

Posted at 06:17 PM     Read More  

NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Venice sprouts its Grass Roots


By Jim Smith

After decades of struggle by Venetians to restore cityhood, Los Angeles has declared officially that Venice is – a neighborhood!

Posted at 06:16 PM     Read More  

The White Whale Leaps for the Sky


By Marvin Klotz

The 92 room Best Western Marina Hotel (1697 Pacific Avenue) opened for business more than a quarter century ago.  In those days, looser zoning restrictions allowed the hotel to soar to a height of 52 feet, and enjoy a 2:1 density ratio--that is, its usable floor space is twice the size of the lot. It was then, and still is the tallest and the largest structure in its region. Under the old rules, it could have been taller and larger still.

Posted at 06:15 PM     Read More  

Jazz at Palms Court


The Venice Community Housing Corporation is holding its tenth annual celebration of Jazz at Palms Court (733–743 Palms Boulevard) on Sunday, September 22, 2002. Jazz at Palms Court is VCHC’s major yearly fundraising event, with all proceeds supporting ongoing work, including programs to develop affordable housing and help “at risk” youth.

Posted at 06:13 PM     Read More  

from John Haag


Dear Beachhead,

It is with great joy that I welcome back the Free Venice Beachhead. I was a member of the original Beachhead Collective when it formed in 1968.

Posted at 06:12 PM     Read More  

this paper is a poem


• Rick Davidson
• AFTER - Rick Davidson
• Playa Prophecy - Pano Douvos
• Lovers Frost - Vessy Minkovski

Posted at 06:11 PM     Read More  

The law and how to avoid it


Applications for exceptions from the law will surely make the reader’s head spin.  They use a peculiar jargon, and delight in pursuants to numbered sections of Ordinances, the Municipal Code and the Coastal Development Plan, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and on and on. 

Posted at 06:07 PM     Read More  

Grassroots Venice Neighborhood Council - Official Election Results - June 13, 2002


Total Votes 621
(winners in boldface)

Posted at 06:06 PM     Read More  

RE-GROOVING THE CO-OP


Interview by Suzy Williams with Morowa Washington, Goddess and Manager of the Venice-Ocean Park Food Co-op.

Posted at 06:03 PM     Read More  

Peace and Freedom Party Registration Drive


by Y. Miranda

I was recently elected to the Grassroots Venice Neighborhood Council as part of the Progressive slate of 12 people. I want to thank the open-mined community in Venice that supported our candidacies. It’s great honor for me, to be of service to the community I love so dearly.

Posted at 06:01 PM     Read More  

TURN THAT DAMN THING DOWN!, please


By Carol Fondiller

In the Old Days, O.K., O.K., no one wants to hear about the Old Days and besides my old days are not your old days even if we might be contemporaries.

Posted at 06:00 PM     Read More  

Lincoln Place Struggle Continues


By Sheila Bernard

People are eager to engage in a struggle that either tangibly improves their lives or expresses their values. The battle waged by the Lincoln Place Tenants Association (LPTA) does both. The tangible need is obvious. The philosophical foundation of our movement is less obvious, but equally important.

Posted at 05:59 PM     Read More  

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