By Michael Wamback, photos by Michael Wamback Council Member Mike Bonin and the Venice Neighborhood Council, in an ongoing effort to provide quality entertainment for tourists flocking to Venice, have authorized a demolition derby. The event is being held daily on Riviera between Westminster and Windward. Those of us who live in this neighborhood for...

The Princess of Venice, one of the most popular and adored ladies of Venice, has sadly left us. Many of us have had many of our days brightened by her big, bright, joyful and sincere smile. Anytime anyone addressed her, her smile was her response. Monae Lei Momi Hromadko could be seen daily on Ocean Front Walk, always accompanied...

Munchimonster teaches kids about health and sustainability. He loves organic veggies and reusable water canteens. He built his own treehouse and compost bin! The Kruddys eat processed foods, ( krud grub ). It makes them mischievous and un-healthy. And their krud grub litter makes our Earth very unpredictable! Munchimonster uses his Munchi-Power to save the...

Millie Mims has passed away. Brian Connolly: When I was homeless on the streets of Venice Beach there was one woman who fed the poor along the ocean who was a very special person. Her name was Millie. No matter what the problem was, Millie would solve it. She was one of the “true” people...

By Anthony Castillo If you ever think that protests, hunger strikes, and speaking truth to power is futile — Think again. The very first article I wrote for the Beachhead (September 2013# 383) was on the then ongoing California prison hunger strikes that centered around the state’s extensive use of solitary confinement. I have great news to update...