Gulf pounds seawall at Bahia Vista Condo
The Gulf threatens the Bahia Vista condo seawall as surf pounds the shore. Rock revetments are being installed as emergency protection along the Venice shoreline to reinforce fronts facing the sea and prevent further beach loss.
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Game room owners deny guilt by association amid parent concerns
Area parents oppose the game room near schools over fears of lunch money being spent on games and peer pressure on students. Drake defends the business saying the venue enforces a strict no smoking policy and stays supervised, with staff monitoring the floor and grounds. The Straight program supporters and seven teens endorse the operation as a tough stance against drugs and alcohol. The business reopened at a new Business 41 location on December 1 after relocating from Venice Avenue. the old site will be torn down.
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Drakes describe community game room with police patrols
Debbie and Drake discuss their family run game room near the old building. Kids monitor the area and alert adults to trouble while police patrols provide reassurance. They note reduced bike thefts after adding a front rack and recount a drug related incident leading to a trespass warning.
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