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The Venice Current is an independent news organization committed to fostering a well-informed community in Venice. Our team works diligently to investigate significant matters, highlighting instances of power misuse and breaches of public trust by local leaders. Jamie Paige established The Venice Current with the conviction that journalism plays a vital role in every community. Our reporters strive to uncover corruption, clarify complex topics for the public, and harness journalism's influence to drive change. Additionally, we believe in celebrating the diverse cultures that contribute to Venice's vibrant, spirited, and eclectic character, which many of us cherish.

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Venice Break-In Highlights Alarming Rise in Homeless Sex Offenders, Study Finds

2 days ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

VENICE — A man accused of breaking into the apartment of an 86-year-old woman at a Venice senior housing complex with alleged intentions to sexually assault her has a history of parole violations and criminal convictions — including failure to register as a transient sex offender — raising new alarms about the intersection of homelessness, registration laws, and public safety in Los Angeles.
How San Francisco’s Homekey Model Exposes Los Angeles’ Struggles

2 days ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

SAN FRANCISCO - On a quiet Tuesday morning in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, the Granada Hotel stood as a testament to the promise of Project Homekey. Construction workers moved in and out, modernizing plumbing and enhancing communal spaces. Despite its challenges, the Granada represents progress: an occupied building repurposed to house some of San Francisco’s most vulnerable residents.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Insanely Sane' - The Westside Judge Letting Violent Offenders Walk

3 days ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

A growing number of violent offenders in Los Angeles are being diverted from jail into mental health programs that come with long-term housing benefits, raising concerns among prosecutors and victims who say judicial compassion is being applied too broadly—and at the expense of public safety. SANTA MONICA — On Memorial Day weekend, Christian Hornburg lay in a long-term care facility, dressed in a hospital gown and surrounded by the hum of medical equipment.
Behind the Post(s): LAHSA Whistleblower Scandal Validates the Current’s Prior Reporting

4 days ago | westsidecurrent.com | Angela McGregor

LOS ANGELES - On March 12, the Current reported that, as revealed in the agenda of a recent LAHSA Board meeting, LAHSA was being sued by two former, high-ranking employees for wrongful termination.
COLUMN: A Possibly Amazing 2026 Los Angeles Mayoral Election Is One Year Away

5 days ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jon Regardie

The contest could be a referendum on Karen Bass and draw a field of vitriol-slinging, high-profile figures. It also might be a sleeperIf you are a registered voter in the city of Los Angeles, then exactly one year from today, you will get to choose who serves as mayor. Yes, Election Day lands on June 2, 2026 (mail-in ballots will hit homes several weeks before that). So start mentally preparing for the avalanche of TV ads and glossy mailers from a bevy of contests.
Disney’s Former Top Lawyer Leads Fight for Fair Insurance After Palisades Fire

1 week ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

PACIFIC PALISADES— When State Farm General Insurance Company won unprecedented approval this month to raise homeowners and rental insurance rates on an emergency interim basis in California, it sparked a firestorm of criticism from wildfire survivors, consumer advocates, and now, a high-profile Pacific Palisades attorney.
LA Deputy Mayor, CAO Pressed Over Homeless Failures, 'Skimmed' Settlement

1 week ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

LOS ANGELES— In an evidentiary hearing Wednesday, Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis was laid bare as City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo, Dr. Etsemaye P. Agonafer—the city’s first-ever Deputy Mayor of Homelessness and Community Health—and the CEO of a prominent housing provider took the stand in federal court.
After Fire and Loss, Elyse Walker Plans Flagship Comeback in Pacific Palisades

1 week ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

PACIFIC PALISADES — In a powerful symbol of resilience and community spirit, Elyse Walker announced the reopening of its West Coast flagship location in the Pacific Palisades, moving to a prominent corner of the Palisades Village. The announcement was made Wednesday at Palisades Village, drawing community members and partners eager for signs of recovery and revitalization. “This is an exciting day.
Exclusive: LA Poured Over $1 Billion into Homeless Housing—But Thousands of Units Sit Empty

1 week ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

A year ago, Westside Current investigated empty Project Homekey hotel rooms. Now, a year later, we found not much has changed—despite Los Angeles spending over $1 billion on homeless housing. LOS ANGELES — Night falls over Sierra Highway in Lancaster as a police cruiser speeds past two women standing outside a shuttered motel. Behind them, the building—once slated for transformation into housing for the homeless—sits lifeless, fenced off and dormant.
Former Disneyland General Counsel Steps Up After Palisades Fire to Push for Fair Insurance Practices

1 week ago | westsidecurrent.com | Jamie Paige

PACIFIC PALISADES— When State Farm General Insurance Company won unprecedented approval this month to raise homeowners and rental insurance rates on an emergency interim basis in California, it sparked a firestorm of criticism from wildfire survivors, consumer advocates, and now, a high-profile Pacific Palisades attorney.