First Baptist Church seeks letters of support in fight for historic designation by Clara Harter The First Baptist Church of Venice is fighting to preserve the 110 year legacy of its historically black congregation and is seeking public letters to support its designation as a historic cultural monument. The stakes to save the church building...Read More

#BlackLivesMatter themed street mural coming to the heart of Oakwood at E.L. Holmes Square / First Baptist Church of VeniceRead More

Councilman Mike Bonin Undermines Black History in Venice Right Before Martin Luther King Jr CelebrationsRead More

As if disrespecting, the Oakwood community once wasnt enough, SamJam organizers try to do it againRead More

By Will Kazlowski  The local beloved hangout The Sports Harbour, on 13484 Washington Blvd just east of Lincoln Blvd, was forced to close its doors on September 30th 2018.  It was the latest victim from heartless property owners that call themselves The Venice Restaurant Group which includes Hans Tiedemann, his partner Michael Dobson, and current Venice Neighborhood Council member Michael Greco.  In addition...Read More

A beautiful testimony of the Oakwood neighborhood in Venice, CA by Beth Miller from the July 1988 issue of the Free Venice Beachhead.Read More

A simmering battle is underway in Venice as advocates strive to prevent replacement of the historic First Baptist Church with an 11,000 square feet residence.Read More

Follow Up Appeal Hearing for First Baptist Church of Venice to challenge it's Change-of-Use permit from a Church to a Single Family Home.Read More