The Venice Boardwalk is one of LA's most popular tourist attractions, but recently it's been the scene of high profile crimes. Last summer, a car was driven past a barrier post and killed a woman on the pedestrian walkway. In December, a homeless man was beaten on Ocean Front Walk. The LAPD has announced a three-month pilot program, including the increased presence of officers on bicycles. Is Venice's unique culture a still going on or is it a thing of the past?
Is Venice Losing Its Soul?
Credits
Guests:
Mike Bonin - Los Angeles City Council -
@mikebonin,
Mark Ryavec - Venice Stakeholders Association,
Tibby Rothman - LA Weekly -
@tibby_140
Host:
Warren Olney
Producers:
Benjamin Gottlieb,
Caitlin Shamberg,
Jenny Hamel