Approval of a 120-unit affordable housing development in Venice by the California Coastal Commission this week did not lead to clarity on whether it will break ground.

On Wednesday, the California Coastal Commission will take up the Venice ... be closer to the beach. Seriously? This project is about creating desperately needed housing for homeless and low ...

Many travelers note that the boardwalk sometimes reeks of cannabis and there is a large homeless population. Venice Beach, which is free to visit 24 hours a day, is situated approximately 15 miles ...

The fate of a large proposed affordable-housing development along Venice ... homeless and low-income residents on a city-owned parking lot in the once working-class and now wealthy beach community.

Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach ... large numbers of homeless people and the smell of marijuana (particularly on the boardwalk). The beach itself is open ...