Rousey and Carano Lead Open Workouts for Netflix’s MVP MMA1 in Venice Beach
Open workouts for Netflix's MVP MMA1 at Venice Beach featured Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano training alongside other fighters amid fan activations and media coverage.
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LA Officials Secure Baywatch Reboot’s Venice Beach Shoot
LA County officials, Venice city leaders and production teams met at Fox Studios to secure the Baywatch reboot’s filming in the region, updating permits and addressing logistics like flexible hours, parking and on-set liaison after a $21.1M California tax credit. Filming continues through July across Venice Beach and other LA locations, with officials emphasizing the project’s importance to the local economy and LA’s status as the entertainment capital.
Baywatch Reboot Stays Put on Venice Beach With City Backing
The Baywatch reboot will continue filming in Venice Beach for the 2026-27 season on Fox after LA Mayor Karen Bass confirmed production will proceed, aided by $21 million in city tax credits. Filming will take place at Venice Beach (outside the Lifeguard Headquarters) and across Los Angeles-area locations including Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, and Fox’s Century City lot, with Matt Nix as showrunner and a cast led by Stephen Amell.
Baywatch Expands Venice Beach Footprint Ahead of Summer Shoot
Baywatch’s Venice Beach production is expanding its footprint as LA officials push to modify the show’s film permit after realizing the space required is larger than originally approved. The California Coastal Commission had approved 27 beach parking spaces and 177 city-lot spaces, but producers now seek roughly double the beach parking and overnight parking options, with nighttime filming expected to be approved. The shoot runs through July 16 and also takes place at other LA-area beaches; officials will maintain public access and wildlife protections, and a 20% discount on city parking was arranged to help facilitate filming.
Weezer Surprises Venice Beach with Rooftop Pop-Up Ahead of The Gathering Tour
Weezer kicked off The Gathering – Initiation Week with a five-song rooftop acoustic set atop the Hinano Cafe in Venice Beach, previewing their upcoming tour and the new single Shine Again (April 1); the show included Go Away with Bethany Cosentino and sets the stage for a 32-date U.S.-Canada arena tour starting Sept. 8, with guests the Shins and Silversun Pickups, plus additional LA pop-ups and events.
2,000 Hopefuls Turn Venice Beach Into Baywatch Casting Ground
Fox’s Baywatch reboot opened with a wide, promotional casting call in Los Angeles that drew 14,000 submissions and invited 2,000 hopefuls—ranging from actors and influencers to moms and even a clown in white face—to audition for lifeguard and other roles. Showrunner Matt Nix and director McG (who will helm the pilot) say the tone won’t be campy and will honor the original, with filming set for Venice Beach this March aided by a California tax credit. The process unfolds behind a guarded holding area with multiple rounds as producers scout for the next Baywatch star among a diverse pool of applicants.
"Police Chase Ends as Woman Drives Car with Dogs into Ocean to Evade Officers"
A 39-year-old woman was arrested in California after driving her car with two dogs onboard into the Pacific Ocean near Venice Beach in an attempt to evade officers following a speeding pursuit. She swam into the ocean and had to be rescued before being taken into custody. The dogs were rescued and taken into custody by animal control, while the woman may face charges related to speeding and evading authorities.
"Emergency Response: 70-Foot Sperm Whale Stranded off Venice Coast Sparks Recovery Mission"
A 70-foot sperm whale has become beached on a sandbar off the coast of Venice Beach in Florida, prompting officials and marine scientists to assess its condition and attempt to help it. The whale, identified as a sperm whale, is still alive but in a critical state, as it needs to remain in deep waters to survive. Multiple agencies, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and others, are monitoring the whale's condition as it remains stranded on the sandbar.
Andrew Keegan Embraces Cult Leader Rumors as a "Badge of Honor"
Actor Andrew Keegan addresses rumors of running a cult, explaining that he opened a spiritual community center in Venice Beach with friends, aiming to do something positive for the community. Despite facing allegations of cult-like activity, Keegan dismisses the claims as a "badge of honor," emphasizing that the center was beneficial and not doctrinal. The community center closed its doors in 2017 after hosting nearly 1,000 events over three years.
"Andrew Keegan Sets the Record Straight on Cult Leader Speculation"
Actor Andrew Keegan addresses speculation about his involvement in a cult in Venice Beach, explaining that he founded Full Circle, a spiritual movement operating out of an old Hare Krishna temple from 2014 to 2017. Keegan discussed the rumors on the Pod Meets World podcast, clarifying that the group was not a cult but rather a community-oriented initiative. He also mentioned the challenges and benefits of running the organization, which was raided for distributing kombucha without a proper license.
Andrew Keegan Addresses Cult Rumors: From Heartthrob to Community Leader
Former teen heartthrob Andrew Keegan addressed rumors of running a cult on the "Pod Meets World" podcast, explaining that his group, Full Circle, was a community center in Venice Beach and not a cult. Keegan discussed the defamation lawsuit he filed against media outlets and emphasized that the group's activities were misrepresented in the media. He also reflected on the experience and expressed pride in how the group positively impacted the community.
"Dead Island 2: Keys, Gore, and Sales"
In Dead Island 2, players can find the Gang Green Gate Key by killing the zombie Doc Martin near the Gang Green Store in Venice Beach. The key is needed to complete the Missing: Pablo quest and obtain a Fire Axe weapon and 2,000 EXP. The game is available on multiple platforms.