Got a bad case, a really really BAD case? Of "Swimmer's Ear" (Fungus) and from swimming in nearby Santa Monica. No more swimming down there per doctor's orders. Took THREE trips to my ENT to get it cleared/cleaned up. Nasty. @Don't drink the milk.
Daughter lives in downtown LA high rise. I tell her I'm concerned all the time with the crazies on the street with her using the bus, walking etc. She always down plays and said it's not bad. Wife went to visit, I didn't want to be in the shit hole so I didn't go. Wife reported dirty buses and subways, dirty beaches with homeless camps, and they were chased and rubbed up against by crazies. Daughter tried to say " It's the first time that happened" SMH
@@leadnsteel1428 I clicked on this comment to say the exact the same thing. You've got it spot on and nothing should be added to what you said and I think. My best to you. Cheers 🍺.
3 years ago Venice had hardly any tents. Now it is disturbingly bad. It has such a great impact on businesses and tourism, whereas Skidrow was never a tourism hub. It is a sad state of affairs in LA.
Need to hose all those tents down with wasp spray , fill some of the fire truck water tanks with wasp spray, and just drive by hosing the tents down, they wont come back. Their's more homeless people comming into California than tourists, so no money comming in just money going out, it's going to end in a bad way probably not in my life time thank god .
Growing up in Cali this use to be my favorite beach to visit bc of its unique art and music vibe. Doesn’t look like the beach that had so much charm it once had. I probably won’t return until things are back to the way they use to be.
I grew up in California as did my parents. The days of the California Dream are, sadly, in the past. Don’t wait for things to be the way they used to be to visit again;you will waste your life waiting.
Yeah , I live like 20 mins from the beach, which is fortunate in California. I haven’t been in years because it’s so bad and gross. If I wanna go to the beach now I have to drive really far to a good and clean one that doesn’t tolerate this BS.
@@clapoutloudclapoutloud not everyone can use a paypal account, and they freeeze peoples accounts randomly and lock up for many weeks. Its best to have many donations pages, and there is even better cheaper free ones like KoFi that you can make a page and get more of the money people send to you, instead of paying a bank at paypal corporation, etc.
Yes, Third World conditions all the way. And no accident, either. I only came back " home" because I believed that surely, one elected official was willing to use the money granted to end homelessness properly. I now see this won't be allowed to happen, regardless of Party. It's over. Leaving is all that's left to do.
@@yulyasevelova769 damn because that's what the government wants can't you guys understand that the government doesn't give a damn about America if you're not a part of that Illuminati then you have nothing coming some people rather hide behind a lie instead of facing the real truth not saying you in particular but just saying in general if the government really cared about us American people do you think they were really allow for all these different types of drugs to just come over here no they wouldn't but yes they did allow for it end of story
I understand homelessness is a complex issue but learning how to throw your trash away and clean up after yourself is not complex- it’s a simple thing everyone should know how to do.
Most homeless have hard drug and/or alcohol addictions. They get loaded and pass out with lit cigs. They’re too out of their heads and sedated to clean, so a small fire goes wild quickly with all that trash to burn. Homeless should not be allowed to live on any public/city property in makeshift encampments. It’s not safe for them, and they’re constantly putting others at risk. Continuing to allow it is not a kindness or protecting anyone’s civil rights. It’s enabling sick people to stay sick.
There's a serious by RUclips "Life Where I'm From" about homelessness in Japan, I think it's 4 parts, and you'll notice now neat and clean they are there. It's a culture where you are brought up to think of other people and the good of society not just yourself.
@@Paiadakine sure there is you have your shitty sidewalks on Broadway...walk along the Theater district and see your local homeless man massaging his genitals...just don't make a wrong turn into Almeda st because the sightseeing is similar to Venice without the oceanic view
Wow here alot of homeless but their well hidden not really seen! There encampments by the river, walkways & side of the mountain! But i havent been able to walked in over 3 years! I know their there but haven't seen them! 😢😢😢😢😢😢 reminds me of the comercial with the Indian crying saying stop littering & destroying the land! 😢😢😢😢😢😢
@@suelyons531 you don’t think the DEMs are at fault?? Lmao The reason they didn’t touch this is firstly because of the ELECTION! I could go on but it might be on deaf ears at this point
@@suelyons531 unless Perdue Pharma was flooding the streets with 100% pure meth then it wasn’t their fault.. Edit: using words including the ones stated above will get you shadow banned. All my future comments have been deleted and please everyone be careful what you post in the future
Thank you for all the work you do so we can see what’s happening in Venice. Even though I don’t live there anymore, I still care about the area. You crack me up with that SUBCRIBE sign. Don’t ever change it - I laugh every time :).
This is what modern technology has brought us to. No longer the need for manual labor jobs. It's only going to get worse. And the manual work left no one wants to do...hence young adults grossly overweight. Even vid footage from 1990's you notice pop wasn't more obese than not.
When my German mother came to California back in 1962 she told me many times that it was like paradise it was beautiful just like in the movies, when she came back to visit California 3 years ago she couldn't believe it, and said she would never come back after seeing how awful California has become
@@demisx I wish it was a matter of just red, or just blue !! Lots of people are leaving the country, Biden being elected won't change this trend. The true, awful state of things has been hidden by the corporate media. Except for the wealthy areas, most of America looks pretty bad. I don't blame your mother one bit for not wanting to visit America anymore ! I was a kid in 1962, there was hope then. Not now. After JFK and his brother were " removed" by like-minded people of the Nixon/Reagan types, it was all downhill from there. Eisenhower said it best. Record numbers of people are exiting and never will return. Once you know the truth about things, it's life- changing. I don't expect the politicians to improve anything, because there's no " big money" in it for them. They make fantastic profits keeping things as they are, and keeping people down is a large part of that.
@@yulyasevelova769 hell politicians and the government are the reason why it's like this ever since they put that crack cocaine out back in 84 that was the beginning of the end and I mean for everybody even though it was meant for one Pacific race at the time but it backfired now look at the results shaking my head there's nothing Godly about America never has and never will be
@@demisx Mississippi and Louisiana are red states (or republican strongholds) and they have the highest poverty rates in the country. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_poverty_rate
I have live in LA for 52 years and spent many weekends visiting Venice Beach. It has always been a place for counter-culture. If was common to see young people with their backpacks hanging out and the city was tolerant of them throwing a sleeping bag out at night on the beach. A handful of people lived in colorfully painted, broken down motor homes. It was fun to people watch all the characters in Venice. To see the local artists. It was a place to avoid at night. Over the past several years, it has become a beachfront Skid Row with all the associated problems of drugs, theft, and violence. I have talked to several clients that have seen stabbing in broad daylight. I haven't been back for several years. I'll keep watching and if it returns to the Old Venice Beach, I will be back. Mike, be safe.
@Estela Lopez banning drugs won't do a damn thing, they are already federally "illegal." The violent people, the basket cases, and the general way of lving for these people in the street will still undoubtedly be there even without drugs. And in Oregon they decriminalized drug use or possession, or something like that ! The administration has always acted like they want drug use to end once and for all, yet drugs still get produced, imported, sold, etc. Or doctors keep over prescribing. Almost like it's a business for people who dont use the drugs get rich off of it. and drug use is through the roof as usual. Imagine that. Not trying to be hateful or disrespectful. Ive experienced drug addiction and I'm not homeless. I work full time and go to school because i have ambitions and didnt wanna give up or be a lazy pan handler trashing some place. But just in the big picture, drug use alone, or homelessness alone, are just such huge and seemingly unsolvable problems. Anyway, Greedy assholes who overcharge for rent or sell drugs obviously arent going away. Sorry- rant over. Be well
Yeah, it used to be nice having some "free spirits" around to give you a laugh or a new perspective on life. They'd work too, clean or do yardwork to support themselves. But since the drugs it's way different.
I used to rollerblade on the bike path between Santa Monica and Venice in the 90's and early 2000. I looked nothing like it does now. I haven't been back for maybe 10 years. Definitely have no desire to go there now.
I'm 64 Disabled Vet GIV. Subscribed. I spent 4 years in Schweinfurt, FRG, '75-'79. Live in Fort Myers Fl. Am amazed at what's happening in CA. TY for the Vids.
I'm not. the progressive left California gov caused this. They became a dumping ground for every other state to send their homeless drug addicts in exchange for money from those states.
Nice video. Thank you sharing. I live in L.A. and our children unfortunately are getting numb to all of the encampments and the people who live and party around them. All of the parks my kids play sports at have encampments or people living in their vehicles. I’m glad the city is finally making some improvements. I must say Venice has been a scary place for many years. I look forward to Venice and my city getting back on track. When I moved here in ‘95 it was a dream. Unfortunately some areas over the years have turned to a nightmare! Take care all!
This was an extremely well made video GiV!! I really liked when you were talking about the crime statistics, and when you match up the pictures and videos too!! Your content's quality just keeps on rising man!
Tapping your shoulder, because of your channel awareness to the public finally some actions are taken for that beach and other part of city. You made huge difference 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your videos have a good vibe! I dig it. Anchorage Alaska downtown area is starting to look like the beach and the people here who are homeless are turning just as violent and disorderly. It sucks. I hope we both get some resolve soon. Sadly we downtown have garbage cans on ever block but still the homeless still proceed to litter on the streets and not in the garbages and they wonder why nobody wants them around.
Wow, I moved out of LA 11 years ago and left California all together. Shocked how far down hill it all went. I’ve been to many of the places I see now in your videos and it’s just a shame. Take care and thanks for showing us how it is.
I do wonder if your video’s have had an influence in the process of getting things cleaned up? I think showing people everywhere the truth makes a difference. 👏♥️🙏🏻
I just moved from Venice to Mexico last month and I really appreciate these updates. I can’t tell if it looks worse now than when I left or if maybe I was desensitized and a month away illuminates how crazy the situation is there. Wishing health and homes for all of those in tents and for Venice to feel bright and alive again.
Greetings from Northwest Florida Gulfcost. Your up close and personal indepth view is priceless. Mindblowing that this is happening. I hope your efforts become valuable in bringing public awareness. And, hopefully a solution. Top notch reporting. Love your channel💞🙏⚘📽
The situations that cause and force people onto the streets are unacceptable and you can bet someone has made $ by doing so. And it can happen to anyone at any time for any reason large or small, relevant or just because. Lose a job, the rent,food gas,insurance all go up and you have hit on 15 flipped a 10 and bust.
Of course it's unacceptable !! But the politicians want this, or believe me, it couldn't happen. There IS money to be made by keeping homeless people homeless ! And the powers that be know people are too apathetic, selfish, and busy to demand an account of them. This is one reason the police attack journalists and reporters now. It's not just " an overseas thing" anymore. They don't want proactive citizens, so they keep us busy with crazymaking, and it works.
@@yulyasevelova769 That's not entirely true. There are many citizens who proactively prevent clear cut, black and white laws from being made to prevent this. These people are very sympathetic and kind and that's nice, but it doesn't motivate people to leave who are dedicated to being homeless. CA's hands off, namaste, peace be with you approach unfortunately allows for a good many to abuse the system. It's not just politicians, people need to wake up to reality and realize an overly hands off, theoretical approach to this problem isn't doing shit.
I was homeless 30 years ago in LA when I decided to backpack across the country. It was pretty bad back then, but now it looks like Calcutta! I slept in the empty Wells Fargo building on Santa Monica Blvd in the boiler room. I was able to block the door so I wasn't assaulted. There was a full bathroom so I could wash up every day. It was like having my own apartment for free!
I lived under a stairway. It was enclosed. I couldnt stand up but there a working faucet so i had water. The gas station across the street has a bathroom. I lived there for 2 yrs.
I love your videos. Thank you. What sucks is how there’s probably syringes in the sand and people going on the beach all nonchalant. That worries me. Hope we can manage to sift through this garbage safely.
Hi Mike! It’s madness all this that is going on In Venice Beach no Thanks to the homeless people, I have compassion for them but it’s getting out of hand! I Hope and Pray that that money helps Venice Beach as well! This is to the city that runs Venice Beach #RemoveTheHomeless and give them the proper tools to survive in a normal setting!!🤨🤦♀️👎 Thanks for the update on the homeless Mike! TSCHUESSING!
Yeah that really would be nice if that were to happen but we all know that's not going to happen you forget we have a American government system that doesn't give a damn and never did and they never will and that's just the truth
Thank you very good research, video and the most important audio is just perfect well done. Only the brave is doing work like this its the future of main street America.
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Thank you for the update on what is going on around Venice Beach. I probably won’t be going down there for a while. I love your videos and your content. Good job, keep them coming.
Mike!!! You totally rock, bro!!! My parents and aunts and uncles were from that area back in the 40s!!! I remember venice and Santa Monica when it was awesome!!! Thanks for your channel!!! Hugggzzz....
Hey!! I sat up my tripod to take pictures in front of your spot when i was there in April..You came over to let me know it was your spot..if i had known you were a youtube celeb, i would have asked for a pic with you. Thanks for letting take pics in front of your "I Love Venice" mural, it was so hot🔥🔥
Good video again you always do a legendary job the homeless is sad crazy and scary all at the same time I don't think there will ever be a answer to fix the homeless situation
It sure has changed since I was there in 2000 I parked my semi bobtail off of Venice bullavard and paid $25 dollars to park no homeless anywhere back then God it has changed God bless thank you for sharing 🙏✝️🇺🇸
Mythology (fictional camptfire tale material from the bronze age) sure causes alot of fraud and homelessness even as a result of those who market it are super disingenuous types of people who can't even trust their own better judgement, in the information age.
I come to Venice about 3 times a year from Detroit. I was planning on coming back in June, but I might have to change my plans and stay in Laguna Beach those extra 2 days. Venice needs to get this homeless situation figured out soon.
@@deepshotone just went to Huntington beach last week, all those beaches have turned down the scale in niceness since every thing has happened. Trust me Its pretty idk the word for it but it just felt dirty and there was no purpose for me to be there nothing to explore etc . I left after 30 mins and headed back towards Laguna and Newport
Fair enough, but even 8 years ago, there weren’t homeless encampments there. Sure, there were one or two stragglers, but now seeing the encampments tells me one thing only! It’s the Government that’s behind this! They’re getting people ready for agenda 21/30.
This is so sad. I was raised on the Venice beach over 60 years ago. We had beatniks, then hippies, etc. Have you ever wondered what loosening the drug laws will get you?
I mean its not fun to be homeless. Every time they open a shelter or open a new hotel to the homeless they immediately run out of space. At some point yes there will be enough shelter space that the problem becomes homeless people who refuse shelter. But we are far from that point in LA.
Thanks for the update. It's good to see some people are able to use the facilities. I wonder if more homeless are going to start taking advantage of the tiny houses
Exactly. Every time he says ‘well this tent burned down, not sure what happened’ Drugs buddy. It’s always drugs. If I was the person who’s home was caught on fire and dog murdered by methhead’s tents, there would be a few less of those folk in my neighborhood.
@@andrewfreeman88 the dog was the target. The homeless people didn't like the dog barking at them, so 🔥🔥🔥 🐕 🔥🏠🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒 don't have to worry about a barking dog anymore.
@@kennethgreenleaf6342 Yup. Bring back the good jobs and manufacturing,a great idea, plus building affordable housing for all, as it was affordable for everyone when I was young. You had your pick of options to rent/ buy. We can't continue this way ! It leads to destruction and death.💀
Thank you for showing the current situation at Venice Beach. I like the way you have the "Subscribe" sign randomly show up. Good on you! Take care friend
@Citizens Arrest wrong not all homeless people are drug addicts, some people have just fallen on difficult times financially, or because rents in California are very expensive so they just cant afford it so dont be so judgemental, you never know you or someone you khow could be in this situation
I lived in that area during 1997 - 98. Was very different back then, actually looked and felt quite safe. Looks nasty now. Amazing how bad a couple of decades of bad government can make things.
I lived out there in 93 and 94 right off of Sunset and Lincoln Boulevard we're jungle video used to be in the Nike outlet just around the corner those were the days
@@amadhaun22 Is a public space. As the government, it has to be a plan to prevent these kinds of encampments that are clearly dangerous for everybody involved. Still, as government, you can't put a druggie on rehab against their will nor fly them to their original state [cause a lot of them are not even from Cali] or to an encampment on another part. They are not dumb, they know how some people will defend them and the government has to restrain itself, so they pick nice spots like Venice, Santa Monica, and Echo Park expecting to be left there even if California has a lot of empty wild areas outside of cities to try.
I take my family there nearly every year and some times twice in a year from Arizona. Last time we were (2018) it was distressing with all the vagrants. I grew up in a rough barrio, so this sort of thing isn’t shocking, but damn, I don’t want to spend my vacation time and money in that kind of environment. I hope things can turn around to more acceptable levels.
You’re amazing!!! Thank you for these statistics and all your very important information. You give best impact in such a small amount of time. 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would like to visit California again someday, when they get rid of the pissant LA MAYOR and the so-called Governor I’ll consider another visit, very sad situation down there, good video Bro, I wish you a good summer, until next time.
@@MrMac5150 it’s honestly every where it seems like every thing is more intense since everything happened. I feel the same way about Vegas living here my whole Life I’m ready to move
@@MrMac5150 im not into all this religious stuff you Are trying to push. Ever heard of living in the same place your entire life and wanting to go else where ? Lol
I forgot to mention that I fell out of my chair laughing out loud when I seen the subscribe sign laying in the pile of homeless junk and I'm still laughing.
I appreciate the videos you make Mike.The elected officials people vote in, should keep these issues on the forefront and fix it. I hope these people get a hand up, really..Much Love everyone...💜
Thank you for showing the Opened up places . It felt positive & your Up beat Music perfect😅👍 . Yes I still see a lot of sad but it helps to have a bit of upbeat with all the negative . just human
Angel. You continue to do your God’s work and every moment of your effort is acknowledged and magnified by your strength and grace. Keep on being you! God bless and amen.
Yes, it's good to report on this situation, which looks like a refugee camp. And the politicians and homeless agencies waste the billions that have passed through their hands, for decades now !! And five people who are homeless are found dead everyday in Los Angeles County alone.💀💀💀💀💀
really sad to see venic like this... it was always the biggest dream of my life to be there one day,seen hundrets of videos about venice. planned to finally go there next year but now when i see this, it just hurts so bad. Since 2014 i waited till i finally can visit that venice but this really just breaks my heart.
Ask Jeff Bezos what his plan is to fix the homeless problem. He's so wealthy, he should have all the answers. Oh wait, maybe he doesn't! Bill Gates promised to give away all of his vast sums of money in 2010, when his net worth was $50 billion. Today, he's worth about $124 billion. Hmmm, so much for THAT promise! "Philanthropist?" Hardly! And what about that 2017 tax cut that was supposed to "create great jobs" and give "every worker a $4,000 raise?" I hope you weren't holding your breath!!!! The promised prosperity of the '17 tax cut should have greatly reduced the homelessness. We were supposed to be swimming in prosperity, remember? Why won't you hold ANYONE responsible for the bullshit?
You are awesome, love your videos, really professional. I lived in Venice on Brooks 1979 - 1983 Loved it in the roller skating days. Keep up the good work. Love Munich also.
@Cam montreuil engines The ones I've been to in and around LA have high walls, gates locked at night and security guards. The celebrities, even in death, are heavily guarded. :-)
Julie and Randy in Van Nuys still with you.... Praying for your safety while making these videos. Remember Situational Awareness always. You really put in your work. All those subscribers came from your application of work ethic. Dudes our age know about that stuff. What about a video of sunken city in San Pedro?????
I actually spent a week "homeless" on Venice myself several years ago. I was travelling and was stuck without money for a hotel at the time. It didn't feel dangerous at the time, and I left my suitcases unattended with no issue. I would never WANT to live that like for a long time, but it was pretty eye-opening how people can in fact be homeless so easily there.
@@juanitaflores4129 actually, most come from other parts of the country and settle in SoCal for the weather and suffer from crippling drug addiction and mental illness.
@@jeremyjames7009 Don't forget, that seniors and disabled people also make up a large part of the homeless situation and rarely cause trouble. And there are homeless who work, but don't dare tell their bosses, who would fire them if they knew they were homeless. Not all are the stereotypical homeless person, who's a nut, or a drug and alcohol user. Seniors are the fastest growing demographic for becoming homeless ! It's the rents and the permanent housing shortage. In the 60's and 70's when I was a kid, you had your pick of places to live. A part- time job could pay the rent. Because housing was cheap then.
I really enjoy watching your videos. I was born in Santa Monica and lived in Venice as a child. Back then Venice was much worse than Santa Monica. As a teenager I lived in culver city, that was a much nicer area to live back 30 yrs ago, not so much now.
Thank you for keeping us updated! And spreading awareness.. hopefully it’s video’s like these that helps in the future.. hugs from Belgium and hopefully we get to come over soon 🥰
Bro, those aren't tennis walls. That's one-wall handball courts AKA the type of handball that is played all over New York City. Glad to see the courts open and people playing!
I am an adult white male. I worked my ass off my whole life. Did a full time job, graveyard shift to work though college, and still took care of my son. I was a single parent. I now earned a nice place in the desert. I don't think I have privilege. I earned it through blood sweat and tears. I still work hard every day to maintain it. Privilege is taking ocean front real estate and camping in someone's cactus garden for free. I won't apologize for this statement.
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I would be afraid to walk around on the Venice beach sand barefoot from fear of stepping on a needle, scary and sad
Sue the city when it happens
@@4Realkevv yea you'll be able to sue from ur deathbed 😅
hey, make sure to re-elect Uncle Gavin, as you can see he's doing such a bang up job helping the marginalized !!
Got a bad case, a really really BAD case? Of "Swimmer's Ear" (Fungus) and from swimming in
nearby Santa Monica. No more swimming down there per doctor's orders. Took THREE trips
to my ENT to get it cleared/cleaned up. Nasty. @Don't drink the milk.
Daughter lives in downtown LA high rise. I tell her I'm concerned all the time with the crazies on the street with her using the bus, walking etc. She always down plays and said it's not bad.
Wife went to visit, I didn't want to be in the shit hole so I didn't go.
Wife reported dirty buses and subways, dirty beaches with homeless camps, and they were chased and rubbed up against by crazies. Daughter tried to say " It's the first time that happened" SMH
You report the facts so well with a human touch
Better than any news channels
@@leadnsteel1428
I clicked on this comment to say the exact the same thing.
You've got it spot on and nothing should be added to what you said and I think.
My best to you.
Cheers 🍺.
and a lot of times GiV puts himself in harm's way - anything can happen
when you're filming this.
gotta get GiV up to 200K subscribers.
@@josephkelley8641
You not lying just stating the fact. 👍
(P.s. Even though you're initials are J.K. 😆 👌).
Peace my brother 🍺.
Mike we are in debt to you for showing us what's going on! We thank you for your public service. 🇺🇲
Yup !!
3 years ago Venice had hardly any tents. Now it is disturbingly bad. It has such a great impact on businesses and tourism, whereas Skidrow was never a tourism hub. It is a sad state of affairs in LA.
Need to hose all those tents down with wasp spray , fill some of the fire truck water tanks with wasp spray, and just drive by hosing the tents down, they wont come back. Their's more homeless people comming into California than tourists, so no money comming in just money going out, it's going to end in a bad way probably not in my life time thank god .
Growing up in Cali this use to be my favorite beach to visit bc of its unique art and music vibe. Doesn’t look like the beach that had so much charm it once had. I probably won’t return until things are back to the way they use to be.
Then you will never return, unfortunately.
Sadly it's been on the same downfall the past 10 years. It's likely to never go back, either.
@@StreetGrain it won't be back 🙏🙌 Namaste Blessings upon you and yours
I grew up in California as did my parents. The days of the California Dream are, sadly, in the past. Don’t wait for things to be the way they used to be to visit again;you will waste your life waiting.
Yeah , I live like 20 mins from the beach, which is fortunate in California. I haven’t been in years because it’s so bad and gross. If I wanna go to the beach now I have to drive really far to a good and clean one that doesn’t tolerate this BS.
Thank you German in Venice for making these reports! We support you!
SoleBrutha85 sent him a tip then under his description.
@@clapoutloudclapoutloud not everyone can use a paypal account, and they freeeze peoples accounts randomly and lock up for many weeks. Its best to have many donations pages, and there is even better cheaper free ones like KoFi that you can make a page and get more of the money people send to you, instead of paying a bank at paypal corporation, etc.
How can anyone not love this guy , great videos and content ..also always has a great attitude and seems like he’d be a lot of fun to hang with
I can think of a few reasons not to love him, but I've known him 20 years almost.
@@mastercleanseNOTdiet VENICE. He does henna tattoos and my other used to do henna tattoos on the other corner.
@@radioguybigd hmmm, sounds like a personal issue.
@@imthedude7009 after 18 years I think it's safe to make jokes about him.
@@radioguybigd ....k..... have fun with that I guess ... 🤷🏻♂️
I live in Texas but I like watching your videos to learn what's going on in California. Keep up the good work!
I Love Texas! Visited twice. What a State. And the food
Yeah politics are one thing, but I love living in California. It’s a very beautiful state.
Thanks i miss California man
With as many people from Cali moving to Texas you will probably get to see it up close
You got homeless camps there too buddy
Looks like a 3 rd World country in parts of LA. I never see this on the National news. Thanks for putting these videos out there!!
Is the rest of the world watching this. They lend us a lot of money. We have no savings. No way of paying them back
Yes, Third World conditions all the way. And no accident, either. I only came back " home" because I believed that surely, one elected official was willing to use the money granted to end homelessness properly. I now see this won't be allowed to happen, regardless of Party. It's over. Leaving is all that's left to do.
Cuz they're still blaming Trump for everything.
@@yulyasevelova769 damn because that's what the government wants can't you guys understand that the government doesn't give a damn about America if you're not a part of that Illuminati then you have nothing coming some people rather hide behind a lie instead of facing the real truth not saying you in particular but just saying in general if the government really cared about us American people do you think they were really allow for all these different types of drugs to just come over here no they wouldn't but yes they did allow for it end of story
That subscribe sign on skate board at 3:21 is genius.
You mean "SUBCRIBE". 😁
Yes,,,,sick!!!!😁
I understand homelessness is a complex issue but learning how to throw your trash away and clean up after yourself is not complex- it’s a simple thing everyone should know how to do.
Sadly, people don't care.
theyre bums what do you expect
Most homeless have hard drug and/or alcohol addictions. They get loaded and pass out with lit cigs. They’re too out of their heads and sedated to clean, so a small fire goes wild quickly with all that trash to burn. Homeless should not be allowed to live on any public/city property in makeshift encampments. It’s not safe for them, and they’re constantly putting others at risk. Continuing to allow it is not a kindness or protecting anyone’s civil rights. It’s enabling sick people to stay sick.
Part of their illness.
There's a serious by RUclips "Life Where I'm From" about homelessness in Japan, I think it's 4 parts, and you'll notice now neat and clean they are there. It's a culture where you are brought up to think of other people and the good of society not just yourself.
We have a family trip coming up. We're going to Florida. We can't be bothered with the hassle of LA again. It isn't worth the risk with kids.
Stay out of the major urban areas and California is nice. There is nothing in downtown LA to see anyway.
@@Paiadakine sure there is you have your shitty sidewalks on Broadway...walk along the Theater district and see your local homeless man massaging his genitals...just don't make a wrong turn into Almeda st because the sightseeing is similar to Venice without the oceanic view
Tons of homeless in Florida too.
Wow here alot of homeless but their well hidden not really seen! There encampments by the river, walkways & side of the mountain! But i havent been able to walked in over 3 years! I know their there but haven't seen them! 😢😢😢😢😢😢 reminds me of the comercial with the Indian crying saying stop littering & destroying the land! 😢😢😢😢😢😢
You were planning to take the family to Skid Row and Venice Beach?
I've been going around venice beach for over 25 years and I don't want to go back till all the homeless are gone venice is so dirty right now
They are not homeless anymore. They now live in Venice Beach. So you will never return.
@DeadlyButSilent2 Dems didn't create this. Perdue pharmacy did and the GOP said that's fine.
@@suelyons531 you don’t think the DEMs are at fault?? Lmao The reason they didn’t touch this is firstly because of the ELECTION! I could go on but it might be on deaf ears at this point
@@suelyons531 unless Perdue Pharma was flooding the streets with 100% pure meth then it wasn’t their fault..
Edit: using words including the ones stated above will get you shadow banned. All my future comments have been deleted and please everyone be careful what you post in the future
@@IcyUuUu You aren't very bright but 99.9% of all Trumpers aren't. Go back to your basement and be lucky you have that.
They should move all the homeless camps in front of the Governor's residence.
"i don't know how a fire like this really starts?' - Meth. It's meth dude, people smoking meth.
Propane tanks
Drug related for sure
Propane with drugs
Its not just meth. Crack, heroin,pills, alcohol and so forth
Thank you German. ICONIC seeing the skateboarder with the subscribe board. Venice born n raised!!!
It's Subcribe he misspelled it, he gave it to the skater.
Video editing software.
Thank you so much. You are doing what more than half of everyone in this city is afraid of doing..
Thank you for all the work you do so we can see what’s happening in Venice. Even though I don’t live there anymore, I still care about the area. You crack me up with that SUBCRIBE sign. Don’t ever change it - I laugh every time :).
He is a genius. Top notch channel!!
This is what modern technology has brought us to. No longer the need for manual labor jobs. It's only going to get worse. And the manual work left no one wants to do...hence young adults grossly overweight. Even vid footage from 1990's you notice pop wasn't more obese than not.
When my German mother came to California back in 1962 she told me many times that it was like paradise it was beautiful just like in the movies, when she came back to visit California 3 years ago she couldn't believe it, and said she would never come back after seeing how awful California has become
The difference between the red and blue state.
@@demisx I wish it was a matter of just red, or just blue !! Lots of people are leaving the country, Biden being elected won't change this trend. The true, awful state of things has been hidden by the corporate media. Except for the wealthy areas, most of America looks pretty bad. I don't blame your mother one bit for not wanting to visit America anymore ! I was a kid in 1962, there was hope then. Not now. After JFK and his brother were " removed" by like-minded people of the Nixon/Reagan types, it was all downhill from there. Eisenhower said it best. Record numbers of people are exiting and never will return. Once you know the truth about things, it's life- changing. I don't expect the politicians to improve anything, because there's no " big money" in it for them. They make fantastic profits keeping things as they are, and keeping people down is a large part of that.
@@yulyasevelova769 hell politicians and the government are the reason why it's like this ever since they put that crack cocaine out back in 84 that was the beginning of the end and I mean for everybody even though it was meant for one Pacific race at the time but it backfired now look at the results shaking my head there's nothing Godly about America never has and never will be
@@demisx Mississippi and Louisiana are red states (or republican strongholds) and they have the highest poverty rates in the country.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_poverty_rate
German in Venice keeps it real. The only news outlet I follow!!
I have live in LA for 52 years and spent many weekends visiting Venice Beach. It has always been a place for counter-culture. If was common to see young people with their backpacks hanging out and the city was tolerant of them throwing a sleeping bag out at night on the beach. A handful of people lived in colorfully painted, broken down motor homes. It was fun to people watch all the characters in Venice. To see the local artists. It was a place to avoid at night. Over the past several years, it has become a beachfront Skid Row with all the associated problems of drugs, theft, and violence. I have talked to several clients that have seen stabbing in broad daylight. I haven't been back for several years. I'll keep watching and if it returns to the Old Venice Beach, I will be back. Mike, be safe.
@Estela Lopez please include Hollywood, social media & mainstream media, alcohol and American trash food as drugs on your list. Thank you 🙏
@Estela Lopez banning drugs won't do a damn thing, they are already federally "illegal." The violent people, the basket cases, and the general way of lving for these people in the street will still undoubtedly be there even without drugs. And in Oregon they decriminalized drug use or possession, or something like that !
The administration has always acted like they want drug use to end once and for all, yet drugs still get produced, imported, sold, etc. Or doctors keep over prescribing. Almost like it's a business for people who dont use the drugs get rich off of it. and drug use is through the roof as usual. Imagine that.
Not trying to be hateful or disrespectful. Ive experienced drug addiction and I'm not homeless. I work full time and go to school because i have ambitions and didnt wanna give up or be a lazy pan handler trashing some place.
But just in the big picture, drug use alone, or homelessness alone, are just such huge and seemingly unsolvable problems.
Anyway, Greedy assholes who overcharge for rent or sell drugs obviously arent going away.
Sorry- rant over. Be well
Yeah, it used to be nice having some "free spirits" around to give you a laugh or a new perspective on life. They'd work too, clean or do yardwork to support themselves. But since the drugs it's way different.
I used to rollerblade on the bike path between Santa Monica and Venice in the 90's and early 2000. I looked nothing like it does now. I haven't been back for maybe 10 years. Definitely have no desire to go there now.
should ban those tents. all all the garbage. Homeless should be that, not squatting
I'm 64 Disabled Vet GIV. Subscribed. I spent 4 years in Schweinfurt, FRG, '75-'79. Live in Fort Myers Fl. Am amazed at what's happening in CA. TY for the Vids.
Semper Fi brother! USMC 2003 - 2007.
Thank you for your service sir! Good bless you.
Worked on Conn and Ledward barracks from 1995 to 2009. Ledward Barracksis more that 3/4 gone since the troops left in 2014.
I'm not. the progressive left California gov caused this. They became a dumping ground for every other state to send their homeless drug addicts in exchange for money from those states.
Thanks for making these videos. It’s so sad to see what’s happening in our little beach community, but it’s important for people to see.
I like how you had the skater have the subscribe sign pass by. very clever
Nice video. Thank you sharing. I live in L.A. and our children unfortunately are getting numb to all of the encampments and the people who live and party around them. All of the parks my kids play sports at have encampments or people living in their vehicles. I’m glad the city is finally making some improvements.
I must say Venice has been a scary place for many years.
I look forward to Venice and my city getting back on track. When I moved here in ‘95 it was a dream. Unfortunately some areas over the years have turned to a nightmare!
Take care all!
This was an extremely well made video GiV!! I really liked when you were talking about the crime statistics, and when you match up the pictures and videos too!! Your content's quality just keeps on rising man!
You're an adorable dude. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Tapping your shoulder, because of your channel awareness to the public finally some actions are taken for that beach and other part of city. You made huge difference 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your videos have a good vibe! I dig it. Anchorage Alaska downtown area is starting to look like the beach and the people here who are homeless are turning just as violent and disorderly. It sucks. I hope we both get some resolve soon. Sadly we downtown have garbage cans on ever block but still the homeless still proceed to litter on the streets and not in the garbages and they wonder why nobody wants them around.
Wow, I moved out of LA 11 years ago and left California all together. Shocked how far down hill it all went. I’ve been to many of the places I see now in your videos and it’s just a shame. Take care and thanks for showing us how it is.
I do wonder if your video’s have had an influence in the process of getting things cleaned up? I think showing people everywhere the truth makes a difference. 👏♥️🙏🏻
Great idea, Doctrine Blue !!
I just moved from Venice to Mexico last month and I really appreciate these updates. I can’t tell if it looks worse now than when I left or if maybe I was desensitized and a month away illuminates how crazy the situation is there. Wishing health and homes for all of those in tents and for Venice to feel bright and alive again.
Greetings from Northwest Florida Gulfcost. Your up close and personal indepth view is priceless. Mindblowing that this is happening. I hope your efforts become valuable in bringing public awareness. And, hopefully a solution. Top notch reporting. Love your channel💞🙏⚘📽
It’s unacceptable for the homeless to take the streets away from everybody else. Ruining peoples businesses. Hope they get it cleaned up.
When I poop I make your business sidewalk my bathroom
The situations that cause and force people onto the streets are unacceptable and you can bet someone has made $ by doing so. And it can happen to anyone at any time for any reason large or small, relevant or just because. Lose a job, the rent,food gas,insurance all go up and you have hit on 15 flipped a 10 and bust.
Of course it's unacceptable !! But the politicians want this, or believe me, it couldn't happen. There IS money to be made by keeping homeless people homeless ! And the powers that be know people are too apathetic, selfish, and busy to demand an account of them. This is one reason the police attack journalists and reporters now. It's not just " an overseas thing" anymore. They don't want proactive citizens, so they keep us busy with crazymaking, and it works.
@@michaelrandall4862 You put it quite well, Michael. Terrible,isn't it !
@@yulyasevelova769 That's not entirely true. There are many citizens who proactively prevent clear cut, black and white laws from being made to prevent this. These people are very sympathetic and kind and that's nice, but it doesn't motivate people to leave who are dedicated to being homeless. CA's hands off, namaste, peace be with you approach unfortunately allows for a good many to abuse the system. It's not just politicians, people need to wake up to reality and realize an overly hands off, theoretical approach to this problem isn't doing shit.
I was homeless 30 years ago in LA when I decided to backpack across the country. It was pretty bad back then, but now it looks like Calcutta! I slept in the empty Wells Fargo building on Santa Monica Blvd in the boiler room. I was able to block the door so I wasn't assaulted. There was a full bathroom so I could wash up every day. It was like having my own apartment for free!
I lived under a stairway. It was enclosed. I couldnt stand up but there a working faucet so i had water.
The gas station across the street has a bathroom.
I lived there for 2 yrs.
How did you guys get out of homelessness?
God bless you
@@nick-dogg they got a job.
@@nick-dogg Yes, how did you escape all that ? Or did you ? It's pretty hard to accomplish. It's not 1971 anymore. Things are more difficult.
I’m Always shocked to see how many items are accumulated in one tent
i found at echo park lake that some the tents are only used for storage or for pantry items
I truly believe that most homeless people are hoarders. Just look at all the useless stuff (useless to me and you) they accumulate!
Time to give them a 1 week notice then bring in a front end loader and scoop everything up.
Addicted to stuff.
@Estela Lopez they collect all that from charities
some people watch the news when they get home from work and others watch German in Venice
preach
The real news
I love your videos. Thank you.
What sucks is how there’s probably syringes in the sand and people going on the beach all nonchalant. That worries me. Hope we can manage to sift through this garbage safely.
Love that you incorporated the explosion footage with the actual site. Cool vids.
Terrifying sight, but needs to be shown. Including the L.A.Board of Supervisors.
Hi Mike! It’s madness all this that is going on In Venice Beach no Thanks to the homeless people, I have compassion for them but it’s getting out of hand! I Hope and Pray that that money helps Venice Beach as well! This is to the city that runs Venice Beach #RemoveTheHomeless and give them the proper tools to survive in a normal setting!!🤨🤦♀️👎 Thanks for the update on the homeless Mike! TSCHUESSING!
Yeah that really would be nice if that were to happen but we all know that's not going to happen you forget we have a American government system that doesn't give a damn and never did and they never will and that's just the truth
Thank you very good research, video and the most important audio is just perfect well done. Only the brave is doing work like this its the future of main street America.
I love that you show the truth. I live in a very small town, but any business that closed, homeless folks moved in the empty doorways..its sad 🤗😇❤
I would be terrified to walk on that beach... I imagine needles or broken glass or something all over. Omg stepping on a needle would be horrifying.
The beach it’s self is actually clean.
@Estela Lopez it did like 50 years ago
Yeah they sift the beach sand past the sidewalk for shit like that.
Breaking news: pfizer, moderna and JJ sprinkle the beaches with their covid vaccine syringes to trick people into getting vaccinated while they walk on the sand
@Estela Lopez It tried. It tried with alcohol too. The results were a bunch of homeless shooting up on the beach, and massive gang activity.
Ur doing better reporting than those major news channels brother :D
Thank you for the update on what is going on around Venice Beach. I probably won’t be going down there for a while. I love your videos and your content. Good job, keep them coming.
Great work GIV with all the statistics you include in your videos. You’re doing a better job than most of the so-called “professional media”.
Mike!!! You totally rock, bro!!! My parents and aunts and uncles were from that area back in the 40s!!! I remember venice and Santa Monica when it was awesome!!! Thanks for your channel!!! Hugggzzz....
Thanks for sharing, stay safe my dood.
Hey!! I sat up my tripod to take pictures in front of your spot when i was there in April..You came over to let me know it was your spot..if i had known you were a youtube celeb, i would have asked for a pic with you. Thanks for letting take pics in front of your "I Love Venice" mural, it was so hot🔥🔥
It's a living nightmare, i don't know how you have the stomach to get right in the middle of it. lol 😁
always excited to see another video of yours
Good video again you always do a legendary job the homeless is sad crazy and scary all at the same time I don't think there will ever be a answer to fix the homeless situation
It sure has changed since I was there in 2000 I parked my semi bobtail off of Venice bullavard and paid $25 dollars to park no homeless anywhere back then God it has changed God bless thank you for sharing 🙏✝️🇺🇸
I moved to Venice in 2003 and the homeless were only in the parking lot in their vehicles.
$25 is nuts. Even now with how shite everything is. You can find parking for $10 lol.
@@Eirik_Bloodaxe For a car maybe. For a truck it's more expensive I guess.
@@Eirik_Bloodaxe when the Rams moved to LA parking near the coliseum was $100!
Mythology (fictional camptfire tale material from the bronze age) sure causes alot of fraud and homelessness even as a result of those who market it are super disingenuous types of people who can't even trust their own better judgement, in the information age.
So happy to see people playing, exercising, and enjoying themselves. 🙂
I come to Venice about 3 times a year from Detroit. I was planning on coming back in June, but I might have to change my plans and stay in Laguna Beach those extra 2 days. Venice needs to get this homeless situation figured out soon.
I live in Vegas, and we only go to Laguna or Huntington Beach....
Hey bro I just got back from Laguna Beach last week and its Still super nice I would recommend it. every one was super cool, all good vibes
Forsure 🤙🏻
@@deepshotone just went to Huntington beach last week, all those beaches have turned down the scale in niceness since every thing has happened. Trust me Its pretty idk the word for it but it just felt dirty and there was no purpose for me to be there nothing to explore etc . I left after 30 mins and headed back towards Laguna and Newport
I grew up in Santa Monica and since I can remember Venice has never been known for a safe place to be especially at nighttime.
Yep, I lived in Culver City 80s and 90s. Felt the same. Sketchy in Venice
Fair enough, but even 8 years ago, there weren’t homeless encampments there. Sure, there were one or two stragglers, but now seeing the encampments tells me one thing only! It’s the Government that’s behind this! They’re getting people ready for agenda 21/30.
yeah cus of the gangs but now its day and night and no longer the gangs there...
424 in the house! Living in Miami now though lol
Not since the 70's that I remember
So very happy to see the handball courts, rings etc open....makes me happy! At least progress is happening in your favorite place.
That "Fast Response" unit is basically the updated truck from the 1970's show "Emergency!"
Time out: 1430. 😁
Squad 51 squad 51 be advised...
It’s a late 90s or early 2000s model Super Doody
I've subscribed to your channel. Kept forgetting to. Thank you for the updates and your human touch to each story. Watching from London UK 🇬🇧
Another great video Mike...! Thanks for an open and honest view.....no bias, no political commentary.....just truthful facts. I love your work.
That arnold impersonation was spot on! 👌
This is so sad. I was raised on the Venice beach over 60 years ago. We had beatniks, then hippies, etc. Have you ever wondered what loosening the drug laws will get you?
They're gonna hate moving to some hotel in LAX...
Why would anyone ever want to leave a wonderful beach front, rent free room?
Thats the problem. They need to pay
@@sirfitz8125 They couldn't afford it - they need to LEAVE.
I mean its not fun to be homeless. Every time they open a shelter or open a new hotel to the homeless they immediately run out of space. At some point yes there will be enough shelter space that the problem becomes homeless people who refuse shelter. But we are far from that point in LA.
Thanks for the update. It's good to see some people are able to use the facilities. I wonder if more homeless are going to start taking advantage of the tiny houses
Outstanding reporting! The local news should use your footage. Keep up the great work.
The exploding tent was a tent meth lab going up in a blaze of fumes. 🔥🔥
Exactly. Every time he says ‘well this tent burned down, not sure what happened’
Drugs buddy. It’s always drugs.
If I was the person who’s home was caught on fire and dog murdered by methhead’s tents, there would be a few less of those folk in my neighborhood.
Burn baby Burn! No sympathy for the tent with the meth lab, but the dog didn't deserve to die over one!!!
@@mrs.h2725 that home was torched because the dog was barking.
@@radioguybigd so domestic disputes, like any housing track..
@@andrewfreeman88 the dog was the target. The homeless people didn't like the dog barking at them, so 🔥🔥🔥 🐕 🔥🏠🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒 don't have to worry about a barking dog anymore.
You look a lot like Sam Kinison. Also maybe you could do the filming locations for the Big Lebowski. The Dudes house isn’t far from Venice beach.
The complexity of the situation is beyond a simple answer. Hope for the best for everyone involved ♥️
yes, people think they have the answers from the armchair at home, but its not that easy.
Government causes homeless, Government can clean it up
@@kennethgreenleaf6342now there's a winning slogan!
@@kennethgreenleaf6342 Yup. Bring back the good jobs and manufacturing,a great idea, plus building affordable housing for all, as it was affordable for everyone when I was young. You had your pick of options to rent/ buy. We can't continue this way ! It leads to destruction and death.💀
Thank you for showing the current situation at Venice Beach. I like the way you have the "Subscribe" sign randomly show up. Good on you! Take care friend
Thanks for all your Good News Venice. You my favorite.!!
I would not last a day homeless. I honestly don't know how they can live that way at all.
Is it really homelessness when they're allowed to set up sleeping/cooking quarters and have portapotties? Some of them have a view of the ocean.
Ez, just lay around and do drugs.
@Citizens Arrest wrong not all homeless people are drug addicts, some people have just fallen on difficult times financially, or because rents in California are very expensive so they just cant afford it so dont be so judgemental, you never know you or someone you khow could be in this situation
@@mangococo8429 Wrong. The vast majority are addicts and that has been well documented. Grow up and wake up.
@@mangococo8429 Thank You !
I lived in that area during 1997 - 98. Was very different back then, actually looked and felt quite safe. Looks nasty now. Amazing how bad a couple of decades of bad government can make things.
I lived out there in 93 and 94 right off of Sunset and Lincoln Boulevard we're jungle video used to be in the Nike outlet just around the corner those were the days
How is this the fault of government? Drug abuse is the problem.
@@amadhaun22 Is a public space. As the government, it has to be a plan to prevent these kinds of encampments that are clearly dangerous for everybody involved. Still, as government, you can't put a druggie on rehab against their will nor fly them to their original state [cause a lot of them are not even from Cali] or to an encampment on another part.
They are not dumb, they know how some people will defend them and the government has to restrain itself, so they pick nice spots like Venice, Santa Monica, and Echo Park expecting to be left there even if California has a lot of empty wild areas outside of cities to try.
I take my family there nearly every year and some times twice in a year from Arizona. Last time we were (2018) it was distressing with all the vagrants. I grew up in a rough barrio, so this sort of thing isn’t shocking, but damn, I don’t want to spend my vacation time and money in that kind of environment. I hope things can turn around to more acceptable levels.
Yeah same i worked on the Venice boardwalk in 2018. It was already getting bad. Definitely not safe at night.
You’re amazing!!! Thank you for these statistics and all your very important information. You give best impact in such a small amount of time. 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for filming! Keep up the good work.
I would like to visit California again someday, when they get rid of the pissant LA MAYOR and the so-called Governor I’ll consider another visit, very sad situation down there, good video Bro, I wish you a good summer, until next time.
Why is there no trash pickup ?? Trash generates disease.
@BOB I agree, I am here, and it has turned into a shit hole. Overpopulated.
@@MrMac5150 it’s honestly every where it seems like every thing is more intense since everything happened.
I feel the same way about Vegas living here my whole Life I’m ready to move
@@imarealgloman9484 My Dear Friend, moving is not the answer, having good leaders that are not going to allow this, is a better idea.
@@MrMac5150 im not into all this religious stuff you Are trying to push.
Ever heard of living in the same place your entire life and wanting to go else where ? Lol
I forgot to mention that I fell out of my chair laughing out loud when I seen the subscribe sign laying in the pile of homeless junk and I'm still laughing.
Yes that was a really good
Yeah he's very crafty
There was also a skateboarder carrying one
You mean "SUBCRIBE" 😆
@@GNoMe610 no I mean Subscribe just like I spelled it not subcribe
I appreciate the videos you make Mike.The elected officials people vote in, should keep these issues on the forefront and fix it. I hope these people get a hand up, really..Much Love everyone...💜
Thank you for showing the Opened up places . It felt positive & your Up beat Music perfect😅👍 . Yes I still see a lot of sad but it helps to have a bit of upbeat with all the negative . just human
your reporting on this area has paid off and venice beach looks like its back. thankyou german. my wife is german too.
Angel. You continue to do your God’s work and every moment of your effort is acknowledged and magnified by your strength and grace. Keep on being you! God bless and amen.
Yes, it's good to report on this situation, which looks like a refugee camp. And the politicians and homeless agencies waste the billions that have passed through their hands, for decades now !! And five people who are homeless are found dead everyday in Los Angeles County alone.💀💀💀💀💀
really sad to see venic like this... it was always the biggest dream of my life to be there one day,seen hundrets of videos about venice. planned to finally go there next year but now when i see this, it just hurts so bad. Since 2014 i waited till i finally can visit that venice but this really just breaks my heart.
I took a trip near there to visit a friend a couple weeks ago. Didn’t even bother to go to the beach.
Ask Jeff Bezos what his plan is to fix the homeless problem. He's so wealthy, he should have all the answers.
Oh wait, maybe he doesn't! Bill Gates promised to give away all of his vast sums of money in 2010, when his net worth was $50 billion. Today, he's worth about $124 billion. Hmmm, so much for THAT promise! "Philanthropist?" Hardly!
And what about that 2017 tax cut that was supposed to "create great jobs" and give "every worker a $4,000 raise?"
I hope you weren't holding your breath!!!!
The promised prosperity of the '17 tax cut should have greatly reduced the homelessness. We were supposed to be swimming in prosperity, remember?
Why won't you hold ANYONE responsible for the bullshit?
Be safe Mein Bruder.
You’re doing such a great job covering all of the current issues...I actually check your channel before the news now. Keep it up. Thank you 🙏🏻
You are awesome, love your videos, really professional.
I lived in Venice on Brooks 1979 - 1983
Loved it in the roller skating days.
Keep up the good work.
Love Munich also.
Thanks for another fantastic video Mike❤️ I was wondering if you could film some cemeteries? I find them peaceful and very beautiful.
I agree. I was with a friend who was visiting her grandfather's grave and we came across Todo's grave from the Wizard of Oz.
@Cam montreuil engines They have in the Netherlands in Nijmegen. Homeless sleep bij the graves as no one goes there at night. They feel safe.
@Cam montreuil engines The ones I've been to in and around LA have high walls, gates locked at night and security guards. The celebrities, even in death, are heavily guarded. :-)
Who needs the news when u have German in Venice 👍🏻🔥🔥
THIS is true journalism. You do a great job!
Julie and Randy in Van Nuys still with you.... Praying for your safety while making these videos. Remember Situational Awareness always. You really put in your work. All those subscribers came from your application of work ethic. Dudes our age know about that stuff. What about a video of sunken city in San Pedro?????
I appreciate your time it’s important what you are doing. Keep making your videos Mike 😘 Can’t wait to see your next video 😃
I actually spent a week "homeless" on Venice myself several years ago. I was travelling and was stuck without money for a hotel at the time. It didn't feel dangerous at the time, and I left my suitcases unattended with no issue. I would never WANT to live that like for a long time, but it was pretty eye-opening how people can in fact be homeless so easily there.
Hey German In Venice! Your video is ganz toll!
Sadly this is never ending story....
most are homeless because they are waiting for their part in some show / or they are directors/ producers. but none want a regular job.
@@juanitaflores4129 actually, most come from other parts of the country and settle in SoCal for the weather and suffer from crippling drug addiction and mental illness.
@@jeremyjames7009 Don't forget, that seniors and disabled people also make up a large part of the homeless situation and rarely cause trouble. And there are homeless who work, but don't dare tell their bosses, who would fire them if they knew they were homeless. Not all are the stereotypical homeless person, who's a nut, or a drug and alcohol user. Seniors are the fastest growing demographic for becoming homeless ! It's the rents and the permanent housing shortage. In the 60's and 70's when I was a kid, you had your pick of places to live. A part- time job could pay the rent. Because housing was cheap then.
Send in the clowns
@@yulyasevelova769 sad but so true. that is why this country needs to focus on the issues here not on other countries and their needs.
I really enjoy watching your videos. I was born in Santa Monica and lived in Venice as a child. Back then Venice was much worse than Santa Monica. As a teenager I lived in culver city, that was a much nicer area to live back 30 yrs ago, not so much now.
Thank you for keeping us updated! And spreading awareness.. hopefully it’s video’s like these that helps in the future.. hugs from Belgium and hopefully we get to come over soon 🥰
I have to say that the exploding tent looked cool!!
Bro, those aren't tennis walls. That's one-wall handball courts AKA the type of handball that is played all over New York City. Glad to see the courts open and people playing!
I am an adult white male. I worked my ass off my whole life. Did a full time job, graveyard shift to work though college, and still took care of my son. I was a single parent. I now earned a nice place in the desert. I don't think I have privilege. I earned it through blood sweat and tears. I still work hard every day to maintain it. Privilege is taking ocean front real estate and camping in someone's cactus garden for free. I won't apologize for this statement.
Privilege
you want to be oppressed so bad. pathetic
Excellent and compassionate reporting as usual. P.S. Your background music is subtle, unobtrusive and perfect.
Hello..i fully enjoy all your shows,,,many thanks