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Screen Time Crisis: What It’s Costing Us | Venice Beach News

New research reveals the average person spends over six hours daily glued to screens—phones, computers, TVs—and that number’s climbing fast. This digital overload isn’t just about entertainment; it’s work, connection, and life itself. Experts link the surge to streaming, social media, and our digital-first habits, warning of real costs: eye strain, sleep loss, and mental health struggles. Scientists are now probing the long-term brain and body impacts, as we all wrestle with how to balance the convenience of constant connectivity with our well-being. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18e81049c87a3757

Santa Monica PD Arrest in Pico Homicide | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica PD makes arrest in Pico Blvd. homicide after woman found fatally injured in apartment — police treating it as murder, seeking public tips from Saturday night. Victim’s name withheld pending family notification. A tragic reminder of life’s fragility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bb6057123c5bb44

Empty Coffins Demand Immigration Justice | Venice Beach News

Hundreds marched through downtown Los Angeles, carrying empty coffins to mourn two recent immigrant deaths during ICE operations — Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Johan Sebastián Guerrero in Maine — sparking nationwide protests demanding accountability, systemic reform, and an end to normalized violence against immigrant communities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cbe2a87766e1a72c

LAFD Firefighter Stan Reza Dies in Car Crash | Venice Beach News

A heartbreaking loss rocked the Los Angeles Fire Department as 35-year-old firefighter Stan Reza died in an off-duty car crash on the 605 freeway. The Medical Examiner confirmed blunt traumatic injuries as the cause. LAFD Chief Jaime Moore and the department are offering heartfelt condolences to Reza’s family and colleagues, urging privacy as they grieve. This tragedy underscores the fragility of life—even for those devoted to service—and the community is rallying together to honor his memory. Details on memorial services are pending, but support remains a priority for all affected. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a83ddfbb09698aa

Fire, Rot, and Bugs in Boyle Heights | Venice Beach News

A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse has left behind a rotting food waste nightmare, sparking a public health crisis as flies and larvae swarm the site. Lineage Logistics, the owner, claims to have cleared half the waste and plans to demolish the rest within days, while LA County health officials have slapped them with a citation for creating unsanitary conditions. Inspectors found rampant pest breeding grounds and wastewater, demanding full cleanup, odor control, and pest prevention measures — including washing truck tires and sealing waste containers. The fire, which took a week to extinguish and may have started during solar testing, has forced a citywide cleanup effort to restore safety and dignity to the neighborhood. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09397201f1234f43