Are They Really Shooting Coyotes on the Venice Beach Canals?

A dead coyote found on the Venice Canals has sparked concern, speculation, and even rumors that people may be shooting coyotes in the neighborhood. Sandy and Chuck discuss what happened, the community response and wildlife management efforts. The duo finish the episode by mentioning L.A. World Cup excitement and local summer events .

Venice Pulse is a podcast focusing on Venice Beach and beyond. It is hosted by Venice residents Sandy Clark and Chuck Whobrey. Sandy has been on the cutting edge of both written and televised journalism for the last 30 years. Her credits include NHK, CBC, ABC, BBC, AMI (various publications), the Daily Mail and the Westside Current.

Originally from the UK, Chuck spent 20 years in the music business producing various bands and artists. He also appeared on the BBC's Newsnight program talking about "Ecstasy". Besides that, Chuck has no qualifications whatsoever when it comes to hosting a current affairs type show!

Intro Music: "Trip" by DJ Nick "Feesch" Wilson

You can also watch this episode of "Venice Pulse" on YouTube.

#VeniceBeach #coyotehunting #Coyotes #LosAngeles #VenicePulse

From Ballot Boxes To Hollywood Boulevard; Venice Pulse

This week Sandy, Chuck & Jim discuss California’s recent Election Day, diving deep on LA voting centers and why California's vote counting process can take so long. Meanwhile, Sandy reflects on casting her first vote as a new U.S. citizen and what the experience meant to her.

The conversation then wanders from local politics to Hollywood history, including Mann's Chinese Theatre, celebrity handprints, classic movie memories, and a review of the new Jack Johnson documentary. It's a classic Venice Pulse mix of current events, local culture, and unexpected detours.

Venice Pulse is a podcast focusing on Venice Beach and beyond. It is hosted by Venice residents Sandy Clark and Chuck Whobrey. Sandy has been on the cutting edge of both written and televised journalism for the last 30 years. Her credits include NHK, CBC, ABC, BBC, AMI (various publications), the Daily Mail and the Westside Current.

Originally from the UK, Chuck was once on the BBC's Newsnight talking about "Ecstasy". Besides that, he has no qualifications whatsoever when it comes to hosting a current affairs type show!

Jim Buck used to host a cultural radio show on WBAI New York. He now resides in Los Angeles where he is a full-time writer and part-time political commentator.

Intro Music: "Trip" by DJ Nick "Feesch" Wilson

You can also watch "Venice Pulse" on YouTube.

#venicebeach #LosAngeles #Election2026 #HollywoodHistory #MannsChineseTheatre

This week, west L.A. artist & photographer Robert Sturman sat down with Sandy to share the incredible story of Otis — his rescued Coonhound, who survived appalling animal testing at the infamous Marshall BioResources facility.
Known for his pioneering Polaroid art and creating the 2005 Grammy Awards poster, Robert now uses his voice and images to raise awareness about animal cruelty, compassion and healing.
From photographing yoga in prisons to rescuing Otis and campaigning against animal testing, this is a powerful conversation about art, activism, spirituality, and hope.

Chapter 1, Otis: 00:00:11
Chapter 2, Robert: 00:25:38

You can find Robert here:
www.robertsturmanstudio.com
Or on Instagram @robertsturman

You can find Otis on Instagram:
@otisthehandsomehound

Get involved, stop the breeding of dogs for laboratory testing.
Please visit: www.savethedogs.io

This episode is available also to WATCH on the Venice Pulse YouTube channel. Many images of Otis and Robert are shown during the visual version of this episode. The YouTube version of this episode also includes a bonus 15+ minute tour Robert gave of his studio space & art.

Venice Pulse is a podcast focusing on Venice Beach and beyond. It is hosted by Venice residents Sandy Clark and Chuck Whobrey. Sandy has been on the cutting edge of both written and televised journalism for the last 30 years. Her credits include NHK, CBC, ABC, BBC, AMI (various publications), the Daily Mail and the Westside Current.

Originally from the UK, Chuck was once on the BBC's Newsnight talking about "Ecstasy". Besides that he has no experience whatsoever when it comes to hosting a current affairs type show!

Intro Music: "Trip" by DJ Nick "Feesch" Wilson

#animaltesting #rescuedog #animalrights #dogrescue #otis