Clean up Homeless encampment in venice beach california new skid row

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Today I went to Venice Beach because I heard that the city starts cleaning up the homeless encampment on the boardwalk park rangers gave notice to some of the homeless people that had their tents over the line on the boardwalk one big tent encampment at the roller skate park was removed .They also start cutting the palm trees to make them look nicer they repaint the murals on the boardwalk that represents venicebeach Canals

[@alain610]

The man who remove graffiti is an inspiration not only to homeless people but to people in general to never give up god bless this man

[@jasonloar1060]

God bless that man

[@jimmyblais1502]

💯

[@DHarri9977]

He was the most impressive person in the video, articulate and forward-thinking.

[@annmariemarino4867]

WOW!! This man needs his own channel!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jonathankulesa]

That man is a Saint... ❤

[@tinap.4285]

That homeless man with two jobs is a saint! What a wonderful soul he has! Thank you for another informative video, Mike.

[@kinhason46]

Tina P. We all can be saints or heroes, just a NORMAL DECENT person nowadays seems the standard for Sainthood as you described Conrade, the painter! Sad that we, as collective parents have DONE POORLY in the area of "TEACHING OUR CHILDREN VALUES" . Without Values, no happiness, no possible solution in my opinion. Inane, vapid knee jerk solutions are temporary, until the People , We the People forget or become distracted by something else to outrage us! Sadly, we tolerate it, dependent on "GHOSTBUSTERS" , SUPERMAN/WOMEN OR other comic Super Heroes to bail us us.

[@josecarranza7555]

Who, the African American male?

[@michaelj6392]

Dude might be a murderer for all you know lol

[@fuuz642]

He sure is a cool dude, but he should get those teeth fixed though

[@Mr_Pickles_]

@@fuuz642 You should fix your perception of necessity.

[@joshtaylor6748]

As a pro painter of 17 years I am just impressed that guy rolled that whole wall with one dip of his roller 😂

[@lakewrites]

It's a special, graffiti-coverage paint that L.A. County uses.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Me too i paint also I'd hire him

[@SumAnonymousAcapella]

I was seeing the same... I was like wow one dip of paint? Whole wall??? Lmaooo

[@lalitafaroli]

@Josh, IKR, I noticed that also!!! 😂😂😂

[@buttdreads]

graffiti coverup paint is like Killz super thick and is a paint+primer+killz on steroids. Little goes a long way

[@jamiecobb5066]

I was homeless for ten years because of getting injured at work and the workers comp nightmare. I don’t drink or do drugs and I kept my “ camp” clean and free of trash. I kept all my stuff in a shopping cart that I took with me and took down my tent and packed it every morning. I never had any issues with the city, business or people working downtown. I closed my worker comp case because nobody would hire me and lost the healthcare that worker’s compensation provided. That said, I worked until I could get an apartment at temp jobs. Now I have been off the streets for four years and just had my three year anniversary at work. The key is to stay neat and clean and pack your belongings. Don’t panhandle and don’t steal and people won’t complain.

[@nikoid3631]

to be grateful and to be what it is, not to be seen by others. That is life. always help others and think positively then your life will be full of meaning. God bless u brother ...

[@suryakumari2487]

MY DEAR FRIEND YOUR SMALL STORY IS REALLY AN INSPIRATION YOU SAID I kept my camp clean Cleanliness is next to Godliness God bless you From india

[@jamiecobb5066]

@Neal J. be careful at work, bad stuff can happen to anyone, I am hardly a loser buddy. I survived what a lesser person couldn’t.

[@donkeefe6222]

That’s what’s up . I can’t imagine how mental the ordeal made you feel but it sounds like you got through it that’s what’s up have a great day at work!

[@jamiecobb5066]

@@donkeefe6222 it was tough, I am a female and the winters were very difficult. I slept out two polar vortexes and had to hide so I didn’t get sexually assaulted. I saw the true colors of people too, always assuming that I had a drug or alcohol issue. I also had to go into a job program to get back into the work force. I am one of the lucky ones. Too many homeless fall into the traps of substance abuse and legal problems.

[@rachelcody3355]

what a contrast in that video. The man who was painting was talking about giving back and working, choosing to remain homeless to help his fellow man while the guy in the mic was making demands for housing, claiming the beach was a home for them. One was giving the other taking. The painter was inspirational, the guy in the mic, not so much.

[@BudhagRizzo]

Totally agree.

[@paulhamj6175]

I could not agree more. The guy on the mic was just saying I AM ENTITLED! I AM ENTITLED! ENTITLED! GIVE TO MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@razkrunk3169]

You don't get true change without making demands. I found the painter very admirable and at the same time somewhat agreed with the man on the microphone. California's homeless problem will continue unless Cali's politicians get off of their lazy asses and make policy changes that can prevent homelessness and help more men like the painter overcome their terrible situations.

[@capttom7772]

Not only that, the guy on the mic; His "Outfit" was miss-matched.....his skirt didn't match his shoes! LOL !!!

[@shane864]

Some of these people are unlucky, most are mentally ill, some are there by choice. This is a nationwide, systemic problem and the result of 40 years of conservative policy. Civilized countries spend (proportionally) less on war and more on healthcare and this doesn't happen there.

[@Kandres027]

The most environmentally conscious state has its own landfill on the beach.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Living in Mississippi seems luxurious compared to much of Southern California-- paid my nice home off in 10 years.

[@snowstormonsat]

This man painting left me in tears. He works two jobs to help others. He loves to work, loves his job making his home nice. What an inspiration.

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

The City needs to give him a free room for what he does

[@lorriefox9774]

There are a lot of jobs that the homeless people can do. They could start with helping the gentleman paint and cleaning trash. If you're gonna live on the streets, clean up after yourselves.

[@jairdamian9245]

@@lorriefox9774 That's damn right! But, sadly, a lot of them just want to stay there waiting for someone to hand over the keys to a new house 'cause, according to them, they "have the right to"... Like... Wtf!? Don't we all?!!. And yet, we, hard-working people, still need to work our asses off every day to make ends meet and have money to pay the rent and our groceries. 🤨

[@bobshagit9503]

its bullshit lies to get you to give them money fuck you must be gullible

[@lanuhacres20]

Thank you for interviewing the guy who was painting, that was super inspiring listening to him. I really appreciate what your doing keep up the great work.

[@fuuz642]

he should stop giving his money away and fix those teeth though

[@miguel.h.collins]

@@fuuz642 Word. Giving away your housing money is crazy.

[@mysticdreamer364]

100%

[@Mr_Pickles_]

@@miguel.h.collins But he is bettering himself. Also, who knows how long he's been living out there. It seemed like in his mind if he moves he'll be abandoning the people still in the struggle. That feeling of immense guilt may be too much for him. I hope he keeps serving as an inspiration to others around him.

[@lindabarrett6471]

May GOD bless that man. He is a modern day profit. I hope to see Venice Beach someday.

[@SanAntonioRosie]

GiV... I'm 50. Mom is 83. She used to take us to Venice when I was a little guy back in the 70s in the 80s. I show her your Venice videos mostly. She really enjoys them. Cuz you remind her of good things. She says you are the salt of the earth. And keep up the good work. By the way really enjoyed the Conrad interview. Stay burning bright my friend. To us your videos are a great comfort in a very traumatic time. Thank you again from my family to yours.

[@starphase1623]

The gentleman that is removing the GRAFFITI is very intelligent. Such a kind soul . Hope good things come to him . Bless him .

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

Good things already.came to him.

[@davidwestonline]

Bless him. All the best of luck for him!

[@nicaxiv14jd]

They need to get rid of all the pest aka trash that's sleeping on the Venice strip...🛒🐀🚬⚗️🐁💉🐀🎪

[@moonpleiades99]

He is truly amazing.

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

He is the most incredible and amazing soul around! God bless and protect him!

[@Ann-cx3dd]

I'm so happy to see Venice Beach coming back!! The beach is for everyone to enjoy again!

[@movid]

Your Jim Morrison stories are fantastic, it's great to see him reflected in the streets the way you do it. He seems to belong there, as he does in Paris, near the poets. Hello from Montreal, I was 13 when i heard the Doors for the first time in another continent....

[@ChadHoffmanwickalan]

Conrad who works two jobs and is homeless...somebody find this man a spot. If anyone deserves a discount on rent for a room or an apartment its this dude. Breaks my heart to see a hardworking good man like that on the street.

[@paulinehignett6557]

He was using the money he earns to help other homeless people.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Yeah he said he could get housing but is using his income to help others and give back. When I was in LA I went through a spell where I had to live in a rent a car for about 6 months while I worked just to save enough to get a place. The homeless rate there is incredible and all walks of life. Almost everyone I knew and met there said they went through spells of homelessness at one time or another. I used to stay at Venice beach once in a while and shower there but it cost 5 bucks to park for the day.

[@paulinehignett6557]

@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 sorry you went through all that. You are a strong person. I know I have been through similar. I know their doesn't seem to be much help out there. I started to read the Bible and accepted Jesus as my savior. He totally changed my life around. I will pray for you.

[@lauraf6510]

He can apply for what we call here in Venice "Project Room Key" and he would get a hotel room for free (3 to 6 months)...BUT you get a curfew. The homeless don't like that.

[@ursulasmith6402]

@@paulinehignett6557 yes, the best way to go. Jesus is coming soon

[@richardrichardson5570]

It's one thing to be an unfortunate person down on their luck; it's something else to be an inconsiderate person who doesn't care about his/her or the health of others. Let's not get them confused

[@ronaldwilliams3182]

Lol ha ha so true about filthy people that's homeles wow

[@melanieortiz712]

Homeless doesn't have to mean you live in a garbage heap. Really sad most just let their space become that.

[@daltonrobbins8189]

U don’t understand the life long journey it takes to ( not care) about the one ☝🏼 especially when you know the ( value) of every moment and you.. u alone are left too pay the price you knew was coming be aware of the value and cost is a lot too ask of existence ,not that weeee can’t relate

[@fergie250769]

Same thoughts here....the small tents look fine...but the garbage collecters are causing the problem

[@sr2291]

These people have to be either mentally ill or drug/alcohol addicts. I dont know who else would live that way.

[@christinemcmurray207]

So proud of Ben. Thank for making a DIFFERENCE in GIVING back. Thank You for sharing this man’s story. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@anomaly8751]

The anti-graffiti man I do wish him all the best.

[@jeremyburdick4149]

Support Chrysalis at www.changelives.org/. They are the people literally putting him and others like him back to work.

[@thedocofgreen2018]

Yeah your wishes are really nutritious, your wishes are nothing more than you trying to make yourself fell better for not doing a thing to help other than sending "wishes" thats why u hate yourself

[@anomaly8751]

@@thedocofgreen2018 He is helping himself pretty good. I am far away to personally help. The guy with the hate here, is very clear. Get a life, try to stop being so pathetic.

[@aeroflopper]

i used to do this, if the chemicals didn't shift it, the Sand blaster did.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Awesome painter guy. Hope he finds a home!

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Homes cost lots of money.

[@stefaniedunn8363]

Amen

[@JGoh762]

@@paulsawczyc5019 A Studio doesn't

[@robtimms512]

@@JGoh762 In California for a median wage worker? Yes it does.

[@lloyddorsey3744]

important video, covers a difficult, complicated set of circumstances. Thank you.

[@Austin4098]

Conrad is a truly remarkable human being. His thoughts are clear, true and sincere. I wish him well in all that he does in his life. Thank you Conrad.

[@kinhason46]

Folks like Conrade are a blessing, your interview sheds light on the situation of the homeless along the beach. Thanks!

[@rebeccasingleton4688]

When I was homeless carried 1 backpack with my clothes in it and had a small tent away from the public eye! The homeless people there have way too much stuff and most of it is junk like they're hoarding! It is really nice to see Venice Beach getting cleaned up finally and I love all your videos! Thank you!

[@janedoex7347]

I think i gave the painter money when we where over there two years ago!! He was raising moeny for the homeless people and we had a great chat with him! He was the sweetest!!

[@QuiqueSaldivar]

"people have the right to refuse being taken from their home to a tiny shed" That irritates me so much, they prefer to keep turning public places into trash. Those homeless advocates are the worst everybody can see that!! We need more strict laws to prevent this mess!!!

[@bigfrank717]

I agree.

[@bartleygerba]

It is very hard to take a guy wearing paints and a dress seriously. The entitlement that these "BUM'S" think they deserve baffles the mind. There is help for people who want to change a negative into a positive. But there are rules and these Bum's don't want rules they want what THEY want. And should not get "anything".!!!

[@herewego8586]

I agree. There is so much wrong with what the homeless advocate said, I don’t know where to begin. Mental case at best.

[@kinhason46]

1/3 homeless don't want to follow any rules that they don't want to follow, 1/3 are mentally challenged and need professional intervention, 1/3 CAN BE HELPED WITH A HELPING HAND TO GET OFF THE STREET AND RESUME a "normal" life functioning as you and me in society!

[@richardrichardson5570]

It's much easier to smoke m3th in a tent than in an assisted house.

[@vonlossberg]

So nice to see. The painter is an angel. Hope the people can get homes, better to have a hotel room till they can get on their feet. Now the artists can set up and tourists can come down and have a good time. I use to sell my "she Shells' and do face a body painting down there was so nice. Hope it all comes back like that again. Making it more beautiful than it was!

[@kelaarin]

"Waking up every day with something to do." I can understand that. I've been unemployed for over a year now, so every morning I walk two miles, and pick up a bag worth of trash. Every little bit helps!

[@victoriaomdahl9890]

May you be blessed to find a job and an opportunity..

[@thedocofgreen2018]

How can someone who is healthy be unemployed for over a year. I just can't even wrap my head around that. So what do you do all day?

[@tintanmaster]

@@thedocofgreen2018 move Weight

[@kelaarin]

@@thedocofgreen2018 Not a lot of jobs in the outdoor education field when all of the schools have been closed. That, and my mother passed away, and I've been cleaning out her house (extreme hoarder).

[@joeygee4026]

@@kelaarin sorry to hear about your mom ..but to not have a job over a year is kinda ridiculous especially in California don't you think

[@northpole9311]

GIV becoming famous on KZbin right on......Venice kept alive through the pandemic through your channel...

[@donh5794]

Becoming famous? He is famous and becoming more famous.

[@knockknockbusted]

Facts.

[@mrsseasea]

Bless this man, trying to change the place he lives.

[@tomokovlog8567]

That man that was working 2 jobs just to be homeless is the reason why so many people give up on the economy. But his positive attitude keeps him working. They should pay him a livable wage

[@windowsvistasuxalot]

2 jobs to be homeless....Cali sux and USA is quickly following

[@greyeaglem]

He did say he could probably get housing but that he preferred to spend that money on other people.

[@zamzam6401]

What a great Interaction with the guy removing the graffiti. Let’s make him famous

[@trfozty]

Damn man 😳 eye opener. much love for our graffiti buddy

[@impoppy1788]

No

[@RuthyLook]

The man in the skirt doesn't understand that tourist dollars trump his desire to use the beach as his bedroom and toilet.

[@Cowicide]

Nice punching down, Ruthy. I bet you either had a terribly spoiled childhood or were treated horribly. Either way, your folks obviously screwed you up if you feel the need to attack random advocates for the homeless like a sociopath. I bet you treat blue collar workers like crap too because of your terribly low self-esteem, scumbag.

[@TheChuyDewy]

@@Cowicide I mean he made a good point?

[@Cowicide]

@@TheChuyDewy What good point? He knows nothing about that random "man in the skirt" and yet decided to punch down in ignorance. If he bothered to LISTEN to what was said it was clear the homeless advocate wasn't pushing for people to even be at the beach in the first place. You people are disgusting scumbags.

[@Jenifer_G]

And the President gives millions to Hamas to fire rockets over the fence to their neighbours, why not fire some money over to these people or build them proper housing, knowing that the money or the housing wont be taken from them for other causes.

[@BLdontM]

@@Cowicide Many of those people are beyond help. They could be given housing, money, a job, and they'd still screw it up in a week.

[@Chrissy7691]

You are so polite, and respectful. I just love that and you have very kind eyes. Thank you for showing the real side of the City of Angels. Maybe in your way, you helped to change things for these beautiful souls, like this gentle man.

[@QuiqueSaldivar]

I love the guy painting the graffiti , that's the attitude!!! Great job!

[@kinhason46]

A WINNER NEVER QUITS, A QUITTER NEVER WINS!

[@julieru8953]

Can you please start a go fund me for him and giving it to him?

[@bthubert8907]

I'm wondering if he's in interim housing at least or crashing somewhere not outside. Sleeping rough for me was awful. Rats under your pillow at night nestling under the tent for heat. Nowhere to relieve yourself with dignity. I chose a grocery bag or a bottle. I actually got really sick on the street and it's no place to have the runs. It's impossible to keep things like work clothes clean and neat because you're covered in exhaust and road dust. It's hard to eat frugally because you have no food prep or storage. You leave your tent and things and they're gone when you come back. It's nearly impossible to get out of with "hard work"

[@suryakumari2487]

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE PAINTER AGAIN HOPE YOU FULFILL OUR WISH FROM INDIA

[@SumAnonymousAcapella]

Bless that guy who is full of work and honor and care! He is a sane sweet guy! Working hard for thebpeople

[@unboxinglife2308]

Very raw true footage. Keep up the work German in Venice!! Hope they get it all figured out there

[@kinhason46]

Good that HOPE NEVER DIES IN AMERICA, after all this isn't a place like CHINA yet!

[@paulatyson3423]

The guy who was painting well done and to his positive attitude

[@julioverne58]

I love your positive energy and enthusiasm for Venice. Don’t stop!

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Clean it up!

[@hourglas39]

My favorite news anchor for entertainment 😁😊 I can't wait for them to reopen Venice, the Shrimp Tempura place on the board walk is excellent!!

[@messoff115]

The homeless man working and talking about the issues is the real star of this video.

[@mrs.hancock4124]

To the gentleman painting over the graffiti, God Bless you Sir!! The world needs more people like you!❤️

[@frannyy9309]

Even their dogs look depressed 😢

[@terywetherlow5980]

Yeah dogs on the beach for anyone who likes walking and stepping in dog poo. Not I.

[@sirfitz8125]

@Snarick Klash Nothing is normal is that shit hole state. I lived there.

[@nicaxiv14jd]

They need to get rid of all the pest aka trash that's sleeping on the Venice strip...🛒🐀🚬⚗️🐁💉🐀🎪

[@abdulwahidburhani9245]

The expense of dealing with the homeless is incredible.

[@kinhason46]

Not dealing with them also so! You have a solution? Certainly our leadership doesn't I submit. Autocratic societies, and places of great wealth, those with little population deal with it. We are poor at dealing with BIG Issues!

[@abdulwahidburhani9245]

@@kinhason46 there's no one solution. You have to engage all levels of society. The government alone cannot do much , homeless isn't the problem, it's the symptom of the problem. Our problem is something else.

[@kinhason46]

@@abdulwahidburhani9245 Yes, agreed Abdul Wahid Burhani, thanks for your input!

[@ruththomas7164]

Yeah, being proactive is not in their vocabulary

[@gingerblack4528]

I grew up in Venice and went to the beach all the time! I was a lifeguard there! I'm glad to see them clean up the homeless problem but we need to set up a place for them to relocate to!!!

[@phoenixaleks]

The guy doing the graffiti removal has a great soul and his attitude is fantastic.

[@josecarranza7555]

Who, the black guy?

[@suzanneolivar1]

@@josecarranza7555 The guy with the beautiful smile and awesome attitude. He is removing graffiti while homeless. That is his first job. He works as a security guard at night. He needs a home, he is working hard to improve Venice Beach.

[@josecarranza7555]

@@suzanneolivar1 The African American male?

[@suzanneolivar1]

@@josecarranza7555 Hey use whatever racial term you're comfortable using. I just noticed how awesome his outlook on his job/ life is while homeless at age 60.

[@josecarranza7555]

@@suzanneolivar1 I’m just trying to figure out which guy you were talking about. It’s a simple question really, is it the black dude. But ok.

[@Chris.]

That painting dude has restored my faith in humanity a little, quality. 👍🏻

[@davidlynch9049]

The guy talking about "privileged places ", but not saying they are public spaces funded by taxes for ALL to enjoy. I guess he wants them only for the homeless. Sounds privileged to me!

[@joejackson9986]

you're right...i mean, these homeless people are already privileged...they have everything! that's not fair!!

[@DemonologyGaming]

@@joejackson9986 Lmao your sarcasm is shit, none of these people should have any say on what the city and it’s TAXPAYING residents decide. The keyword in this is TAXPAYING, if you aren’t contributing to society why the hell should we have to bend the knee to them?

[@aaronazagoth6373]

@@DemonologyGaming Many of these people truly believe that the world owes them a free ride.

[@DemonologyGaming]

@@aaronazagoth6373 Agreed, and the biggest slap in the face is that many of them outright refuse assistance not because of pride but because they enjoy the lifestyle. My mother was a social worker who often worked with the homeless and that was the conclusion she drew after serving the state and its people for over 20yrs

[@guiltypleasures01]

I am greatly disturbed to see video online from halfway across the country. I would come and clean and get a group together voluntarily and encourage the campers to do the same

[@kellystrangelove]

Cleaning it up is not just for the wealthy, it's for the people trying to enjoy life ,for the skaters for the body builders,for the people trying to enjoy the outside life without being all nasty, if these people would just clean up a little bit and stay out the way ,I feel for them, I wish nobody to be homeless ,just try to stay out of the way , don't set your tent up at a basketball court or a skate park or on the sidewalk it's common sense, these people are bringing it on their self

[@kenneth2095]

It's just not that it's also the drug activity and the crime rate in that neighborhood. Some of those shops are closed now because they got tired of being robbed or people stealing stuff.

[@drakejdf]

I’ve been here five times in two months and I’m still blown away by the garbage the homeless drag onto Venice beach.

[@ivy_caine5302]

It’s insane. I can’t afford beachfront property, why are they allowed to camp here? And liter!

[@GATOxNORTE]

The homeless people destroying our beach should a disgrace why ruin something so beautiful just because you’re a miserable lazy addict for who it pertains. Most of em are bad people who had an equal opportunity like all of us. Dedication and hard work.

[@ChaNnArD-mD]

They need garbage trucks on permanent standby.

[@keiththecarpenter5639]

Looks Nasty

[@cherylfaulkner8763]

@@GATOxNORTE most of the homeless have mental illnesses which are not treated by the system. We did not have this problem before the first Gov Brown got rid of the mental institutions instead of reforming them.

[@thirdhit1]

I love this man who is working. He deserves a free spot to stay. Work/Give/Receive

[@saramartin3934]

Mike, you are doing such a great service. Just showing what is going on…without the judgement. your videos are great-keep up the great work.

[@germaninvenice]

Thanks

[@ve4mm]

Enough is Enough already. The painter guy is doing a great job. What a nice guy!

[@nicaxiv14jd]

They need to get rid of all the pest aka trash that's sleeping on the Venice strip...🛒🐀🚬⚗️🐁💉🐀🎪

[@trudyfox938]

Enough of poverty?

[@freedompop4284]

ur the closest ill ever get to see Venice so i thank u sir ....would love to see it in person

[@johnfritz7222]

You're the man GiV. Thank you for giving the guy painting the walls time to talk. Sometimes we just need someone to listen and thank you for being there for him. A true man of the people, GiV.

[@charlenecartia7091]

That homeless man is an Angel!

[@kinhason46]

No not an angel, or a saint, he's what used to be a decent normal guy next door on every street in America. What's happening in America, that we want to put normal everyday folks into the "Sainthood" category? Heroes nowadays are folks that have a job, pay their bills, don't live beyond their means, don't break laws, aren't addicted to drugs...a lot of NOTS here...labeled saints and angels? WHY?

[@josecarranza7555]

The black guy?

[@kinhason46]

@@josecarranza7555 Conrade

[@debbielove5993]

@@josecarranza7555 Yes, the black guy painting over the graffiti.

[@michaelj6392]

Dude might be a murderer for all you know lol

[@brycebullard3619]

Mike, you are a gentleman for asking permission to put these folks on KZbin.

[@adamraddaoui3835]

Finally!!! I hope they renovate Venice after they finish that and make it the way it was before.

[@nicaxiv14jd]

They need to get rid of all the pest aka trash that's sleeping on the Venice strip...🛒🐀🚬⚗️🐁💉🐀🎪

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

Exactly such a Beautiful place & that's why I don't go to Venice or Santa Monica anymore IT STINKS

[@hksp]

for a few days maybe ...

[@ciello___8307]

"the way it was before???" venice has always had some weird and interesting people, some homeless too.

[@mummylooks5174]

German thanks for updating us

[@nikkisixx6042]

From Germany to Hollywood California, living the American dream.. much props

[@bcislandgirl]

since we can't travel and come visit for myself, your videos are the next best thing.. Thanks for the tours

[@leilanistillwell8661]

It was so nice to meet you at your shop a week or so ago. What a great guy ! Everyone go see Mike in Venice and get a henna tattoo 💕

[@11arospight]

What’s the name of the shop?

[@leilanistillwell8661]

And... what an inspiration is the man that was painting all the graffiti away. What an AWESOME man ! Humanity at its FINEST 💕

[@queserasera1674]

@@11arospight Go to the 21 second mark in the video and you'll see his shop; says "Henna Tattoos I (heart) Venice".

[@whentheworldwasatwar8717]

To the man in the blue shirt painting the walls, thanks a lot man for what you do aswell, making Venice Beach beautiful again!

[@linaa4835]

Such a nice kind soul. God bless this man and his perspective on his job.

[@kellie-annm6178]

What a beautiful soul.. An angel (the painter) god bless him ❤

[@kellie-annm6178]

@Snarick Klash awww thank you ❤

[@JK-jm6kd]

Good man Conrad to keep the surroundings clean at least the city can do is give this man a home. Yes definitely we can only do this together and help the homeless.

[@KristineS73]

I understand they need a place to rest their head. Its the trash and hoarding that just cant be tolerated. If 3/4 of that garbage wasnt all around their homes it wouldn't be so awful. I hope they can help and find solutions. Thanks Mike!

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Freak shows have always been a tourist attraction.

[@taoist32]

The homeless there don’t care about the garbage. Otherwise, it would be a clean beach.

[@Kathleen253]

And the rodents it attacks are a real danger to everyone's health

[@bthubert8907]

The laws haven't changed. Things have been different for everyone during this pandemic. There will be more homeless people and less trash and tons of tourists coming soon. It's gonna be ok.

[@bthubert8907]

@@taoist32 I was living on the street in Venice. I cared. I cleaned up my area. I packed my things up neatly every morning. The cops come every day and wake you up with a megaphone at around 6 am. Tents must be down by 7 am. You don't move fast enough and they slap you with a ticket. You're tired because you can't ever truly sleep or rest. You doze off before 9 pm in public and ticket. Handle bars on your bike too tall, ticket. I have a lot more I could share. I've lived it.

[@doomt3ch]

That painter you spoke with has quite the spirit. Home doesnt necessarily equate to happiness which this man has in spades. But I hope he starts spending a little towards himself. Either way great video and that interaction made me real happy.

[@amandabaker3880]

I agree with everyone that said the guy that paints is awesome. He understands that, you have to be in it to understand it. Can't watch from the outside and think you understand if you've never experienced homelessness. It is appreciated I'm sure by many in the community that he's allowed to leave the art work.

[@amandabaker3880]

The Justice Committee made really good points.

[@mlauren629]

Guy painting graffiti has a super attitude! Thank you for all you do!!

[@petakucas7389]

This looks amazing, fresh and clean . About time !!

[@thelotus8285]

He only captured one small part of the boardwalk. Those areas where people do activities were priority.

[@hansliebe]

We need to get a GoFundMe going to help this man. He's working two jobs, and shouldn't be homeless. The system failed him, but we should all help! You've got an amazing following of people, and I truly think it could take off.

[@rutchjohnson]

Everything is looking so much nicer! That spokesperson on the beach does not understand that the homeless do not have a right to camp there. Everyone should be able to enjoy the beach and be safe. Camping there denies that opportunity.

[@bobbypatton4903]

Camping on a park is using a public service for a private purpose. It's totally wrong. We all pay for our parks, and we cannot allow a select few to completely use that resource.

[@briansicurella4367]

Why don't you be part of the solution instead of the problem. Get involved with you neighborhood council and make a change. Help people. The reason they are there is because this city has failed its own citizens. That's the reason I was there for years.

[@rutchjohnson]

@@briansicurella4367 California has failed its residents with high taxes and high housing prices. Everything else is on the individual. The individual must take responsibility for his/her actions. This includes leaving the state if you can’t afford to be there. Stop perpetuating the lie that every else it at fault for the individual problems.

[@not.an.alt.account]

So many German in Venice videos this week! I LOVE IT!!!

[@mcsheesh278]

People don’t dislike homeless we just dislike ungrateful people when you offer your help but they don’t want it why do they get to liVe free and free healthcare but us hard working Americans can’t

[@blackbluestudio6338]

The gentlemen with the grey paint is more colorful than any other color.Love that guy and his mission. Leaving art and making canvas. Thank you GiV Showing people, people.

[@eddiejaze8309]

The Buff Monster.

[@SoulfulVeg]

It's interesting that the working gentleman that was painting is homeless. The checkout girl at Aldi told me she was homeless. So this issue is so complex. I want to help people who are willing to work, but some of these folks are made dependent from help.

[@shrump87]

You're totally correct. It's such a tough issue!

[@taoist32]

LA is expensive. A minimum wage job or anything below $30 an hour is not enough. I live in the Bay Area and make $30/hour, but I live with my brother and his wife. I wouldn’t be able to afford it on my own even with my job and investments.

[@jafocharlie848]

What a wonderful man, who knows what’s going on and is getting back on his feet by going back to work and giving back. Beautiful!

[@LM-ux7yc]

Thanks Mike, you are very respectful reporting this information. I appreciate your channel. That man deserves every good thing. Loved your sticker! LOL

[@juttaschoner4302]

Thank you for the update, I hope after cleaning up the tourists will be back on Venice Beach soon. Viva GiV!!!

[@maurohuber2184]

It wasn’t the homeless who prevented tourists to go to Venice but the corona

[@windowsvistasuxalot]

Politics made Venice Beach a homeless area and politics are also kicking them down the street

[@erwinsm10]

Up the beach from Venice is Santa Monica ! Night and day difference for a short distance . Why it took so long to clean this filth ?

[@juttaschoner4302]

@@windowsvistasuxalot I agree for some degree, but drug addicted folks making their own choice and politicians are not helping them to find the right way, it is more the opposite.

[@MartinGonzalez-lx8jg]

👍this is awesome! Finally! Please keep filming the clean up it is an inspiration and also a blueprint as to what to do with places like Portland and other places that are over run with trash and debris.

[@italiangirl2440]

Thanks for keeping us informed on what's going on. Can't believe the filth and trash. How did it get so bad? California needs to wake, the cost of living is outrageous

[@lovesallanimals9948]

It is in Connecticut also

[@peterfryer9615]

i think his name (the guy painting over the offensive graffiti) is conrad he is an absolute inspiration he has beautiful outlook on life

[@GuerreroSTG]

8:49

[@Leafsleavefaceoff]

He's removing tags and throwies between the rolldowns. Learn the difference between "offensive graffiti" and vandalism.

[@khadijah3519]

Conrad and German..THANK YOU for being AMAZING Souls 😍 God Bless EVERYONE 💗

[@OT-rv6ud]

How any cities leadership could allow this situation to occur is just incomprehensible

[@kinhason46]

@UCGCQazkdbbaYcXyyR8TYayQ Wish that could be enforced, nowadays there's enough unemployed lawyers to help prevent "common sense solutions" which enforce the GOOD VALUES OF SOCIETY, perhaps like Rome, Greece, England, France and other Empires that have vanished before, all this is a telling "SIGN" something is very Rotten, this along with so many other major issues not being dealt effectively. Immigration, racism, you name it. Sad that the "new normal" is not so good as the acceptable past. CAN WE DO BETTER? We CAN, WE MUST

[@Group_Anonymous]

It started in 1902 so take it up with the dead 💀

[@TimMonbrod]

LEADERSHIP STARTS AT THE VERY TOP. THE MOST POWERFUL PERSON IN CHARGE OF AN AREA OR REGION MUST WORK TO BRING ALL PEOPLE TOGETHER.

[@sarahgreen3663]

@@Group_Anonymous as if they can’t change things for the better now?? they COULD but the DON’T. I’ll blame the people alive who are choosing to run things this way..

[@Anthony-fo8no]

It's like this in all socal, at this point it's beyond the city problem. Should be a state problem, cities don't have enough resources for these people.

[@kenwilliams3546]

Most people have no animosity towards the homeless. The issue is when they decide to setup in public areas causing a health hazard etc.

[@dharmaram7527]

And, they also break into people’s cars and homes and steal to fund their addiction. I know of people whose homes were broken into by local druggies.

[@shawnmurray9964]

@Paranoid Drummer what’s the solution?

[@kenwilliams3546]

@@shawnmurray9964 that would be a question to ask the "Prophet Roaming the Desert"

[@TheWakatela]

WE LOVE YOU G.I.V ! Keep these videos rolling. Don’t stop what’s so ever! We support you all the way my proud German In Venice . You are a true American 🇺🇸!

[@Silentsister]

Dude! THAT GUY! Bless his angel soul! That’s who needs to help the homeless- the recovering homeless. Made my day, gives me some hope. My daughter has been homeless for 5 years. In recovery now. Everyone who has a heart knows someone in a recovery situation. Thanks GIV! 🙏💗

[@thrashthrasherson3803]

The homeless dude removing the graffiti is very kind and humble. Unfortunately those freshly painted walls are going to be recovered in graffiti within a few days.

[@GratefulEd907]

That’s job security. I watched a documentary about the Venice skatepark and the skaters behind getting it done. Those guys remove graffiti every morning before people get there.

[@greyeaglem]

@@GratefulEd907 After about three days of that I'd have the place staked out and the "artists" would be wearing their own paint.

[@eily_b]

Keeps him employed. 👍

[@lakewrites]

He said he paints over the graffiti every day.

[@crystalnam-rangel]

Conrad, you are a Saint. And you are really great at your job, excellent work.

[@wat265]

Hey man I really appreciate you sharing this I was Homeless for About 2 and half years GOD Bless you Sir

[@MagnumMike44]

Like others have said, the painter who was cleaning up graffiti is an inspiration to many homeless people.

[@wl9170]

What an incredible human being. God Bless You!

[@muzerhythm2242]

Shout out to all the people that are cleaning everything up! Hard work that's appreciated. I also help as volunteer with my city with graffiti abatement. Beautiful murals get tagged and the volunteers fix them up again. 😁

[@CaliVapor]

First. Hello German! Thanks for the updates and scenery

[@jackbailey7037]

They tore down the base housing when George AFB closed, just outside of LA. It would have housed 5,000 people and they demolished the village. Would make a good story for your channel.

[@DamienYuen7718]

The tents wouldn't look all that bad if the people kept it organized and the city routinely picked up the trash. It's not a solution but we should still have some dignity and keep things looking respectful.

[@outoftheashesstudiosm.a.d.h]

Thank you GIV! It’s such a disgrace but thank you for helping to document these issues such as homelessness. Also to me another disgrace is that our flag, the American Flag 🇺🇸 fell to the ground and no one picked it up. Our flag should never be allowed to fall. God bless you German In Venice.

[@kinhason46]

Melissa Heuser agreed, yes all true! No nation's flag should be touching the ground nor flown when is is torn, ragged...it needs repair, replacement, not flown....R-E-S-P-E-C-T

[@Seekyourtruth777]

agree what a disgrace

[@JRJR-nc7wm]

I like the guy who was cleaning up the graffiti. True hard worker and a nice man.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Sometimes, it takes an “outsider” to develop a glaring highlight on a problem that’s become WAY TOO “acceptable” to the USUAL population--THANK YOU...!! 👍🏼😳👣

[@kmak5345]

Am not homeless but family problems are starting me on the slippery slope beer for breakfast lifestyle to get me though the day , his comment was wake up call for sure 🥰

[@trustmemysonisadoctor8479]

Take care of yourself, seek help and support. I wish you the best.

[@Lil-Whiskies]

There is no problem in life, that a drink won't make worse.

[@LyndseyEnsor]

Keep up the great work, documenting people’s stores and what’s really going on. Love your videos.

[@halfbenjaminmarshall7134]

The place needs to be patrolled on a daily basis and as soon as one tent goes up it has to be removed, And these elected city officials need to stop being so greedy with tax payers money living in million dollar mansions and start doing something about their district