Update | New Homeless in Venice every day ,Business is dead in Venice | reopen muscle beach

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New Homeless people come to Venice every day and still try to set up there tent Police is enforcing The rules I also show How slow venice Beach is in the middle of August which would be the busiest time for business in Venice

[@doctoreeeveal]

One of the first real unbiased journalists I've seen in a long, long time. Well done GIV. You deserve a Pulitzer for the impact you've had in Venice Beach. You are a great American and a great Californian.

[@CanyonsCarver]

You are on drugs lol

[@kateapple1]

He’s German lol

[@FreedomIsNotGoingToBeFree]

@@kateapple1 Just like Elon is South African right? You are where you choose to live not just where you were born.

[@garlandstrife]

@@kateapple1 are you 100% sure he hasn't taken the American nationality after 20+ years living in Venice? lmao

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

He's not a journalist. He's a guy with a video camera. Wow.

[@fieldtrippin1]

Poor leadership allowed it to get this bad. Thanks for bringing attention to this troubling problem.

[@dwaynecope1914]

I disagree ,the people in charge get sued by various advocacy groups at every turn no matter how they approach it.

[@rrich52806]

@@dwaynecope1914 By the homeless??

[@dwaynecope1914]

@@rrich52806 The advocacy groups I said .You remember the 1,000 points of light when they privatized many government programs to churches and such? Now each homeless person has a dollar value ,

[@rayray7405]

Trump caused this. The spread of the virus lead them to stop law enforcement work in this situation.

[@bigsassyster]

@@rrich52806 ACLU

[@kirstenmcvicker214]

I don’t know if it’s the music, your compassion or just your incredible disposition. You make my day when I see that charming smile. Much love and true appreciation Mike. 🌻❤️

[@lorriecrow7872]

I love his personality

[@r32guy10]

I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the great contributions of the Democrats community to our society. I love driving down there streets and seeing the American flag waving so proudly in every yard. Their peaceful and generous nature make them ideal neighborhoods family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. You can witness this by their strict adherence to our local and Federal laws. Their commitment to academic excellence en-riches our schools and services as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as people. Just watching their Special kind of Science change our society is simply amazing. I mean,who ever thought there are 187 Genders? Real estate values are fueled by the mix of Democrat Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nature of all they have achieve through their enthusiasm for self improvement by hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creativity drive, we would undoubtedly be poorer as a nation. Well,except for the Mass Shootings,The Racist, Lawless,Violence, Junkies. Self Entitled, Christian Hating, Antifa, Loving, Police Hating, Pedophile Loving, Hating, Abortion Loving, And Go woke Go Broke.

[@davidnowicki4024]

I watch him more than any other program. He's got such a gentle nature and so relatable.

[@CalumetColorado]

The thing that always strikes me about GiV's videos, is how much he LOVES living there. He is clearly living the dream, but he looks like he loves every second as someone who was visiting there for the first time. Keep up the positivity Mike. We love all your videos xX

[@tonymalony4382]

Hes like a kid at the fun fair lol!

[@jameskann951]

Mike is One of the few who makes Money filming on You Tube and he lives near Venice Beach too. You would be happy too.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Absolutely 💯%.

[@traceywu9123]

🇺🇸✊🤠✊🇺🇸

[@josephkelley8641]

Mike's like the Mayor of Venice.

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Your advocacy for you city, the businesses, vendors and the people, homeless & housed, is Fantastic! You make me smile Mike!😁 Keep it up!

[@Trump-dj3xu]

The problem with Venice Beach is people don’t think it’s cool anymore. People don’t think that San Diego to Pizmo beach is cool and people don’t think that Santa Cruz Northern California is cool those places are no longer cool the good part of California starts at about San Simeon and goes to the south end of the Monterey Bay that is the only part of California that’s worth even going to or seeing the rest just isn’t cool anymore

[@josephkelley8641]

Mike of course the un OFFICIAL Mayor of Venice.

[@josephaugello1527]

@@Trump-dj3xu the problem is venice a neighborhood of LA city the city is cutting services all over. I don't think things will ever get better.

[@AlexO110]

@@Trump-dj3xu That's an interesting point and I hadn't considered that. It really makes sense that the younger generations simply don't like what the older ones did. Duck their 40 hour work weeks and duck their capitalist cities and celebrity hangouts. The new generation makes themselves celebrities and the only real cool place anymore is staying at home.

[@r32guy10]

I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the great contributions of the Democrats community to our society. I love driving down there streets and seeing the American flag waving so proudly in every yard. Their peaceful and generous nature make them ideal neighborhoods family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. You can witness this by their strict adherence to our local and Federal laws. Their commitment to academic excellence en-riches our schools and services as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as people. Just watching their Special kind of Science change our society is simply amazing. I mean,who ever thought there are 187 Genders? Real estate values are fueled by the mix of Democrat Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nature of all they have achieve through their enthusiasm for self improvement by hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creativity drive, we would undoubtedly be poorer as a nation. Well,except for the Mass Shootings,The Racist, Lawless,Violence, Junkies. Self Entitled, Christian Hating, Antifa, Loving, Police Hating, Pedophile Loving, Hating, Abortion Loving, And Go woke Go Broke.

[@joelfrombethlehem]

An excellent commentary on this very sad state of affairs with the homeless. Thank very much, German in Venice! (Mike)

[@jimschultz6075]

very sad indeed. goodbye venice

[@yulyasevelova769]

One can say this for many cities in America.

[@r32guy10]

I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the great contributions of the Democrats community to our society. I love driving down there streets and seeing the American flag waving so proudly in every yard. Their peaceful and generous nature make them ideal neighborhoods family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. You can witness this by their strict adherence to our local and Federal laws. Their commitment to academic excellence en-riches our schools and services as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as people. Just watching their Special kind of Science change our society is simply amazing. I mean,who ever thought there are 187 Genders? Real estate values are fueled by the mix of Democrat Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nature of all they have achieve through their enthusiasm for self improvement by hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creativity drive, we would undoubtedly be poorer as a nation. Well,except for the Mass Shootings,The Racist, Lawless,Violence, Junkies. Self Entitled, Christian Hating, Antifa, Loving, Police Hating, Pedophile Loving, Hating, Abortion Loving, And Go woke Go Broke.

[@roberttroy8159]

mission accomplished a lot worse to come.

[@yulyasevelova769]

@@r32guy10 America as I know today, or since 1980, is a scary place.

[@bakercarl8518]

Congrats on the new 200k!!! Great work again on the homeless report.

[@Shortyshrew]

The homeless do not need "houses". They need mandatory mental facilities where they can work on their health.

[@olivmansonstron872]

The problem goes much deeper! Even the so called "normal", functioning middle-class has mental issues. Everyone wants to be someone, become rich and famous, chasing fictitious "dreams". I once visited friends in SFO and LAX and got a glimpse in their medicine cabinet. I was shocked what kind of drugs you could find there. Vasts amount of pharma poisons! So maybe one should not be so judgemental with the homeless. You could be next! They all once started from the same slate but work, society, marriage, stress, debt broke them over time... The whole society is mentally ill and does not work without drugs and alcohol in my point of view.

[@Ergot59]

and after that you will employ them so they do not return to the old cycle?

[@TheCrazyCharlie]

They also need drug rehab and jail and prison for some of them

[@mycatz2fatgaming]

@@olivmansonstron872 That's not true. My wife and I wanted a simple life so back in the 80's we bought a piece of land and a small house in Idaho for only $60,000. We weren't looking for fame and we didn't do drugs or abuse alcohol. We just lived the simple life and right now our property is worth millions.

[@markallen3068]

@@mycatz2fatgaming If we could all just be like you.

[@Beauty_and_Light]

So happy to see The Sidewalk Cafe is still open! In the 80’s this place was so fun.

[@sal.p.porcaro7102]

I used to drink there. Sometimes have lunch. The place is a huge historical landmark. Nothing much compares.

[@josephkelley8641]

it really is a Gas down there.

[@papipowers1]

I used to live in Venice on Rose near Pacific. I have NEVER seen the boardwalk so empty...especially this time of the year. How sad.

[@davidortega357]

Your so cool. Brother German orale. Keep up the good work i grew up in south bay L.A. been to torrance cliffs. Redondo hermosa but i never been to VENICE. BCH. it was a good story on homeless in venice

[@joolzg1936]

It's very disturbing Mike to see these people obviously suffering from mental problems just wandering about.😩 Thanks for the update.

[@solodad7999]

Again, the liberal Democrats voted to close the inhumane mental hospitals in the 70's & 80's. So, now these people are uncared for, cant get any treatment and wander aimlessly till they die from exposure, over doses, crime. Thank you Libtards!!

[@danman6179]

@@solodad7999 "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act, which intended to create a network of community mental-health centers at which patients could get care while living on their own. But not enough of these centers were ultimately built to accommodate all of America’s mentally ill individuals. Then, President Reagan cut federal mental-health funding, and funding was further gutted during the Great Recession. There’s now a major nationwide shortage of psychiatric beds." Are you saying Reagan was a democrat? im not saying Democrats didnt do this as well later on but please make sure to blame both republicans and democrats for this issue... I see a lot of ignorant people on these forums blaming republicans for this and democrats for that.. both parties are the problem..

[@josephkelley8641]

What's disturbing to me: All of Hollywood's homeless in and around the Boulevard. Last week I musta seen/heard ten different homeless people screaming at those around them. Or even at imaginary people from their past. Frustration that makes people explode. For me the saddest thing to see - someone completely demoralized/at their end.

[@hughjasse3375]

When I lived in Venice, that boardwalk would have been folk walking nearly shoulder to shoulder everyday in summer.

[@Mac-po1sr]

Not in a pandemic. Not with no tourists...

[@HowardLuken]

They made sure that went away because the ultra Rich want to tear down the entire area and put in more of the glass mcmansions you see further south. Then you'll see the public beaches turned into what broad Beach is now which is billionaire beach. Try going there and parking anywhere near and try getting to the public beach. They destroyed it by bulldozing it into their backyards and then the ocean started encroaching mother nature knows. They put in these huge plastic bags full of sand trying to stop the erosion but the ocean took them all and ripped them to shreds. Now you find plastic all over the ocean bottom out there and the lobsters and other animals are eating them and dying. That and the oil debris from the drilling platforms further north and you can't sit down anywhere without sitting on globs of oil. It's a crying shame but these people are shameless.

[@rrich52806]

Is California shutting down all businesses again

[@Rhythmic1]

It was last weekend. You could hardly move there were so many people. And the beach was completely cleaned up. I'm a five minute walk from the boardwalk. In fact my family's been here since the mid 80's. I've seen a lot of changes around here over that time. We've always had a lot of homeless but I had never seen homelessness as bad as it got during the pandemic.

[@9496TULL]

@@Mac-po1sr pandemic might have a little to do with it. But go back and look at the vids not to long ago prior pandemic. Not many people walking then either. But it’s slowly gonna come back as long as they keep it cleaned up

[@dc6504]

Cleanest I’ve ever seen it. Was here Saturday and Sunday. Felt safe at night again 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@josephkelley8641]

Need more of this, Daniel - i.e spreading the word - I don't know what ima gonna find down there - have been avoiding it - i.e. going to SM or Malibu.

[@aliciakreisler3246]

It’s a sad thing to see my old hometown so desolate 🥺 and a haven for the homeless. Hopefully soon things will get better😌.

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

doubtfull but if you do thoughts and prayers reeeeeelly reeeeeely hard it might work

[@krane15]

That has always been true for CA. If you remember anything different, it was all an illusion.

[@aliciakreisler3246]

@@krane15 in the eighties it was a totally different place. Vendors and maybe a few homeless but mostly ppl. Ppl everywhere doing everything. Skating, surfing, shopping and socializing WAS Venice Beach.

[@josephkelley8641]

it's gonna get better Alicia. Hard to see peeps living on the street in or out of tents. American/Veteran flags up like on Hollywood Boulevard near the 101 freeway entrance. A row of 20, 20 tents. Seemingly connected.

[@redroads4598]

Amazing work on documenting this...Sheriff Alex said the other day, we find homes for the Homeless, and new homeless come right after them. The root problem is ignored by politicians.

[@nancymiller7667]

What is the root problem and how can it be solved?

[@yulyasevelova769]

@@nancymiller7667 Hello ! The root problem is ignored by the politicians, because citizens tolerate it. There's a permanent housing shortage ,has been for 40 years, and most people don't know that apartments stopped getting built by 1980, and only commercial buildings, and luxury apartments, townhouses were built instead. Then, we had millions of people come into California,but no housing was created for this growing population. So rents shot up and stayed there. Add to this the American drug culture,which was around when I was a child in the 60's. The perfect storm for creating homelessness !! Until a massive building campaign is launched,the rents won't come down. You can't " arrest "your way out of this humanitarian crisis. Housing and rehabilitation is the only thing that can work. When I was growing up, there was simply no homeless, because of a great supply of housing stock!

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Well put, yelova

[@networth00]

@@yulyasevelova769 Few people just end their lease and go homeless. They live with relatives or move to a more affordable city. Druggies and Mental people are the homeless and they wouldn't rent/buy cheap homes no matter what.

[@yulyasevelova769]

@@networth00 Only " druggies" and " mental people " are homeless ??? That's a myth ! Plenty of seniors and disabled people are homeless, and not because they want to be. The rents are way too high, because there's not enough housing stock, and hasn't been since 1980. Massive building projects will end homelessness. But I don't believe in politicians,and they don't use common sense.

[@xxxzamaphorm4500]

It makes me a fossil that I remember a time when reports like GIV's were considered real journalism for showing the reality and reporting the facts-- good or bad. People used to be highly paid and get awards and respect for this kind of stuff. I would love to see another video about life in Germany and America. Having traveled the globe, Germany is my favorite foreign country, but I ❤America 🇺🇸!

[@douggoble9695]

Thank you for all the hours you put in your videos. Congratulations 🎈 OVER 200,000 subscribers. Woo Hoo !!!!!!

[@TheNexustrine]

I'm from the Netherlands and I'm shocked and baffled to see this decline in Venice and California and America in general. Society is breaking down. Thanks for the upload. Oh, and btw, I subscribed. Kind greets!😉👋

[@TheRamGuy]

I can say America isn't like this at all and is only a small crossection of what is happening especially in California. There are so many beautiful, safe and thriving areas in the U.S. but those places don't get views on KZbin. Just like with the media, they know bad news always drives larger viewership than good news

[@TheNexustrine]

@@TheRamGuy Thank you for your reaction😊 Much appreciated 👍

[@TheRamGuy]

@sherry hodges in all that you said one thing right. Government was not designed to provide rather protect and that all. The rest is up to us and if you are willing to put in the work, take risks America is the most rewarding place to live on earth.

[@TheRamGuy]

@z borg thank you Ten Bears

[@freebirdg6873]

Wow Mike congratulations on 200k I’ve been with you when you only had 15k,, it’s great watching your success you deserve it. I feel so bad for all the business owners putting years of hard work into the stores to have them being destroyed. There’s lots of jobs everywhere I go, some businesses are actually having to close because they can’t hire enough people, so many people got use to their big unemployment money the don’t want to go back to working in the service industry’s. I hope new year Venice Beach and the whole country can bounce back and be strong again ! 👍❤️💃🏼

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

We need mental health shelters. So sad and scary. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Gfysimpletons]

It’s called the morgue!

[@diskoeric2248]

they got kicked out. Remember Reagan?

[@kgreene460]

@@diskoeric2248 Yup, the deinstitutionalizaion began under Regan and Clinton really sealed the deal and the homelessness problem has just gotten worse and worse since the 80's.

[@muffintop420]

You would have to force them because they won't go willingly.

[@Mardasee]

@@diskoeric2248 Reagan ended the asylum program which locked up mental patients virtually for life. Health and human services still exist but as for State Hospitals the States themselves had shut them down due to expense.

[@recatroutson3430]

Good morning . I love your videos , you always bring a smile to my face.

[@sandybeach3576]

It's nice to see the Sheriff's Department still patrolling Venice Beach.

[@REALPLANETXVIDEOZ]

did buster: ,,,,,,,,YES AMERICANS,,,,,,,SCREW YOUR FREEDOMS '’ 😱

[@allcatall3931]

reminds of texas 'wild west', thought it was socal..

[@kman9359]

I am not from California but I love visiting it, at least before the pandemic. Watching these videos just takes me there mentally.

[@neuromancer9k]

2:15 - I don't want to take away from all the good that Mike does, but the Arnold impression was comedy gold! :D

[@blueeyedwolf2205]

It's never going to be 100% clean down there. It's a disgusting area that has long attracted all kinds of danger, creeps, scammers and garbage people. Depressing environment, like an open air insane asylum. That said, the police have done a fantastic job cleaning the tents out and most importantly, constantly enforcing the no camping law.

[@OldJoeBlows]

Free admission although, you may need to pay your way out.

[@pak3ton]

no camping law = go be a homeless somewhere else.

[@Warmfireandtea]

Jerk.

[@oveidasinclair982]

Welcome to the West Coast, from San Diego to Seattle, up and down the I5 corridor, it's an open air shit hole. The great Demorat social experiment that they want to spread all across the nation.

[@outlawd1]

There's always Laguna, Newport,balboa,Sanonofre St beach, Malibu,etc.

[@youngtimer7531]

Congrats on 200k. we're wishing you the BEST!

[@650nelson]

Your videos make me want to leave the desert and visit the coast again. I'm a California native in Nevada seeing there's hope for the golden state yet with all your positive energy!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Thanks for sharing a very nice follow-up video 📹 on the homeless on Venice Beach ⛱ and the shops, 😊👍💕💕💕

[@williamwhite2113]

I'm a newbie to your videos but just want to say you're doing a good job and am learning how things are going there. You have a great attitude and it really comes thru. Thanks.

[@rebeccan4763]

This is my favourite video so far GiV. Lots of humour, lots of scenery, great editing and a good homeless update. Love it! Thank you!

[@helenstewart4050]

So nice to see you on a beautiful Saturday morning here and in Venice Beach ❣️It looks like so much fun riding your bike ❣️love the views of the palm trees 🌴 congrats 200 k 👏👏✌️👋🇨🇦

[@jackieellabella3699]

Yeah Mr Venice I remember when it was packed vibing w the artists, musicians, performers, it was so cool and fun to hang out there. I just don’t go anymore so sad, it truly is and was a one of kind place. Thank you for your informative journalism, you do a wonderful a job!

[@chriscordoba3979]

GERMAN IN VENICE thank you very much for keeping us POSTED, I love your footage!

[@libra4446]

Re-Open the long term state psychiatric facilities and if they were given away, Re-Build new ones! Bring the new Judges and attorneys, hold court where they are at to be committed.

[@TrudyPatootie]

Black Templar...I worked at the state psychiatric facilities in Ohio. I absolutely agree with you 100%. It is tragic how we have treated the mentally ill. We just opened up the doors and threw them out as " Cured." Go to a group home. Didn't work. Govt. declared oh numbers at State Facilities decreased so it was a success. BS seeing the mentally ill on the streets and homeless is NOT a success. We also have to realize that there are those who should be hospitalized ( as you say for long term) or for life. There by the grace of God go us...or any of our family members!

[@TrudyPatootie]

@@billcarson1971 They need serious help Bill. And of course count our veterans in those numbers. Would attend meetings where the seriously mentally ill were " Freed." They would be so excited. I knew exactly what would happen to them. And so would their family members. We NEED to do better. And yes it is so shameful how we have treated these beautiful souls who are lost.

[@WiseOwl-1]

I grew up in SoCal in the ‘60s & 70’s and the only homeless camps I remember were around “Skid Row”, i think it was around Broadway. Then in ‘81 Reagan repealed a Mental Health act and all of this began. I remember going to the Camarillo State Mental Hospital as a field trip in 9th grade. Now I believe that it reopened several years ago as Channel Islands University. It had been shuttered for years after many of the patients were released. No easy answers. Maybe move all the government social aid offices way out to the desert on the outskirts of Lancaster.

[@donaldjaggersjr2686]

Awsome sign! And congratulations on your over 200,000 subscribers! Keeping us updated on Venice Beach! 🥂🤙

[@hilaryrayner6433]

Thank you for the video. I live in England 🇬🇧 difficult to travel.i hope you and all the traders soon get all the visitors back soon. Venice beach looks lovely

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Businesses probably want to make sure the police are going to enforce no homelessness before they come back.

[@Mac-po1sr]

No they pay to be there regardless, it's just Covid everything is slow. Theaters, theme parks, food fairs all sad and empty.

[@gailresources8120]

Totally agree. And we visitors want to feel the same. ⛱🎢🏝$$$

[@chriscook1249]

Why would I want to pay rent, taxes etc. etc. and compete with vendors who setup on the sidewalk and don't pay a dime ?

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

There is no one to sell to. The beach must to be clean and the covid panic/restrictions must be over to make people come back but by that point many store owners will be evicted, bankrupt or both.

[@josephkelley8641]

Yeah, maybe they even wait until after Labor Day. They can still catch some of that Late Summer crowd.

[@surfstarcc1]

That's awesome seeing Muscle Beach getting cleaned up hopefully it returns to its former glory!

[@Hispandinavian]

The 80s were awesome, especially for music and beach culture. My happiest of childhood memories was being in California.

[@IndigoChild777X]

Me too

[@larryj1048]

It looks like we need to spend a lot more on mental health services. Some of these people are not well-served by letting them live on the streets and need to be institutionalized.

[@skcyclist]

Fork over your money, not somebody else's. People are so anxious to spend other people's money. It's so compassionate.

[@keribun6473]

I agree, I feel so badly for these people lying out in direct sunlight and sleeping for hours or standing around getting BURNED...they will wind up with SKIN CANCER. Tanning is not healthy either, no matter how good it may look. Will that lady sleeping out in the sun end up with skin cancer? And they need proper sunglasses too plus shots and a mask, etc..But what can you do if they make it clear they do NOT want to be indoors? Force them to be in a locked room in a building? It might have to come to that point, for their own good. And I don't know where they're pooping but I do know pooping outdoors could lead to a hepatitis outbreak like it did in San Diego. (Google it...it was only a few years ago, too.)

[@larryj1048]

@@keribun6473 Hmm, interesting point of view. I hadn't considered skin cancer, but of course a mentally ill person probably doesn't slather on the SPF 50 as often as they should. Unless the voices tell them to.

[@cadillacjack3240]

California already has funds for homeless and it goes to salaries of educated people who do nothing about the homeless. So let's create more educated do nothing salaries for the mentally ill. Tax payers can pay for facilities that lock up mentally ill and drug them up so much that they are zombies out of site out of mind. Great way to make sure the mentally ill stay ill and never actually grow and heal from their trauma and wounds.

[@oveidasinclair982]

It's the Demorats Great Society, the morons in this country keep voting them in and you see what you continually get.

[@INDYFA]

Burbank is starting to get so many homeless now, wow! Thank you for trying to advocate for Venice and enticing people to visit and give it a chance! We love you Mike!💕

[@nomorebsforme]

BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BURBANK!

[@ejames6431]

I really like the "German in Venice" sign.

[@sonjastajdohar9163]

Congratulations! Thank you for all great videos!!!

[@stuartmiller9648]

Great video...we visited in 2019 from Scotland,uk......walked from santa monica to venice and Hinano cafe......loved it...what an awesome place!!!!!

[@rhondadavis4285]

The sand is looking really beautiful and much cleaner~

[@nomorebsforme]

But it's filthy

[@kookamunga2458]

@@nomorebsforme Think positive. I hope there is rain , lots of it , in the not to distant future.

[@joolzg1936]

@@kookamunga2458 Thst would be fabulous but highly unlikely. In California we rarely get rain from May thru October😪

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

That was pretty far away...

[@tazjammer]

Not for long.

[@dougstyles]

Homelessness has destroyed the whole vibe. They'll all be back slowly.

[@kinhason46]

Check out the Scottish former contractor who was a lawyer too...he knows the law, and Rights we enjoy in America. Tony Vera has been interviewing him. The government workers, including law enforcement have been involved with scamming the public. Very profound message that both appointed and elected officials are so deeply involved.

[@eugenealridge]

Lack of care and concern for each other has destroyed the entire country!

[@kch7051]

@@eugenealridge where are the families that birthed these people...its THEIR RESPONSIBILTY not the states!!!

[@kch7051]

@@eugenealridge what about concern for self? ever here of how can anyone love you if you cant love yourself? over time that rings true

[@b4804514]

It is still a pandemic. The Delta variant is very contagious. Anyone with a brain will not be in a huge crowd

[@sheripoland4742]

I'm sorry Mike and everyone else with a business on Venice beach. It just doesn't look like a safe place yet for tourists. Good luck to all of you.

[@sadhu7191]

I thought they sent homeless away so tourists could pretend life is grrat

[@ciscodiscokidddd]

@@sadhu7191 no its really bad there still not safe at all I went Thursday and still pretty bad had to turn back around back to Santa Monica and walk back not even halfway it was unsafe and smelled bad

[@maxsdad538]

I'm so old, I could NEVER be cool like German In Venice! 😎

[@yof.u2924]

I love the work you done.. Thanks. GOD Bless.

[@codtide]

It's not a shortage of money. It's who in their right mind would spend money to go to a shat hole and deal with the homeless and crazies. The people are going elsewhere to have fun.

[@oveidasinclair982]

Most likely a little bit of both, but more on the side you just mentioned.

[@gugy68]

True. I definitely would not put Venice in my top 10 list when visiting LA. And I lived and worked there in the 90s. 😂

[@nahbro8232]

Yeah, out of California.

[@truthiscensored]

True, because Long Beach and Orange County beaches are booming this summer. Nobody want to be around drugged out crazies and tent cities filled with filth

[@bonsaitreehouse5534]

The problem of homelessness will grow. Soon you will have no place to go because you ignore the problem thinking that simply removing them makes the problem go away.

[@Johnjds]

Thanks for the reminder, I need to get down to the beach more now that it’s cleaned up and support some of the businesses that suffered so much from all this.

[@Warmfireandtea]

I like the dress shop.w the long dresses

[@tarotdreamseverythinginbet350]

For all the people that were mad at you for filming. In their faces look at what all that attention gave. A newer better neighborhood!! Keep up the good work 💪

[@crzyruskie86]

Exactly. Don't film me because I'm being a scum bag camping on the beach.

[@atomusbliss]

How long till German in Venice is homeless? How bout you Tarot Dreams?

[@Blue-zw8er]

The people that didn't what him to film were not interested in a better neighbor.

[@TheAshMcG]

@@atomusbliss Your comment is insulting....a person that is not mentally ill, shooting heroin or crystal meth would get up and go look for work or get government assistance or go to a shelter. And by the way, these folks were offered housing on Joe Taxpayer's dime (hardworking people that can't enjoy the beach they fuc**g pay for). People on the boardwalk in Venice are there for the drug connections.....period. Your ignorance on this situation is not bliss.

[@screenarts]

They did not want him filming because he is not helping with the demeanor of his videos. Happy music like its a wonderful party, but for these dangerous crazy drudged homeless. Never broaching the subject of the capable unemployed forced to the streets, coming to Venice so to bring attention to their plight. Military row of homeless veterans perfect clean tents. No nothing like this.. just fkin happy music, such a beautiful day. They are finely bringing the kind wonderful sheriff and his gentlemen, to offer real safe clean housing and employment opportunity's to the able and treatment for the ill..lmfao! Germans framing of the issue is bull shit. This is why others are encouraged to film because they frame the issue correctly. Venice is in the public view, and the problem needs addressed at is cause that created all these homeless. The problem is what has made them homeless, and here's a hint, its not drugs its not craziness, that always was here and most of them use to be able to hold a job and afford the rent. The lower social class was never pretty but built your products. Your greed has created them and built China. German reflects the issue as, the only reason there are homeless, is their own personal irresponsibility that made them all homeless, and this is just not the case.

[@ateosedm5690]

You seem like a pretty cool guy to spend a day with. And congrats on 200k+ subs man.

[@christopherkaiser1]

Venice looks so much better than in previous videos. It is a step in the right direction anyway. The history in Venice is so interesting. I lived there in 2013. I loved everything about it. Such a unique place to experience. It was devastating to see what the place had turned into watching your previous videos. Hopefully, it gets back to the way it used to be.

[@wholman8159]

it proves most people wanted your homeless updates!!! great job Mike

[@rivett310]

Congrats Mike, you deserve recognition.🌺❤️

[@techtiger217]

Love you, you give honest on-the-ground reporting!

[@heynayaway]

Interesting as I was there on vacation a few weeks ago and both times we went to Venice it was packed with people and most of those places were open. But then we went in the late afternoon and evening. I was really surprised by how many people that were there!

[@corvair140]

I went to Venice beach on holiday with my wife a couple years ago. I thought it was a total dump and felt very unsafe. We left very quickly. The was the same for San Francisco. Our trip of a lifetime was so sad as it loos like most of CA / West Coast looks to be a dump. Hopefully one day it will get sorted.

[@demshateus2420]

Well your first mistake was going to California for a vacation...just dumb.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

When two-party politics returns maybe.

[@Jetsetfastfood]

Sorry to tell everyone, it’s permanently over. Let this be a lesson to other city councils and mayors.

[@ronaldhadley7129]

@1zzy L don’t forget the former administration’s federal or local that allowed this to happen

[@ronaldhadley7129]

You have to hold any of these people running for office to what their promises were and hold them accountable.Liberal or conservative

[@Jetsetfastfood]

@@ronaldhadley7129 😂😂😂

[@Snk13_ty]

That's sad to see such an iconic place like Venice Beach on the decline because of the incompetence of local and state elected government officials. I hope it improves!

[@cbx500cbx]

Govt wants it to fail so they can develope it with condos so rich will inherit the beach.

[@itsok6640]

@@cbx500cbx no... They just don't want ejaculate all over the beach bro

[@Snk13_ty]

@@cbx500cbx I think people in power just want to stay in power because of the nice pay and the perks of being an elected official. So they just play to people's emotions instead of doing their actual job and doing the right thing for the state and cities they preside over.

[@martinfiedler4317]

Don't blame the elected officials. Blame the thoughtless voters who still cast their votes for either one of the two lobby-controlled parties, instead of choosing an alternative. People chose this for themselves!

[@johnnewman7954]

Same with the fires up north.. I think they just want the land to develop

[@curtismuller490]

Good Saturday morning to you Mike, thanks for the video.

[@riverakers]

This is so sad for what used to be such a vibrant and economically profitable location.

[@Yandel21ableify]

What happened to the American Dream?

[@ten4k964]

i went to Venice Beach around 2am, about a week before the clean up process started. It was literally the scariest thing i've ever seen....and i grew up in south central Los Angeles.

[@uncleheide]

Until the beaches are patrolled consistently and homeless camps kept in check the tourists and locals will not feel comfortable returning. They’ve made a good start, but it takes time to change behavior. Sincerely hope California gets it together. There are no simple one size fits all solution for the homeless issue. Be safe.

[@janetyamashige9573]

Beautiful horses! Especially that silver-colored one, what a lovely coat!

[@lizzieb7373]

Thanks for the update. Just sad. You remain smiling though, German. ✌🏼

[@bridgetcacioppo8030]

Thanks for posting I really enjoy your posts

[@spirit_wolf123]

Find some of the homeless that got housing and see how they are doing

[@sweetnightingale85]

Great actually havent been homeless for 5 years now 👍 thanks for caring

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

Here in Toronto Ontario they put them up in a 4 star hotel downtown, now they have trashed the hotel to a massive cost to the government and the area that used to be high end with residents and nice businesses is a mess.

[@chensenhan]

I love this man's energy. His videos make me feeling good

[@ppsdesignbuildllc4819]

GIV!!! I love to see your stuff, its honest. I grew up here, and relocated to the Midwest for college but still come visit family a couple times a year. My last visit was heartbreaking, socal & ca in general is a shell of its former self. I'm grateful to see that the residents of Venice are finally getting some relief because there is no recovery for the local tourist economy there with the homeless issue that was occurring there. I hope the land of dreams can recover, keep pressure on your local representatives to quit passing $h*t legislation.

[@csbridgemountain7972]

For me who lives in Sweden it looks strange without all the kids, here on the beaches its overload of kids and youngsters .

[@mall231]

How is it were you live have the boat people destroyed it ?

[@daivdperez9270]

What are read.bis comment. His beaches has kids. While kids here only go out on certain beaches. Not all

[@artfromtheheart6844]

Your such a sweetheart German in Venice .. sending you a great big hug from Norway 🌷😃

[@videomarknet]

We're coming over in October (given the travel ban will be lifted) and I'm planning to spend as much money as I can in Venice Beach to support you guys out there.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Not to be cruel or nothing but if you want to talk to homeless people from relocating back on Venice Beach you have to be very quickly to clean it up as before they set up.. it will grow all over again..

[@Warmfireandtea]

Why don't they make them remove their instant home themselves? Must be so aggravating to the cops.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@Warmfireandtea I agree with you that should make the movie to themselves because these people who are still homeless out here they chose to be this way.. because they offered homes don't want to go so I don't feel sorry for them..

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Every Gardner knows you need to pull up the roots or the weeds will return. I have lost all sympathy for the homeless. They're all disgusting slobs. The homeless that want to reintegrate with society don't go there. Help them. As for the others keep them moving

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@Runningfromtheherd I agree with you I don't feel sorry for all the homeless people either..

[@shorebaby8959]

Correct. Some people don't understand this. Health, sanitation, and safety are compromised. Even if they are peaceful, in some other form they can create problems.

[@jokerman213]

Honestly the homeless are a big reason why a lot of people are staying away from Venice. Venice was cleaned up. But it is going to take time to gain back the confidence of tourists and locals since the area was tainted by the mass homeless invasion. The state also needs to reinvest in mental hospitals and out patient treatment. But the state is broke and poorly ran. I miss California but had to get the hell out. But I am still coming and going all the time to see my family that still live there for now.

[@LoveKeepsGiving]

Broke? Hah! CA has actually made billions of dollars thanks to tech during the last 4 years, pandemic totally included. Yea, CA is not broke, the opposite actually.

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

State doesn't want to help. Wake up

[@drewwhy5541]

You deserve so much Mike just for being the truth ❤️.

[@spankyharland9845]

thanks for the recent update.....hope more business comes to Venice Beach....

[@andreasfriedrich2034]

All over the World the same. Bad Times. Greetings from Hamburg Germany

[@mikek1681]

Finally: Law Enforcement = Crime Prevention.

[@allcatall3931]

Some say that, until 'law enforcement' abuses a civilian, then they cheer it on..

[@ACNC1]

Bring back the homeless to Venice. It belongs to the world ..... Not everyone can afford your rich A$$ house

[@nerdgirl4721]

Amen

[@Jruth68]

@@ACNC1 sounds like your homeless and lost your beach front real estate. So sorry, get a job and earn your way like everyone else.

[@happydam]

Law enforcement?

[@CosplayHeroUnite]

I’m happy that Echo park is still looking pretty good! But I’m just sad that Venice is slowly getting back to the homeless mess. They need patrollers here everyday, but god. Venice used to be full of life

[@cady3997]

the lake is polluted at toxic levels from all human waste

[@WowJustWow37]

Wishing the fence was gone from around the park, but it is nice to be able to go walking there again!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Venice beach is keeping the tents away for the most part.

[@candisham1978]

I wouldn’t say it’s slowly getting back to a mess. Echo Park Lake is a small, and temporarily enclosed space, while Venice is a massive area in comparison. There’s only so much they can do.

[@coolguyxoxo]

Sad to see Zelda’s Corner closed. Best mini doughnuts and ham and brie sandwiches.

[@davidetcheverry944]

a sad day for all....dme

[@keribun6473]

Sounds YUMMY.

[@teresaalford5978]

WOW it's amazing what effort it took to clean that place up! Excellent job!!!!!!!

[@planetvance]

I'm glad they're finally clearing out the homeless. I was there two years ago and it was a disgrace.

[@Jenniferkayhart]

Venice was my favorite beach community when I lived in California in the 90's and early 00"s.

[@keribun6473]

Jennifer, what were the best restaurants there?

[@Jenniferkayhart]

@@keribun6473 Honestly, I don't remember. I never went there to eat. I went to buy clothes, fake purses, get henna tattoos and get a tan. Meet some people while I did so. I lived in Sherman Oaks for awhile and Hermosa. So, I went as often as I could, but I didn't live there. I remember small restaurants up the side streets. Mostly mom and pop shops and the red one one of the corners. Ut was your basic American Cafe type. "Foodies" didn't exist back then. The world was about experiencing things. Different time I guess. I was lucky enough to get back there before covid hit in 2020. Same awesome people experience, different atmosphere, but I met a ton of great people promoting their talents and community programs. So, I don't have the answer to your question. Venice is not a place I think about when I think of good restaurants. Now, you want to ask me about Vegas? We'll be here all day. I managed Monte Carlo Brew Pub, Coyote Ugly, and Morels Steakhouse on the strip. Some of my best friends are chefs.

[@Jenniferkayhart]

@@keribun6473 the only ones I remember are James Beach, Canal club, and Baha Cantina (but those are just random... its been awhile)

[@keribun6473]

@@Jenniferkayhart Thank you and it sounds like such a great time! Oh yes I am curious about Las Vegas too including the steakhouse in Circus Circus which is apparently very good.

[@keribun6473]

@@Jenniferkayhart Thank you I'm sure the food was delicious. I am so glad you had a fantastic time!

[@hunkaburleylove7402]

A muscle competition MC’d by GIV ? Now, that would be something to see 👊🏻

[@user-mw4dx3nu7t]

German rocking the vipers makes me love him Even more. White boy summer

[@tay-ai5397]

WBS!!! Let’s goooo!!!!

[@Edouard16]

This man is more a journalist than any journalist in any newspaper because he lets us see for ourselves.

[@mmccartney6579]

Some of my friends and I were bouncing around Venice, and Santa Monica after we got out of the Navy in 1965, and I swear back then you could count the number of homeless on one hand!! Cheers, GIV!! :)

[@squalli1297]

I used to visit Venice Beach in the 60's when it had a Bohemian atmosphere. A place to be seen & see people with no admission fee. Nothing stays the same. With Covid, we can expect more changes.

[@tapptom]

Yeah you could see that idiot Morrison if u got lucky

[@1683clifton]

Did covid take over venice, or did the power hungry take over?

[@steeldragon5867]

Used to visit in the 60s, where's the rising oceans caused by climate change, BS

[@jquest43]

@@tapptom isnt he chevy chase now?

[@tapptom]

@@jquest43 utube money!!!!! That’s all this is about w him

[@dawaj3715]

Thank you for the thoughtful commentary on the current homeless situation. The world would be a better place if more people showed your level of compassion.

[@southchum101]

When the homeless are gone, Venice is a magical place.

[@thinking102]

Whatttttttt and where exactly would you like them gone to???? Jesus gets some empathy!!

[@jquest43]

@@thinking102 drugs

[@Shellshockd85]

@@thinking102 sleeping during the day and shooting up at night isnt helping them they ruin skate spots they must be vanquished

[@rrich52806]

@@thinking102 They could go live with you... Jesus

[@buba03]

@@thinking102 the free housing the people are being taxed for?

[@lepeicious]

Yes the whole globe is suffering at this time. Thank you for all your very from the heart real videos. Take Care and prayers for all to not lose hope and faith!

[@avanstrash6149]

"you're gonna be cool like German in Venice" - priceless. Like and suscribed. Keep up the good work :D

[@stevejames9167]

You seem like a good guy. Thx for helping me get thru the pandemic. God bless man…

[@solocoastalwalker60plus]

its utterly heartbreaking the people with mental health issues ..they have not received or unable to receive the love and care they deserve. its a huge job and no easy answer . Thank you for your truthful and compassionate reporting . you are a Star 🌟 x

[@silentk59]

German! Can we get an update on your weight loss? I hope your still trying your best man, you can do it! Keep up the hard work and dont stop now brother!

[@r32guy10]

I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the great contributions of the Democrats community to our society. I love driving down there streets and seeing the American flag waving so proudly in every yard. Their peaceful and generous nature make them ideal neighborhoods family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. You can witness this by their strict adherence to our local and Federal laws. Their commitment to academic excellence en-riches our schools and services as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as people. Just watching their Special kind of Science change our society is simply amazing. I mean,who ever thought there are 187 Genders? Real estate values are fueled by the mix of Democrat Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nature of all they have achieve through their enthusiasm for self improvement by hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creativity drive, we would undoubtedly be poorer as a nation. Well,except for the Mass Shootings,The Racist, Lawless,Violence, Junkies. Self Entitled, Christian Hating, Antifa, Loving, Police Hating, Pedophile Loving, Hating, Abortion Loving, And Go woke Go Broke.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Lol Matty. There are 188 genders you bigot! Youre canceled!

[@MsEady123]

Thanks for the update. I’m from California but I go to school in North Carolina. I go back-and-forth from East Coast to West Coast often. I haven’t been at Venice Beach since it’s been so bad for the past year and some change.

[@bradyhunsberger]

“Should I go for a joy ride?” Lol that cracked me up