German, you came to California so many years ago to become a star and now it’s really happening! It’s because of your spirit and energy that you are realizing your life’s dream. It is so much sweeter to achieve success at an older age rather than when we are young and can’t appreciate it as much. Great work and keep doing you brother!
@@npeck5584 Yeah, right. So, a person who was ambitious, worked hard, and created wealth all did it off the backs of poor? I'm poor and you're full of shit. You think everyone who has money in Venice was born with it? Grow up. Tired of you wanna-be communists.
It should be illegal for them to live out there ppl probably don’t even go to the beach anymore it’s sad maybe that’s why businesses can’t pay there rent smfh!!
Imagine the guy who is paying $5,000 a month and sitting on his balcony overlooking the beach, wondering why a homeless guy pays zero rent and lives closer to the ocean than him.
The homeless situation is never going to stop.. you can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. if you want to complain about the homeless then go after the corrupt politicians.. not all homeless people are the same either not all of them use drugs or alcohol..
@@npeck5584 yes the corruption is really deep.. this problem is never going to stop.. not all of these people are drug heads or alcoholics.. I can guarantee people are making thousands millions of dollars off of the homeless.. why would they want the problem to stop.. people that make tents for the homeless they're making money.. sleeping bags for the homeless there making money..drug dealers are making money.. all sorts of people are making money..
U want afew moving in ? Ha! Ibreqd a stoey about a sweet cpl., Gey guys ib England. Took pity on a ol h ok meless lady, let her park in the drive. She was there 15? Yr.s. Quite a taciturn old gal. Ha! Used the bath n kitchen. Sweet fellers.
@@ChazSmithProductions Don't even start with your political delusions. If you think everything is one political party's fault then you're just as blind as these bums.
Those scooters are all over the bike lanes, along with pedestrians. People who think they belong somewhere because it’s their “right” but it’s not, it’s dangerous, and the government does nothing about it.
That old brick building you were in front of,called ginger bread,is where my dad lived for 17 years,good to see the seaside apts,original name,still standing.It was built in 1924! I love your reality videos. Although it's a tragedy what has become of my childhood fun place,the once elegant and clean venice of the americas.😪😥
I believe that the ACLU sued the city to protect the property of the homeless from being taken away and trashed. So now it’s rarely touched because many homeless people move from one place to another and eventually come back to their original tent.
@@jimmyhoffa7935 Logically ,yes that approach would motivate most homeless people to work. However there are many mentally and physically ill people who can not hold jobs, also elderly veterans are out there too. It's not an easy problem to solve, especially when you are dealing with addicts that are not ready to quit their addiction and want their freedom. It's frustrating and sad.
You can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. not all homeless are the same either not all of them are drug users or alcohol users.. if you want to complain to go after the corrupt politicians
"R.i.p beautiful venice beach" Somehow I don't believe Venice Beach will continue to look the way it does for long. Foreign buyers will eventually want to buy up the real estate thereby forcing the homeless to move some place else. Who would _not_ want to own beach front property in sunny So Cal? Watch, it's going to happen.
When you look at the people in charge in California, it’s no wonder so many people have given up. The rampant corruption has been exasperated by viral fear and loathing. When will people hold their public officials accountable?
Its wack that they can get together to put up no scooter signs, but tbh unsurpervised teenagers would treat the bike path as a scooter rack trace no matter how crowded and especially tourists paid money came here to not give a fck.
That’s my worry. When I go to the beach I’m always finding cigarettes butts and dirty diapers buried in the sand. There’s got to be needles and syringes in that sand.
Wonderful. So many benefits from pandering to the homeless, increased trash, crime, no access to parks, increased fire calls, paramedic calls, police calls, decrease in tourist income, scaring kids, and puppies. Now needles in the sand. Wonderful.
Why has the homeless population gotten so out of control, it’s here in SF as well. I’m sorry, but people don’t want to raise their kids, exposing them to this kind of stuff, or bring them to visit tourist places, and have that to look at. Figure it out mayors, it’s not help your economy, it’s hurting it
You got more love and respect for everything California than born and raised Californians and people refuse to open their eyes to the fact which only proves my point.
@Estela Lopez you think Jay along with B and kids can roam Venice beach without being harrassed and followed? Doesn't sound like the American dream to me. But what do I know, I'll never be a gazillionaire.
when i was a kid, i used to move vegetables all around on my plate to fool my mom into thinking i ate some of them- when in actuality i did nothing...that's exactly what LA is doing with the homeless. :(
@@npeck5584 If you have so much knowledge why don't you share it? You really think this is a poverty issue? It sounds like you do not know anything about this issue.
@@38NDY This guy, npeck, has posted the same thing on each seperate comment. It's another woke poser wasting time behind its computer complaining about rich people while it uses a device created by billionaires. How ironic...
Or it could be that rents in L.A. are ridiculously high, and wages are ridiculously low. So many people move to L.A. with money, and move out in utter poverty. Those who have nowhere to go end up homeless. Those who come from other places quickly find that housing is so overpriced they couldn't possibly afford even a studio apartment, so it's homelessness or death.
@@demisx Homeless people usually don't have money for moving expenses, first and last month's rent. That's sort of why they became homeless in the first place.
Soledad Ursua stated its drugs and not housing that needs addressing. Gangs are burning each other's camps? People who live in Venice Beach feel it isn't safe after dusk to be out there.
You can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. homeless situation is never going to stop.. someone is making millions of dollars off of the homeless..
@@karenlee3372 Exactly! Where’s all the money going? We’re getting creamed with the taxes and things are only getting worse. Yet, no doubt they’ll find new ways to tax us to solve this problem Time to move to another state where we can keep our earnings
I watched Soledad Urua's videos and asa lifelong resident of Los Angeles County, born and raised here, I totally disagree with her !! Drugs and alcohol, I'll get to that : but I can state that it IT IS INDEED A HOUSING/ RENTAL ISSUE ! I wouldn't be surprised to find out she's in the real estate business or is a lobbyist. For 40 years up to this day, rents have been out of control because there's a permanent housing shortage. Many dwellings have been converted to condos, or simply bulldozed and not replaced. Just the same tiny vacancy rates as in 1980- 81. That started it all. Add to this a huge influx of people, and there you go ! In addition, affordable housing was never built to keep up with the population surges. Inflated rents resulted. There are many seniors and disabled people who can't afford the rents, and are homeless also,keep in mind. The drug and alcohol addicted need rehab, the felons/ predators need lockup. America is unrecognizable, because corrupt politicians from both parties began the policies creating homelessness. Garcetti and Co. are corrupt liars. And these officials steal housing funds for the homeless, causing deaths, and mayhem like this Venice situation. Venice has always been kind of rough, but homeless issues are a terrible new horror. I lay this at the leaders' feet. It's on them, they siphoned away the money over the decades. Rotten, both parties ! Rehab/ affordable housing is the only way out, along with returning our good jobs and manufacturing. Nothing else will work !! Five people a day are found dead, who were homeless. A disgrace for a modern nation. Pitting the homeless against housed people, instead of solving this crisis, is very clever, and profits from warehousing the homeless, shelters and agencies from this. They are complicit as well. German in Venice, please take note !
@@KimC-vk5qp they are keeping all of it no question on it.. someone is making thousands of dollars off of the homeless.. why would they want the problem to stop.. people that make tents for the homeless making money sleeping bags they're making money the people that sell drugs and alcohol to the homeless they're making money.. I've also been hearing reports that a lot of these people are coming up missing never to be seen again.. I got a report not too long ago that they found a homeless person dead and they were split open like a fish.. all of the organs were taken out of the body.. I guess a bad organ is better than nothing but I think whoever's doing this they're picking and choosing the more clean healthy homeless.. how's that one for sick
I just wanted to say something g i v, that I was homeless one time and period of life too but you know what I got my s*** together and handled my business and if the homeless did that they'd be in a better spot in life, my opinion great content as always keep it going man live life peace
@@frontlineobservationdeck2142 I kept my spot tidy. Wasn't on the street in the pandemic either so laws were enforced. We had to pack up every morning by 7 am and no tents up or sleep until 9 pm. Everyone that was near me kept things neat and swept, trash out every morning.
@CIVIL DEFENSE: P.S.A Most of these "homeless" folks don't care how much they would be paid to help cut trees or ANY kind of work, period. Their desire NOT to work is precisely the reason they are living the way and place that they are.
Stopped by your Henna Tattoo shop, a month or so ago and I just want to say thanks for being so humble and friendly. Love watching your videos, and I love my GIV prints I purchased ! Till next time Mike ! 🤙🏻
@@npeck5584 I call bs. Homelessness is essentially a behavioral and substance use issue. Drugs will take all of the drive and motivation out of you. That’s the issue!
@@npeck5584 "homeless" for a reason. selfish ACTIVISTS wants you the feeling of bad for them..." They are our shelter-less neighbors ", ' The pandemic made them homeless" " housing Prices made them homeless" ALL BS.. These encampment filled with drug addicts, Alcoholics and seasoned homeless that prefer to live on the streets. How about some personal responsibility for once. I shouldn't have to pay a " Homeless Tax " to those that screwed up their own lives. Of course they like the status of "HOMELESS" .. so no responsibility, no rent payment, no taxes, etc, but they receive: FREE tents, FREE EBT, FREE health care, FREE food, FREE bikes, FREE cell phones, FREE drugs... Sick of excuses !!! GET UP STAND UP FOR YOUR DIGNITY !!!!
@@npeck5584 how about you go after the drug dealers that turned these homeless people, homeless. When you start a business you have no control over who decides to spend their money on your business, as a matter of fact, you wouldn't care as long as the money keeps coming in so as far as I know you're full of 💩
When drug dealing, crime and encampments get really bad in NYC, the Parks department puts up a big fence up and starting doing "renovations" for two or three years. It's a shame the sense of civic order is breaking down. No one is held to any laws at all.
Mike you have such a kind heart. People are responding to YOU. It is your kindness and gentle personality. So happy for YOU! You are a GREAT UA-camR! Notorious GIV!!! Love you man
Beautiful job of trimming to taking care of those gorgeous palm trees. I wish I could hug them all. You are one of the best youtubers on here. Keep up the good work! Peace and love.
Nice bike ‘collection’ there bruh. When I was in Copenhagen, I was shocked that there were hundreds of bikes just leaning against cafes, apartments, etc. No worry of homeless stealing them. Versus Denver, where literally anything left outside unattended is likely to be stolen. Or pissed on.
They really need to get rid of all of their anti-poor laws that drive so many into homelessness, and make it impossible to rent an apartment. The median GDP in L.A. is not high enough to afford even a tiny studio apartment - it's heinous.
I just wish they could get the homeless out of Venice Beach completely. Good job Mike, making your Mom proud! Still waiting for the Notorious GIV t-shirts to come out. 😁 Have a good weekend
German I love your show, I’m Hungarian American Canadian myself, in upstate New York, can you do more homeless interviews, to get the point of view and perspective of the poor homeless in Venice, it’s a humanitarian crisis for a fellow human beings in Venice thank you so much
I don't understand why politics doesn't just forbid camping on the beach and the police tells the homeless to move away. Should be taken for granted, or did I not consider something?
@@JohnSmith-kx8lu Well dude, I am from Germany. You know, one of those foreign countries common americans can not locate on a map. But allright, now I know why..
Keep doing what you’re doing so the country can see what’s happening in Venice Beach about the homeless we need to clean it up And get back to the good old days 🇺🇸😁
Better to be concerned about trimming, instead of concerned of someone dying because of the sharp, and heavy branches, falling at high speed from 50ft to 80ft........ People are so superficial now a days, never really questioning they "why?"
Hi Mike! Oh my I thought that the homeless were being given shelter and helped! Mike you are right moving the homeless from one spot to another isn’t going to help them, I Hope and Pray that they start helping them soon!! Mike you are so humble and funny! Thanks for the great video and please keep them coming! Take Care and Stay Safe! TSCHUESSING!😊👋
Most don't want help other than they want people to give them money for drugs/alcohol and food. They want people to bring it to them. They are living in tents because they don't want to work and pay bills, they would rather live in a tent and do drugs. It's true. I've spoken with many of them over the years. In many areas there are plenty of beds and room in the various homeless shelters but most homeless won't use them because to stay there they have to abide by the rules of no drugs and no alcohol. That's the main reason they are in a tent because they don't want to live by rules, they don't want to be told what to do, they don't want to work, they only want to get high and get drunk. The best thing about the homeless shelters is they can help people get jobs to give them a way out of being homeless. But 95% don't want anything to do with it. I don't know how many homeless encampments I've seen that were directly behind homeless shelters. It's because they only want food and money, they don't want to live by rules. Don't believe me? Go ask about 50 of them and also ask them why they are not at a homeless shelter.
Due to your last video of all the fun things happening at Venice Beach, my daughter and I will be taking a trip to LA in July! Thanks German in Venice!
It's good to hear that German in Venice enjoys what he is doing & He does it well So many of us enjoy viewing your channel😃 Perfection👏 😀You're very much appreciated😘
Hi my friend, I enjoy watching your videos As they cast a light on the Very sad condidtions that the homeless face everyday and every night!! Blessings and prayers
Hey Notorious GIV! I loved that too! Everyone I watch says subscribe, I see nothing wrong with that. It’s great to see the people back at the beach. Thanks for showing everything going on!
If they make another Grand Theft Auto installment based in So Cal, I'd love to see you featured in it as an actual character. Some of the areas from the previous game look like they there directly inspired by Skid Row.
Mike another excellent video was very nice to be all the wake up and watch one of your videos always a pleasure and always remember Germans kickass from 1 German to another keep on being great.
I grew up in Los Angeles, I always thought Venice Beach was dirty, I never liked going to Venice, Zuma is where it's at, we always hung out at Zuma, never Venice !!
Comparing apples to oranges. Venice was the place to bike or roller skate, enjoy the street artists, have lunch, shop. Zuma is the place to soak up the sun or enjoy the water. Both were fun in their own way.
Another great video, I was there today and noticed the tents up on the sand. I truly hope they resolve this issue of housing the homeless and hope business move in and make Venice more appealing.
German, you came to California so many years ago to become a star and now it’s really happening! It’s because of your spirit and energy that you are realizing your life’s dream. It is so much sweeter to achieve success at an older age rather than when we are young and can’t appreciate it as much. Great work and keep doing you brother!
He has a GREAT persona.. And beautiful aura Mike is the best!❤
@@npeck5584
You’re clueless!
@@npeck5584 Yeah, right. So, a person who was ambitious, worked hard, and created wealth all did it off the backs of poor? I'm poor and you're full of shit. You think everyone who has money in Venice was born with it? Grow up. Tired of you wanna-be communists.
@@npeck5584 Go pound sand
@@tuchus8781 Good One! LOL
I would never go barefoot there considering syringes and stuff in the sand.
There’s no Sand in Kentucky
It should be illegal for them to live out there ppl probably don’t even go to the beach anymore it’s sad maybe that’s why businesses can’t pay there rent smfh!!
Even with sandals one would be a fool to walk on that sand EVER again. That beach is destroyed.
I would never go to Cali period. No one supports there demonic ideas.
Homeless bums everywhere. In the parks, now on the beach. Can't even go on a walk now.
Imagine the guy who is paying $5,000 a month and sitting on his balcony overlooking the beach, wondering why a homeless guy pays zero rent and lives closer to the ocean than him.
That guy who drove up the rent is part of the problem lol!, they are getting what they deserve.
No way you can get a beach spot for 5k a month
You mean the single guy living alone in a 3 bedroom house?
The homeless encampment is making Venice beach that much nicer. Can’t wait to visit the place.
@@pkexi Because these drug addicts were renting a beach condo and now on the street??
Your mom will be watching at home and say that’s my Boy ❣️❣️❣️👏
Small World, I met this Man over 20 years ago in Venice Beach. He looks just the same, never ages, wow. Nice to see he is doing well.👍
People paid millions for their homes on the beach to overlook the dump.
While illegals get hotel rooms and 3 meals
I agreed with you,but then again some of this arrogant scumbags deserve it.
they should’ve spent more and moved to huntington, venice is trash
The homeless situation is never going to stop.. you can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. if you want to complain about the homeless then go after the corrupt politicians.. not all homeless people are the same either not all of them use drugs or alcohol..
@@npeck5584 yes the corruption is really deep.. this problem is never going to stop.. not all of these people are drug heads or alcoholics.. I can guarantee people are making thousands millions of dollars off of the homeless.. why would they want the problem to stop.. people that make tents for the homeless they're making money.. sleeping bags for the homeless there making money..drug dealers are making money.. all sorts of people are making money..
This homeless situation is out of hand.
U want afew moving in ? Ha! Ibreqd a stoey about a sweet cpl., Gey guys ib England. Took pity on a ol h ok meless lady, let her park in the drive. She was there 15? Yr.s. Quite a taciturn old gal. Ha! Used the bath n kitchen. Sweet fellers.
This homeless situation is out of land.
The DEMOCRAT SITUATION is out of hand... and not accidental.
@@ChazSmithProductions Don't even start with your political delusions. If you think everything is one political party's fault then you're just as blind as these bums.
Democrats? Sanctuary City Decriminalized drugs free needles rampant overregulation, yeah keep voting for Democrats ding dongs😂👌
No scooters lol but u can live rent free.
Those scooters are all over the bike lanes, along with pedestrians. People who think they belong somewhere because it’s their “right” but it’s not, it’s dangerous, and the government does nothing about it.
Would you rather have scooter or feces?
@@teeloeur8962 scooter
No scooters but U can $hit where ever u like. Just bury ur toilet paper in the sand.
Who wants to live in a tent in public though? Sounds like a massive bummer.
That old brick building you were in front of,called ginger bread,is where my dad lived for 17 years,good to see the seaside apts,original name,still standing.It was built in 1924! I love your reality videos. Although it's a tragedy what has become of my childhood fun place,the once elegant and clean venice of the americas.😪😥
If a tent is empty, why aren't they trashing it? They have no title to the land. It is essentially abandoned personal property.
I believe that the ACLU sued the city to protect the property of the homeless from being taken away and trashed. So now it’s rarely touched because many homeless people move from one place to another and eventually come back to their original tent.
@@susie2366 too bad they can’t surreptitiously hire other homeless people to trash the tents.
@@susie2366 ACLU Anti Christian Lunatics Union?
@@stevehady915 Yes, that's them.
Niceness. Kindness. There still is a little.
It’s really amazing that these homeless people are so lazy they won’t even pick up after themselves.
It’s a mentality.
I would be worried that I would step on a dirty needle in that sand now!
I would never take my kids there. It’s nasty .. the homeless have destroyed it. So sad... they don’t want help... they like living like that. ......
@@jimmyhoffa7935 Logically ,yes that approach would motivate most homeless people to work. However there are many mentally and physically ill people who can not hold jobs, also elderly veterans are out there too. It's not an easy problem to solve, especially when you are dealing with addicts that are not ready to quit their addiction and want their freedom. It's frustrating and sad.
@@jimmyhoffa7935 yup
I laugh everytime he says beautiful venice beaches and cuts to a homeless encampment in the sand.
R.i.p beautiful venice beach
sucks, i went all the time in 80s(lived in a boardwalk townhouse) 90s, 2000s. now in south FL. miss u Venice
Once again Mike. Thanks for sharing.
I'm in a trash pick-up group in Sacramento. We need one of those big vacuums. I use a bucket and a pick up stick.
You can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. not all homeless are the same either not all of them are drug users or alcohol users.. if you want to complain to go after the corrupt politicians
To find out that most of the zombies are from out of state...using our historical treasured beach,for a huge sewer and garbage pit.
"R.i.p beautiful venice beach"
Somehow I don't believe Venice Beach will continue to look the way it does for long. Foreign buyers will eventually want to buy up the real estate thereby forcing the homeless to move some place else. Who would _not_ want to own beach front property in sunny So Cal? Watch, it's going to happen.
When you look at the people in charge in California, it’s no wonder so many people have given up. The rampant corruption has been exasperated by viral fear and loathing. When will people hold their public officials accountable?
Exaserbated. Exasperated is what we drugfree working stiffs feel .
this admin is worthless.
@@Warmfireandtea you still don't get the point of what he said it's not hard to understand where he's coming from
No scooters, but you can pitch a tent. 🌸
I pitch a tent in my pants every day 🌸
Its wack that they can get together to put up no scooter signs, but tbh unsurpervised teenagers would treat the bike path as a scooter rack trace no matter how crowded and especially tourists paid money came here to not give a fck.
That was me who said “Hello!” to you yesterday on Main St as I was skateboarding to work 😊
I don't recall anyone on a skate board say high to me. You dirty wood pusher
@@thetexastickler5698 You need a Life, that Life is only found in God.
@@MeneTekelUpharsin no, hail our lord and savior Lucifer v
California has a can kicking problem.
CA politicians who allow this should place all the homeless into their own backyards , see how they like it. 😡
Mike,
You are probably the reason they are cleaning the boardwalk!
Love, love, love you 🇩🇪 German in Venice!!!🤗👍💖🇺🇸
There's gonna be needles and crap in that sand 😬
That’s my worry.
When I go to the beach I’m always finding cigarettes butts and dirty diapers buried in the sand. There’s got to be needles and syringes in that sand.
Probably blades and pipes too
Wonderful. So many benefits from pandering to the homeless, increased trash, crime, no access to parks, increased fire calls, paramedic calls, police calls, decrease in tourist income, scaring kids, and puppies. Now needles in the sand. Wonderful.
and sperm,and piss,and vomit!
That’s horrible.
It was AWESOME meeting you man! You're a natural pro at the Street Vacuums ♻️
Why has the homeless population gotten so out of control, it’s here in SF as well. I’m sorry, but people don’t want to raise their kids, exposing them to this kind of stuff, or bring them to visit tourist places, and have that to look at. Figure it out mayors, it’s not help your economy, it’s hurting it
Californians elect monsters to office.
I guess when we have a finite world, and the billionaires are taking an extra 30% of the pie, since 'The Rona' began, this is the result.
I like the vacuum but WHY are the homeless so DIRTY.?
Then support better healthcare so that people that have problems can get help.
@I've seen the Twinkie and the damage done I don’t live in SF, I live near it. I’m saying it’s the same all over
I want to say thank you for the guys cleaning up the beach. Awesome job!
You can't put the "Genie" back in the "bottle" now Mike! You'll be as famous as "The Hoff"! In 🇩🇪
The homeless could use the palm branches to make Tiki huts to live in.
You got more love and respect for everything California than born and raised Californians and people refuse to open their eyes to the fact which only proves my point.
Totally agree GIV loves it out there and lets us see what’s really going on. Dudes alright in my books.
I would like to visit Venice with my family, but no way with the condition it is in
Thank you Mike.
Mike is having so much fun just living his best life. That my friends is the American dream.
@Estela Lopez you think Jay along with B and kids can roam Venice beach without being harrassed and followed? Doesn't sound like the American dream to me. But what do I know, I'll never be a gazillionaire.
@@ibestrokin sunglasses and wigs. Thry all look alike anyway. 😘
when i was a kid, i used to move vegetables all around on my plate to fool my mom into thinking i ate some of them- when in actuality i did nothing...that's exactly what LA is doing with the homeless. :(
@@npeck5584 If you have so much knowledge why don't you share it? You really think this is a poverty issue? It sounds like you do not know anything about this issue.
@@npeck5584 grab your phone and get to work. Why does German in Venice need to do it?
@@38NDY This guy, npeck, has posted the same thing on each seperate comment. It's another woke poser wasting time behind its computer complaining about rich people while it uses a device created by billionaires. How ironic...
Brussels Sprouts and Lima Beans are easier to deal with than junkies. Who knew?
Nobody paid their rent because they can't make money with the town littered with homeless encampments. No incentive to pay the rent.
Or it could be that rents in L.A. are ridiculously high, and wages are ridiculously low.
So many people move to L.A. with money, and move out in utter poverty. Those who have nowhere to go end up homeless.
Those who come from other places quickly find that housing is so overpriced they couldn't possibly afford even a studio apartment, so it's homelessness or death.
@@myblacklab7 can’t afford it? Move further away from LA. No excuse for being a homeless bum.
@@demisx Homeless people usually don't have money for moving expenses, first and last month's rent.
That's sort of why they became homeless in the first place.
Soledad Ursua stated its drugs and not housing that needs addressing. Gangs are burning each other's camps? People who live in Venice Beach feel it isn't safe after dusk to be out there.
You can thank the corrupt politicians that put the money in their own pockets.. homeless situation is never going to stop.. someone is making millions of dollars off of the homeless..
@@karenlee3372 Exactly! Where’s all the money going? We’re getting creamed with the taxes and things are only getting worse. Yet, no doubt they’ll find new ways to tax us to solve this problem Time to move to another state where we can keep our earnings
I watched Soledad Urua's videos and asa lifelong resident of Los Angeles County, born and raised here, I totally disagree with her !! Drugs and alcohol, I'll get to that : but I can state that it IT IS INDEED A HOUSING/ RENTAL ISSUE ! I wouldn't be surprised to find out she's in the real estate business or is a lobbyist. For 40 years up to this day, rents have been out of control because there's a permanent housing shortage. Many dwellings have been converted to condos, or simply bulldozed and not replaced. Just the same tiny vacancy rates as in 1980- 81. That started it all. Add to this a huge influx of people, and there you go ! In addition, affordable housing was never built to keep up with the population surges. Inflated rents resulted. There are many seniors and disabled people who can't afford the rents, and are homeless also,keep in mind. The drug and alcohol addicted need rehab, the felons/ predators need lockup. America is unrecognizable, because corrupt politicians from both parties began the policies creating homelessness. Garcetti and Co. are corrupt liars. And these officials steal housing funds for the homeless, causing deaths, and mayhem like this Venice situation. Venice has always been kind of rough, but homeless issues are a terrible new horror. I lay this at the leaders' feet. It's on them, they siphoned away the money over the decades. Rotten, both parties ! Rehab/ affordable housing is the only way out, along with returning our good jobs and manufacturing. Nothing else will work !! Five people a day are found dead, who were homeless. A disgrace for a modern nation. Pitting the homeless against housed people, instead of solving this crisis, is very clever, and profits from warehousing the homeless, shelters and agencies from this. They are complicit as well. German in Venice, please take note !
@@KimC-vk5qp they are keeping all of it no question on it.. someone is making thousands of dollars off of the homeless.. why would they want the problem to stop.. people that make tents for the homeless making money sleeping bags they're making money the people that sell drugs and alcohol to the homeless they're making money.. I've also been hearing reports that a lot of these people are coming up missing never to be seen again.. I got a report not too long ago that they found a homeless person dead and they were split open like a fish.. all of the organs were taken out of the body.. I guess a bad organ is better than nothing but I think whoever's doing this they're picking and choosing the more clean healthy homeless.. how's that one for sick
How do you fix it?
As I’ve said before many times, Mike… GIV… You are truly authentic that’s why people love you
From this day forward German in Venice shall be known as “Notorious GIV” so it is said and so shall it be...
Be careful, with Notorious names, there was a Notorious B.I.G. a long time ago.
Hah
@@donh5794 No shit!
I just wanted to say something g i v, that I was homeless one time and period of life too but you know what I got my s*** together and handled my business and if the homeless did that they'd be in a better spot in life, my opinion great content as always keep it going man live life peace
I've been homeless too. evicted, legally and illegally and I'm not shitting on a public beach, throwing my garbage around.
Same. Still getting my shit together with a lot of people's help. Good job, Superman! Hope I can genuinely say the same soon.
@@frontlineobservationdeck2142 I kept my spot tidy. Wasn't on the street in the pandemic either so laws were enforced. We had to pack up every morning by 7 am and no tents up or sleep until 9 pm. Everyone that was near me kept things neat and swept, trash out every morning.
@@bthubert8907 All that energy but not any to get a job and work.
@@btkkiller6673 😂 You have no clue about my reality. Take care 😚
The homeless didn't even realize that money does grow on trees.
Tree work kept me from being homeless for 32 years.
Having a safety meeting right now.
I was just about to have a safety meeting myself. 💨😎
You can never be to safe. Best have two safety meeting lol 😜
I've considered your advice and I agree There's definitely going to be a second and maybe a third safety meeting, It is Saturday. 👍🤣
@CIVIL DEFENSE: P.S.A Most of these "homeless" folks don't care how much they would be paid to help cut trees or ANY kind of work, period. Their desire NOT to work is precisely the reason they are living the way and place that they are.
Palm tree is my spirit animal. 😃
Stopped by your Henna Tattoo shop, a month or so ago and I just want to say thanks for being so humble and friendly. Love watching your videos, and I love my GIV prints I purchased ! Till next time Mike ! 🤙🏻
It was nice meeting you the other day. I’ll upload that video tomorrow morning.
You got to meet GIV. Cool and your an auditor .. I’ll scribe ya!
@@npeck5584 I call bs. Homelessness is essentially a behavioral and substance use issue. Drugs will take all of the drive and motivation out of you. That’s the issue!
@@npeck5584 "homeless" for a reason. selfish ACTIVISTS wants you the feeling of bad for them..." They are our shelter-less neighbors ", ' The pandemic made them homeless" " housing Prices made them homeless" ALL BS.. These encampment filled with drug addicts, Alcoholics and seasoned homeless that prefer to live on the streets. How about some personal responsibility for once. I shouldn't have to pay a " Homeless Tax " to those that screwed up their own lives. Of course they like the status of "HOMELESS" .. so no responsibility, no rent payment, no taxes, etc, but they receive: FREE tents, FREE EBT, FREE health care, FREE food, FREE bikes, FREE cell phones, FREE drugs... Sick of excuses !!! GET UP STAND UP FOR YOUR DIGNITY !!!!
@@npeck5584 how about you go after the drug dealers that turned these homeless people, homeless. When you start a business you have no control over who decides to spend their money on your business, as a matter of fact, you wouldn't care as long as the money keeps coming in so as far as I know you're full of 💩
Look what Nancy a nd her nephew have done to venice beach
YOU are the best reporter on the scene anyplace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for this.
They need to “cut the trees” everyday.... if you get my drift... 😉
Exactly, what did people do before they became deaf dumb and blind defenders of street criminals?
Can't make it convenient for them.its only going to get worse.can lead a horse to water.........
When drug dealing, crime and encampments get really bad in NYC, the Parks department puts up a big fence up and starting doing "renovations" for two or three years. It's a shame the sense of civic order is breaking down. No one is held to any laws at all.
Absolutely.
Mike you have such a kind heart. People are responding to YOU. It is your kindness and gentle personality. So happy for YOU! You are a GREAT UA-camR! Notorious GIV!!! Love you man
The guy singing with the guitar was pretty good thanks for the video ❤
It’s so heart warming to see Californians taking action to save this beautiful place. Don’t give up! ❤️❤️❤️
🙏
Those lifts used by the workers to reach and cut the branches are called "cherry pickers".
Reminded me of the Aliens in War of the World
Shhh! I'm sure someone somewhere will dig up a "racist" reason to object to that name...
@@kelaarin stop baiting
@@strechemall Not baiting, warning.
Man lifts
Great update and you are always so kind and thoughtful to all those around you.
GIV seems to be such a happy soul. i love his videos.
I've never been to California or Venice beach. I enjoy 😊 watching 👀your videos thank you for what you do
Cool about the German camera team. Love you GiV
Beautiful job of trimming to taking care of those gorgeous palm trees. I wish I could hug them all. You are one of the best youtubers on here. Keep up the good work! Peace and love.
Nice bike ‘collection’ there bruh. When I was in Copenhagen, I was shocked that there were hundreds of bikes just leaning against cafes, apartments, etc. No worry of homeless stealing them. Versus Denver, where literally anything left outside unattended is likely to be stolen. Or pissed on.
Areas in Denmark look just like the shire from LOTR.
Glad you're getting so much recognition and love from so many people! You're the only reason I'd visit California!
They really need to get rid of those homeless even from the sand. We Need Venice Beach like back in the 90s.
Just find a suitable place for them else they'll just come back.
They really need to get rid of all of their anti-poor laws that drive so many into homelessness, and make it impossible to rent an apartment.
The median GDP in L.A. is not high enough to afford even a tiny studio apartment - it's heinous.
more like the 80's when american was great
I agree call local news tell them to Ban tents
Send them all to DETROIT
German in Venice you're the best!! You have a good Heart and Soul, Thanks for the videos
I just wish they could get the homeless out of Venice Beach completely.
Good job Mike, making your Mom proud!
Still waiting for the Notorious GIV t-shirts to come out. 😁
Have a good weekend
I agree
We need to execute and deport them all
You keep being you! I love it! Most realistic unbiased documentary filming! And all in his own neighborhood! Need more people like you!
You should definitely sell Notorious GiV merch! 😉😀
German!!! Nice to seeya, bro!!! God Bless!!! You Rock!!! Love...Cherie....
You have been raising awareness all aolng. The critics are wanting you to spread political messages. Never do that.
You giving him good advice 😻. That would ruin him. I hope he listens to you.
You have joy in your heart...TY *German in Venice* & beautiful bird closing out your vid
Mike, do you still have a store, or were you forced to close due to Covid?
People would like to hear your story I’m sure.
German I love your show, I’m Hungarian American Canadian myself, in upstate New York, can you do more homeless interviews, to get the point of view and perspective of the poor homeless in Venice, it’s a humanitarian crisis for a fellow human beings in Venice thank you so much
I don't understand why politics doesn't just forbid camping on the beach and the police tells the homeless to move away. Should be taken for granted, or did I not consider something?
Politicians and government are the one that got it started jackass
Because the conservative Supreme Court agrees that it's unconstitutional. All you uninformed clowns continue to carry on.
@@JohnSmith-kx8lu Well dude, I am from Germany. You know, one of those foreign countries common americans can not locate on a map. But allright, now I know why..
Hello My German In Venice ❤❤❤❤❤-
Thank you for your awesone work!❤❤❤❤❤
Keep doing what you’re doing so the country can see what’s happening in Venice Beach about the homeless we need to clean it up And get back to the good old days 🇺🇸😁
Lol good days boy
What a beautiful day, thanks for sharing Mike!
I love the Down 2 Earth trash vacuums. I would love to get one for our small city parks.
If they had drug sniffing dogs, most of that trash wouldn't have been deposited there in the first place.
Thanks for the awesome video. The palm tree look beautiful.
Your my favorite UA-camr, you should show off some of your favorite restaurants around Venice
German, you have such a kind heart & bright aura ✨✨❤️❤️
They’re concerned about tree trim but have bums camp all over the place😂
😆😆😆. Right!
One of those palm tree branches can fall on someone and kill them so it's better to cut them
Better to be concerned about trimming, instead of concerned of someone dying because of the sharp, and heavy branches, falling at high speed from 50ft to 80ft........
People are so superficial now a days, never really questioning they "why?"
My friend got hit by one the other day. A homeless guy they call "Lozenges ".
Keep moving the bums around, they can move them out.
They just need police to prevent anybody from setting up for the night, move them along quick.
You are amazing Mike, thank you for all you do!
Hi Mike! Oh my I thought that the homeless were being given shelter and helped! Mike you are right moving the homeless from one spot to another isn’t going to help them, I Hope and Pray that they start helping them soon!! Mike you are so humble and funny! Thanks for the great video and please keep them coming! Take Care and Stay Safe! TSCHUESSING!😊👋
Most don't want help other than they want people to give them money for drugs/alcohol and food. They want people to bring it to them. They are living in tents because they don't want to work and pay bills, they would rather live in a tent and do drugs. It's true. I've spoken with many of them over the years. In many areas there are plenty of beds and room in the various homeless shelters but most homeless won't use them because to stay there they have to abide by the rules of no drugs and no alcohol. That's the main reason they are in a tent because they don't want to live by rules, they don't want to be told what to do, they don't want to work, they only want to get high and get drunk. The best thing about the homeless shelters is they can help people get jobs to give them a way out of being homeless. But 95% don't want anything to do with it. I don't know how many homeless encampments I've seen that were directly behind homeless shelters. It's because they only want food and money, they don't want to live by rules. Don't believe me? Go ask about 50 of them and also ask them why they are not at a homeless shelter.
Thank you for answering our questions about where the homeless people went. You’re amazing!
I thought they moved all the homeless out a week ago
Ban Tents.
You are such a positive impact on our Venice Beach CA German in Venice y are the super hero to making Venice great again thank s brother for being y
Move them to the desert there’s plenty of room and the sunsets are wonderful.
There is a place u know. No services ,no.law.
A old militsry fac. Hottest part of Cali.
@@Warmfireandtea Is it Slab city?
Agreed!
@@Warmfireandtea yeah, and some of those people get heat stroke. Nice compassion. Oh yeah, women get assaulted out there.
That was cool seeing those Down 2 Earth guys. Good job! Your tours are the best G.I.V. Peace out from Colorado.
Due to your last video of all the fun things happening at Venice Beach, my daughter and I will be taking a trip to LA in July! Thanks German in Venice!
I live in and am from l.a. please don't waste your money here. Go to Yosemite or San Diego
Be safe
@@NoName-eu2xw Yosemite is definetly on my list of places to visit.
@@mrs.h2725 Thanks for that...I will be.
Do not go... It's a literal shithole. It's not safe.
It's good to hear that German in Venice enjoys what he is doing & He does it well So many of us enjoy viewing your channel😃 Perfection👏
😀You're very much appreciated😘
Needles everywhere in the sand this is crazy
Thanks for sharing again keep up the great work
How strange, it appears that in order to live on the beach, you either need to be very rich, or have zero money.
Paradox.
Life’s a circle... man
You're awesome, Health and Fortune brother 🙏
Give the homeless people a Job to clean up the beaches and maybe the homeless won't be homeless anymore 🤔
Exactly, they could be cleaning workers and have some income...
Ehh Gaven Newsom is to worried about gun control and his wine business over in Napa.
Good idea!!!
Exactly. Seems like a "no-brainer" that has somehow not occurred to the city or state yet.
People all over need workers but no one wants to work! They can get more being a bum on the beach then working.
Hi my friend, I enjoy watching your videos
As they cast a light on the
Very sad condidtions that the homeless face everyday and every night!!
Blessings and prayers
I think calling them homeless is just being polite. More like junkies leaving their junk at Venice Beach.
Ur simple.
Call them by their name. BUMS .
Sweep these Bums out
@@listennowbreath Abortion survivor.
Exactly. Mentally deranged and drug addicts - this what these homeless are.
Hey Notorious GIV! I loved that too!
Everyone I watch says subscribe, I see nothing wrong with that. It’s great to see the people back at the beach. Thanks for showing everything going on!
Your perfect for that machine..cuz you are super "Down 2 Earth"
"Notorious GIV"!
we are here to "pump U up"
@@joehastdacosmictechnomance8430 I read that in the voice of GIV doing "Arnold" :)
That thing is a fricking joke and will be recycled plastic soon.
@@wworden3868 Ok.. I'll mark your words... lol
Those machines are a ridiculous waste....more plastic waste.... way easier to pick up trash with your two hands and a bucket.
Another great GIV VIDEO, thank you
If they make another Grand Theft Auto installment based in So Cal, I'd love to see you featured in it as an actual character. Some of the areas from the previous game look like they there directly inspired by Skid Row.
Thanks for everything you do GIV. People need to support the independent press.
Notorious GIV 😂😂I love it ❤️✌️🏴
Mike another excellent video was very nice to be all the wake up and watch one of your videos always a pleasure and always remember Germans kickass from 1 German to another keep on being great.
We all come here to see our favourite German ... regardless of where in the world he is. ✌️
Venice is looking better(at least part of it) thank you for keeping us updated. Have a great memorial day weekend 😎 😀 😊
Didnt they move everyone out a week or so ago. Wow I bet Santa Monica loves hearing that.
Miss hearing that guy sing need move back from Arizona love Venice Beach vibe and People.
I grew up in Los Angeles, I always thought Venice Beach was dirty, I never liked going to Venice, Zuma is where it's at, we always hung out at Zuma, never Venice !!
Manhattan beach
Comparing apples to oranges. Venice was the place to bike or roller skate, enjoy the street artists, have lunch, shop. Zuma is the place to soak up the sun or enjoy the water. Both were fun in their own way.
So you suggest we should move to Zuma and camp there instead? :-)
I bet you grew up in the Valley
Or Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo. Santa Monica had homeless but looks better than Venice
Another great video, I was there today and noticed the tents up on the sand. I truly hope they resolve this issue of housing the homeless and hope business move in and make Venice more appealing.