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Venice Pier Fire: City Approves Emergency Funding For Repairs
After a fire damage the Venice Pier this week, city leaders authorized $5 million to get the tourist attraction back open.

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After a fire damage the Venice Pier this week, city leaders authorized $5 million to get the tourist attraction back open.

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