Venice Beach violence reaches boiling point in L.A. as new viral video emerges The Los Angeles County sheriff asked leaders last month to declare a state of emergency to address homelessness.

A new video shows violence breaking out at a homeless encampment at the boardwalk in Venice Beach, California. Above, homeless veterans are seen among sidewalk tents in West Los Angeles on April 22.

Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach. Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning ...

Police Sgt. Marc Reina checks the weather on his iPhone every morning to forecast what lies ahead on the job at Venice Beach. "Eighty-two and sunny — I know it's going to be a long day," he says ...