Chris Riemenschneider

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER/Minneapolis Star Tribune
Venice Beach's canals are modeled after the ones in Italy.

Beach-bum mecca morphing into a family-friendly place

LOS ANGELES -- "Hey, look at that funny guy!"

It was hard not to notice the gentleman in question, with his fake doctor's outfit, giant sunglasses and a big sign that read, "Free test." He pointed toward a storefront harmlessly advertised as The Holistic Center -- with the letters "THC" suspiciously prominent.

Nothing like having your 3-year-old daughter point out a medical marijuana facility to you.

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