In Venice Beach, “wanted” posters targeting David Feige, president of the Venice Neighborhood Council, have been circulating online. The materials, designed in a Wild West motif, label him as “The Venice Karen” and allege that he repeatedly contacted police about noise from nearby bars.
Feige, a former attorney turned Hollywood producer, is said to have built a large mansion next to several local nightlife spots before reportedly calling police multiple times in a single day to report disturbances. The posters claim he contacted officers “30 times in one day” about the noise, including from the long-established Hinano Cafe, and depict him making frantic 911 calls from his new home.
Feige rejected the accusations in an interview with the California Post, calling the posters a targeted effort by a small group of bar owners to intimidate him. “These claims are completely false,” he said. “This is about profit for a few bars, not the community. Some owners think the rules don’t apply to them, and they’re using these posters to harass me.”
He stressed that he has lived in Venice Beach for nearly 20 years, long before establishments like Nalu Vida opened, and described his history of cooperation with local business owners. “I know all the owners personally, and I’ve worked with most of them to reach compromises. But a few put their own profits above the neighborhood, and that’s when conflict arises.”
Feige’s career in entertainment includes producing the TV series Daredevil: Born Again and directing the 2016 documentary Untouchable. Despite his Hollywood background, he has been actively involved in community issues and recently took over the Venice Neighborhood Council after the previous president resigned amid internal disagreements.
Over the years, Feige has reportedly filed multiple complaints against bars including Hinano Cafe, Cabo Cantina, The Whaler, and Mercedes. The complaints have focused on noise levels, outdoor speakers, and businesses operating beyond permitted hours. The posters do not specifically identify Nalu Vida as one of the establishments involved in the disputes.
Attempts to identify the individuals responsible for posting the flyers have so far been unsuccessful, and the businesses mentioned in the materials have not publicly commented.