Venice Beach, California has a varied and unique history. Its Boardwalk is known throughout the world as a permanent freak show, attracting more visitors each year than Disneyland. In its day, it has been home to such personalities as Charlie Chaplin, Jack Kerouac, and Dennis Hopper. Now, Venice Beach is the stomping grounds of Skids Poppe, ex-motorcycle gang member turned well-respected journalist. Way too early on a Saturday morning,...