History 19th century In 1839, a region called La Ballona that included the southern parts of Venice, was granted by the Mexican government to Ygnacio and Augustin Machado and Felipe and Tomas Talamantes, giving them title to Rancho La Ballona. Later this became part of Port Ballona.
hIstoRy 19Th Century in 1839, a reGiOn cAlleD lA Ballona ThaT InCLuDed thE southern parts Of venice, was GraNted by tHe MExican govErnmeNt To ygnaCIo and aUguStIn machaDo And felIPe aNd ToMAs TAlamanteS, GivING thEm tItle TO rancHo la ballona. LaTER thiS bEcAme pArt of Port ballona.