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The iconic Dukes Restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu reopened on Friday after being closed for 14 months due to damage from the Paisades Fire and the mudslides that came after the fire.



Daisy the Venice Healer gives a tour of her new garden.



The Santa Monica Police Department needs your help identifying the individual pictured, suspected of sexual battery.


If you recognize him or have any information, please contact Detective Sean Baker at 310-458-8932 (sean.baker@santamonica.gov).


BOARD SWAP SATURDAY 3/21 at Bay Street Boards We know everyone has some boards stashed in the cut… bring those suckers out on March 21st to do some wheelin’ and dealin’! Hit us up about setting up a spot! Live music from the good homie Chris Kezon!

Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Getting familiar with the new Malibu skatepark with the homies.

Explore a new coastal skatepark featuring unique obstacles like euro gaps and a massive bowl. Experience the session as skaters test out the layout and attempt challenging tricks. The day continues with another spot check nearby.



Explore the evolution of skateboarding culture from its humble roots to a dominant cultural force. Participants retrace pivotal eras, attempting iconic tricks and stunts across Southern California. This journey highlights technical innovations and the rebellious spirit that shaped the sport.



Zuma Cars and Coffee brings every type of person to share the passion of the automobile and motorsports. You will often find the world’s rarest, most expensive and fastest cars displayed here. A community event where celebrities and us regular folk walk around, take pictures and visit with fellow enthusiasts. And we really aren’t snobs!!

Cars on display include hyper-cars, exotic cars, race cars, classic cars as well as the unusual. This is where auto enthusiasts gather to share their amazing vehicles and camaraderie.

Zuma Cars and Coffee is a monthly event beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 11:30 AM. It takes place on the first Sunday of selected months. The location is at Perry’s Beach Cafe, 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.



Daisy the Venice Healer gives an update on the recent events in her life, including her being taken away by a bounty hunter, going to jail for a "bomb threat" she made, her sons letting her know they do not want to see her anymore, her new garden, and more.



On January 23, 2026, about 8:30 a.m. pacific standard time, a 2024 Jaguar I-Pace sport utility vehicle, equipped with an automated driving system (ADS) and operated by Waymo LLC, struck a 9-year-old student pedestrian crossing midblock within a school zone in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.

The unoccupied vehicle had completed a passenger drop-off on eastbound Pearl Street at the stop sign in front of an elementary school, turned left onto 24th Street, and proceeded north (see figure). The crash occurred in a 25-mph speed limit school zone, approximately 40 feet north of the end of the adjacent 15-mph speed limit school zone. The weather was clear, the roadway was dry, and daylight conditions were present.

According to video evidence from a school surveillance camera and from cameras on the ADS-equipped vehicle, a queue of five vehicles had formed in the southbound lane of 24th Street at the stop-controlled intersection with Pearl Street. The student pedestrian exited the right rear door of the fifth vehicle in the queue. The pedestrian then moved toward the front of her vehicle and entered the roadway, crossing at a rapid pace between her vehicle and a Chevrolet Suburban sport utility vehicle stopped in front of her vehicle.

The ADS-equipped vehicle was traveling north on 24th Street at 17 mph. According to video evidence, the vehicle braked and collided with the student pedestrian near its front-right headlight assembly. Post-impact, the pedestrian fell, then walked to the east curb of 24th Street. The vehicle continued braking and came to rest within the northbound travel lane almost immediately.

After the collision, a Waymo remote assistance agent in Novi, Michigan, contacted 911 and later provided the vehicle with directions to move to the curb on 24th Street north of the crash site.The vehicle remained at that location until the Santa Monica Police Department arrived. As a result of the collision, the student pedestrian reported minor injuries and did not require medical transport.

Parties to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation include:

Santa Monica Police Department

Waymo LLC All aspects of the crash remain under investigation while the NTSB determines the probable cause, with the intent of issuing safety recommendations to prevent similar crashes.


The fifth annual Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and competition at Burton Chace Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Whether you're paddling in the races or cheering from the sidelines, there's fun for everyone. Dragon boat racing, a tradition with roots in ancient China dating back over 2,000 years, involves 40-foot boats adorned with dragon heads, tails, and scales. Teams of up to 20 paddlers are led by a drummer who keeps everyone in sync.

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Races: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony: 9 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Boat Races: Competitive and recreational heats from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music and performances throughout the day.
Food & Crafts: Indulge in offerings from local food trucks and browse arts and crafts vendors.

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292



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Get ready to stroll through the Venice Street Fair where you can discover unique finds, cool local art, santa visit, music & dog adoptions!

Get ready for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, music, and puppies

Explore unique local vendors, enjoy live performances, and savor tasty treats from food trucks. Bring your friends and family for a memorable day out in the vibrant Venice community.

Sunday, March 7, Open from 9.30am-4.30pm.

3rd street from Rose to Gjusta.

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Catch the vibe at The Cigarette Surfboard Film Screening – surf, style, and epic waves on the big screen!

The Cigarette Surfboard Film Screening Presented by the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant

Come hang out for an epic in-person event where we'll be screening The Cigarette Surfboard film! Watch as the surfboard made with10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches turns into a platform for change!

Wednesday, Mar 4 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: UCLA
Hershey Hall
801 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Join The Bay Foundation & Climate Action Santa Monica for a Picnic and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

March 7, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Dune Restoration led by TBF – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Give back to the local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration.

BYO Picnic led by CASM– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

After the restoration event, join Climate Action Santa Monica for a BYO picnic

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

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Join The Bay Foundation & Santa Monica Yoga for a Special Morning of Mindfulness and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

February 28, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Meditation – 8:30 AM

Begin the morning with a grounding meditation session led by Santa Monica Yoga.

Dune Restoration – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

After centering your mind, join The Bay Foundation in giving back to our local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration event.

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

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Join The Bay Foundation by volunteering for the Malibu Living Shoreline project. Engage with dune ecology and make a positive impact by removing invasive plants. Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, fostering increased biodiversity and enhancing coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the Zuma Beach Dunes!

March 1, 2026

9:00am - 11:00am

The Malibu Living Shoreline Project (MLSP), The Bay Foundation restored approximately three acres of sandy beach and dune habitat at Zuma Beach and Point Dume Beach. This project provides multiple ecosystem benefits such as increased shoreline protection and habitat for native flowering plants and shorebirds. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Bay Foundation to remove invasive plants and protect the dunes at the beautiful Zuma Beach location.

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Join The Bay Foundation & Climate Action Santa Monica for a Picnic and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

March 7, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Dune Restoration led by TBF – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Give back to the local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration.

BYO Picnic led by CASM– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

After the restoration event, join Climate Action Santa Monica for a BYO picnic

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

For more info and to register, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.


It was FIRING. Los Angeles doesn’t get days like this often. The day before this swell, a massive storm rolled through Southern California: heavy rain, strong winds, flash flood warnings, and classic winter chaos. But as soon as it cleared, the ocean turned on in a way we dream about.

Perfect offshore conditions & tubes up and down the beach. Matt Pagan might’ve snagged the best barrel of the season (so far).

All in all, it was one of those sessions you wish you could bottle up forever, the kind that reminds you why you live here and why winter in California can be so special.


Former WT pro cyclist Phil Gaimon claims to have received a leak of the LA28 Olympics Road Race course. And it looks like Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Leo Carillo may be shut down fully or partially for the event.

The leaked information says: Venice Beach > PCH > Mulholland Hwy > Rock Store Loops > Mulholland Hwy > Ventura Blvd > Hayvenhurst > Mulholland Dr > Hollywood > Griffith Park

The course will have cyclist leaving Venice Beach top Main Street then Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, down Entrada to PCH in the Palisades, taking PCH past Topanga into Malibu till they reach Leo Carillo, then up to Mulholland and into the Santa Monica Mountains




Ikea just announce the opening of a new location in Culver City.

IKEA U.S. says the location will be a 38,050-square-foot “city-center” store, a smaller-format concept. Much smaller than their traditional warehouse style location. Thisstyle will have about 3,000 items are available for immediate purchase, Roughly 600 small furniture items and wide selection of home accessories. The Ikea Cafe will also be included, serving classic menu favorites like Swedish meatballs, plant balls, cinnamon buns, and veggie dogs.

The new Ikea will be housed in the Helm Bakery Complex in the 40,000-square-foot portion of a lot formerly used by L.A. luxury furniture retailer HD Buttercup. The targeted opening date is sometime this year.


A 42 year old man was shot while sitting in his car around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday at Seventh Avenue and Broadway Street.

According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman, a woman drove up, got out of her vehicle, and argued with the man. She tnen shot him and got bacxk into her vehicle and drove away. The man was in stable condition as he was transported to the hospital.

The woman was taken into custody. No other details avaliable yet.