The proposal includes as many as 34 potential offshore lease sales across 21 of 27 existing Outer Continental Shelf planning areas, covering approximately 1.27 billion acres. That includes 21 areas off the coast of Alaska, seven in the Gulf of America, and six along the Pacific coast.

Hereb is the full press release from the United States Department of Inerior:

The Department of the Interior today announced a Secretary’s Order titled “Unleashing American Offshore Energy,” directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to take the necessary steps, in accordance with federal law, to terminate the restrictive Biden 2024–2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and replace it with a new, expansive 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program by October 2026. As part of this directive, the Department is releasing the Secretary’s Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.

These actions reflect the Trump administration’s continued commitment to restoring American Energy Dominance by replacing the smallest offshore leasing plan ever published by an administration with one that fully addresses the nation’s growing energy needs.

“Offshore oil and gas production does not happen overnight. It takes years of planning, investment, and hard work before barrels reach the market,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “The Biden administration slammed the brakes on offshore oil and gas leasing and crippled the long-term pipeline of America’s offshore production. By moving forward with the development of a robust, forward-thinking leasing plan, we are ensuring that America’s offshore industry stays strong, our workers stay employed, and our nation remains energy dominant for decades to come.”

Under the new proposal for the 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Interior is taking a major step to boost United States energy independence and sustain domestic oil and gas production. The proposal includes as many as 34 potential offshore lease sales across 21 of 27 existing Outer Continental Shelf planning areas, covering approximately 1.27 billion acres. That includes 21 areas off the coast of Alaska, seven in the Gulf of America, and six along the Pacific coast. The proposal also includes the Secretary’s decision to create a new administrative planning area, the South-Central Gulf of America.



“Offshore oil and gas development requires long-term vision, steady policy, and the confidence for companies to invest in American energy. For years, that confidence was undercut by the Biden Administration’s failed leasing policies,” said Jarrod Agen, Executive Director of the National Energy Dominance Council. “By putting a real leasing plan back on track, we’re restoring energy security, protecting American jobs, and strengthening the nation’s ability to lead on energy for decades to come.

This action implements Executive Order 14154 and supplements Secretary’s Order 3418, both titled “Unleashing American Energy.” The orders instruct all Interior Department bureaus and offices to accelerate responsible energy development consistent with federal law. By replacing the failed Biden-era plan with a robust and competitive offshore leasing program, the Department will open new opportunities for offshore investment and job creation, reinforce America’s role as a global energy leader, and help ensure a stable and secure energy supply well into the future.

Under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Secretary of the Interior must prepare a national program that identifies the size, timing, and location of potential lease sales to best meet the country’s energy needs while considering economic, environmental, and social factors.

The current proposal follows a public request for information and comment published in April 2025. The Department received more than 86,000 comments from stakeholders, states, industry representatives, and members of the public. Feedback from those comments informed the proposal released today.

Before the program and individual lease sales are finalized, the public will have multiple opportunities to provide input. The Department encourages broad participation in the upcoming 60-day public comment period, which will begin when the proposal is published in the Federal Register on November 24, 2025.

As of September 1, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages 2,073 active offshore oil and gas leases covering about 11.2 million acres. Offshore production accounts for roughly 15 percent of the nation’s domestic oil output. The Outer Continental Shelf is estimated to contain about 68.8 billion barrels of oil and 229 trillion cubic feet of natural gas yet to be discovered.

Today’s announcement marks the first of three proposals that will be developed before final approval of the 2026–2031 program. Inclusion of a planning area in this proposal does not guarantee that it will be included in the final program or offered for lease. Each lease sale will undergo additional review, environmental analysis, and opportunities for public comment.

The city is starting to enforce the official Basic Vendor Guidelines and Vending Rules (L.A.M.C. Code 42.15) to ensure a smooth and compliant experience!

✅ Allowed Vending
Vending is primarily reserved for First Amendment-protected expressive activities, meaning:
• Original Artwork & Communicative Pieces ONLY.
• Items must be considered art and have no practical/secondary use or purpose (nominal value) other than to be looked at, read, or listened to.
• Examples: Books, original paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, newspapers, leaflets, bumper stickers, patches, buttons, and audio/video recordings of the artist’s performances.

🛑 Not Allowed Vending
Selling commercial items or goods with practical/secondary uses is prohibited (even if they contain artistic elements).
• Examples of Prohibited Items: Food/drink, clothing/accessories (sunglasses, jewelry), housewares, oils, perfumes, lotions, candles, stuffed animals, and any non-art goods/services.

📍 Designated Spaces & Time Limits
• Vending and performances may NOT start before 9 AM and must end at sunset (L.A.M.C. 42.15(F)1).
• You must vend in one of the Designated Spaces (L.A.M.C 42.15(A)4).
• You may not occupy more than one single regular-sized or double-sized designated space at any given time (L.A.M.C. 42.15(E)7).
• Do not place anything that extends beyond your space or obstructs access areas.
These rules are in place to preserve the Boardwalk’s history of free speech, art, and performance.

Looking through the July 3, 1980 edition of the Evening Outlook (United Western Newspapers) special for the 75th Anniversary of VENICE of AMERICA. Hit pause to stop the video to read the text

The "Evening Outlook" was the historic daily newspaper of Santa Monica that ceased publication in 1998.

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Looking through the December 2014 issue of now gone suf magazine Drop Zone LA, a magazine that was all about the Los Amgeles surf culture. It was a free magazine that lasted about 2 years in print form.

This video is from our partnered Youtube Channel: Vintage Skate Snow Surf Stuff. All kinds of old steboarding, surfing and snowboarding magazines and catalogs are being posted on that channel.

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New, clearer video of the chaotic brawl at punk rock show hreld on Venice Beach where 3 teens were stabbed

The brawl started when the rooler skaters because the roler skaters were upset that the punk rock show was interferring with thier music. Even after moving further away, it was not even to please the roller skaters. So it became a pissing contest over whose music could over power the others.

It turned violent when one of the roller skaters got too closssee to the mosh pit and turned his back to catch his bike that his partner tipped over, when he did that, He was accidentally bumped into by one of the punks who was dancing. So he turned around, and went after him, hiting him in thr back of the head. That's when all hell breaks loose from both parties.

Intense scene develops as a couple of Trump Supports visit the No Kings Rally in Santa Monica

On Monday, September 29, the Malibu City Council declared a local emergency in response to worsening wildfire conditions. The Council unanimously approved the declaration after live fuel moisture levels in the Santa Monica Mountains dropped below 65%, which is the threshold the City has adopted for declaring an emergency. A live fuel moisture of 60% is considered the “critical” threshold where wildfires spread faster, grow larger, and pose greater risks to lives, property, and the environment.

Declaring a local emergency is an important proactive safety measure. It allows the City to expedite the removal of homeless encampments located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Normally, state law requires a lengthy notice period before any encampment removals. The emergency declaration shortens that timeline to one day, enabling faster action in high fire-risk areas while ensuring outreach teams connect individuals with shelter and services. Cooking fires in encampments pose a particular danger, as open flames can quickly ignite dry vegetation. Since 2021, the City has responded to more than 30 encampment fires in Malibu.

“As we continue to recover from the most devastating fire in our City’s history, declaring a local emergency is an important and proactive step to reduce wildfire risk and protect lives, homes, and our community,” said Malibu Mayor Marianne Riggins. “We are stepping up enforcement if there is illegal activity, especially fires, but we lead with compassion. Our first priority is always getting people housed and connected to the resources they need.”

The City continues to prioritize engagement through the City’s Homeless Outreach Team operated by The People Concern, as well as the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), ensuring that enforcement actions are accompanied by offers of support, services, and relocation assistance. In all cases, the City and Sheriff outreach teams will offer housing support and services.

“Even in the midst of an emergency, the City remains committed to connecting individuals in need with resources, shelter, and support through our dedicated outreach teams,” said Malibu Public Safety Director Susan Duenas. “Same-day shelter placements are available through the County’s Emergency Centralized Response Center and will be offered to everyone our teams engage with. This balanced approach allows us to advance wildfire prevention and public safety, while treating those experiencing homelessness with dignity and compassion.”

Malibu’s approach to homelessness has yielded measurable results. The 2025 Homeless Count shows Malibu’s unhoused population has declined to 21 individuals and 25 total dwellings (tents, cars, RVs, vans, makeshift shelters), the lowest number since the City started tracking in 2016, down from 69 in 2024, 71 in 2023, 81 in 2022, and 157 in 2021.

In partnership with The People Concern, the City continues to successfully connect individuals with permanent housing, interim placements, and family reunification services. The Outreach Team made 72 housing placements in 2024, 51 in 2023, 67 in 2022, and 22 in 2021. The City also proactively removes encampments year-round to address wildfire, public safety, public health, and environmental concerns. Working alongside the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Malibu cleared 44 encampments in 2024, up from 29 in 2023.

The declaration will remain in effect for the duration of the hazardous fire season, subject to periodic review by the City Council.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The surfing scene, along with a behind-the-scenes clip from the 1996 action film, Escape From LA. A tsnuami hits and sends a big wave down Wilshire Blvd, The surfing stunt doubles were actually 2 professional skateboarders. Tony Hawk surfed the scene for Kurt Russell while and Chris Miller doubled Peter Fonda.

Checking out the Carlson Family Halloween Haunted House Spooktacular during the afternoon.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, also known as “Jonathan Rinder” and “Jon Rinder,” has been arrested in connection with the Pacific Palisades Fire. The complaint alleges that Rinderknecht's started a fire in Pacific Palisades on New Year's Day -- a blaze that eventually turned into one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history, causing death and widespread destruction.

Among the evidence that was collected from his digital devices was an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city.



A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire of January 2025, one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, the Justice Department announced today.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, a.k.a. “Jonathan Rinder,” and “Jon Rinder,” of Melbourne, Florida, is charged with destruction of property by means of fire. He was arrested Tuesday and is expected to make his initial appearance today in United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

“The complaint alleges that a single person’s recklessness caused one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen, resulting in death and widespread destruction in Pacific Palisades,” said Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “While we cannot bring back what victims lost, we hope this criminal case brings some measure of justice to those affected by this horrific tragedy.”

“At the request of state and local authorities, ATF took the lead in this complex investigation utilizing techniques unique to our agency's capabilities,” said Special Agent in Charge Kenny Cooper of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Los Angeles Field Division. “The horrific loss of life and property was significantly felt by ATF members, and we are honored to utilize our expertise to provide answers to this community. We remain committed to serving with integrity and distinction.”

According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, law enforcement determined that the Palisades Fire was a “holdover” fire – a continuation of the Lachman Fire that began early in the morning on New Year’s Day 2025. Although firefighters quickly suppressed the Lachman Fire, unbeknownst to anyone the fire continued to smolder and burn underground within the root structure of dense vegetation.

On January 7, heavy winds caused the underground fire to surface and spread above ground in what became known as the Palisades Fire, which caused widespread damage in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Law enforcement determined – using witness statements, video surveillance, cellphone data, and analysis of fire dynamics and patterns at the scene, among other things – that Rinderknecht maliciously set the Lachman Fire just after midnight on January 1 on land owned by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), an organization that received federal funding. A week later, the same fire – then known as the Palisades Fire – burned federal property.

On the evening of December 31, 2024, Rinderknecht was working as an Uber driver. Two passengers that he drove on separate trips between 10:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. that night later told law enforcement they remembered that Rinderknecht appeared agitated and angry.

After dropping off a passenger in Pacific Palisades, Rinderknecht – who once lived in that neighborhood – drove towards Skull Rock Trailhead, parked his car, attempted to contact a former friend, and walked up the trail. He then used his iPhone to take videos at a nearby hilltop area and listened to a rap song – to which he had listened repeatedly in previous days – whose music video included things being lit on fire.

At 12:12 a.m. on January 1, 2025, environmental sensing platforms indicated the Lachman Fire had begun. During the next five minutes, Rinderknecht called 911 several times, but didn’t get through because his iPhone was out of cellphone range. When he finally connected with 911, he was at the bottom of the hiking trail and reported the fire. By that point, a nearby resident already had reported the fire to authorities.

Rinderknecht then fled in his car, passing fire engines driving in the opposite direction. He then turned around and followed the fire engines to the scene, driving at a high rate of speed. Rinderknecht walked up the same trail from earlier that night to watch the fire and the firefighters. At approximately 1:02 a.m., he used his iPhone to take more videos of the scene.

During an interview with law enforcement on January 24, 2025, Rinderknecht lied about where he was when he first saw the Lachman Fire. He claimed he was near the bottom of a hiking trail when he first saw the fire and called 911, but geolocation data from his iPhone carrier showed that he was standing in a clearing 30 feet from the fire as it rapidly grew.

A complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

If convicted, Rinderknecht would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

ATF is investigating this matter, with substantial assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department and the United States Forest Service.

Assistant United States Attorneys Mark A. Williams, Matthew W. O’Brien, and Danbee C. Kim of the Environmental Crimes and Consumer Protection Section, and Assistant United States Attorney Laura A. Alexander of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section are prosecuting this case.

Intense scene develops as a large armed police response to 3 individuals in a stolen vehicle park at the beach in Santa Monica.

Three teens were taken into custody, one was heard saying he was from Long Beach.

FOX Television Network greenlights a reimagining of Baywatch, the legendary lifeguard action-drama series that concluded its epic, 11-season run 25 years ago.

The revival is a straight-to-series order with 12 episodes in its first season. Sporting signature red swimsuits, an all-new cast of Baywatch lifeguards is set to make waves on FOX’s 2026-27 season schedule with Fremantle and FOX Entertainment co-producing this original take on the massively popular global phenomenon.

Produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment. Matt Nix, best known for creating Burn Notice (2007-2013) and The Gifted (2017-2019), is on board as showrunner and executive producer. He’ll be joined by some very familiar names: original creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz are returning to steer the reboot.

“In its first run, Baywatch defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status. Now, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. “Together, FOX and Fremantle, along with Matt Nix and original co-creator Greg Bonann, will bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the Baywatch franchise a global sensation.”

“Baywatch has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle's portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally. We have found the perfect partners in FOX to help us maintain this legacy. With Matt Nix at the helm, we are in great hands, as he excels at telling engaging and entertaining stories,” said Christian Vesper, CEO Global Drama at Fremantle. “Our goal is to reconnect with existing fans while also introducing a new generation to the world of these famous lifeguards.”



First hitting screens in 1989, Baywatch became the most-watched show in the world, airing in over 200 countries, and at its peak, reaching more than a billion viewers every week. The unforgettable original series starred heartthrob David Hasselhoff and helped launch the careers of international superstars from Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra to Jason Momoa and Yasmine Bleeth.

The series reboot will celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience. Fans can expect all the adrenaline-fuelled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry and beachside heroics that defined the original — now with an entirely new cast, contemporary trappings, tensions and challenges, and a renewed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline.

Peter Tripp Akemann, 57, of Culver City, who pleaded guilty in February to the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft in connection with flying a drone that crashed into a firefighting aircraft known as a "Super Scooper," was sentenced to prison and home confinement on Monday, to be followed by supervised release, a fine, restitution and community service.

Akemann was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to serve 14 days in federal prison, followed by 30 days' home detention. He was also ordered to pay about $156,000 in restitution and fines, prosecutors said.

Peter Akemann, the former president of Skydance Interactive

As part of his plea agreement, filed in Los Angeles federal court, Akemann agreed to pay full restitution to the government of Quebec, which supplied the plane, and an aircraft repair company that handled the necessary fixes, the document states. Akemann, who helped create the studio that is now part of Activision’s massive Call Of Duty machine, will also have to pay around $156,000 in various fines.

Akemann also agreed to complete 150 hours of community service in support of the 2025 Southern California wildfire relief effort.

“This defendant recklessly flew an aircraft into airspace where first responders were risking their lives in an attempt to protect lives and property,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph T. McNally. “This damage caused to the Super Scooper is a stark reminder that flying drones during times of emergency poses an extreme threat to personnel trying to help people and compromises the overall ability of police and fire to conduct operations. As this case demonstrates, we will track down drone operators who violate the law and interfere with the critical work of our first responders.”

“Lack of common sense and ignorance of your duty as a drone pilot will not shield you from criminal charges,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Please respect the law, respect the FAA’s rules and respect our firefighters and the residents they are protecting by keeping your drone at home during wildfires.”

According to the plea agreement, while the wildfire was burning in and around Pacific Palisades on January 9, Akemann drove to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and parked his vehicle on the top floor of the parking structure. He then launched a drone and flew it towards Pacific Palisades to observe damage caused by the Palisades Fire.

Akemann flew the drone at least 2,500 meters (more than 1.5 miles) toward the fire and lost sight of the drone. As Akemann was flying the drone, it collided with a Government of Quebec Super Scooper carrying two crewmembers attempting to fight the blaze. The impact caused an approximately 3-inch-by-6-inch hole in the left wing. After landing, maintenance personnel identified the damage and took the aircraft out of service for repairs.



At the time of the collision, the Federal Aviation Administration had issued temporary flight restrictions that prohibited drone operations near the Los Angeles County wildfires that erupted earlier this month.

As a result of the collision, the Government of Quebec and an aircraft repair company incurred costs of at least $65,169 to repair the plane.

The FBI investigated this matter. The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) provided substantial assistance.

According to Variety, Akemann, a graduate of the University of California San Diego who holds a Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley, co-founded the video game developer Treyarch (which worked on Spider-Man and Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, among other titles) and The Workshop Entertainment (behind Sorcery and Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage). He joined Skydance Interactive in 2016 after the entertainment company acquired The Workshop and launched an interactive division that has since produced titles like Skydance’s Behemoth and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. He has since departed from Skydance.

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Los Angeles Fire Department resources assisted Los Angeles County Lifeguards and Fire in search operations for an approximately 50-year-old male who was seen entering the ocean channel at Marina Del Rey Harbor. The patient was located approximately 30 yards from his point of entry by LACO Lifeguards and taken to the Beaches and Harbor docks for advanced care by LAFD firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, the patient was beyond medical help and pronounced deceased onscene.

Catch up on all the best moments from Red Bull Origin 2025 as a stacked lineup of skaters throw down on the Venice Boardwalk. Watch Andy Anderson, Ryan Decenzo, Jamie Foy, CJ Collins, Leo Romero, Torey Pudwill and more compete in a series of contests built to celebrate the history of street skateboarding.

Beachgoers may see bright pink waves Sept. 15, 22–24 and 30, weather permitting

Visitors to Santa Monica Beach may notice the ocean waves turning pink September 15, 22–24 and 30 near the breakwater and pier because of a temporary, non-toxic dye used to study water quality. Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering will release the dye in collaboration with The Bay Foundation. The fluorescent rhodamine water tracer dye, which has been used by researchers for many years to understand water movement, will disperse naturally and pose no risk to people, animals or vegetation.

The project builds on a 2024 experiment by the UCLA Coastal Flood Lab and The Bay Foundation, continuing efforts to study how the Santa Monica Breakwater influences ocean circulation and contributes to poor water quality.

Constructed in 1934 to create the Santa Monica Yacht Harbor, the breakwater reduced wave energy and allowed boats to dock in calmer waters. Over time, storms damaged the structure, and by the mid-1980s, it had been reduced to its current height, making it no longer functional as a marina. The rocky breakwater remnants offshore of the pier are visible from the beach, especially at low tide.

“Although the breakwater was badly damaged and the elevation reduced, it still substantially impacts the coastal hydrodynamics and surrounding environment,” said Timu Gallien, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at UCLA Samueli and the study’s principal investigator. “For example, the breakwater protects the beach from large waves, keeping the beach wider that it would naturally be.”

The water containing the dye will carry the passive tracer wherever the current leads. If wave conditions are favorable, researchers will release the dye near the breakwater and use monitors to track its movement.

“By following where the dye goes, we will better understand how the breakwater changes the environment around it, providing insight into Santa Monica Beach’s poor water quality,” said Isabella Arzeno Soltero, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at UCLA Samueli and the study’s co-investigator.

Funded by The Bay Foundation, the research team includes project leads Bernabe Gomez, a postdoctoral scholar who will perform the numerical wave modeling, and Gallien’s doctoral student Gabi Carr, who will investigate the eDNA characterization of the breakwater. Alejandro Angel, a Ph.D. student in Gallien’s research group, will conduct circulation modeling while Arzeno-Soltero’s doctoral student Eber Reyes will be involved in data analysis.

“We are proud to support UCLA in this important research,” said Tom Ford, CEO of The Bay Foundation and director of the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program. “The findings will help guide efforts to protect and restore this vital coastal ecosystem.”

Established in 1990, The Bay Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to restoring and enhancing Santa Monica Bay and its surrounding coastal waters. Its mission is to improve water quality, conserve and rehabilitate natural resources, and protect the Bay’s benefits and values through collaborative actions and partnerships.

The dye releases have been reviewed and approved by the city of Santa Monica, the California Coastal Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Researchers will be at the site during the experiments to share informational brochures and answer questions from the community.

THIS IS one of the world’s most respected and longest-running longboard surf contests. Hosted by the Malibu Surfing Association since 1961, the event takes place at the iconic Surfrider Beach—home to some of the most celebrated waves in surf history. This year just over 300 competitive surfers of all ages will be participating:

Red Bull Origin brings skateboarding history to life in Venice Beach with rebuilt versions of legendary spots, from Natas Kaupas’ fire hydrant spin to Gonz’s double kink rail. Watch generations of skaters take on iconic features like the Venice hubba and Pavilion wallride in this live celebration of skateboarding’s legacy and future. Venice has always been a beacon of counterculture, and this event highlights its seismic impact on skateboarding culture worldwide.

Projects to restore and protect Dockweiler, Zuma and Redondo beaches for future generations are moving ahead, thanks to $5.1 million in Measure A funds, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) announced.

“We’re working with nature to protect what matters most: the beaches that connect us, support our ecosystems, and serve our communities,” DBH Director Gary Jones said. “These projects reflect our commitment to resilience, preservation, and equity.”

The grant from the Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) will fund the next phase of planning and design of “living shoreline” projects at each of the three beaches. DBH launched the projects in 2024 and is close to finishing a feasibility study that helped shape their design.

“Measure A was created by L.A. County voters to ensure every community has access to safe, healthy, and resilient public spaces,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Director of the Regional Park and Open Space District. “These living shoreline projects are a powerful example of how we can work with nature to protect our coast, strengthen climate resilience, and preserve public beach access for generations to come. By investing in science-based, community-driven solutions, we’re making sure our coastline remains a place of connection, recreation, and refuge for all.”

Living shoreline projects use native plants to restore dunes and shoreline habitats that naturally protect the coast from rising seas and stronger storms. By protecting the coastline, the projects will also ensure public access to the beach—especially for families and communities who rely on these spaces for relaxation, recreation and relief from extreme heat—for years to come.

RPOSD approved over $5 million in Measure A funding for the planning and design phases of three projects:

Zuma Beach Living Shoreline Project, Malibu: $3.1 million Widen the beach, create new dune habitat, and enhance existing dune habitat. Sand placed at Zuma Beach is expected to naturally migrate downcoast and widen Point Dume Beach.

Dockweiler State Beach Living Shoreline Project, Playa del Rey: $230,000 Add low sand barrier along the bike path to keep sand out of parking lots and restore and enhance existing dune habitat by installing sand fencing, removing non-native species, seeding with native plants, and building new access paths

Redondo Beach Living Shoreline Project, Redondo Beach: $1.7 million Widen the beach between the Redondo Beach Pier and Topaz groin and create new dune habitat

Each project will now move into design development and environmental review, with an aim to start construction in the coming years. Community engagement will be a key part of the process—including public meetings, email updates, and presentations to local groups—to ensure transparency and help shape the design of each project.

The living shoreline projects are key pieces of DBH’s broader Coastal Resilience Initiative to protect beaches through science, partnerships and public participation.

Police officers escort parking enforcement officers as they go after all the delivery trucks parked "illegally" while making deliveries to Venice Beach businesses.