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Surfrider's blue water task force strongly advises avoiding water contact for the next 48-72 hours to avoid getting sick from these high levels of bacteria.

Following heavy rainfall this week, there were significantly elevated levels of bacteria identified at Santa Monica Beach on testing done Wednesday, March 14.

All of the 3 sites where Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles Blue Water Task Force conducts testing, showed elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria. The EPA-recommended threshold for safe levels is less than 104 CFU (most probable number of colony forming units). .

The peak levels in front of Station 26, Shutters/Pico-Kenter stormdrain, and the Pier were 504, 1396, and 364 CFU, respectively. Note in particular the very high level of bacteria in front of the storm drain by Shutters.

For more information contact bwtf@la.surfrider.org
As a legendary rock band from Hawthorne, the Beach Boys likely picked up some good vibrations when District 66 Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi introduced a bill in January that would make surfing the official sport of California. Surfing is inexorably linked with the state’s DNA through artists like the Beach Boys, movies like the 1991 Kathryn Bigelow classic “Point Break” and tourism ads suggesting people live out the California dream in places like Malibu Beach. By Jason Rochlin
As a legendary rock band from Hawthorne, the Beach Boys likely picked up some good vibrations when District 66 Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi introduced a bill in January that would make surfing the official sport of California.

Surfing is inexorably linked with the state’s DNA through artists like the Beach Boys , movies like the 1991 Kathryn Bigelow classic “Point Break”and tourism ads suggesting people live out the California dream in places like Malibu Beach.

However, the idea of making surfing the one and only representative activity of the Golden State at a constitutional level discounts the richly diverse tapestry of Californians and the sports they enjoy.

Certain aspects of surfing’s prevalence in popular culture can be considered problematic, said adjunct American studies professor and Studio for Southern California History director Sharon Sekhon.

Tourism focuses primarily on the narrative of the “great white man,” Sekhon said, which leaves out the stories of women and Asian surfers especially. It is also an expensive hobby for people who don’t live next to the beach or own a surfboard.

“Surfing does seem to be the (sport) you would immediately go to when you think of California,” Sekhon said. “But I grew up in Orange County and Fullerton, and getting access to the beach was very difficult.”

It also isn’t the only sport that can be regarded as something intrinsically connected to the beaches of California.

Olympians Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor, who both come from California, have been designated the “greatest beach volleyball team of all time” by the United States Olympic Committee after they won three consecutive gold medals in 2004, 2008 and 2012.

However, the beach is only one facet of California’s landscape and identity.

California is the only state where people can snowboard at Big Bear in the morning and surf in Hermosa that same afternoon. It only takes about three or four hours to go between the mountain resort community and the beachside city.

Those who decide to brave the shifting snowpack over the shifting sand dunes have brought California into the limelight as well. Look no further than Chloe Kim, the 17-year-old Torrance resident who won a gold medal in the Ladies’ Halfpipe at this year’s Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

The acclaim brought back to California by snowboarders is just one example of how the sport deeply pervades the culture of one sect of the state just as much as surfing defines another.

But there is something missing from solo sports like surfing and snowboarding that also characterizes the ideologies of the Golden State: a push for collectivist diversity. For Sekhon, that hitch makes the answer to what would be an ideal California state sport simple.

“It would have to be something that was a team sport,” Sekhon said. “I think about who has access to it and who do we see representation from every sphere of our population: basketball.”

Basketball, while in part promoting the power of teamwork, is another sport that represents California’s consciousness. For many, the Los Angeles Lakers are a household name thanks to the players they made famous: Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and so on.

Team sports like basketball might be more apt choices for a state sport in terms of representing the state’s diversity, but they doesn’t quite scream “California” as much as surfing. Plus, the same problem of only showcasing one facet of the myriad of interests across the state remains.

Perhaps it would be best to borrow from Occam’s razor: The simplest solution is often the preferred one. If no sport represents the entire diverse tapestry of California culture, maybe no single sport should be chosen through legislation.

Besides, Hawaii has already claimed surfing to be its official individual sport.



Rider Shack is having a sale. 35% off clothing, store wide through Monday! That's right, 35% off!!! Drop in and dress yourselves to the nines!!

RIDER SHACK
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
www.ridershack.com
310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)



This Saturday evening, Dec 2nd, Lost Surfboards will be Rider Shack in Venice Beach. Design your Holiday present 🎁 together! There will be a sneak peak of the new 2018 Lost Surfboards models on display as well!

Plus live music, drinks, food truck, and giveaways from Lost. Email Rider Shack or call for an appointment!

RIDER SHACK
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
www.ridershack.com
310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)



Pull yourself out of that coma, its about to be on Rider Shack Black Friday sales starts online at 12AM and their retail doors open 9AM. New surfboards starting at $299 and the entire store is on sale.

RIDER SHACK
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
www.ridershack.com
310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)

Looking for a good deal on a surfboard? Surftech USA will be at Rider Shack on Saturday from 10-3 for a parking lot sale! Drop in, shop around, and find a steal of a deal!

Don't miss this fun party at Bartels' Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, this Saturday from 5pm-9pm to help raise money for Life Rolls On Foundation .

Join ProSUPshop on July 12th, they'll be teaching Inner-City Kids how to Paddle Board. You can make a difference in a child's life, volunteer! Call ProSUPshop at 310-989-4350 or email them at info@prosupshop.com
Pro SUP Shop in Marina Del Rey is hiring. Contact them via their webpage: http://prosupshop.com/contact-us


Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free. Plus get an additional $5 off when you use the promo code "FOUNDER"

Final price is as low as $3.98 for 2 tickets, depending on which theater and time you pick.

Purchase tickets at Atom Tickets.
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3. Discount for the free ticket should be reflected on checkout page
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All weekend long! $50 off all surfboards in stock! New and used!

Rider Shack
13211 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066

310.821.SURF (7873)


Rider Shack
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)


Keep it clean, it's simple. Rider Shack will be hosting an educational event on Saturday from 4-6:30 pm about simply just picking up trash at the beach. If we all did a little, it would turn into a big thing! Live music 🎶 , food 🥘 and members of Team Marine and Surfrider LA will be there!

The Channel Islands Surfboards demo van will be parked at Rider Shack , Los Angeles, CA Aug 16 - 23 - We're stoked to have the new Dane Gudauskas Rocket 9 on tour along with our new grom board sizes and the full line up of CI's newest models available for demo check out during normal shop hours. Look for the CI demo van – the demo is free!

Here’s how it works: 1. Get creative with one of Sun Bum's products (ie: a bottle of SB sunscreen, your favorite Sun Bum shirt or even a Sonny sticker) and post a photo on Instagram using #showusyourbum #trustthebum #sunbum. All entries must have the Sun BUm logo clearly visible to qualify. Need product? Go buy some at your neighborhood surf shop or order some on Amazon:
2. Each Sunday, Sun Bum will choose a few of the coolest shots and the winners will receive a $50 dollar online gift card (free shipping) and be automatically entered to win one of the big prizes at the end of summer.

3. On August 29th the Sun Bum Crew will pick their 4 favorite shots of the summer.
Grand Prize: Electra Townie 7D Beach Cruiser Bike ($479.00 value)
1st Prize: $250 Online Gift Code and a 16″ Collectible Vinyl Ape ($200.00 value)
2nd Prize: $100 Online Gift Code and a 9″ Collectible Vinyl Ape ($40.00 value)
3rd Prize: $50 Online Gift Code and a 9″ Collectible Vinyl Ape ($40.00 value)
Note: Photos may be submitted through Instagram up until August 28. Top 4 will be chosen by Sun Bum. You may enter multiple photos, but can only win one of the Top 4 prizes. Photo entries may be used by Sun Bum for future promotional/marketing purposes.



Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bar in Marina Del Rey, CA, kicked off their 2016 Killer Rides Car Show Season with their first of 4 car shows on Memorial Day weekend. Check out the rides...





















that's just some of the rides. Check out the Killer Shrimp Killer Rides Car Show Photo Gallery to see all the photos.



Rider Shack is having a huge wetsuit sale going on this weekend.

RIDER SHACK
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
www.ridershack.com
310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)



Are you passionate about surfing? Rider Shack is now hiring! E-Mail your resume to info@ridershack.com or drop one off by the shop if you're interested! They look forward to hearing from you!

RIDER SHACK
Surf & Skate
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)






Help Stokeshare teach kids to surf this Saturday.

We still need boards, wetsuits and volunteers to work with the kids. Check the StokeShare Facebook page for details