Updated to the news of the Human Remains Found under Ballona Creek Bridge on Saturday:

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Torso

Manner of Death: Homicide

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old male whose body was found under the Culver Boulevard bridge in Playa del Rey.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Anthony Ussery and gave his race/ethnicity as White/Caucasian.

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:42 p.m.

The decedent’s body was retrieved by lifeguards, fire personnel and a swift water rescue team from a “shed-like” structure beneath a bridge at the Ballona Creek flood control channel.

On Saturday, LAFD was on the scene to recover apparent human remains within an impromptu shelter constructed beneath the Culver Blvd Bridge above Ballona Creek in Playa DelRey.

LAFD crews have accessed and systematically searched the shed-like structure in a concealed space below the Culver Boulevard bridge (approximately 20' above slow moving 10-15' deep tidal water in the Ballona Creek flood control channel) to discover the remains of an approximately 40 year-old male (undetermined body condition / site affiliation / circumstances), who has been determined deceased at the scene.

No other persons injured.

Upon the joint approval of LAPD Detectives now leading the investigation and the Medical Examiner's Investigator, LAFD personnel will assist in the safe and dignified removal of the body from the still difficult to access shed-like structure, at a yet to be determined time. A positive identification of the decedent, as well as the specific cause, time and manner of their death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Culver Boulevard (eastbound and westbound) will remain closed to all traffic between Jefferson Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard until LAPD/Medical Examiner on-site operations are complete. Motorists should avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are available. No time estimate to street reopening.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
September 2| Thor: Love and Thunder
September 9 | Love and Basketball
September 16 | Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

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

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

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

Join Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 30+ cleanup sites to choose from throughout L.A. County. Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

For more info, Click Here

Interceptor 007 captured tons of trash heading for the Pacific Ocean as Tropical Storm Hilary hit the US.




Despite the extreme conditions, the Interceptor remained operational in Ballona Creek, LA County, and will be fully functional again after a few minor repairs.

An Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory has been declared for all Los Angeles County beaches. Beach users should avoid water contact for at least 72 hours after significant rainfall. The advisory will be in effect at least until 9:00 am, Thursday, August 24, 2023 (72 hours after significant rainfall). This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.


Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

This Saturday! The Venice Classic - 2nd Annual! kick off event with the host and sponsor Bartels' Harley-Davidson

We can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning than surrounded by classic cars and good vibes—see ya there.

This is the last opportunity to register your car or confirm a vending booth at the main event.

For more info, Click Here

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

The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
August 12 | Grease
August 26 | Beverly Hills Cop
September 2| Thor: Love and Thunder
September 9 | Love and Basketball
September 16 | Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

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

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"Today, I explored LA‘s hidden treasure in Marina del Rey. It’s the Fishermans Village, they have a lighthouse. It kind a looks like New England style homes, really colorful. I took the boat taxi around the marina. You see incredible boats, yards, and a pretty cool apartments. Not too many people walk around the Fishermans village. at the end I had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. It was incredible day."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice

The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
July 29 | Jaws
August 12 | Grease
August 26 | Beverly Hills Cop
September 2| Thor: Love and Thunder
September 9 | Love and Basketball
September 16 | Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

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

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

July 18, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREAS WARNINGS:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

July 14, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREAS WARNINGS:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

Bring the whole family on Sat, 7/15, 2 pm - 9pm, to Burton Chace Park for the free MdR for All Celebration. Enjoy a resource fair, community art, cultural activities, free WaterBus rides, classical concert & more!

For more info, Click Here

The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
July 8 | The Wedding Singer
July 29 | Jaws
August 12 | Grease
August 26 | Beverly Hills Cop
September 2| Thor: Love and Thunder
September 9 | Love and Basketball
September 16 | Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

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

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

Marine Mammal Care has established a triage area for sea lions on the Marina Peninsula just north of Marina del Rey. This will help them care for animals sick from domoic acid. The sick animals may become aggressive when further stressed. Please STAY AWAY & keep your dogs off the beach!

Bring the whole family on Sat, 7/15, 2 pm - 9pm, to Burton Chace Park for the free MdR for All Celebration. Enjoy a resource fair, community art, cultural activities, free WaterBus rides, classical concert & more!

For more info, Click Here

The 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to Marina del Rey! Celebrate the holiday with a 20-minute fireworks display over the water starting at 9 PM.

The fireworks will be shot from a barge on the waters of the Main Channel in Marina del Rey. You can view the show from nearly anywhere in Marina del Rey and surrounding areas such as the Venice Pier, Playa Vista, and Dockweiler Beach.

For more info (FAQ, parking, street closures), Click Here

URGENT COASTAL ALERT: California coasts are experiencing a significant increase in sea lions and dolphins suffering from domoic acid (DA) poisoning due to a toxic algal bloom. If you see any marine mammals on the beach the public should keep away at least 50 yards & call Marine Mammal Care Center's Rescue Hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE.



More on DA poisening: Pseudo-nitzschia blooms (toxic algal blooms) offshore along the Central and Southern California coast. This algae produces a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which accumulates in fish such as sardines, anchovies, and squid. The toxin then transfers to predators such as sea lions and birds that prey on the fish—causing seizures, brain damage, and sometimes death.



Symptoms of DA poisoning in Marine mammals include side-to-side head movement, seizing, bulging eyes, extending their heads back for long periods, and erratic behavior.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act states that "it is illegal to feed or harass wild marine mammals including dolphins, porpoises, whales, seals, sea lions, and manatees."



Marine Mammal Care Los Angeles ius currently caring for over 50 domoic acid (DA) patients as they strand on SoCal beaches. The increase in distressed animals reported to MMCC is putting strains on resources as they continue to deal with the many young animals already in their care following the annual pup season this spring. To care for the increased volume of patients, it is likely to cost more than $250,000. Your support is needed now more than ever.

To donate, Click Here

One of the handful of sick sea lions that have been coming on to the beach. Previous sea lion incident, Click Here