Santa Monica is going to the 2027 Rose Parade, and there are plenty of ways to be part of it. Help decorate the float, donate roses, or explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities that put your company’s name in the celebration.

For the first time since 1979, the city of Santa Monica plans to have a float in the Rose Parade – and is calling on the community to help bring the float to fruition.

Santa Monica’s float, themed “Waves of Welcome,” leans into the uniqueness of the city’s beach, landmarks, solar Ferris wheel, Pier sign, carousel, and coast, with a focus on sustainability. The float reflects Santa Monica’s welcoming spirit and invites the world to experience the people and places that make Santa Monica one of a kind.

The design was created by Artistic Entertainment Services, the city’s float production partner, and made its debut at this year’s State of the City event..

With a little less than two months to go until the New Year’s Day parade, the city is encouraging the community to get involved by dedicating a rose or volunteering to help decorate the float.

"Every New Year's Day, my family watched the Rose Parade,” Mayor Caroline Torosis said. “My parents grew up in Montreal and would talk about watching it in the dead of winter, dreaming of life in California. That's the power of this parade: it tells the world who we are and invites them in. This year's parade theme is 'Welcome,' and Santa Monica's float should be built by the people who make this city so welcoming. So come glue a petal, make a donation, and put your hands on something the whole world will see.”

Santa Monica’s participation in the Rose Parade is intended to showcase the city at a moment of momentum and renewal. By highlighting Santa Monica’s iconic coastal setting, creativity, culture, innovation and welcoming community spirit, participation in the parade shares the story of a city embracing a new chapter. 

There are many ways for the community to contribute to the city’s Rose Parade float, through volunteering, dedicating a rose, making a donation, or sponsorship.

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A homeless guy, who has ben featured in several videos on this channel, is chased down by police and does not like being arrested. The reason for his arrest was not revealed, he was peppered sprayed during his arrest.

The Premier Lacrosse League’s (PLL) Street Lacrosse Pro Tour, presented by Cash App | Visa, comes to Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3:30-6 p.m. PT at the Venice Beach Basketball Courts. The league's global grassroots initiative makes its first appearance in Los Angeles, bringing the most accessible form of lacrosse to Southern California ahead of the sports’ return to the Olympic Games at LA28.

Street Lacrosse, launched in 2023 alongside Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's Boardroom, is designed to be the easiest way to play the game – a pick-up style format that mirrors street basketball or hockey. With soft balls, no body checking and simplified rules, all a player needs is a stick, a ball and a goal.

Each Pro Tour stop showcases PLL and Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) pros, rising stars and special guests competing in Street Lacrosse's fast-paced, 5-on-5 format, alongside music performances, creator appearances and limited merchandise capsules.

The event will be open to the public – attendees can pick up a stick and participate in Street Lacrosse alongside a number of PLL and WLL pros that may take the field with Team USA at the LA28 Olympic Games

Between Pro Tour stops, Street Lacrosse continues expanding its year-round, community-based youth programming through PLL Play and PLL Assists, giving parks and recreation departments, schools, youth organizations, clubs, coaches, nonprofits and community leaders the tools to run their own Street Lacrosse leagues and events.

“The Olympics are coming to LA in 2028 and lacrosse is getting here first,” said Paul Rabil, Co-Founder and President of the PLL. “We’re bringing the best players on the planet to the most iconic courts in America and handing kids a stick. No gear, tryouts, or gatekeepers. Just ball. We can’t wait to be playing on Venice Beach.”

"Cash App has been proud to stand behind Street Lacrosse since day one, because access to sport shouldn't come with a price tag," said Zack Ashley, Global Head of Brand Partnerships at Cash App. "Investing further into Street Lacrosse and making this a year-round program lets us connect directly with the communities we care about most — from the blacktop to the block."

Parks and recreation departments, schools, youth organizations, clubs, coaches, nonprofits and community leaders interested in becoming a Street Lacrosse operator can apply at pllplay.com/juniors/start-a-league/. To learn more about Street Lacrosse presented by Cash App | Visa and the full 2026 Pro Tour schedule, visit premierlacrosseleague.com/street-lacrosse.

About the Premier Lacrosse League The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a men's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Ares, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

About the Women's Lacrosse League The Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) is a women's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of four teams rostered by the best players in the world. Launched in November 2024 by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), the WLL represents the league's biggest investment in women's lacrosse to date. The PLL is co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil. The PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Ares, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media.

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The annual Northern LA Boardriders (NLAB) Surf Series 11 at Leo Carillo is happening onSaturday November 14th.

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The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño winter season, enabling the city to quickly procure and deploy equipment, supplies, services and other resources as needed to address potential storm-related impacts.

Potential impacts could include:

Repeated heavy rainfall and saturated ground
Rapid urban flooding where drainage capacity is exceeded
Coastal wave action, beach erosion, and high surf
Falling trees, downed power lines, traffic disruptions, and power outages
Slope instability and debris movement, especially near steep terrain and wildfire burn-affected areas
Bluff erosion, with mud and debris falling on to Pacific Coast Highway

The local emergency proclamation is one of several measures the city is taking to protect residents and infrastructure and prepare for potential storm impacts, building on its usual winter storm preparedness measures.

“While we can’t know exactly what this winter will bring, we can take steps now to prepare for the potential impacts of El Niño and help keep our community safe,” Mayor Caroline Torosis said. “I’m proud of our city staff for taking a proactive approach to preparedness and working to minimize potential impacts on our residents and businesses. Proclaiming a local emergency gives the city greater flexibility to take early action, strengthen our readiness and help protect our community.”

Preparations underway include:

Constructing sand berms to reduce sand erosion on the beach and along storm drain outflows
Inspecting and repairing roofs, gutters, and drains at city facilities to help prevent leaks and flooding
Cleaning more than 600 catch basins to improve stormwater drainage
Purchasing additional sandbags for distribution at fire stations
Launching the city’s Storm Event website, which provides information on how the community can prepare for and respond to storms, available in five languages
Temporarily relaxing shelter access criteria for people experiencing homelessness during storm events, allowing first responders and outreach teams to refer people to shelter

The Santa Monica Fire Department will also host “Sandbag Saturdays” on Nov. 7, 14, and 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Clover Park. Fire Department personnel will fill sandbags for residents and business owners. Outside of these events, Santa Monica residents can fill their own sandbags by picking up free empty sandbags at any Santa Monica fire station and filling them with sand from the sand bin located in the Clover Park parking lot.

The city of Santa Monica will join the U.S. Army for a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Beach Parking Lot 4, between Santa Monica Beach and Crescent Bay Park.

Now in its seventh year, the event will feature live performances, a Chinook helicopter flyover, remarks from senior military leaders and local elected officials and more. The ceremony portion of the event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by music and entertainment from noon to 1 p.m.

Begun as a private gathering at the Santa Monica Veterans Memorial in 2020, the annual Veterans Day event has grown into a major community celebration bringing together veterans, service members, military families, distinguished leaders, and neighbors to honor veterans and their service to our county.

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On October 29, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to Parking Structure 5 near Broadway and 4th Street for a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.

Officers made contact with the individual, who was subsequently taken into police custody for a medical evaluation.

During the response, the 1400 block of 4th Street, the 300 block of Broadway, and the adjacent rear alley were temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while emergency personnel worked at the scene.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support.

MALIBU MOVES RACE EVENT AT ZUMA BEACH OCT 24–25 Drivers should expect traffic delays around Zuma Beach and along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) this Saturday and Sunday as Malibu Moves brings runners and walkers to Malibu.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25 | 6:00 AM–1:00 PM

The half marathon, 10K and 5K will use PCH between Zuma Beach and the turnaround near Nicholas Canyon, past Decker Canyon. PCH will remain open, but the southbound lane and shoulder closest to the ocean will be coned off. Expect delays and follow directions from traffic officers.

⚠️ DRIVE WITH CAUTION

✅ Watch for participants, event staff, spectators and equipment.

✅ Allow extra travel time and reduce speed near participants and event activity.

✅ The south entrance to Broad Beach Road will be closed at PCH during the race. The north entrance will remain open, with Sheriff's Deputies managing access.

✅ The Zuma Beach entrance on PCH will close at 4:30 AM Sunday. Race-day access to Zuma Beach parking will be via Westward Beach Road.

✅ Follow posted signs and traffic control instructions.

Dangerous rip currents, elevated surf, and a moderate risk for either minor tidal overflows or coastal flooding through Thursday night for the beaches of L.A./Ventura Countie Malibu City Hall will resume normal operations on Monday, October 19.

UPDATE 10/17 6:45 PM

The Bryson Fire remains at 146.2 acres and 61% contained.

Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for MAL-C113 and MAL-C114

All roads have been reopened

SCE has restored power to all circuits in Malibu.

The Red Flag Warning period ended this afternoon.

Malibu EOC has deactivated. City Hall phone services will return to normal.

Malibu City Hall will resume normal operations on Monday, October 19.

The City will host the Halloween Bu Bash Carnival for kids Ages 2 – 10 on Friday, October 23, 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Malibu Bluffs Park. $10 participant fee. Pre-registration is highly recommended at MalibuCity.org/Register. A limited number of walk-up registrations may be available the day of the event.

Highlights include carnival games and prizes, bounce houses, art activities, face painting, trick-or-treat street, a costume catwalk, and spooky stories with the Malibu Library.

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Thursday midday, the Fire Department responded to a brush fire at Encinal Cyn Rd & Mulholland Hwy north of Malibu.

As of 6:15PM, crews are still battling the rapidly growing brush fire, Evacuations Warnings in place for MAL-C113 and MAL-C114 in western Malibu.

⚡Power is out in central and western Malibu.

As of 7PM, the BrysonFire is now approximately 80 acres.

The county sheriff’s department issued a new evacuation order at 7 p.m. for residents north of Encinal Canyon Road, east of Highway 23, and south of Mulholland Highway, urging people to leave immediately.

There is an evacuation order for zone KAN-U017

There are evacuations warnings in places for zones:
CRN-U019
LBO-U018
LEO-U015
MAL-C113
MAL-C114
MCR-U021
MLK-U020
SYC-U016
VST-U046
WLV-C201

LIVE FROM THE LA OPERA STAGE TO THE BIG SCREEN AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Pre-show activities begin at 4:00pm
Broadcast begins at 6:00pm
Santa Monica Pier: 200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401

A Celebration by the sea! ONE DAY · ONE BEACH · ONE COMMUNITY

She captivates. They unravel. That’s where the danger begins. Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of Carmen under the stars. A fleeting romance unleashes a storm of passion, jealousy, and a deadly love triangle in this brand-new production packed with Spanish Gothic flair, plus fan-favorite tunes like the Toreador Song and the Habanera.

This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag WARNING for parts of LA County, including northern Santa Monica, on Thurs 10/15 - Fri 10/16. Wind gusts could reach up to 30 mph, with risks of tree damage, power outages, and rapid spread of wildfires.

On Friday, October 9, at approximately 9:30 PM, a vehicle traveling west on Indiana Avenue in Venice struck a parked pickup truck, veered into my rental property, and destroyed the sliding driveway gate and adjoining street-facing fence. Both now require complete replacement.

The incident was captured on security video, but the vehicle's license plate is difficult to read due to glare or overexposure.

Victims hope someone recognizes the vehicle or has additional security-camera footage that might help identify the driver.

**The accident occurred on Indiana Avenue between 6th and 7th Avenues.** The vehicle continued west toward 6th Avenue after the collision.

If you recognize the vehicle, witnessed the accident, or have relevant footage, ploease report to police.

Halloween Veg Fest with pumpkin decorating, free face painting, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, music, and environmental education.

Pali Veg Fest is back, and this time we’re celebrating Halloween 🎃

Join Resilient Palisades on Sunday, October 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Palisades Village Green for an afternoon of vegan food, free face painting, pumpkin decorating, slime, live music, costumes, environmental activities, native plants, rebuilding resources and time together as a community.

This will be our 15th Pali Veg Fest, and we’re making this one especially fun for families. Costumes are encouraged, and we’ll have a costume contest with prizes, Halloween activities and plenty to explore throughout the Village Green.

What’s happening at Pali Veg Fest

Vegan food + treats

Come hungry! We’ll have food and treats from:

• Hnoi’s Kitchen
• Soul Feels Good Vegan Garden
• Cookies A’More
• A’SMORE

The Building Decarbonization Coalition + Franklin Energy will also be hosting a live induction cooking demonstration with free plant based food samples.

Halloween fun

• FREE face painting with Kind Paints
• Pumpkin decorating
• Slime
• Costume contest
• Prizes and giveaways
• Halloween fun throughout the Palisades Village Green

Environmental activities + native plants

Heal the Bay is bringing the MonSTRAWsity and the infamous Bag Monster, along with hands on watershed and ocean education.

You’ll also be able to meet:

• Fire Safe Palisades
• Plant Based Treaty
• TreePeople
• California Native Plant Society
• Public Lands Native Nursery
• Athens Services
• LADWP

Expect native plants, pollinator friendly seeds, wildfire preparedness information, waste sorting activities, environmental education and more.

Rebuilding + community resources

Meet organizations working directly with the Palisades community, including:

• The Foothill Catalog Foundation
• Los Angeles Public Library
• FireScore AI

Clean energy + solar

Talk directly with local clean energy experts from:

• Simply Solar
• California Solar Electric

If you’re rebuilding, considering solar and batteries, or just want to understand your options, this is a chance to ask questions in person.

Live music

The Amazing Music Store Band will be performing throughout the afternoon.

All food and products at Pali Veg Fest are fully vegan.

Come in costume 👻

We’ll see you at the Palisades Village Green.

Palisades Village Green
15280 Sunset Boulevard
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Sunday, October 25, 2026
11 AM to 2 PM

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Santa Monica Police are called when a woman goes ito Perry's Beach Cafe and starts screamig and acting aggressively to staff and customers.

Pacific Coast Highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Topanga Canyon Blvd to Coastline Dr from 9PM to 5AM nightly Monday 10/12 till Friday 10/16 for slope repair.

Kids Halloween Surf Contest!

Put on your best costume & join us Halloween morning in Santa Monica for a spooky surf contest! Our Halloween Surf Contest offers the same fun atmosphere and support as our Aqua Surf Camps — with costumes, contest and prizes to celebrate the spooky season!

Join us for some killer costumes, monster moves, and scary-good surfing at Tower 28 in Santa Monica!

Date: Saturday, October 31st

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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It's time for the 3rd annual Kooky Spooky costume surf at Topanga Bay on Halloween day! Hosted by LA Kooky Surfer Girls. This year we're kicking off the morning with a beach cleanup followed by a costume contest & surf! There will be awards & prizes handed out so get creative!

Schedule
8:30am-9am Beach Cleanup
9am-9:30am Show off your costume/photos
9:30am-10:45am SURF!!!
11am Award Ceremony w/ prizes!

We’re making this a potluck if you feel like sharing, so please bring a treat if you’d like to avoid any tricks 😈 Everyone is welcome!! ☺️ Link to RSVP/partiful in bio so we have a rough idea of headcount and we'll use it to share pics/day of deets!

Special thanks to our founder Sarah for making this beautiful, 100% human-made flier art!

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