From Nate, "The waves were a little flat but the weather was very nice."

From Nate, " this is the surf footage I shot from my other camera on Saturday November 18th, 2023. We went to the Venice Pier and Venice Breakwater."

Another RV got fire and burnt up in Venice. This one happened on Thanksgiving on Main Street by Rove Ave.

Top photo from Fight Back Venice. Bottom photos from Surf Venice.

Venice Healer Daisy confronts a man who she says is constantly sexually harassing her on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

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November 20, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

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:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

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

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

50 yards and 100 yards up and down the coast of the creek.

· 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.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

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

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.

Surfing at Venice Breakwater on Saturday, Novemnber 18th. This was all filmed on the 90s MiniDV dadcam by Nate Woiwode

Venice Healer Daisy performing her chair dance at the Venice Ale House. Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

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Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

Police draw guns on stolen vehicle suspect and arrest him in a Venice Beach alley. Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a collaborative effort unfolded on Main Street and Ozone Avenue in Venice, where the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and Clean Harbors Environmental Inc. converged to address a homeless encampment with an cleanup operation. Prioritizing safety, the workers wore white hazardous materials suits, in compliance with established safety standards."

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Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

" In a shocking turn of events, the once-beloved couple known as "The Venice Healer" and "The Perfect Prince" has announced their separation after exchanging vows on August 2, 2023. The Venice Healer, fondly referred to as "Wa" and Daisy, shared her emotional journey during an exclusive interview with Santa Monica Closeup at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

In a candid conversation, The Venice Healer offered insight into the challenges her marriage with The Perfect Prince has been facing. She began by emphasizing the universality of relationship struggles, stating, "We all go through struggle stages." Acknowledging the trauma both she and The Perfect Prince have endured, she described their current situation as a "struggle stage" and expressed hope that they could eventually overcome it together."

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Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:

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November 15, 2023
An Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory has been declared for all Los Angeles County beaches. The advisory will be in effect at least until 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 18, 2023, This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.

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.

Video by Nate Woiwode:

An elderly woman drove her H2 down the Venice Beach Boardwalk and got stopped at the end by police.

Come on a nostalgic journey with The Grind King himself, Donald Cassel, as we explore the origins of Grind King throughout Venice, California

You can now register online for the 30th Annual Venice Surfathon!

Divisions
- Boys 18U
- Open Men
- Open Women
- Men's 50+
- Open Longboard Women
- Open Longboard Men
- Foamie Expression Session
- Body Surfing
- Women 40ish
- Girls 14U

To register, Click Here

Several customers have reported that cashiers at the 99 Cent Only Store on Lincoln in Venice Beach were telling them today that the store will close for good on December 23rd.

"Venice 99 Cent Store on Lincoln Blvd closing! Its sad to lose such a convenient all-in-one store that had a tool section, office supplies, medicine, party supplies, toys, simple electronics, produce. WholeFoods banned classic candies and old fashion soda labels that 99 sold. Lease went up too high cashier said. Closing Dec 23rd. The brand does 2 billion in annual revenue so hopefully they can negotiate for a micro location in the area." wrote Edgar Arenas on Nextdoor.

Stephanie Carrion added, "It's closing because the rent is to high now for what they're now asking for. The cashier told me that just this morning 11-15"

The Whole Foods will obviously be staying open, the city just cleaned out the huge homeless encampment that was surrounding the side and rear of the store and gated off the area along Rose Ave to prevent it from happening again.

The Army Reserve does disaster training at the Santa Monica Pier, where they practice purifying the ocean water into drinking water.

Registrstion for the 30th Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon is open. The contest will be held on Saturday, December 9th at the Venice Pier.

To register, contact Ger-I via the Venice Surf-A-Thon Facebook Page

For more info, Click Here

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