Venice Beach, 5/16/22, filmed by Cop Watch Venice

"Venice beach Homelessness and neighborhood update. There was another RV fire on Rose and Lincoln, the library park is growing and getting a lot of police attention lately, meanwhile the beach is looking as bad as ever while the city keeps taking funding to "clean"."

Cop Watch Venice follows LAPD pacific division on world famous Venice Beach, showing a point-of-view style cop watch and update on Venice's current conditions. We make edited shorts, full scenes and are working on a documentary about homelessness and city failures.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Santa Monica Police set up a perimeter Between Rose Avenue and Marine Street in Venice on Sunday, May 14, 2022. At 8:30 am SMPD Officers responded to area of 4th and Marine to investigate an attempted car-jacking. The suspect, a Black male, with a tattoo on his neck and wearing all black clothing used physical force (no weapon) in his attempt to take the victim’s car, before he fled on foot. SMPD officers quickly arrived on scene and set up a perimeter. Search teams comprised of SMPD Officers, K9s, UAS (Drone) team, and an LAPD airship searched the area. They concluded their search at about 11:45 AM. The outstanding suspect was not located."

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:

"Santa Monica Police Officers arrest a man in a fountain at Santa Monica City Hall on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, 11377(A)HS"

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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One year ago, @LACoSheriff came to Venice Beach to assist area residents and those currently unhoused. The @LASDHOST , headed by Lt. Deedrick, went straight to work, partnering with local organizations, @LAPDHQ @themensgroomer , @LAHomeless , and @LACDMH to help house those pic.twitter.com/SN0nY79Yyx

— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2022

ch. Many people asked me how Venice Beach looks now. I went to the Venice Beach library, inside the park there is a big homeless encampment with lots of tents in it."

Vending has been a special part of the Santa Monica experience for decades. Joe Cavin, Santa Monica's Fire Marshal, discusses how vending can be done safely and effectively in the City of Santa Monica. The program is designed to be accessible, and many areas of the City are available to permitted vendors, including roaming sales on the beach and most of Palisades Park. In select public spaces, including the Santa Monica Pier, vending is not permitted given the fire risk and limited accessibility of this narrow, wooden structure.

More craziness from the sad destriction of the park at the Venice Beach Library.

Bonfires in the front. Drug deals in the back.
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Have I lost my mind that when I see a campfire in a city park next to the library I think “oh, but these park people are not meth people so this is fine”. This neighborhood is making me lose my mind. #venicelibrary #centennialpark #homelessencampment pic.twitter.com/nbnTBgjHJa

— The Venice Wasteland (@VeniceWasteland) May 8, 2022

Just smoking some crack on the Venice Boardwalk @LAPDPacific @LAPDPacificDivi @mikebonin @MayorOfLA pic.twitter.com/NABL8XS1dW

— Save Venice (@SaveVenice1) May 8, 2022

Video by Green Cloud Art Org

Surfing’s history – from Africa to Polynesia to the Americas – is one that’s rich, diverse, and incredibly nuanced. So much so, that we are only beginning to scratch the surface and understand it. Voiced by Selema Masekela, the film explores the varied roots of surfing’s origin and its subsequent cultural evolution into what we recognise today.                                                  

An animated documentary for Red Bull Surfing’s mini series ‘In Plain Sight’.

Surfing’s history – from Africa to Polynesia to the Americas – is one that’s rich, diverse, and incredibly nuanced. So much so, that we are only beginning to scratch the surface and understand it. Voiced by Selema Masekela, the film explores the varied roots of surfing’s origin and its subsequent cultural evolution into what we recognise today.

In partnership with 1 Planet One People, a collective activation that supports climate action, racial and social equality.

Surf Chats with Topanga Lou Episode 1 featuring Andrew.

Greetings from Santa Monica, the creative talent behind the Mason Brown's Surf Report, presents this informative video on the Santa Monica statue... and how Santa Monica got its name.

Video by Green Cloud Art Org

Video by Green Cloud Art Org

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Cinco de Mayo Parade rolls along Lincoln Blvd. on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The parade was sponsored by the City of Los Angeles."

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:

"Fans pose for photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Rampage at the Santa Monica Pier during the Los Angeles Rams Trophy Tour on Saturday, April 30, 2022."

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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Video from Phil Kreis Scene.

"As the Great Grey Whale migration comes to an end. It is a rare gift to see mama and calf journey north right here at Malibu. Grey Whale Bliss. We might have a few more in the coming weeks. You might only see one or two a day. Go check it out."

Venice Beach, 4/29/22, filmed by Cop Watch Venice



Cop Watch Venice follows LAPD pacific division on world famous Venice Beach, showing a point-of-view style cop watch and update on Venice's current conditions. We make edited shorts, full scenes and are working on a documentary about homelessness and city failures.

Donate to Cop Watch Venice via Cop Watch Venice Paypal

Malibu - Wide.


Malibu - Close-Up.


Topanga.


Sunset.


Santa Monica - Bay Street.


Venice Breakwater.

Venice Beach, filmed by Cop Watch Venice

Coalition of Surf Club at Malibu "Call to the Wall" 2013 with La Jolla Shores surfing Association Surf Team of Kevin Connelly, Myles Morris, Justin Gould, Dave McCleod, Art Lapuaho. Hana, Michael Dixon, Randy Struck. Also Joel Tudor, Isaac Wood from Windansea and locals of Malibu featuring Allan Sarlo.