2 passengers in a Waymo were shot at 11:38 Sunday night, according to the Santa Monica Police Department

"Preliminary information indicates the shooting was a targeted and isolated incident that followed a verbal altercation earlier in the evening between the victims and the suspect," police said in a statement. The suspect is still on the loose.

Both shooting victims are currently in stable condition, one was shot in the arm, the other got shot in the torso.

Some news outlets are claiming they are "children" in there headlines, that's bullshit, these news media people are just clickbaiting.

Reports are that the victims are juveniles. Their exact ages and genders weren’t released. A description of the suspecxt has not been released. Waymo is going to coopperate with SMPD to provide the video footage.

Santa Monica kicks off summer with thier annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Main Street – a FREE, car-free celebration that transforms the street into a pedestrian paradise. .

Nothing will stop Palisadians from celebrating our Palisades 4th. This year, we will be hosting the 78th annual Pacific Palisades July 4th Celebration on the six-acre athletic field at Paul Revere Charter Middle School (1450 Allenford Avenue, Los Angeles 90049).



THIS YEAR’S JULY 4TH COMMUNITY EVENT IS INTENDED FOR PERSONS THAT WERE RESIDENTS OF PACIFIC PALISADES AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT STREETS ON JANUARY 7th, 2025, AND THEIR DESIGNATED FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC because the area residents impacted by the Fire outnumber the capacity of the venue. Capacity permitting, we may open up ticketing to neighboring communities also impacted by the fires. Entry gates will open at 5 PM to pre-issued ticket holders.

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Here's some surfing photos from the Ohana Nalu Surf Contest Series Contest 5 - Championships World Ocean Day held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Tower 24 in Santa Monica. This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media.

These are just a few of the 90+ photos from this contest. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.










You can find 90+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Ohana Nalu Surf Contest Photo Gallery

One of the rollerskaters tries to stop a punk rock concert on Venice Beach. This confrontation erupts into a huge brawl leaving 3 with knife wounds and LAPD chasing down the suspect.

From reviewing the footage, the suspect gets nudged by the neaby teens in the mosh pit, while his bike almost tips over. Then he goes and sucker punches one of the innocent teens in the back of the head. He then gets rushed by a lot of people, with one hitting him with a skateboard. He then is seen with a knife in hand rushing after the skater and stabbing him in the back, right in front of a woman holding a little child.

After it is broken up, a total of 4 people, all said to be teens were stabbed. One of the dads was reported to have been swiped in the face by the knife, as well.

Five free Make Music Day outdoor concerts will be held in various parks throughout Santa Monica on Saturday, June 21. Coinciding with the summer solstice, the city will come alive in this global celebration inviting everyone to make and enjoy music together.

Held in over 800 cities and 110 countries, Make Music Day is inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique and brings communities together through the universal language of music.

Santa Monica has been part of this global music-making moment since 2012, supporting neighborhood groups through its Art of Recovery initiative to host community concerts in local parks.

This year’s June 21 Make Music concerts in Santa Monica include:

Concert in Douglas Park – Presented by Santa Monica Northeast Neighbors,10a.m.–12p.m.

Concert at Norman Place and Main Street, within Main Street’s Annual Summer Soulstice Festival – Presented by Ocean Park Association 12-5 p.m.

Concert in Reed Park – Presented by Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition1-5 p.m.

Concert in Colorado Center Park – Presented by Santa Monica Mid City Neighbors 4-8 p.m.

Concert in Palisades Park (between Georgina & San Vicente) – Presented by North of Montana Association 5-8 p.m.

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Bay Street Boards YEARLY ANNIVERSARY PARTY IS GOING UP!

Join in on Saturday June 28th for a mega celebration! Food, drinks, music, and everything you have come to expect at a Bay Street function… a mad good time! PULL UP!

Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Main Street, Santa Monica's iconic Summer Soulstice returns on June 21! Live music, vendors, beer garden, activities for kids & more. FREE! Saturday, June 21 · 12 - 7pm

Summer Soulstice 25th Annual Main Street tradition, attracting thousands of residents and visitors. Join us as we close the street to cars and transform it into a FREE vibrant community festival filled with live music, fun activities, delicious food, drinks and more!



Get ready to kick off summer! Mark your calendars for the annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Main Street – a FREE, car-free celebration that transforms the street into a pedestrian paradise.



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On June 5, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, Santa Monica Police Officers responded to a call of a woman screaming for help near the intersection of 6th Street and Wilshire Boulevard.

Upon arrival, Officers located an 84-year-old Santa Monica resident who appeared to be in distress. The victim reported that she was approached and grabbed from behind by a male suspect who then dragged her into a nearby alley and attempted to sexually assault her.

Multiple witnesses at the scene came forward and corroborated the victim’s account. They also observed the suspect flee northbound from the area. Officers quickly located and detained the suspect near 5th Street and California Avenue.

The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Pape Tall (pictured above), a resident of Long Beach. On June 9, 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges against Tall, including kidnapping with intent to commit rape (209(b)(1) PC), assault with intent to commit rape (220(a)(1) PC), and violation of probation. Tall remains in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department without bail with a court appearance scheduled for July 9, 2025.

The Santa Monica Police Department encourages anyone with additional information about this incident to contact Detective Maricela Orta at (310) 458-229

Kick off Summer at the Venice Summer Fest

The Venice Summer Fest is your go-to celebration for the first day of summer — a free, all-ages community event that brings together the best of the Westside in one unforgettable day! Enjoy live music, outdoor yoga, wellness experiences, local artisan vendors, delicious eats, and good vibes under the sun.

We’re dog-friendly, offering free water all day, and creating a fun, inclusive space for the whole community to come together. Whether you're shopping, stretching, dancing, or just soaking it all in, Venice Summer Fest is the perfect way to welcome summer in true SoCal style.

Get ready for an incredible lineup of the most amazing local bands and musicians performing throughout the day — a true celebration of the Westside's vibrant creative spirit.

Saturday, June 21st, 2025
12 PM – 7 PM
12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Explore the Fest Grounds as you enjoy a day filled with Local Bands, Activities for the Entire Family, Shop Local Artists & Designers, Dog Adoptions, Yoga, Games, Food trucks, Beer Gardens, Classic Cars & so much more! ☮️🎶

The Fest will be located in between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd. The city has closed Venice Blvd. for this event. The event will be held in the street. This is a free community event.



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Backed by $40,000 in total prize money, a free skate contest was held on Saturday June 14th, at Venice Beach Skate Park by Super Patch. $25,000 being given to 1st Place, $10,000 to 2nd Place, and $5,000 to 3rd Place.

Skaters take back the culture Super Patch Revolution is a movement created by skaters, for skaters, to reclaim skateboarding for the culture and community. It’s a shift away from the large corporate monopoly on the skate scene and community and a return to the park and the people who live, bleed and die for skate.

More problems with the Venice Boardwalk safety barricades as one of the poles will not lower down to allow the emergency vehicle to pass through as they are supposed to. And they were having trouble trying to unlock the second barricade, so they have to go down the neaby alley and walk a block to reach the person needing emergency medical aid.

Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Santa Monica on Saturday to rally againt President Donald Trump and I.C.E. in a peaceful No Kings Protest at Palisades Park.

Santa Monica Police watched over as people protested up and down Ocean Avenue, with no major incidents reported, the event went on into the afternoon with the street being closed off to traffic for a couple hours only.

Due to the riots, where multiple Waymo vehicle have be destroyed , Waymo is stopping service everywhere in Los Angeles.

Nick’s fearless passion for surfing paved the way for many, and this event honors his legacy by celebrating diversity in surfing and bringing the community together for a day of stories, surf, and shared experiences at Tower 24 in Santa Monica. Hosted by Black Surfers Collective, The Bay Foundation, Heal the Bay, Surf Bus Foundation, One With The Ocean, Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s Office, Dr. Alison Jefferson, and Santa Monica Conservancy

The Santa Monica Police Department has issued an official statement regarding the upcoming No Kings Protest planned for this weekend:

"To our Santa Monica community,

As we approach the scheduled “No Kings” rally in Santa Monica on Saturday, June 14, the Santa Monica Police Department wants to reassure our community that your safety remains our top priority.

We recognize that events like these can understandably bring feelings of uncertainty, especially in light of what our city experienced in 2020 and we have not forgotten the impact it continues to have.

Our department is fully prepared to protect our community citywide, not just in the areas associated with the rally. We are committed to upholding everyone’s right to peacefully demonstrate.

All sworn personnel have been placed on tactical alert, meaning the full strength of the Santa Monica Police Department is ready and available to respond quickly and decisively, wherever needed. Our mission is clear: to keep Santa Monica safe, secure, and peaceful, for business owners, residents, and visitors alike.

✅ Peaceful protest is protected.

To those who plan to protest peacefully, know that we are here to safeguard your rights.

❌ Criminal behavior, including vandalism, theft, or violence, will not be tolerated.

To those who may come with the intent to engage in thievery, disrupt or cause harm, we will act decisively and within the law to prevent violence and protect our community.

We’ve implemented a comprehensive operational plan that includes enhanced patrols, rapid-response teams, and the strategic use of technology to maintain situational awareness. We are working closely with regional partners to ensure a coordinated approach should additional support be needed.

We also want to reiterate what we’ve stated before: the Santa Monica Police Department does not participate in civil immigration enforcement and does not inquire about immigration status. We serve and protect everyone who lives in, works in, or visits Santa Monica—without exception.

We urge the community to stay informed, stay safe, and reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Non-Emergency Dispatch: 310-458-8491
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Community Engagement Team: 310-458-8474

Together, we can uphold our shared values of safety, inclusion, and respect—on June 14 and every day.

Thank you,
Chief Ramon Batista"

Full video of the Lil Wayne Tha Carter VI Venice Beach Skatepark Takeover, held on Saturdau June 7th, where there was a wild cash for tricks contest, giveaways of merch, and a huge crowd.

The Santa Monica Police Department has issued an official statement regarding the unrest over recent federal immigration action in downtown Los Angeles:

"Dear Santa Monica Community,

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is dedicated to serving and protecting all community members, regardless of immigration status. In light of recent federal immigration actions and executive orders, we want to reassure our residents that our department will not participate in immigration enforcement operations. Our long-standing policy remains unchanged: immigration enforcement is solely the responsibility of federal law enforcement agencies under Title 8 of the United States Code.

We do not and will not conduct independent sweeps, raids, or other concentrated efforts to detain individuals based on their immigration status. Moreover, the Santa Monica Police Department will abide by California Law SB54 / The California Values Act (2017).

Public safety is built on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect. The U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law to all individuals within its jurisdiction, including those who call Santa Monica home. We understand that for law enforcement to be effective, everyone, regardless of immigration status, must feel safe when seeking our assistance.

One of the primary reasons SMPD does not enforce immigration violations is to ensure that undocumented community members who are victims or witnesses of crime feel assured and confident in coming forward. No one in our community should fear that reporting a crime or calling for help will lead to deportation. By maintaining this policy, we foster a safer city where everyone can participate in keeping our community secure. We will not allow anyone to feel they can criminally victimize our immigrant community. Through our relationship with the community, we will follow up and investigate reported crimes.

While SMPD does not engage in federal immigration enforcement, we remain steadfast in holding all individuals accountable for criminal behavior, regardless of their immigration status.

Our mission is to uphold public safety for all residents. We will continue to work tirelessly to build trust and strengthen relationships with our diverse community. Santa Monica is a place of inclusion, dignity, and respect, and we remain dedicated to ensuring that every individual feels protected and valued.

If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Santa Monica Police Department. We are here to serve everyone in our community who needs our help.

Thank you,
Chief Ramon Batista"