California Wildlife Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue program is reporting a sudden increase in calls regarding ailing gulls. Our team has responded to seven of these birds over the last two days, all with similar signs, and has not yet determined the cause. Symptoms include lethargy and inability to walk or fly.

If you spot a sick or injured gull on the beaches of Malibu in LA County;

-keep a slight distance, far enough that the animal does not attempt to leave or show distress at your presence

-take a photo and note your nearest landmark, such as a lifeguard tower, if an address is not available

-contact Marine Mammal Rescue Team at (310) 924-7256

If you spot an animal in distress in another area, call our main line (310) 458-9453 to be directed to our most appropriate department to assist.

Remember that “calm” animals are often in critical condition, under extreme stress. Do not touch the animal unless instructed to by a rehabilitator. Do not attempt to feed or give water, as these animals may not be well enough to take items by mouth.

In the early morning hours of Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 1:02 a.m., Culver City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in response to reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, Officers located a female victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to her left forearm. The officers quickly rendered aid, applying a tourniquet to control significant bleeding until Culver City Fire Department personnel arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had been approached by a group of suspects described as several males and one female who attempted to rob her of her electric bicycle. When the victim resisted, she was shot. The suspects then fled the scene.

A crime broadcast was immediately issued and Officers conducted thorough searches of the area but were unable to locate the suspects. The investigation isactive and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged tocontact Culver City Police Department Investigations Lieutenant Ryan Thompson at (310) 253-6302 or email ryan.thompson@culvercity.org.

Santa Monica Police Department's National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year's event will feature free food, games, music, and plenty of opportunities to meet the officers and staff who serve Santa Monica.

The Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 (LACWD) recently experienced a low-pressure event as a result of a Caltrans bridge replacement project at Solstice Canyon Creek. The State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water and LACWD are advising all its customers to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness. Please do not ingest the tap water or provide it to your pets/ livestock until it is safe to do so and follow the preparation instructions below.

The affected area includes customers within the following areas:

West of Corral Canyon Rd. and Solstice Canyon Rd

Excluding customers residing at Trancas Canyon and Latigo Canyon

Partner agencies will inform when tests show that water is safe to drink and you no longer need to boil your water. They are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Bottled Water Distribution for customers affected by the Boil Water Notice will be available at the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 headquarters: 23533 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265.

Until 8 PM today, August 6, 2025

From 9 AM to 6 PM, August 7-8, 2025



If you have any questions, please contact (877) 637-3661 between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. For after-hour emergencies, contact the 24-hour Dispatch Center at (800) 675-4357 (HELP).

Mellow day surfing.

The Nine Club Skateboarding Podcast held its first official “CLASSIC” skate event at the legendary West L.A. Courthouse that brought out all the Pros and locals. From the ledges, to the stage and even the out ledge, everything was up for grabs at this cash 4 tricks event that featured pros like Kyle Walker, John Dilo, Matt Berger, Andy Anderson, Dane Vaughn, Yuri Fanchinni, Chris Roberts, Kelly Hart, Julian Agliardi, Gustavo Ribeiro, Christopher Heitt and many more!

Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring crafts, live music, a taco truck, and more. The event will also include the unveiling of a commemorative poster highlighting 30 influential residents of Venice. Bring your family and friends to celebrate.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

11:00 a.m. 30th Anniversary and Poster Ceremony
11:30 a.m. Children’s Craft & Volunteer Bee Colman Dedication
12:00 p.m. Collaborative Zine Making
1:00 p.m. Line Dance Showcase and Lesson
2:00 p.m. Swing Dance with Dave Stuckey

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Malibu doesn’t always deliver… but July was different.

This episode starts with a short voiceover and then drops you straight into 20 minutes of clean, raw surfing from one of the best stretches Malibu has seen in a while. No fluff. Just stylish lines, clean walls, and wave after wave of classic Malibu perfection.

Electric Feelz: A Run x Skate 5K Dance Party 🌈✨
📍 Meet-up Location: Windward Plaza, Venice Beach
🗓 Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Beyond The Board is teaming up with Midnight Runners, Vibe Ride, and Skate Hunnies for a joyful 5K (3 miles) rolling dance party through Venice! Think peak Venice summer sunset vibes, and ✨YOU✨, boppin' to the sounds of ABBA surrounded by a fever dream all your besties sweating it out together in their best neon fits

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This August, Third Street Promenade transforms into Santa Monica’s most charming outdoor movie theater.

Gather with friends at the sea of Pretty in Pink picnic tables (we’ll have music playing before your arrival, so you can grab a drink and a bite from your favorite local restaurant). Then settle in beneath the stars for Cinema Nights — a free summer movie series celebrating the magic of Hot August Nights. (We’ll have NA for when you want the hangout to last longer.)

🎬 Champagne & Cinema, taking place outside of UGO on Santa Monica Blvd., starts in August on Sundays at sunset. The Goonies will be screened on August 10 as part of Heal the Bay’s 40th Birthday Party weekend on the prom, kicking off a 12-week movie series of classics screened in an iconic local venue that is free and open to all.

Cinema Sundays at Sunset marks the start of weekly programming, launching a new era of public life on the promenade. We do hope you’ll join us.

→ Sundays in August through October
→ Movies begin at sunset
→ Third Street Promenade, 1400 block

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A wild summertime weekend afternoon walk around the crowded Venice Beach Boardwalk, checking out all the people, sights, and sounds. Twerkers, Tweakers, Kids, Homeless, Vendors, the infamous Dragon, and more... The summertime crowds are back finally, thanks to the warm weather inland.

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Los Angeles Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a vibrant and joyous celebration. The Festival of the Chariots not only honors ancient traditions but also promotes messages of peace, unity, and spiritual well-being, drawing thousands of attendees from various backgrounds each year.

This annual event, held in the heart of Los Angeles, features the grand procession of elaborately decorated chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Accompanied by traditional music, dancing, and chanting, devotees and visitors pull the chariots through the streets

The parade begins at the Santa Monica Civic Center, proceeding down Main Street, then making a turn onto the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The chariots sail down the Boardwalk until reaching the festival site at Windward Plaza

The Santa Monica Police Department invites the community to National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Monica City Hall (1685 Main Street). This year’s theme, “Santa Monica All Stars,” brings the community together for a sports-inspired evening of fun, food, and connection.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year's event will feature free food, games, music, and plenty of opportunities to meet the officers and staff who serve Santa Monica.

“This event is a chance for us to thank our community, strengthen relationships, and enjoy a fun evening together,” said Chief Ramon Batista. “Whether you're new to Santa Monica or have lived here for decades, we invite you to come out, bring your family, and be part of the team.”

The Big Blue Bus will be providing free rides to and from City Hall, making it easy and accessible for everyone to join in.

Join LA Tri Club for thier Epic FREE coached led open water swims each Friday at 6:30am. 10 Speed Coffee and Donuts are served afterwards.

These swims are FREE but there are many costs that come with putting on these swims.

"We highly recommend joining LA Tri Club if you attend our swims regularly to help off-set the cost for the Permits, Lifeguards, Coffee and Donuts plus you'll be part of an amazing community and get our weekly newsletter with all kinds of important information and updates about what we have planned throughout the year."

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UNITE HERE Local 11, who represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona, has accused the recently closed Marnia Del Rey restuarant, Tony P's Dockside Grill, of Wage Theft.

In a letter to California Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower, from UNITE HERE Staff Attorney Juan Fernando Luna requests an investigation into the Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws at Rick Caruso-Owned Tony P’s Dockside Grill

The letter states that workers at Tony P's have reported that throughout their employment they regularly missed rest breaks and meal periods to which they are legally entitled and were not provided with premium pay and that workers worked off-the-clock without compensation.

"The Restaurant's former employees report that they were unable to take rest and meal breaks because of excessive workload demands, a failure to provide coverage to enable breaks, and other practices. According to these former workers, supervisors knew or should have known that employees were unable to take rest breaks and meal periods. Tony P’s apparently failed to institute an adequate policy or process for authorizing and permitting the required rest breaks. The Restaurant also allegedly failed to provide meal periods to employees who worked more than five hours. Instead, employees reportedly labored through their legally required rest breaks and meal periods without premium pay, and as result, received inaccurate wage statements. This practice potentially violates the Wage Order and Labor Code section 226. It also constitutes an unfair business practice under California law"

The full letter can be viewed here

Some scenes from a typical weekday on the Venice Beach Boardwak. A homeless guy has his axe taken away by the Park Rangers during the one of the weekly Boardwalk encampment clean up. Also free food is given out to those in need, and Dragon drops his chow mein.

The 49th Annual Los Angeles Festival of the Chariots is happening on August 4, 2025 from 10AM - 7PM. This is a FREE festival!

Los Angeles Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a vibrant and joyous celebration. This annual event, held in the heart of Los Angeles, features the grand procession of elaborately decorated chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Accompanied by traditional music, dancing, and chanting, devotees and visitors pull the chariots through the streets. The festival also includes cultural performances, delicious vegetarian cuisine, and a marketplace showcasing Indian arts and crafts. It's a unique opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience the rich cultural heritage and spiritual essence of India.

The festivities begin with a parade of three 40-foot tall chariots, which begins at Pico and Main in Santa Monica. The parade proceeds down Main Street until Rose Avenue, when it turns on to the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The parade ends at the festival site, located at Venice Beach Windward Plaza at 12 PM.

The festival, located at Venice Beach Windward Plaza, runs from 12-7 PM. Come out for amazing cultural entertainment, a free feast, gift shop, and other food booths. You do not want to miss this once yearly festival.

Video from a previous year:

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