The world's largest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition is making its annual return to the U.S. and we're celebrating this historic moment for global breaking by bringing the U.S. Finals to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, September 28!

Join us as we watch the top 16 B-boys and B-girls in the country battle it out for a chance to represent the U.S. at the Red Bull BC One World Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

WANT TO LEARN MORE AND PARTICIPATE IN A RED BULL BC ONE CAMP USA WORKSHOP?

Address 62-66 Windward ave. Venice CA

SEPT 27TH

3pm - 4:30pm - Footworkerz workshop and Q&A
4pm - 5:30pm - Hip Hop Workshop with Link
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Footworkerz Battle Registration
6:30pm - 8pm - Footworkerz Battle
8:00pm - 9:30pm - Musicality Workshop w/ Kid David & The Katalyst Collective

SEPT 28TH

11.30am-12.30pm - Popping workshop w/ Mr Wiggles
12.30pm - 3:00pm - 2v2 Popping and Breakin Battle Registration
1pm - 3pm - Red Bull Run The Racks @ Venice Beach Basketball Court
3pm - Doors | Red Bull BC One Cypher USA



Red Bull BC One is a global one-on-one breaking competition. Every year, thousands of breakers compete for a chance to represent at the Red Bull BC One World Final. With 20 World Finals hosted in major cities around the world since 2004, Red Bull BC One has more than 60 qualifier events and programs (cyphers and camps) in over 30 locations.

Each year, 16 b-boys and 16 b-girls earn the right to enter an all-out battle on the Red Bull BC One stage. The Red Bull BC One 2024 World Final will take place on December 7, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In 2024, Red Bull BC One returns to the US with qualifying events culminating in the USA National Final & Camp in Venice Beach, CA . The winner of the USA National Final will compete at the World Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For more info & to sign up, Click Here

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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:

September 25, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

• Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

• Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the outfall.

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

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

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

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.

In the afternoon of September 19, 2024, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to a 911 call of an assault in the 2000 Block of the Beach.

Officers located the victim, a 28-year-old male resident of West Hollywood, who reported being attacked from behind while fishing at the waterline. The strangulation attack was unprovoked, and the victim did not know the suspect. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injuries to his neck and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival.

Utilizing the description provided by the victim and witnesses, officers canvassing the beach located the suspect, later identified as 31-year-old John Broeksmit, and placed him under arrest. Broeksmit, from Illinois, is currently homeless. He has prior arrests in California (all in 2024) for public intoxication, possession of a weapon on school grounds, and tampering with a firearm. He was most recently arrested 9/15/24 by LAPD for burglary and public intoxication. He has no prior felony convictions.

On September 23rd, the District Attorney’s Office charged Broeksmit with one count of Attempted Murder and his bail was set at $2 million. He remains in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with information about this incident or suspect is asked to contact Detective Zamfirov at peter.zamfirov@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.

On 9/12/24, Lost Hills Sheriff's Department towed a trailer on PCH at Corral Beach that had numerous citations after several warnings & outreach attempts. Another RV was towed on 9/6. The City & LASD are enforcing for public safety, beach access for residents & visitors & quality of life in Malibu.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The eastbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu were closed Tuesday morning at approximately 5am due to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision. The closure was between Guernsey Ave and Morning View.

A vehicle struck a person, described only as male, and then took off. The victim transported to a hospital in unknown condition. The closure lasted till about 9am, as authorities investigated the crash.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station at 818-878-1808.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Marina SPOOKTACULAR... Halloween by the Harbor! There’s fun and scares for all ages during this two-day festival.

Dates and Hours:
• Saturday, October 26 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 27 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.

Location: Burton Chace Park – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Ages: Activities for all ages & scare levels!

Cost: Admission is FREE with RSVP

For more info, Click Here

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Venice Gallerie interviews the Seamstress of Venice, a former lawyer from Mexico now working as a seamstress on the Venice Boardwalk.

City of Malibu partnered w/LA County Beaches & Harbors, LA County Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Services Team & the City’s Outreach Team to remove an encampment from Zuma Creek for public safety. The people there were given notice & offered services.

According to Officer Cervantes with the Los Angeles Police Department media relations unit, a black man between the ages of 30 and 40 was killed in Venice early Friday morning. It was reported at 12:55 a.m. in the 2400 block of Lincoln Boulevard. Police found a man suffering from injuries to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating it as a homicide.Investigators are working to determine if the killing was gang-related or if the victim or suspects may have been homeless.

Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to call detectives at 877-LAPD-247

Several scenes of what you see on the beaches of this world famous city. Another video in our Santa Methica Series.

On Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at approximately. 8:33 PM , Los Angeles County Fire units responded to a report of boat fire at 2201 Basin A in Marina Del Rey. The yacht is approximately 100 feet long. 2 passengers exited the boat without injuries. Reports say the fire was fueled by ammunition and fireworks that were being hauled on the yacht

The Santa Monica Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place in the early hours of September 6th in the 1100 Block of Alley 6.

We are requesting assistance from the community in obtaining surveillance footage. Specifically, we are seeking:
• Exterior building surveillance video
• Dash cam footage or recordings from vehicles equipped with recording capabilities, such as Tesla, Rivian, etc.

The footage of interest is from September 6, 2024, between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., within the area bounded by Ocean Avenue to Lincoln Boulevard, and from Washington Avenue to Wilshire Boulevard.

Your cooperation can provide crucial support to this investigation.

If you have any information that may assist in the this investigation, please contact SMPD Detective Zamfirov at 310-458-8398.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to reduce Topanga Canyon to one lane with alternating traffic so they can work on the damge done by the bug landslide that happened in March.

The lane closures are at postmile 1.8 and will be from 9PM - 6AM, for next 2 weeks.

Crews will be installing anchors on the steep hillside this week. These anchors will allow crews to tether themselves to them, so they secure straw wattles on the bare slope to prevent soil erosion during the upcoming rainy season.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

3.7 earthquake at 4:22 AM, 3.75 miles north of Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains, followed by a 2.8 aftershock at 7:05 AM.

Fortunately, no injuries or damage reported. Beware of rocks in the road on Malibu Cyn, Kanan & other canyons.

Join Heal the Bay on September 21st for Coastal Cleanup Day - one of the world's largest volunteer events!

Click Here for more info.

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Malibu's sixth annual safety and preparedness fair, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm AT CITY HALL

Take your emergency and wildfire preparedness to the next level in advance of wildfire season at the City of Malibu’s Annual Safety and Preparedness Fair on September 15. Malibu’s peak wildfire season is coming fast, and the City is working to help the community be prepared for wildfires, as well as earthquakes, floods, and other disasters.

Malibu faces a variety of potential disasters, including wildfires, floods earthquakes, and tsunamis, making it essential for the entire community to take active steps to be prepared. The City is committed to offering information, resources, trainings and guidance to help community members be more prepared and resilient, including the Safety and Preparedness Fair.

Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re ready to take your family, neighborhood or business preparedness to the next level, you’ll find a wide variety of excellent resources at the Safety and Preparedness Fair to help you get there.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Earthquake Simulator – Kids and adults can take a wild ride in Safe-T-Proof Earthquake Simulator to experience what it feels like to be in a house when a major earthquake strikes. The simulator effectively demonstrates the importance of anchoring furniture and heavy objects like TVs as part of making your home more earthquake safe.

Fire Extinguisher Training – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers will set up and demonstrate their Emergency Information and Supplies Station. They will also offer live-fire training for guests to learn how to safely and properly use a fire extinguisher on small fires. No registration required.

Emergency Preparedness Services and Products Vendors - Participating companies will show their emergency preparedness services and products, answer questions, and some will have on-site sales.

Learn About Volunteer Opportunities - Attendees can learn about a variety of local emergency and safety related volunteer opportunities with Arson Watch, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Malibu Volunteers on Patrol (VOP), and Community Brigades.

Learn About Brush Clearance and Home Wildfire Hardening - Meet the City’s Fire Safety Liaisons, former wildland firefighters, and learn how you can harden your home against wildfire. They’ll teach you how to protect your home from the millions of embers that can fly out more than a mile ahead of a wind-driven wildfire like the Woolsey Fire, and which are a leading cause of homes burning down during a wildfire. The Fire Safety Liaisons can also give you advice on proper brush clearance and making your emergency plans.

Fun and Educational for Kids - The Expo is a great opportunity for kids to learn about emergency preparedness and meet the hardworking law enforcement, fire and rescue professionals who help keep our community safe.

Bicycle/Scooter Safety Rodeo - Safe Moves, a non-profit dedicated to traffic safety education for children and teens, will host a fun Bicycle and Scooter Safety Rodeo, where kids can learn safety tips while riding real bikes and scooters. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must sign a waiver.

Touch-a-Truck – Kids can see, touch and get inside specialty emergency and law enforcement vehicles, including a Fire Engine; LA County Sheriff’s Department Search Rescue truck, patrol car, and motorcycle; a California Highway Patrol (CHP) car and motorcycle; a Southern California Edison utility repair truck; and a tow truck.

Rock Climbing Wall – Fun, free activity for kids and adults.

Food and Desserts – Food will be available for purchase from the In & Out food truck and Tikiz Shaved Ice.

Raffle – Every attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win one of many great prizes.

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

LA’s Team Thailand, comprised of the Thai Consulate, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thai Trade, invite Angelenos and travelers to Thai Fest by the Beach on Saturday, Sept. 28th, 2024! The free-to-enter event will create an immersive experience that captures the heart of Thailand at one of LA’s most iconic destinations–the Santa Monica Pier.

The westside event will celebrate Thai cultural identity, including food, art, culture, and sports. Highlights guests can expect include world-class cuisine and demonstrations from LA’s best Thai restaurants, free authentic Thai massage and special appearances by world-famous WBC Muay Thai fighters Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai Saepong.

Dive into authentic Thai flavors, enjoy the most vibrant of vibes, and experience cultural performances—all in one place and for one day only.

🗓️ September 28, 2024
🕚 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
📍 Santa Monica Pier

🆓 No cost to enter. Food, drink, and goods available at a variety of price points.

🅿️ Paid street and lot parking available at walkable distances surrounding the venue.

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!🍜✨
🥊 Thrilling Muay Thai demonstrations and celebrity fighter appearances
🍲 Authentic Thai food booths, including Thai SELECT honorees
👩‍🍳 Engaging cooking demos
👗 Cultural experiences and traditional Thai dance
🙇 Thai massage
🎭 Captivating performances
🛍️ Shopping opps with Thai purveyors

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

Anthony Jones pleaded no contest to the sexual assault of two women in the Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6, resulting in the death of one woman.

Unfortunitly, LAPD and Council Woman Traci Park feel the need to keep Anthony's mugshot, and detailed information from the public. They have denied access to the court. When Traci Park was asked why, she refused to answer. She has been asked numerous times since the arrest and has avoided answering the questions. This is why the grainy screenshot above is the only images of Jones.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Anthony Francisco Jones was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder and sexual assault of one woman and the sexual assault of another woman in the Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6.

"Our prosecutors fought hard to serve justice today in response to Mr. Anthony Jones’ vile actions, including a brutal murder. Our hearts go out to the victim, the survivor, their families, and the Venice community. The pain and loss experienced by these individuals and their loved ones is horrific, and we extend our deepest empathy and compassion to them during this incredibly difficult time,” District Attorney Gascón said.

For these heinous crimes, Jones pleaded no contest and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 107 years to life in state prison, plus 8 years state prison determinate by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cathryn F. Brougham.

Anthony Francisco Jones (dob 09/12/94) pleaded no contest to one count of murder, two counts of forcible rape, one count of sexual penetration by use of force, one count of mayhem, one count of torture, and one count of sodomy by use of force.

Jones also admitted to allegations that the defendant kidnapped the victims, committed offenses against more than one victim, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on the victims. He also admitted that the murder of one of the victims occurred while he was engaged in the commission of rape and sodomy.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated professionals in our Sex Crimes Division and the investigating officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. Their tireless efforts and commitment to justice have been instrumental in holding the offender accountable and providing a measure of justice for the victims,” DA Gascón said. “We stand united in our resolve to protect our communities and ensure that such egregious acts are met with the full force of the law."

On April 6 between 10:30-11:30 p.m., Jones physically attacked and sexually assaulted two female victims, both in their mid-40s and mid-50s, as they each were alone outside in the Venice Canal neighborhood. One of the victims succumbed to her injuries on May 20.

The case was prosecuted by LADA’s Sex Crimes Division and investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Scenes from a crack'n day in Santa Methica's Palisades Park at the top of the Pier. From an one-armed women deliberately walking into traffic, to junkie checking for unlock cars, to a couple grooving to the music....

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 4:10 AM, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of 7th Street for a call of a residential prowler.

Officers located and spoke to a victim who told them she was asleep inside her apartment when she was awakened by the suspect who was touching her leg while his penis was exposed. The victim was able to get away from the suspect and call police.

The suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Anthony Townson (currently homeless), fled from the apartment. Responding officers located him a short distance away and took him into custody. It was determined the suspect entered the apartment via an unlocked patio sliding door.

Townson was arraigned on September 10 and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges of 459 PC (Residential Burglary) and 314(1) PC (Indecent Exposure during Unlawful Entry). He remains in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Townson’s criminal history includes trespassing, loitering on private property, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resist/obstruct police, battery on a peace officer, and carrying a concealed dirk/dagger.

Anyone with information about this individual or incident, please contact Det. Maricela Orta at (310) 458-2293, Sgt. Chad Goodwin at (310) 458-8931 or the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.