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On Tuesday afternoon, LA Beaches & Harbors reported that both the underpass to the entrance of Zuma Beach and the Arizona crossing between the Zuma exit and Westward Beach Road are closed due to flooding.



Today's rain has the Ballona Creek looking like it's near overflowing.


Baywatch Rescue Boats have a long history of providing Emergency Medical Services and Marine Search and Rescue response to the Los Angeles County Coastline. In this episode of Tales from the Tower, we take a look at the origins of the Baywatch Rescue Boats, how they have evolved over the years, and what services they currently provide for Los Angeles County.



An update to the story posted yesterday, DEAD BODY FOUND IN THE WATER IN SANTA MONICA.

A local surfer found out more info: "A brief discussion with authorities today revealed there was NO wetsuit and the body had been in the water for some time, probably surfacing due to gasses. It was spotted by an unknown surfer."
Security camera footage of an out-of-state RV driving down the Venice Boardwalk:



Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"I went to the annual holiday boat parade in Marina Del Rey. It started off with the big firework show to welcome the boat parade. So many little and big boats were covered in Christmas lights and floated through the marina. It was quite an eye sight. You could definitely feel the Christmas Spirit"

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice


Reports from Sunday morning is that a dead body was found in the water near Tower 28. The body was reportd to be a man in a wetsuit, no other info as of this moment, more details from Mason Brown of the  Mason Brown's Surf Report in the video below:.





It's time for Santa Monica's 4th Annual Polar Bear Swim!

Sunday, January 2, 2022, 9am-12pm



After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the annual Polar Bear Swim returns to the Annenberg Community Beach House on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Pre-registration is now open!

This unique Santa Monica event for all ages kicks off 2022 with a plunge into the Pacific Ocean and a 300-yard swim around a buoy and continues with access to Annenberg Community Beach House heated pool and amenities. Check-in is at 9 a.m. at the Guest Services office, followed by a short walk to the shoreline with the first plunge for youth at 9:15 a.m. All other ages to follow.

The Polar Bear Swim is a no-judgment zone; participants can choose to stick their toes in the ocean, take a quick dip, or take a swim around the buoy. Attendees are invited to take photos with event mascot Pat the Polar Bear.

Registration includes admission to the Annenberg Community Beach House heated pool and hot showers as well as hot chocolate on the pool deck. Regular pool rules apply while at this event. Youth under the age of eight and under four feet tall must be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times.

Pre-registration is available online at Polar Bear Swim 2022
. In-person registration will be available though may be limited on the day of the event.