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Contest winners will have their artwork displayed around trash barrels on the beach. Simply submit your artwork online, in person, or by mail. The contest is open to students in grades 3 – 5 who reside in the County of Los Angeles. Online submissions must be entered by an adult.

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News from the Citizen App report that there was a traffic acccident involving a motorcycle and a truck at Venice and Lincoln. It was reported that the motorcyclist was killed in the collision.

More info when available.

Big rock! Malibu Canyon Rd is closed from Civic Center to Piuma Way due to boulder on road just north of the tunnel.


Malibu Cyn Rd is closed both directions Civic Center - Piuma due to rockslides and boulder. Topanga Cyn closed PCH - Mulholland, rockslides.

Malibu Canyon is closed in both directions Civic Center Way to Piuma due to a large rockslide a large boulder in the road. Topanga Canyon is closed both directions from PCH to Mulholland due to rockslides. Rainsford and Bonsall Dr “Arizona crossings” (drainage culvert that flows over street level) are closed during high flow. Widespread rocks and debris and street flooding on canyons and PCH. Proceed with extreme caution, watch for mud, water, rocks, branches in the road, worker and work vehicles, low visibility, strong wind, and potential traffic signal outages. Approach any intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal as an all-way stop sign under CA law – come to a complete stop. All SMMUSD public schools are closed for the day for safety (Malibu Middle and High School, Webster Elementary, Malibu Elementary). SMMUSD has sent notifications directly to parents and staff.



SR27/Topanga Cyn Blvd btwn PCH and Mulholland Hwy due to mudslides, downed trees, river flowing across road. EVERYONE should avoid the area. Duration unknown.

From Real Skate Stories:

"Tim Jackson put the "O" in O.G. In 1990 he was quietly innovating an entire repetoire of wall tricks, street moves and surf- inspired flatground that is untouched to this day."

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Large seas and high surf will continue into mid week. Surf of 10-15" over the Central Coast and 6-10" elsewhere expected. Largest surf on west-facing beaches.

Dangerous rip currents with elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet tonight. High surf of 5 to 8 feet Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest surf on west facing beaches. ⁠

Widespread gusty southerly winds leading to Gale conditions can be expected over much of the coastal waters through tonight. Large seas over the coastal waters and high surf along the coast can be expected over the next few days, peaking Tuesday into Wednesday. Mariners may consider altering plans to avoid the hazardous conditions. Large, breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

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Special Marine Warning including the Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands and East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island until 7:30 PM PST

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A special weather statement has been issued for Oxnard CA, Port Hueneme CA and Topanga CA until 7:00 PM PST

Here's surfing photos from Sunday, January 9th at the Venice Pier and from the Jetty.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by XCEL Wetsuits.

These are just a few of the 300+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo galleries for this day, check them out, the links to the complete galleries are down below.

















You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in these 2 photo galleries:

Venice Pier - Sunday 1-9-2023 Gallery #1
Venice Pier - Sunday 1-9-2023 Gallery #2


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

Here's a few surfing photos from Sunday, January 9th at the Venice Breakwater.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Bodyglove.

The link to the complete gallery is down below.




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You can find 1a few photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Sunday 1-8-2023 Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.