The City of Malibu installed first of City-purchased, solar/battery Automatic License Plate Reader cameras in Malibu, giving Sherrifs Deputies an additional enforcement tool for theft, property crime & other public safety issues.

“The goal of the ALPR cameras is to enhance public safety by providing usable license plate data for use by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the contracted agency for law enforcement services,"the Public Safety Commission states. The locations are: PCH/Lunita Road, PCH/Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road/Civic Center Way, PCH/Cross Creek Road, and PCH/South Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

"Surf Sunset For 2 Years First."

That rare day that Chart House has surfable waves.

Oscar from Hecho En Venice checking the surfing at the Venice Pier on a Sunday morning.

Winter swell morning at the Venice Breakwater.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

/"In Santa Monica on Sunday, February 26, 2023, police officers arrested a man who allegedly stole two electric scooters from a bike rental vendor at Santa Monica Beach. After responding to a 911 call reporting the theft, police spotted a man near the 1700 block of Main Street and identified him as the suspect. The victim also confirmed the man's identity."

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Rain up to 1.25" total, wind 30-50 mph expected in Malibu thru Wed, March 1. Crews are patrolling & clearing roads & drainage. Be prepared for hazardous roads, water, mud & rocks; potential power/traffic signal outages.

"Learn Surf Etiquette to Protect Everyone."