Hop aboard the Marina del Rey WaterBus - a scenic way to get around the Marina!

The WaterBus operates 6/16 – 9/4 (Fri – Sun) for $1 per person, one-way. Stops include Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, Marina “Mother’s” Beach and more.



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Mackenzie Eisenhour will be signing mhis book, 1000 Skateboards at Rip City Skates in Santa Monica - Sunday June 25 from 1-4PM. Come through and buy a copy, get your existing copy signed, and meet the author at one of the most legendary skateshops on the planet.

A must-have for diehard fans and the perfect introduction for anyone just getting into skateboard culture, 1000 Skateboards is the definitive compilation that profiles 1,000 boards from old-school classics to famed iconic boards as well as the latest innovations hitting the streets. Covering over seventy years of brands and designers, this is the skateboard bible to inspire both the experienced as well as a rising generation of new thrashers.



Broken down into categories based on deck shape and neck size as well as individual brands, uses, and skill levels, the book profiles the full range of board types: old-school, short boards, longboards, cruisers, street, freestyle, slalom, park, vert, pool, off-road, and more. Every type of board is included, from well-known brands to the obscure: Alien Workshop, Almost, Antihero, Baker, Birdhouse, Blind, Chocolate, DGK, Element, Enjoi, Flip, Girl, Globe, Habitat, Krooked, Plan B, Powell Peralta, Primitive, Punked, Real, Santa Cruz, Sector 9, Supreme, Toy Machine, Zero, and Zoo York—to name just a few.

Avaliable at H&M, the Pismo Beach, LA County T-Shirts.

Their designer got a few things wrong, as Pismo Beach is in San Luis Obispo county, not Los Angeles county.

Los Angeles county is 4,751 sq mi not 80.35

33 46' 6" n 118 11' 44" w points to a building on West Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California not West/East Ocean Blvd and certainly not in Pismo Beach. Long Beach is at least located in Los Angeles county and actually is 80.35 sq mi

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A peaceful day at the beach turned violent on Thursday, June 8, 2023, when, according to witnesses, a group of men who may have been under the influence instigated a brawl, leading to arrests and charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred at Santa Monica Beach and prompted a swift response from local law enforcement.

According to the victims, who were enjoying the day with friends, a group of men approached them and began harassing them. The situation quickly escalated into a physical altercation involving multiple individuals. Shockingly, the aggressors resorted to wielding metal poles, which were umbrella spikes, to strike the victim.

Thankfully, the Santa Monica Police Department received timely reports of the brawl and swiftly dispatched officers to the scene. Upon arrival, they intervened to restore order and apprehended two of the individuals responsible for the assault. Authorities have stated that these individuals will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon"

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From @MarVDemocrats

A violent incident unfolded at Fatty Mart in Mar Vista yesterday, leaving patrons traumatized and thankful for the swift action of law enforcement. A disturbed man entered the eating area, screaming and flipping tables, creating chaos and endangering those nearby.

The assailant proceeded to throw chairs and any objects he could find, while onlookers were unable or unwilling to engage him.

Quick-thinking, a witness dialed 911 and stayed on the line for eight minutes, updating the dispatch on the man's location as he continued his destructive path, damaging street furniture and threatening bystanders.

The assailant later beat an individual with a tennis racket before stabbing them, causing onlookers to flee and seek safety.

The assailant proceeded to throw chairs and any objects he could find, while onlookers were unable or unwilling to engage him.

Returning to Fatty Mart, the aggressor confronted guests once again before crossing the street and entering the Post Office. The witness continued updating 911, leading the police to the man's location.

A confrontation ensued, with multiple officers eventually apprehending the assailant after a struggle.

The victim of the tennis racket assault suffered multiple injuries, while others narrowly escaped harm. The heroic actions of the witness, combined with the swift response of law enforcement, prevented further attacks and brought an end to the terrifying incident.

Malibu Lagoon Beach ¼ mile in each direction from Lagoon will be closed at least thru Fri, June 9

LA County Department of Health requires 2 days of tests showing bacterial levels meet state standards. Avoid contact with ocean water & wet sand.

5,000-6,000 gallons of untreated sewage was related into the ocean water. According to health officials, the sewage came from a damaged wastewater line that leaked into a storm drain at the corner of Malibu Canyon Road and Potter Road. The wastewater line has been stopped and the immediate area surrounding it has been cleaned.

Beach Closures
A beach is closed anytime there is a known sewage or chemical spill impacting ocean waters. Water contact may cause someone to become ill. When a beach is closed, the Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all contact with ocean water in the closure area and where closure signs are posted.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach (¼ mile up coast and ¼ mile down coast).

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.




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Thursday afternoon, a fire broke out in the hills behind the Malibu Feed Bin at Topanga Beach. Firefighters had in under control and put out right away

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Have you ever seen a black bear take a midnight stroll along the beach? We haven’t either but we know that it happened recently and at least twice in Malibu, thanks to paw print and GPS tracking evidence.

(Exhibit A: Photo of bear prints in the sand near Leo Carrillo). 🐾 🐾 Beach life seemingly did not suit Santa Monica Mountain’s erstwhile resident black bear, BB-12, however. Since he was first captured and collared on April 23 by National Park Service biologists, he has since crossed the 101 Freeway, Highway 23 and the 118 Freeway. He is currently roaming in the northern part of the Santa Susana Mountains.

Who knows if this 3-4 year-old bear will keep going north or head back? Luckily his GPS radio-collar will keep us informed! Though there has been the occasional bear sighting over the years, this is the first time biologists have captured and radio-collared a bear in the Santa Monica Mountains. The nearest population of black bears is in the Santa Susana Mountains, north of the 118 Freeway.

Photo courtesy of California State Park Lifeguards. Info from Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Recreation Area

Just before midnight on June 2, 2023, the Santa Monica Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a witness to a traffic collision with injuries at the intersection of 26th Street and Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. A Volkswagen Jetta left the roadway and collided with a pedestrian seated on a bus bench.

Responding officers found the victim, a 19-year-old male from Los Angeles, suffering from severe traumatic injuries to both legs. The victim was transported to UCLA Medical Center where he is in critical condition.

Officers determined the driver of the vehicle, John Edward Alevizos (DOB: 04-12-1988) of Los Angeles, was under the influence of alcohol. Due to the injuries to the victim, Alevizos was arrested and booked for felony Driving Under the Influence.


This is the second drunk driver cash in Santa Monicas this week. , Just a few day ealier, a Drunk Driver Flips His Jeep In Santa Monica