California coasts are experiencing a significant increase in sea lions and dolphins suffering from domoic acid (DA) poisoning due to a toxic algal bloom. If you see any marine mammals on the beach the public should keep away at least 50 yards & call Marine Mammal Care Center's Rescue Hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE.

Video from the brush fire that broke out in the hills behind the Malibu Feed Bin at Topanga Beach. Fire was said to be caused by "the homeless people that live there

The beachside pop-up library is back! Join SMPL for Seaside Storytime & nautical crafts, sign out books from the beach reads collections, play games, or relax & read in the Surfside Lounge.

Fri, July 21 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at
Seaside Storytime at 10:15 a.m.

Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90402

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OFFICIAL UPDATE FROM SMPD: On July 7, 2023, at about 9:20 PM, multiple officers of the Santa Monica Police Department responded to a call of a large party in the 2700 block of the Santa Monica beach. At about 9:22 PM, as they were approaching, officers heard multiple gun shots and the group scattered, including the shooter.

Officers located two victims, both juveniles from Los Angeles, with gun shot wounds to their lower leg. The victims, 14- and 17-year-old females, were transported by the SMFD to local hospitals for treatment. Neither of the wounds were life-threatening.

The victims did not see who fired the weapon or which direction the person fled. Witnesses described the single shooter as male, Black, 5-10, unknown age or build, with dreadlocks and wearing black pants, a white shirt, and a black hat. The subject did not appear to be experiencing homelessness.

Anyone with any information pertaining to this incident or person(s) involved is encouraged to contact SMPD’s detective unit during business hours at 310-458-8451, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.

Shifting Tides is a community art exhibition featuring several visual artists and a tribute to Malibu’s deep roots in surf culture. The exhibition will be on display from July 17 to August 25, 2023, and open Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The exhibition will be displayed in the Malibu City Gallery in City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., from July 17 through August 25. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission to the gallery is free.

Location:
Malibu City Hall
23825 STUART RANCH RD
Malibu, CA 90265 For more info, Click Here

A day of surfing at he Venice Beach Pier.

Dude straps a soft top surfboard on his Corvette Z06 and flexes it at Venice Beach.

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Please join us for our Pan African Beach Day this Sunday! Come out to get a FREE SURF LESSON, chill on the beach and enjoy some good vibes on the beach.

We meet 9-1pm @Tower 24
South Lot 4, 2030 Ocean Ave
(Short term entrance is Ocean Ave and Hollister, long term entrance is Ocean Ave and Bicknell)

We are only permitted to instruct 25 people at a time so you must be signed up to get a lesson. An email will go out to all participants Friday by 5pm with the time for your lesson.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE TO SIGN A WAIVER RELEASING ALL PARTIES OF LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF PERSONAL INJURY. Please use the form below to insure that if you attend you will have an opportunity to try to "catch a wave"!
See you there!

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