From Santa Monica Close Up:
"Santa Monica Police Officers swiftly responded to a call from traffic control officers who had encountered an individual engaged in the illicit reselling of used parking receipts at the Santa Monica Beach Public Parking lot. The incident took place on July 10, 2023. Upon arrival, the officers detained the man in question in order to conduct essential identity verification and background checks. Subsequently, they proceeded to issue him a cautionary advisory.
It is important to highlight that fraudulent theft, particularly through the means observed in this case, is generally classified as a misdemeanor offense. However, depending on the cumulative value of the fraudulent activities, the charges could potentially be escalated to a felony.
During the course of the interaction, the man exhibited a confrontational attitude, accompanied by audacious assertions of intending to continue his unlawful practices by reselling used tickets at other public parking lots.
This incident represents an ongoing and recurring problem that has plagued the beach parking lots for a significant period of time."
Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.
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Sugar the Surfing Dog rides waves with the adaptive surf athletes at Life Rolls On's They Will Surf Again event in Santa Monica.
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From Santa Monica Close Up:
" A tense five-hour standoff between police and a potentially armed woman at a motel on Lincoln Blvd ended peacefully earlier today. The incident took place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, prompting a swift response from the Santa Monica Police Department.
In response to the escalating situation, authorities quickly arrived at the American Motel on Lincoln Blvd after receiving reports of a person with a gun . As a precautionary measure, residents in the 1200 block of Lincoln were promptly advised to evacuate, while guests at the motel were instructed to leave their rooms. The surrounding streets were sealed off to ensure public safety.
During the operation, police officers effectively communicated through a loudspeaker to issue commands to the suspect, who had barricaded herself inside the motel. The standoff occurred when the suspect allegedly brandished a handgun after being approached by the hotel manager regarding checkout time.
To secure the area, multiple blocks, including Lincoln Blvd between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd, as well as Arizona Ave between 7th and 9th Street, were cordoned off. The Santa Monica Police Department deployed their Mobile Center, an overhead drone, and called in their SWAT team to manage the situation.
Police officers made preparations to deploy tear gas into the suspect's room and utilized flash grenades as part of their strategy. While the exact deployment of tear gas remains unclear, officers wore gas masks as a precautionary measure. Stun grenades, also known as flash grenades, flashbangs, thunderflashes, or sound bombs, were employed to temporarily disorient individuals' senses. These non-lethal explosive devices emit a blinding flash of light and produce a loud "bang" to stun adversaries or create distractions, commonly used in close-quarters combat, door breaching, and riot control scenarios.
After hours of negotiations, the female suspect surrendered to the Santa Monica Police Department without any major incident, leading to her subsequent arrest. As the investigation continues, the suspect will undergo a comprehensive mental health evaluation. The presence of a firearm on the woman at the time of her apprehension remains uncertain.
At 5:10 pm, the Santa Monica Police Department provided an update via their Twitter account, stating, "The standoff in the 1200 block of Lincoln Boulevard has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as this individual was taken into custody without significant incident. Please wait for police and fire vehicles to leave before trying to enter the area."
Further information regarding the case will be released as the investigation progresses. "
Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.
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Free opening reception for "Shifting Tides," Surfing-Themed Art by local malibu artists, sunday, july 16 in the Malibu City Gallery
In tribute to Malibu’s deep roots in surfing culture, the City of Malibu Arts Commission invites the community to to the free opening reception of "Shifting Tides," the surfing-themed exhibition of original artworks by local Malibu artists on Sunday, July 16, at 12:00 PM. The Commission will celebrate the artists and Malibu’s surf culture with a live musical performance by “A Call 2Peace,” and complementary food and beverages.
Surfing is in Malibu’s DNA, and Malibu has played an important role in the global history and culture of surfing, making it a natural subject to inspire local artists.
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.
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Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority response to the City of Malibu removing MCRA Beach Access Signs via a new video:
Don't you wish you could find all of Malibu's "secret" public beaches? We do too!
— MRCAParks (@MRCAParks) July 8, 2023
But when we do install public signage, the City of Malibu removes it! pic.twitter.com/eFz9QH1ACr
On June 26, 2023, the City of Malibu removed beach access signs that were installed at three locations along Broad Beach Rd, a City-owned street, near Lechuza Beach. These signs require a City permit to be issued to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA).
The City continually supports public access to beaches in Malibu, which is protected under state law for the entire coast of California. Beach access signs are important to visitors, public safety agencies, and nearby homeowners to ensure that beachgoers stay on safe, maintained beach access paths.
A City Encroachment permit is needed to ensure that signs are placed in a safe location using standardized equipment. The signs installed by MRCA did not have signposts designed to break away for safety when struck by a vehicle, which is required under California and federal law. They had solid 6” steel posts. The signs were removed because they were not permitted and did not conform to safety standards.
In August 2022, MRCA installed the signs for Lechuza Beach on Broad Beach Road without City permits. City Code Enforcement and Public Works notified the MRCA that the signs were unpermitted and would be removed unless a permit was requested and received. City staff offered assistance to help MRCA apply for the needed permit, but MRCA did not request a permit. MRCA responded by email on June 21 that they would remove the signs the next day. The signs were not removed. The City notified MRCA and removed the signs on June 26. MRCA picked up the signs from the City on July 7.
The City continually supports public access to beaches in Malibu, which is protected under state law for the entire coast of California. Beach access signs are important to visitors, public safety agencies, and nearby homeowners to ensure that beachgoers stay on safe, maintained beach access paths.
A City Encroachment permit is needed to ensure that signs are placed in a safe location using standardized equipment. The signs installed by MRCA did not have signposts designed to break away for safety when struck by a vehicle, which is required under California and federal law. They had solid 6” steel posts. The signs were removed because they were not permitted and did not conform to safety standards.
In August 2022, MRCA installed the signs for Lechuza Beach on Broad Beach Road without City permits. City Code Enforcement and Public Works notified the MRCA that the signs were unpermitted and would be removed unless a permit was requested and received. City staff offered assistance to help MRCA apply for the needed permit, but MRCA did not request a permit. MRCA responded by email on June 21 that they would remove the signs the next day. The signs were not removed. The City notified MRCA and removed the signs on June 26. MRCA picked up the signs from the City on July 7.
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