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From Brad Jacobson:

"Surfing Malibu can get very hectic. I've gone over this a few times in previous episodes but I normally film it from the pier. This time I wanted to mix things up and see if filming it from the opposite direction AND from the sand would make it look any less ... chaotic? "

August 31, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREAS WARNINGS:

· Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Herondo Street Storm Drain in Hermosa Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Malaga Cove Creek at Palos Verdes Beach

The entire swim area.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Topanga Canyon Lagoon at Topanga County Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Windward storm drain at Venice City Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Ashland Avenue Storm Drain at Santa Monica State Beach

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

· 28th Street Storm Drain at Manhattan County Beach.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

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.

Join Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 30+ cleanup sites to choose from throughout L.A. County. Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

For more info, Click Here

Santa Monica Police appear to be frustrated after responding to the this scene. Trash, including furniture was left thrown all over the grass area at the beach in Santa Monica near the border of Venice which has become known as No Mans Land.

After 50 years, Gladstones is closing down in October (some reports say as it will close as early as September 15). Their lease is coming to an end .Los Angeles County is the owner of the land and is seeking a long-term lease with new tenants.

L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, has called the property “seriously deteriorated and outdated.”

The building is set to be torn down and the city plans to construct a new culinary destination designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and operated by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. The proposed project calls for an architecturally attractive waterfront dining destination with easy access to public transit, including the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. Preliminary plans include casual dining areas serving a changing menu of locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine, a lounge, a rooftop bar, a public deck, small retailers including an ice cream shop, and a monument to the site's well-known tenant, Gladstones.

According to Gladstones.com, California’s Pacific Palisades landmark has long been a state stalwart: Founded in 1972 right on the beach in Malibu, Gladstones restaurant has been a symbol of Los Angeles and the Southern California lifestyle for nearly half a century. Owned by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan, this classic establishment has stood the test of time, outlived trends, and set the bar for quality, warmth, and excellent seafood.

Hey y'all. Sam here, local journalist who started People Powered Media .

We are trying to start up hyperlocal volunteer groups to clean and maintain bike lanes, and also to report issues to the authorities.

Our second bike lane cleanup is happening Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. Meet at Coffee Bean/Tea Leaf and Venice and Hughes.

The plan is to the survey the local lanes, cleaning as necessary. You can come on foot or by bike, and there should be parking available if you drive. The cleanup crew will be traveling slow, at walking pace.

Basically dress for heavy, dusty work -- cover up, boots, masks, glasses/goggles, etc. Also, bring water!

Right now, the hub for PPM is on insta, so follow us there for details on the day of. But basically, show up, meet up, and we'll clean for an hour or two, and then grab food, probably at Baja California Tacos, down at Venice and Overland.

What better way to celebrate Labor Day than with some Labor! lol

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Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Today we're embarking on an exhilarating journey to the iconic shores of Malibu California circa 1996. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the thrilling world of the Malibu surf scene capturing the essence of a pivotal era in surfing history.