September 27, 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:

Windward storm drain at Venice Beach (Venice Breakwater)

100 yards up and down the coast from the drain.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

· Malibu Point at Surfrider Beach.

· Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

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 SoCalTrail and MSAR on the beautiful trails of Malibu Creek State Park nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains – home turf for the Malibu Search and Rescue team. Hike, run or race either the 5k or 10k distances (or 1k Run/Walk for the Kids) on fire road and single track trails. Celebrate your finish in the beer garden (21+), get a post-race massage and stick around for prize raffles, awards and festival exhibitors. A variety of food trucks will be on-site as well, including plant-based options.

When:

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Where:

Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road,
Calabasas, CA 91302

What:

10K Trail Run

5K Trail Run/Walk

1K Kids Run/Walk (under 13 only)

Why:

Have fun! Enjoy our beautiful mountains!

Support Malibu Search & Resuce - your local, all volunteer, search & rescue team.

For more info and to register, Click Here

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Los Angeles Police Officers successfully defuse a tense situation near Venice Beach restrooms on Thursday, October 5, 2023. A Venice local became agitated when a group of individuals was allegedly using drugs in the vicinity of the restrooms and playground. Prompt police intervention allowed them to separate the individuals and restore calm to the area.

The incident unfolded on a sunny afternoon when concerned citizens near Venice Beach reported an escalating dispute involving a local resident and a group of individuals engaged in what appeared to be drug use. The situation had the potential to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the popular coastal destination.

Multiple Los Angeles Police Officers responded swiftly to the scene, arriving with the intention of resolving the issue peacefully. The officers carefully assessed the situation and managed to separate the involved parties. Through calm communication and their professional training, the officers were able to de-escalate the tension that had arisen.

The incident was resolved without any injuries or harm to those involved."

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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Join us at the screening in honored to bring our LA surf community together to celebration of the life of Dedon Kamathi.

Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture

Join us for a special in-person screening of the award-winning documentary Wade in the Water.

Get ready to be captivated by this incredible film that reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.

The Wade in the Water team and Echo Park Film Center are honored to bring our LA surf community together for a screening and discussion in celebration of the life of Dedon Kamathi, a surf legend, Black Panther, and Pan-African activism leader.

Come hang with us on Sunday October 15th at 7pm for a free screening of Wade in the Water in The Garden at Leimert Park. Produced by William Lamar and Tejvir Grewall.

Free snacks, and additional food and drinks will be available for sale.

Screening will start at 8pm followed by a Q+A session and commemoration to Dedon.

Sunday, October 15 · 7 - 8:30pm

The Garden in Leimert Park
3320 W 43rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Catch the film and stay for an insightful Q&A session with the director, producer, and cast right after.

A documentary film that delve into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas.

For tickets and more info, Click Here

A Sunday afternoon of westisde punk at Beyond Baroque’s poet’s garden. Featuring live music, vendors, and art exhibit pop-ups. Performances by Beowulf, Neighborhood Watch, Sick Sense, Doug Mug & The Thugs, No Reaction, & 2Dust.

Sunday, October 29 · 12 - 6pm

Doors open: 12:00 PM Because this is a free event seating is limited. Please arrive early

Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd
Venice Beach Los Angeles, CA 90291

For more info, Click Here

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Join SurfAid for the 11th annual SurfAid Cup Malibu and surf the famous First Point! Teams of four commit to raising funds for SurfAid and the team’s fifth member is a pro or local legend provided by SurfAid. Previous pros include legends such as Shane Dorian, Damien Hobgood, Josh Kerr, Kassia Meador, Joel Tudor, and Robert “Wingnut” Weaver. Don’t let the talent scare you – the competition is open to all ages and abilities.

In a thrilling development, this year’s SurfAid Cup Malibu 2023 will be held at the World Surf League (WSL) Pro longboarding championship site the day after the conclusion of the WSL championship event. To ensure the best possible waves for this world-class contest, the WSL has set a waiting period from October 3rd -13th.

Turn one truly epic day of surfing at the most iconic point breaks in California into a year of support for our partner communities. Together we aim to raise $50,000 to support families in remote parts of Indonesia and Solomon Islands.



Date: October 3-13, 2023 - waiting period.
Event goes on the day with the best surf. Where: First Point, Malibu
Fundraising Target: $5,000 per team
Time: Registrations from 7.00AM, awards at 12:30PM onwards.
Team size: Four surfers plus one pro provided by SurfAid.
Why: When you join the SurfAid Cup you ensure the locals in the places we love to surf are never forgotten.

For more info, Click Here

Another piece of rare footage.

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Join the Santa Monica Swim Center for a frightfully fun evening at the Spooky Splash Spectacular on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m.!

Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch 🎃, pumpkin decorating, a haunted house 👻, and more!

For more info, Click Here

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Surf Ninjas 30th Anniversary With Ernie Reyes Jr. & Nicolas Cowan at Be Kind Video in Burbank.