November 20, 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:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

50 yards and 100 yards up and down the coast of the creek.

· 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.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

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.

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.

Surfing at Venice Breakwater on Saturday, Novemnber 18th. This was all filmed on the 90s MiniDV dadcam by Nate Woiwode

December 10! Dogtown Car Club's first annual toy drive! Please join for a fun night at Lunetta in Santa Monica.

Let’s give some love ❤️💚tis the season! 4:30- 8:30 Tacos, classic cars and music! Don’t miss this! Please bring a unwrapped toy and join in on the raffle! Lots of amazing stuff!

2420 / 2424 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

For more info, Click Here

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

Venice Healer Daisy performing her chair dance at the Venice Ale House. Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

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Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

Police draw guns on stolen vehicle suspect and arrest him in a Venice Beach alley. Filmed by, Venice Gallerie

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a collaborative effort unfolded on Main Street and Ozone Avenue in Venice, where the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and Clean Harbors Environmental Inc. converged to address a homeless encampment with an cleanup operation. Prioritizing safety, the workers wore white hazardous materials suits, in compliance with established safety standards."

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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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From Santa Monica Close Up:

" In a shocking turn of events, the once-beloved couple known as "The Venice Healer" and "The Perfect Prince" has announced their separation after exchanging vows on August 2, 2023. The Venice Healer, fondly referred to as "Wa" and Daisy, shared her emotional journey during an exclusive interview with Santa Monica Closeup at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

In a candid conversation, The Venice Healer offered insight into the challenges her marriage with The Perfect Prince has been facing. She began by emphasizing the universality of relationship struggles, stating, "We all go through struggle stages." Acknowledging the trauma both she and The Perfect Prince have endured, she described their current situation as a "struggle stage" and expressed hope that they could eventually overcome it together."

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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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