The SLO CAL Open Pismo Beach wrapped up in epic, summer-like conditions on Sunday. Taking the win in the North America Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 women’s event was Malibu’s Talia Swindal.



For Talia, the win was an emotional one as she dedicated it to Malibu surfer Lyon Herron, who recently succumb to a long fight with cancer. “I want to dedicate this win to Lyon Herron, Lyon forever,” Talia said, "He was an amazing surfer and Malibu guy. He passed away last month. I’ve always looked up to Lyon. He’s such an inspiration and yeah this is for him.”


Photo by Jonathon Reis

Talia, who earned the win over hyper-talented Bella Kenworthy, also sharde "I know she can throw a 9 or a 10 whenever she has to so I’m never comfortable out there with her having priority and needing a score. This means so much and just thank you to everyone supporting me; my family, my friends. This is incredible.”

Swindal now moves into a tie for first on the North America Qualifying Series with San Clemente's Kirra Pinkerton.


Photo by Jonathon Reis

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"I showed up to Venice Beach today finding a huge crowd in front of the Sidewalk Café. I had no idea what was going on. I later found out that the musician and DJ Mark Rebillet, and the famous freestyle rapper, which is iconic on YouTube, Harry Mack. It felt like you're at a concert. I haven’t seen such a big crowd in a long time."

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Created by artist Douglas Hollis, these two 14-foot chairs with large stainless-steel tubes produce melodic sounds when the wind blows.

The City of Malibu is pleased to announce the approval of a long-term contract with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to establish a dedicated three-officer traffic enforcement taskforce to patrol Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) within City Limits.

On January 22, 2024, the Malibu City Council approved the contract for the term of two years, with a financial commitment not to exceed $2 million dollars. Active, visible traffic enforcement is one of the most immediate ways to make PCH safer, and will send a message that speeding and reckless driving will not be tolerated in Malibu.

Despite PCH being under Caltrans jurisdiction, the City remains committed to doing everything possible within its jurisdictional ability to make PCH safer. The City Council declared a local state of emergency on November 13, 2023, in response to the increasingly dangerous conditions on PCH, culminating in the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students struck by a speeding motorist while walking along PCH in October, 2023.

Learn how to take amazing pictures using your camera or phone at the complimentary Photography Workshop on Wednesday, January 31 at 3:30 PM at Malibu Bluffs Park.

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On January 25th at approximately 10:25 AM, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a call of Shots Fired in the 2600 block of 29th Street in Santa Monica. Officers located the victim of the shooting seated in his parked vehicle. The victim, identified as Edward Williams III, a 46-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was transported to a local hospital in grave condition and died at the hospital.

Witnesses who saw the suspect leave the scene provided officers with her general direction of travel. SMPD Detectives worked tirelessly throughout the day to identify and locate the suspect who was taken into custody this morning in West Los Angeles. The motive for the crime is still being investigated.

In Custody: Kayla Denise Mackey, 27 years old, currently experiencing homelessness.

Mark your calendars! THERAsurf's Leo Carrillo event has landed on April 6th! Sign-ups are now open for both athletes and volunteers. Head over to thier website and go to the sign up page to register. Let’s make an epic beach day happen folks!
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