Here's surfing photos from the Venice Breakwater. This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.                                                                

Here's surfing photos from Friday, August 23rd at the Venice Breakwater.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.

These are just a few of the 100+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.














You can find 100+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Friday 8-23-2024 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

Here's surfing photos from the Venice Breakwater. This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.                                                                

Here's surfing photos from Thursday, August 22nd at the Venice Breakwater.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.

These are just a few of the 140+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.














You can find 100+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Thursday 8-22-2024 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

The Santa Monica Police Department will have extra officers on patrol August 23, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common factor, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state.

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

Drivers

• Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.

• Use your signal when changing lanes.

• Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.

• When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.

Motorcyclists

• Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.

• Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

• Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

• Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

• Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Live from the LA Opera Stage to the Big Screen at Santa Monica Pier

Lights, camera, action: Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of Madame Butterfly under the stars. This Madame Butterfly gets a stunning and cinematic twist, taking place on a 1930s film set transforming the look of this beloved opera classic. An American officer in turn-of-the-century Japan wants a bride, and a greedy marriage broker obliges, assuring him that the union can be easily dissolved.

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Broadcast begins at 6:00pm

Arrive early and explore your artsy side, enjoy family friendly crafts with LA Opera Connects. Get a balloon animal before the show starts or have your face painted by Work of Heart face painting, a biodegradable glitter bar. Be amazed by Magic Castle magician Dana Pleasant and don't miss our gift basket giveaways, LA Opera merchandise giveaways, and more!

Food & Beer available for purchase.

Bring your own blankets, low lawn seats, and cushions. Don't forget your sweaters and jackets. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.

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On August 21, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a call of a suspicious person in the 800 block of the alley south of Maple Street in Santa Monica. The reporting party told dispatchers the female suspect attempted to grab an 8-year-old child and run off with her. A second reporting party told officers the female suspect fled southbound toward the Gelson’s parking lot. The child was not harmed.

Officers located the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Courtney Perrone, standing next to a white BMW in the Gelson’s parking lot. She was positively identified by witnesses. The investigation revealed that the child victim was in the alley with an adult neighbor helping to put several pets into the neighbor’s vehicle. The suspect approached saying she was Russian police and that she was taking the child. Perrone knelt and put her arms around the child and a tug of war between the neighbor and Perrone ensues. The neighbor put the child in the front seat of his vehicle and told Perrone to leave. She ignored him and attempted to open the door of the car. When the neighbor confronted her again, Perrone produced a switchblade knife. She left on foot in the alley and was later detained.

Perrone appears to be homeless and is living out of her vehicle (the BMW). She has multiple prior out of state arrests for assault and battery, resisting arrest, possession of controlled substance, and trespassing. The suspect was recently arrested by LAPD’s Pacific Division for Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Not a Firearm) but was released for insufficient evidence. She has outstanding warrants from New Hampshire for Forgery and Intimidation (Stalking). She is currently on probation out of Nevada for a 2024 Assault with a Deadly Weapon conviction. This is her first contact with the SMPD.

Perrone will be arraigned on August 23rd. She faces felony charges of Attempted Kidnapping (207(a) PC) and False Imprisonment (237(a) PC). She will also be charged with misdemeanor Brandishing (417 PC).

Anyone with information about this incident or suspect is asked to contact Detective Jauregui at Martin.Jauregui@santamonica.gov, Sgt. Haro at David.Haro@santamonica.gov, or the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.

Here's surfing photos from Easter Sunday at the Venice Breakwater. This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.                                                                

Here's surfing photos from Wednesday, August 21st at the Venice Breakwater.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.

These are just a few of the 140+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.














You can find 140+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Wednesday 8-21-2024 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

By City News Service

A 29-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Marina del Rey whose driver fled was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner Tuesday.

Officers were dispatched Sunday at about 12:30 a.m. to Lincoln and Washington boulevards regarding a “possible vehicle versus pedestrian” call, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Section.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

She was later identified by the medical examiner as Kruti Pandya.

On Wednesday morning, Pacific Coast Highway was closed between Heathercliff Road and Busch Drive while Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel assised the Malibu/Lost Hill’s Station with a barricaded assault with a deadly weapon suspect in his vehicle.

The standoff began about 5 a.m., when deputies attempted to cite the suspect for a parking violation. Deputies checked the man's license plate information and discovered he had a no-bail felony warrant, sheriff's spokesperson Adam Zeko said.

He assaulted the deputies with a fire extinguisherwhen they approached his white van, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Zeko told the press.

Deputies called in other resources, including "our special weapons team, who are on the scene right now," he said. The man was taken into custody without incident around 8:30 a.m. and the road was reopened to traffic about an hour later.

Investigators are still poring over the scene in #Malibu where a man was barricaded in his camper van for a couple of hours. He was taken into custody by #LASD. This stretch of #PCH is still closed. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/lyZdb2HmKb

— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) August 21, 2024

Fans of country music and dance can two-step into the sunset with the first-ever Hoedown Throwdown offering free lessons and open dancing at the Annenberg Community Beach House on Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

SoCal group Tina Michelle and the Rhinestone Cowgirls will light up the courtyard with music, step by step instruction, followed by open dancing.



Event schedule:

6-7:30 p.m. Line dance and 2-step lessons - jump in anytime

7:30-8:00 p.m. Open dancing

The event is all-ages and everyone is welcome. No dance partner is required.

Please, no alcohol, glass, or dogs.

Getting Here: The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. Parking is available for $3 per hour or $12 per day. Please pay for parking at the Pay & Display machine upon your arrival and place receipt on dashboard. Exact change cash and credit cards are accepted. Ample bike parking is available; please bring a lock.

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