Celebrate sustainability & art on Montana Ave! Enjoy a car-free street with art, kid's crafts, & wine garden. Presented by Engel+Volkers.

Santa Monica’s Premier Street, Montana Ave., Transforms into a Vibrant Art Hub Celebrating Sustainability! From 9th to 17th Streets, discover 150+ visual artists, live music, workshops by Paint Lab, and a VIP Wine Garden. Free and open to all ages!



Saturday, September 28 · 11am - 6pm

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Sign-up for Northern LA Boardriders surf series contest, which takes place at Leo Carillo on October 5 & 6, is open on live heats. Looking forward to our community coming together once again. This should be an epic event.

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Northern LA Boardriders (NLAB) is a surf club that shares a strong passion for surfing and giving back to our community. We aim to foster the sport of friendly competitive surfing and create a positive movement and platform for our younger generations.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Monday, September 9, 2024, Santa Monica Police Officers were flagged down by bystanders at the Santa Monica Pier following an unprovoked assault. Witnesses reported that a man, who appeared to be homeless, had thrown a rock at a group without any apparent cause, striking one individual in the face.

The suspect, who was found to be on probation, was detained by officers at the scene while an investigation was conducted. He was subsequently arrested on assault charges. The victim was not harmed. The rock, recovered by officers, will be used as evidence in the case."

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.

In recognition of those who perished September 11, the Santa Monica Fire Department annually conducts a brief and solemn ceremony consistent with the International Association of Fire Chief recommended protocols. Santa Monica Fire stations 1, 2, and 3 will participate. The public, especially neighbors of Santa Monica’s fire stations, are encouraged to attend at any of the fire stations listed below, promptly at 6:45 a.m. The ceremony is approximately 20 minutes. An artifact from the Ground Zero site resides in Fire Station 1 (1337 7th Street, Santa Monica CA 90401) just outside the Santa Monica Fire Department’s community room and is open for viewing by the public during normal business hours.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Station 1 1337 7th Street

Station 2 222 Hollister Avenue

Station 3 1302 19th Street

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Billed as North America's Largest Pet Festival, Day of the Dog took place on Saturday at the Main Street, Santa Monica Block Party. Among all the pet festivities, there were also two separate car clubs having shows and vendors from all over.

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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.

Locals' Night returns on September 19th. The Santa Monica Pier will be rolling out the red carpet for Santa Monicans for a curated series for locals, by locals. Gather your friends and family and head down to the Pier for amazing entertainment including youth activities, a car show, local DJs and live music from local bands, art exhibits, and so much more! You really won’t want to miss this incredible and unique outdoor setting to unwind, all while celebrating Santa Monica.

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Santa Monica police are called when a man with a knife and swords is seen at the beach in an area that is filled with families.

The man explains he was just practicing his martial arts and means no harm to anyone.

The Malibu City Council has selected Lifeguard and educator Shari Latta and environmental nonprofit Poison Free Malibu as the recipients of the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award in recognition of their contributions to recreation in Malibu.

Mayor Doug Stewart stated, “It is an honor to recognize Shari Latta and Poison Free Malibu with the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award. Shari’s dedication to teaching and mentoring young Lifeguards, alongside her impactful work with Malibu’s youth, exemplifies the spirit of community service Malibu strives for. Similarly, Poison Free Malibu’s commitment to environmental stewardship and their crucial role in shaping our Earth Friendly Management Policy reflects a deep commitment to protecting Malibu’s natural resources. Both Shari and Poison Free Malibu have made extraordinary contributions that enrich our community and set a remarkable standard for civic engagement.”

Since 2002, the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award has been presented annually to recognize outstanding individuals who give their time and resources to enhance the quality of recreation programs within the Malibu community. Past recipients have displayed a commitment to addressing some aspects of recreation in Malibu, demonstrating the highest level of citizenship while making a lasting contribution to the community.

Shari Latta has spent over 35 years as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor and Lifeguard in Malibu. She teaches young Lifeguards about the ocean, including the diversity of ocean animals and the importance of protecting the marine environment. As a female Lifeguard, she mentors young women interested in continuing their careers in the aquatics field. She has also worked with schools, serving Malibu families for over 45 years, and will serve as the Director of Our Lady of Malibu Preschool in 2024-25. Shari has dedicated her life to serving and mentoring Malibu’s youth and has expressed her deep gratitude as a potential recipient of this year’s award.

Poison Free Malibu is a Malibu-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about pesticide problems and offer viable alternatives. The organization, led by Joel and Kian Schulman, helped the City draft the Earth Friendly Management Policy, which was implemented in 2019. Mrs. Schulman serves on the City’s Earth Friendly Management working group and finds ways to enhance public education, outreach, and environmental programs at City parks and properties. Due to the organization’s diligence and hard work, poisons have been kept out of City parks for over six years.

The 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award will be presented to the recipients at the September 9 City Council meeting.