Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguard Program pier jump drill at the Venice Pier on Friday morning.

🔧 Work includes: Cross gutter reconstruction and street paving

📅 Monday, Aug. 4 – Friday, Aug. 8

🕗 Full closure, 24 hours/day

The City of Santa Monica has contracted with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (EBEI) to implement Phase 1, Pedestrian and Street Lighting Upgrade, of Lincoln Boulevard Neighborhood Corridor (LiNC) Streetscape Project. The Project will remove all old high-voltage streetlights and replace them with new energy-efficient pedestrian and street lighting along Lincoln Boulevard. The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety with new lighting. The work on Lincoln Blvd. spans from Interstate 10 freeway (I-10 Fwy) to Ozone Avenue at the southern city limit. In addition, the Project includes traffic signal and sidewalk improvements between Michigan Avenue and I-10 freeway.

This work includes installation of new small size electrical conduit, new foundations, new pedestrian and street light poles with new LED type fixtures, and removal of old streetlight poles. Furthermore, the pedestrian crossings at Olympic Blvd and at Michigan Ave on Lincoln Blvd will be reconfigured and improved with curb ramp extensions, additional signage and traffic signal modifications. Additionally, at Olympic crossings, a new pedestrian refuge median island will be installed with a two-phased safe crossing.

Construction is expected to begin in September 2024 and last approximately until December 2025. As the construction work encompasses a large section of Lincoln Blvd., the work will be performed in phases. The work is anticipated to begin at the southern city limit (Ozone Ave.) and gradually progress towards north to I-10 Fwy. During the construction, part of the street parking and sidewalks restrictions will occur temporarily. Safety barricades and signage will be provided at work locations. Driveway and building accesses will be maintained. Traffic flow will be maintained.

The operation of heavy equipment necessary to construct this project will create intermittent loud noise. We understand this process is inconvenient and we will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience that this work may cause.

Residential and commercial power service will be uninterrupted and maintained during the project. Power service for street lighting is isolated from residential and commercial power service.

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Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 / domingo 17 de agosto 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Connecting Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice



CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our 61st event, CicLAvia—Culver City meets Venice.

Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome.

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

Caltrans has announced that thier crews have completed some work on Pacific Coast Highway & some changes have been made:

- McClure Tunnel to Temescal Canyon Road: No more cones, 45 mph speed limit

- Temescal to Sunset Blvd: Reduced cones & signage, 35 mph speed limit

- Sunset to Carbon Beach Terrace: Active work zone, 25 mph speed limit

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring crafts, live music, a taco truck, and more. The event will also include the unveiling of a commemorative poster highlighting 30 influential residents of Venice. Bring your family and friends to celebrate.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

11:00 a.m. 30th Anniversary and Poster Ceremony
11:30 a.m. Children’s Craft & Volunteer Bee Colman Dedication
12:00 p.m. Collaborative Zine Making
1:00 p.m. Line Dance Showcase and Lesson
2:00 p.m. Swing Dance with Dave Stuckey

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

Punk rock concert held this past weekend under the big V at the beach in Venice, featuring local Venice band, Neighborhood Watch.

Neighborhood Watchis a punk rock band established in the early 1980s. Hailing from Venice/West Los Angeles.

The full Pin Up Girl Contest held during the Dogtown Car Club Supershow in Venice Beach on Saturday. Seven contestants compete for the 2025 crown.

A TSUNAMI ADVISARY IS NOW IN EFFECT for coastal San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties.

A Tsunami Advisory has been issued, replacing the earlier issued Tsunami Watch. The tsunami should arrive near 1AM tonight. If you are located in the coastal area, move off the beach & out of harbors & marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch. Be alert to instructions from local EM officials. For LA, the arrival time is around 1AM, and surges of waves could last through 10AM on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service's Tsunami Warning Center said that the first tsunami waves could hit the west coast off the Bay Area as early as 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. The earthquake was triggered by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast in Russia.



A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. However, damage at the harbors will be possible. Surging water in and out of harbors can cause boats and docks to detach from structures. Port San Luis and Morro Bay will be of particular concern for these impacts, however other locations anywhere in the Advisory area will be susceptible to impacts including coastal flooding.

Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series.

The Dogtown Super Show at Venice Beach, hosted by the Dogtown Car Club. This video is a full walk around tour of the car show, meeting with some Venice Beach locals, Hecho En Venice, and more.

This is the 2025 show that took place on July 26th. Full video of the Pin-Up agirl Contest will online soon.