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Below is a summary of the parking changes that have been approved by Council. The new rates will not be implemented immediately, as some rates are pending approval by the California Coastal Commission.
Parking in City-Owned Structures:
The free parking period in Downtown Structures 1 through 8 will change from 90 minutes to 30 minutes.
Many remaining parking rates at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by up to 42%.
Monthly parking passes at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by 20%.
Validations will continue to be available for purchase for downtown businesses and employee validations for $6 for 6 hours and $9 for 12 hours will continue to be available for downtown employees.
Parking Meters:
Hourly rates at parking meters in the Beach and Downtown areas will increase from $2.50 to $3.00
Hourly rates at all other parking meters will increase from $1.25 to $1.50.
ADA placard parking at meters will remain free.
Surface and Beach Lot Parking:
Hourly rates in the Main Street parking lots will rise from $1.25 to $1.50 in the winter. In the summer, the hourly rates will be $2 Monday-Thursday and $2.50 Friday-Sunday.
Hourly rates in Mid-City parking lots will increase from $1.00 to $1.25.
Surface lot parking for ADA placard holders will be 50% of the posted rate.
Hourly rates for short term Beach lots will rise from $1.00 to $2.00 in the winter, and to $3.00 in the summer.
Depending on location, flat-rate Beach parking will increase by up to 33%, and Beach parking permit rates will rise 14- 20%.
Detectives Seeking Additional Sexual Assault Victims of this person.
NOTE: For some reason, LAPD only released a small thumbnail size photo of the guy. They did not release a high, or even toaster quality version of the booking photo.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims and witnesses in connection with a series of sexual assault investigations occurring in the Venice and Santa Monica areas.
In January 2025, a 24-year-old male reported that 42-year-old Jean Dar drugged and sexually assaulted him. Detectives identified two additional male victims, both in their mid-twenties, who reported similar incidents. In each case, the victims stated they met the suspect at a bar, where he engaged them in conversation before inviting them to an after party. The suspect then drove the victims to his residence near Marina Del Rey, where they were given a drink. After consuming the drink, the victims reported becoming incapacitated and that the suspect committed sexual acts without their consent.
On May 21, 2025, detectives arrested Jean Junior Dar for violation of 289(e) PC – Penetration by a Foreign Object Upon an Intoxicated Person and 287(j) PC – Oral Copulation Upon an Intoxicated Person (Booking No. 7019898). The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which filed multiple felony counts of sexual assault. Dar posted bond and is currently out of custody.
Detectives have identified three victims in this investigation and believe there may be additional individuals who have not yet come forward. A photograph of Dar is being released to assist with identification and to encourage anyone with information to contact investigators.
Anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses is urged to contact the LAPD Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through www.lapdonline.org by clicking “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved–Crime Stoppers” menu, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile application, selecting LA Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is currently investigating reports of an unexplained illness affecting multiple dogs in the Venice Canals area. As of August 8, there have been 26 suspected canine cases reported, including five canine deaths. Commonly reported symptoms in affected dogs include sudden and severe lethargy and weakness, lack of coordination, vomiting, tremors or seizures. The most recent case had symptoms that began on July 30, 2025. The source of the illnesses is still under investigation.
Experts, including Veterinary Public Health, Environmental Health, and Acute Communicable Disease, have been engaged to investigate all possible sources of these illnesses, including exposure to any pesticides, harmful organisms, or environmental hazards. City, State and County agencies are also involved and supporting the investigation and response.
Preliminary Environmental Findings
As part of the investigation, the Water Quality Control Board tested the canal water, algae and scum. Results found the presence of toxins produced by algae. While a definitive link to the dog illnesses has yet to be confirmed, out of an abundance of caution, the City of Los Angeles is taking proactive measures to protect the public and animal health.
Partner agencies will inform when tests show that water is safe to drink and you no longer need to boil your water. They are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Canal Advisory and Safety Guidance
The City posted signage around affected canal areas warning residents and visitors of the potential risk of toxins from algae. Until further notice, people and pets are strongly advised to:
- Avoid swimming in the canals
- Stay away from scum, foam, and cloudy or discolored water
- Do not use canal water for drinking or cooking
- Do not allow pets to enter or drink the water, or to eat, touch or sniff algae, scum, or any debris near the water
- Avoid eating shellfish from these waters
- If you catch fish in this water, throw away fish guts (which can contain toxins), and clean and thoroughly rinse fillets with clean, fresh water. Wash your hands, tools, and any surfaces afterward. When in doubt, do not eat the fish.
Health Effects from Exposure to the Algae-related Toxins
The health effects of the toxins from the algae vary by route of exposure. For humans, the toxins can cause skin rashes, eye irritation, diarrhea, and vomiting. For animals, the toxins can cause diarrhea, vomiting, convulsions and death. Advice for Pet Owners and Veterinarians
Pet owners who think their pets may be sick should seek immediate veterinary care. Veterinarians who have relevant information should report suspected cases to the Veterinary Public Health Program at (213) 288-7060
The wild Chaotic First Encounter with Daisy the Venice Healer, the Police, and a Crazy Woman.
Flashing back to the first time Daisy the Venice Healer came up to assist during the arrest of a homeless woman by the Los Angeles Police at Venice Beach. This happened in the Venice Beach Rose Ave Parking Lot about 3 years ago.
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The Coast Guard and local agencies are searching for a 30-year-old woman near Venice Beach, California, after personal belongings were found unattended south of the Venice Beach Pier, Wednesday evening.
The missing person has been identified as 30-year-old Ashanta Ayana Elise Cobb-McNeil from Las Vegas, Nevada. Her loved ones said she sometimes goes by "Loni Legend."
At approximately 8:40 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders received a report from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and a good Samaritan who discovered a phone, shoes, wallet, and passport unattended on the sand.
The Coast Guard launched rescue crews from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach, Air Station Ventura, and diverted the cutter Narwhal to search the surrounding waters. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Santa Monica lifeguards from Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division conducted shoreline and waterside searches. LAPD is coordinating landside efforts.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ms. Cobb-McNeil is urged to contact the local authorities.
Malibu's Fraser Bohm, the 22 year old driver accused of mowing down and killing four sorority sisters in the horrific 2023 Pacific Coast Highway car crash pleaded not guilty as he appeared in court with his new high-profile celebrity defense attorney, Alan Jackson.
Bohm was driving his BMW at speeds up to 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with several parked cars and killing Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, and Peyton Stewart, all seniors and members of Alpha Phi sorority.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the crash happened Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. when the suspect reportedly lost control of his westbound dark gray four-door BMW and slammed into three parked cars before ricocheting and fatally striking the victims, who officials said were standing on the side of the road. Four women died at the scene. Two other people were taken to hospitals in unknown condition.
Deputy District Attorney Nathan Bartos informed the court that the 'black box' in the BMW showed that the vehicle accelerated from 93mph to 104mph just two and a half seconds before the crash.
Bohm claims he was being 'chased in a road-rage incident'
Sheriff's investigators said they found 'no evidence of an alleged road-rage incident.
According to witnesses via Daily Mail, he had attempted to flee the scene and had to be 'tackled down' and stopped by students from the nearby Pepperdine Sigma Chi fraternity.
Bohm previously attended Oaks Christian School, a $31,250-a-year college prep school near Los Angeles, where he played varsity baseball. He is the youngest of three siblings.
Daily Mail previously revealed that Bohm had received the luxury vehicle in his parents' divorce settlement on his 18th birthday. The red 2016 BMW was purchased by Bohm's mother Brooke using a down payment of $25,000 in 2017. He was living in an $8.7 million Malibu estate with his mother at the time of the crash.
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