Escape to the 1st Annual Santa Monica Pier Fundraiser September 6

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) invites the community to celebrate an evening of connection, cocktails, and purpose at its inaugural fundraising event, “A PIERfect Benefit,”. A PIERfect Benefit will take place on Friday, September 6 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM inside the historic Merry Go-Round Building.

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, curated appetizers, live entertainment, and engaging programming that reflects the Pier’s vibrant past, present, and future. All proceeds will benefit SMPC’s mission to keep the Pier magical, meaningful, and accessible for all. Funds raised will support future free events and maybe even the return of beloved concerts on the Pier deck.

Additionally, 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to Pali Strong Foundation, a community-led effort providing direct relief to those affected by the recent Palisades Fires.

Tickets are now available Click Here .

“This event kicks off a new tradition for one of the most iconic places in California,” said Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation. “We’re not the City—we’re a nonprofit with heart, and we rely on the generosity of the community to continue curating the Pier experience for locals, visitors, and admirers alike.”

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A Venice Boardwalk tattoo artist got stabbed by a known crazy homeless girl. She locks herself in the public restrooms when the police arrive. Officers manage to get her out and place her under arrest.

"After much consideration, the Abbot Kinney Festival Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s festival. This decision was influenced by several factors, including the recent slowdown in sponsorships affecting many festivals and events this year." the event organizer announced.

"As a non-profit event organized by dedicated Venice community volunteers and stakeholders, our mission has always been to celebrate the unique spirit of our neighborhood. We look forward to using this next year to restructure, retool, and return with an even bigger and more vibrant festival."

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On August 30th, 7th House Screenings proudly present EndThis Summer, a three program afternoon-evening festival of surf filmmaking that captures the natural art in all its cinematic splendor through sandy psychedelic surf oddities and cult classics, a program of radical contemporary short films, and a sea-soaked outsider epic.

Location: Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027

Discounted tickets are now available Click Here .

This discounted pass will grant access to all three of the festival's programs:

2:00pm – PSYCH SURF feat. MORNING OF THE EARTH (1972) co-presented by EXP TV
A deep dive into the psychedelic surf film genre that sprayed forth from the countercultural wave, ft. Albert Falzon's earthy cult classic!

5:00pm - SHREDDING: A NEW LENS IN SURF FILMMAKING
SHREDDING is a short surf film program that invites both lifelong diehards and the uninitiated alike to re-examine how surfing is culturally framed. Within the context of the sport, the term “shredding” has had difficulty escaping its mocking association with a certain archetypal image of the surfer, caricatures like Jeff Spicoli, Bodhi, Zack Morris, etc. Rather than merely decrying this apparent lack of representation, SHREDDING affirmatively undermines those cumbersome and outdated stereotypes by sharing the experiences of those whose very presence on a board redefines the discourse. Through contemporary lenses from as far afield as Morocco to up and down the California coast, we get to see how people are expanding the surf space today. Myriad perspectives, uniquely shaped by similar challenges: feeling seen, gaining access, and eventually, changing that archetypal image of what a surfer looks like.

8:00pm - SURFER: TEEN CONFFRONTS FEAR presented by Hollywood Entertainment
An existential spiritual epic, an intimate family portrait, a conspiracy thriller, and so much more—there has never been a movie or a mystical experience like SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR. Equally at home in the slow cinema tradition of Béla Tarr and the classic surf rhythms of Big Wednesday, we invite you to dip into the profound waves of this journey.

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Join us at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica Beach for the Beach Cleanup Sport -SPOGOMI USA Round, a sport where teams (3people/per team) compete for points based on the amount and types of garbage collected within a time limit in a designated area.

The prize for the winning team is a roundtrip airfare to Japan with hotel accommodations, where the World Cup will be held at Tokyo on October 29th.

It's a great way to give back to the community and stay active at the same time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. See you there!

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The Westside Classics Car Show is rolling into Venice Beach for 2025! Bringing the shine and style of Southern California’s most beloved classics to the oceanfront, this event promises a day filled with timeless automotive beauty and community spirit.

Set right along the iconic Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, the show is perfectly placed in one of SoCal’s most recognizable and vibrant beachside spots. Attendees can expect to see an impressive variety of vehicles, from pristine vintage sedans and low-slung cruisers to unique custom builds that reflect the region’s deep car culture. With palm trees framing the view and the Pacific Ocean just steps away, the setting alone makes it a standout on the Southern California car show calendar.

Hosted by the Westside Classics Car Club, a group known for preserving and celebrating classic cars while bringing enthusiasts together, the event is all about showcasing automotive craftsmanship. While there won’t be hoppers or roll-ins after the morning staging time, the curated lineup ensures each vehicle earns its place in the spotlight. Vendors will also be on-site, offering gear, memorabilia, and other automotive-related finds for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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We are Super Stoked to announce our first NLAB surf comp of the 25/26 season, our Annual Leo Carillo Surf Series.

October 11 & 12.

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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.