Malibu Classic & “Noserider Invitational” Sept 6-7th Surfrider Beach

The MSA Classic is one of the world’s most respected and longest-running longboard surf contests. Hosted by the Malibu Surfing Association since 1961, the event takes place at the iconic Surfrider Beach—home to some of the most celebrated waves in surf history. This year just over 300 competitive surfers of all ages will be participating:

Malibu Surfing Association (MSA), WindanSea (WSC), Oceanside Longboard Surf Club (OLSC), Hope Ranch Surf Club (HRSC), Ventura Surf Club (VSC), Japan Rise Surfing Association (RSA), Canadian Longboard Surf Club (CLSC), East Coast Surf Club (ECSC), Australia Longboard Surf Club (ALSC), Pedro Point Surf Club (PBSC)

Each year, the MSA Classic draws elite longboarders from around the globe to compete on First Point’s legendary right-hand break. The event is not only a showcase of style, skill, and sportsmanship but also a celebration of surfing’s rich heritage. With over six decades of history, the Classic continues to unite generations of surfers in a shared commitment to the traditions and community values that define the sport.



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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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The Reel Inn Malibu was destroyed in the Janaury 7th Palisades Fire, then a month later, their lease expired. This month, California State Parks told the owners their lease wouldn’t be renewed.

“California State Parks recognizes the importance of how the return of beloved businesses can symbolize progress in recovery and a return to normalcy,” a spokeswoman for the department said.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is has been using the site as a staging ground to restore the Pacific Palisades electric grid. They expect to use that site for two years.

California State Parks told the owners of the Rell Inn that they could apply to possibly operate a food truck on their former location.

Projects to restore and protect Dockweiler, Zuma and Redondo beaches for future generations are moving ahead, thanks to $5.1 million in Measure A funds, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) announced.

“We’re working with nature to protect what matters most: the beaches that connect us, support our ecosystems, and serve our communities,” DBH Director Gary Jones said. “These projects reflect our commitment to resilience, preservation, and equity.”

The grant from the Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) will fund the next phase of planning and design of “living shoreline” projects at each of the three beaches. DBH launched the projects in 2024 and is close to finishing a feasibility study that helped shape their design.

“Measure A was created by L.A. County voters to ensure every community has access to safe, healthy, and resilient public spaces,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Director of the Regional Park and Open Space District. “These living shoreline projects are a powerful example of how we can work with nature to protect our coast, strengthen climate resilience, and preserve public beach access for generations to come. By investing in science-based, community-driven solutions, we’re making sure our coastline remains a place of connection, recreation, and refuge for all.”

Living shoreline projects use native plants to restore dunes and shoreline habitats that naturally protect the coast from rising seas and stronger storms. By protecting the coastline, the projects will also ensure public access to the beach—especially for families and communities who rely on these spaces for relaxation, recreation and relief from extreme heat—for years to come.

RPOSD approved over $5 million in Measure A funding for the planning and design phases of three projects:

Zuma Beach Living Shoreline Project, Malibu: $3.1 million Widen the beach, create new dune habitat, and enhance existing dune habitat. Sand placed at Zuma Beach is expected to naturally migrate downcoast and widen Point Dume Beach.

Dockweiler State Beach Living Shoreline Project, Playa del Rey: $230,000 Add low sand barrier along the bike path to keep sand out of parking lots and restore and enhance existing dune habitat by installing sand fencing, removing non-native species, seeding with native plants, and building new access paths

Redondo Beach Living Shoreline Project, Redondo Beach: $1.7 million Widen the beach between the Redondo Beach Pier and Topaz groin and create new dune habitat

Each project will now move into design development and environmental review, with an aim to start construction in the coming years. Community engagement will be a key part of the process—including public meetings, email updates, and presentations to local groups—to ensure transparency and help shape the design of each project.

The living shoreline projects are key pieces of DBH’s broader Coastal Resilience Initiative to protect beaches through science, partnerships and public participation.

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., Santa Monica Police officers responded to reports of a stabbing along Ocean Front Walk near the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Code Enforcement officers were first on scene and discovered a man bleeding from multiple wounds. They applied first aid and worked to stop the bleeding until firefighters arrived.

The victim, an employee of a nearby restaurant, had reportedly been eating lunch outside on the steps near his workplace when a man believed to be homeless allegedly approached from behind and stabbed him three times before fleeing east toward Ocean Avenue, according to a witness.

Santa Monica Fire paramedics provided further treatment, and the victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. His injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspect around the restaurant area for several days prior to the incident, though a motive remains unclear. Police are actively investigating and searching for the assailant.

The Temporary Skate Park is located at 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy and is open from 8:00 AM to Sunset.

The last day to skate at the Temporary Skate Park is Monday, September 1, 2025. The park will close permanently to complete construction on the Permanent Skate Park.



The Temporary Skate Park equipment will be sold at surplus. To bid on skate park equipment, Click Here

Submit a bid form by Wednesday, September 3, at 4:00 PM

Bid on skate equipment or Skatelite

Purchaser is responsible for removal

Payment must be finalized before equipment is removed

Purchaser must sign a City of Malibu waiver and release agreement prior to the final sale

Accepted forms of payment include cash, cashier's check, and credit card (processing fee will be applied)

All purchased equipment must be removed between Friday, September 5, and Sunday, September 7, at 4:00 PM "

Click Here to bid.

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.

SMPD offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians

Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.
Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.
Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.
Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross.
Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.
Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.
If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.
Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross. 

Police officers escort parking enforcement officers as they go after all the delivery trucks parked "illegally" while making deliveries to Venice Beach businesses.

An Tuesday afternoon, according to witnesses, a car sped down Ocean Ave and through the intersection at Bicknell hitting a pedestrian who was standing with her daughter next to her parked SUV. The woman was badl injuried and was tken to the hospital, along with her daughter. The driver, who was heard saying her car malfunctioned, was also taken to the hospital, Ocean Ave was closed for 2 blocks as forsenics investigated the crash. No information avaliable on the condition of all invovled.