The New Parking Restrictions At Bay Street have been removed. They were just temporary for the weekend as reported.
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With hot weather coming this weekend, the City of Malibu urges residents of neighboring communities not to travel to Malibu and all local residents to stay safe at home.
On Saturday and Sunday, the City will utilize the Wireless Alert System (WEA), which is similar to Amber Alerts, to send out messages to all cellphones within range of cell towers in Malibu, in order to reach visitors. Changeable message signs will be placed in several locations along PCH warning the public that beaches, lots, trails and parks in Malibu are closed.
The City is using every communication tool at its disposal to put out widespread messaging to the public including social media, Nextdoor, the City website, posters, flyers, FM radio public service announcements (PSAs), and the City’s emergency alert system (similar to reverse 911), in advance of the weekend.
“I want to reassure the residents of Malibu that the City is doing everything possible to urge neighboring communities not to come to Malibu during this warm weather,” Mayor Karen Farrer said. “It is difficult for all of us, in Malibu and elsewhere, to stay home and not be able to enjoy the beaches and mountains that we cherish, but this is a sacrifice that we must make to protect our seniors and vulnerable people from this deadly disease. Please stay safe at home, and enjoy the outdoors in your neighborhood or in your backyard.”
Source: The official Website for the City of Malibu
* Image above is a dramatic creation of what the alert might look like.
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Due to warm weather this weekend, parking restrictions will be in place along Bay St between Ocean Front Walk and Neilson Way. and on Ocean Blvd. between Bay St. and Hollister Ave. starting Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27.
Vehicles with a displayed residential parking permit from within a two block radius can park at the bagged meters and will not be cited or towed.
Source: The official Twitter for the City of Santa Monica,
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On Saturday morning, the National Hurricane Center upgraded the disturbance to a tropical depression after satellite measure winds showed the system as having a well-defined center. The area of interest is around 730 miles south of the tip of Baja, tracking to the northwest. Environmental conditions are favorable for development to start the weekend but become less hospitable by early next week. The system is forecast to turn more to the west early in the workweek and poses no threat to land at this time.
If the system continues to develop along the forecasted track, a minor southerly swell will blend in for exposed breaks of Southern California as we move into next week. First the Fresh Prince's kid and Superbad, now another Malibu celebrity just made the international tabloids for surfing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Surfline, "Medium to locally stronger swells for the US West Coast"
"High-pressure has been camping out over the eastern half of the North Pacific lately, as a good looking low has been centered below the Bering Sea. That storm has kept a steady run of healthy NW swell rolling into Hawaii. Well exposed US West Coast areas, primarily from Point Conception northward, have seen a fair share of that NW swell, along with shorter period NW swell set up by the near-by high. That swell scenario will continue through most of the second half of this week."
"NW swell continues for Hawaii and the West Coast going into the second half of the week."
"Northern and Central California see the most size from their NW swell mix Friday into early Saturday. Southern California sees its smaller share of the NW swell top out by the weekend."
"Over this weekend, the storm currently spinning in the central North Pacific is expected to move into the Alaskan Gulf, where it will be joined by a smaller, faster moving system. From there, the resultant complex low looks to maintain a moderate scale NW swell mix for exposures of north of Point Conception through the last week of this month. The south end of the state only pulls in a small portion of that swell then."
"High-pressure has been camping out over the eastern half of the North Pacific lately, as a good looking low has been centered below the Bering Sea. That storm has kept a steady run of healthy NW swell rolling into Hawaii. Well exposed US West Coast areas, primarily from Point Conception northward, have seen a fair share of that NW swell, along with shorter period NW swell set up by the near-by high. That swell scenario will continue through most of the second half of this week."
"NW swell continues for Hawaii and the West Coast going into the second half of the week."
"Northern and Central California see the most size from their NW swell mix Friday into early Saturday. Southern California sees its smaller share of the NW swell top out by the weekend."
"Over this weekend, the storm currently spinning in the central North Pacific is expected to move into the Alaskan Gulf, where it will be joined by a smaller, faster moving system. From there, the resultant complex low looks to maintain a moderate scale NW swell mix for exposures of north of Point Conception through the last week of this month. The south end of the state only pulls in a small portion of that swell then."
Wanna bet the heat and hit the snow? Baldy re-opened today.
Mt. Baldy was one of the last ski resorts in the country to close down for the Coronavirus lockdown. And now it is the first to re-re-open (they re-opened last month with some strict guidelines, but was shut down 2 days later).
"The forecast calls for clear skies with warm temps through the forecast period. A moderate wind advisory is in place thru Thursday morning with varying north winds in the 10 to 25 mph range. With coverage on the mountain about as good as it gets for April and golf courses reopening around Southern California we have decided to follow suit and open for ‘Ski & Ride Times’. "
The decision was made following the reopening of golf courses in both Riverside County and Orange County in southern California.
"We are taking the COVID-19 crisis very seriously. Mt Baldy Resort is a unique all season mountain resort and is well designed to accommodate social distancing guidelines. In addition, we are implementing several policy changes that will help to ensure the safety and health of our guests and staff. Similar to how a golf course operates Mt Baldy will check-in a maximum of 4 individuals at 10 minute intervals. 1 Day Alpine Ticketed guests will have access to Lift #2 and #3 from that time until closing. In stark contrast to a golf course (150 acres), Mt Baldy Resort (800 acres) has more than 4x the area and will be operating at less than 10% of occupancy under this plan."
"Mask or face covering consistent with Order of the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino County for the Control of COVID-19 must be worn at all times."
Lift Tickets are limited and cost $99, no matter what time your ticket is booked for. No half-day options at all, even if you book it for the last 2 hours of the day.
Heads up though, last time they re-opened, they had to close it down a couple days later.
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The Venice Skate Park Section starts at the 1:41 mark.
"Venice Beach Skatepark was recently on the news because of what the city decided to do to try and stop skateboarders. I decided to go check it out and show you guys the damage they did. Please be smart and do not copy my actions in this video."
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Back in October, a young, blonde powerhouse began showing up in the Venice lineup. The adorable goofy-foot with a backhand smack began turning heads up and down the beach prompting people to ask “Who’s that?!?”
We chatted with 17 year-old Rubiana (Rubi) Brownell to find out.
By Nicole Lynch
Where are you from and what brings you to Venice?
I was born in Santa Monica, and then my family moved to Costa Rica when I was four. I basically grew up there, so I consider myself to be from Costa Rica. I moved to Venice in October of last year. My dad works here and I do a lot of competing in Southern California and I needed to get used to the waves, so I used this as an opportunity to come here and train.
When did you start competing? How long have you been competing on the QS?
When I was like 13 years old, so about four years ago. I started doing the QS like 2 years ago. When I first started on the national circuit in Costa Rica I was doing well, so moving on the QS was the next step. I got into it pretty smoothly and easily.
So you like competing?
Yeah, for sure! For me more than anything just being a good surfer is my main goal, I care about that more than results. But competing really motivates me. Getting to travel around, you make the closest friendships with people from completely different parts of the world you would never go to. So it’s really cool at such a young age to have that experience while trying to make a career out of it.
When did you learn to surf?
I learned when I was 12. I have a brother who is six years older than me (Indy Brownell), and when my dad had kids his goal was to make sure his kids surfed. But me and my brother, neither of us wanted to – hahah! So he had to get my brother into it first, and that took a while, and then it was my turn. I didn’t want to but after like two months of hardcore surfing I fell in love with it and now I’m more grateful for that than anything.
Haha, so dad had to drag you to the beach?
Yep! It was easier for me than my brother, there was a part of me that just wanted to please him and make him happy. But it was a struggle at first, a lot of frustrating sessions. I was scared of the ocean even on an one foot day! A perfect little beach break and I was terrified of it, so it took a while. But I’m so so grateful for that. I wouldn’t be the same person if I didn’t surf.
You didn’t start surfing until you were 12, at what point did you realize you’ve got talent?
My dad could tell right away. It really helped having him and my older brother around, just catching white water, they would tell me exactly what I needed to do differently and were able to shape my style. So it happened within the first few months for sure.
Your dad (Trey Brownell) rips too.
He grew up in Florida with no waves, and at 15 he moved here to LA. He didn’t start competing until he was an adult. He competed for a few years, won some national contests, some WSA events and was even on US Team for two years. Then he had to find a different career to support his family.
Who are your mentors/ heroes?
My older brother is definitely one of my mentors. He taught me as much as my dad and still pushes me every day. My favorite pros are Sally Fitzgibbons, her attitude towards everything and how motivated she is just being an athlete is super inspirational. Mick Fanning is my other favorite surfer. The bottom turn to front-side top-turn combos, it’s incredible. Even though they’re both regular foots I study their surfing more than anybody else.
I overheard one of the old timers saying you have one of the best backhands he has ever seen surfed at the pier.
Aww ☺
Do you prefer going front or backside?
Backside for sure! I mean, it depends on what kind of waves I’m surfing. I really struggle with barrels backside, but when it’s just turns then backside for sure! Caroline Marks is insane.
What does your quiver look like?
I’m riding a combination of Losts and boards from my local shaper in Costa Rica called Global Surfboards. 5’6” thrusters
What other kinds of training are you doing?
I have a personal trainer who sends me workouts online. I do that three or four times a week. Weight training and being overall more in shape is one of my goals.
What about an air game? Is that something you’ll be looking to incorporate into your regimen?
Yeah, it’s something I’ve had a hard time with. When I’m back home my brother really gives me a hard time about that. We argue about it, but we’ve decided that he’s better at airs and barrels and I’m better at everything else. We push each other. Now that I’ve got some time off from contests it’s definitely something I want to focus on.
What has it been like navigating sponsors?
It’s hard, especially being from Costa Rica, it’s a place where it’s really hard to get sponsors from the US. I’m super grateful for O’Neill and Monster. I’ve also had a ton of support from local sponsors in Costa Rica. Pimienta Verde Organic Market and Mermaids and Sailors in Tamarindo, I’m very grateful.
You were due to compete in a QS 3000 in Barbados before Coronavirus hit. What’s the plan now?
All the contests got cancelled through the end of May and potentially longer. The plan was to go home, but then the borders got closed so now we’re just chilling here. We’ll see.
Where are your favorite spots here in Cali?
That’s really tough. I honestly like the waves in Nor Cal, Pleasure Point and Morro Bay. In So Cal, I guess Lowers has to be my favorite wave. And the Venice Pier is definitely my favorite every day spot. Surfing here has helped me so much! Learning how to surf one peak with a crowd. I have to be more alert and position myself properly. Learning how to surf close-outs, surfing a wave where you have to make your own speed in a small section. It’s been a process, it’s been a frustrating five-months but feels really really good to finally be improving on it and I think it’s going to really help me when I travel. Yeah this place is special for sure!
This year's They Will Surf Again Santa Monica has been postponed, LIfe Rolls On announced it this morning:
Out of an abundance of caution and concern, we are postponing They Will Surf Again. The health and well being of our entire LROhana is of the utmost importance to us. And because many members of our “family” live with disabilities that already tax their immunity, we are committed to not creating circumstances that contribute to greater stress on the immune system.
Of course, we will continue to closely follow local guidelines and will issue updates as they become available.
Stay safe and love life. Because life loves you.
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