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The internet is at work busting the garbage that came to loot Santa Monica businesses.

This idiot posted a video bragging about all the stuff he stole, it went viral, the internet tracked him down and posted all his info online.

And LAPD actually took note of it.

@santamonicaproblems was the first to share this scumbag's video:



The internet then went to work, and soon enough, all his info was posted:



@santamonicaproblems, along with a FOX 11 News reporter, of all people, then called out the Santa Monica Police to step up and do something about. Good to see not all big station news reporters are inconsideration clowns. Big bravo to you, Bill Melugin!

All his info was found, including his address. Even what part of his house all the merchandise he stole was in.

And since Bill Melugin has a blue check mark on twitter, it caught the attention of the LAPD:



And that forced SMPD to step up:



Unfortunately, SMPD doesn't know how to use twitter.



We will post an update if we hear of anything happens, probably will have to wait and see if SMPD figures out how to use their email account first.

For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE


Here are a couple surf photos from Wednesday, June 3rd at Zero's. These were shot by RJP Surfing Photography. These are just some of the photos. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots in the complete photo gallery, check them out, the link is down below.


You can find a lot more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Surfing Zero's, 06/3/2020 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!


Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.


Photos by Six12 Media

A paddle out in honor of George Floyd was held on Friday evening at the historic Inkwell Beach which is the Bay Street Surf Break in Santa Monica.

Hosted by California Mermaid Photography, she wanted "to let others know we care and want this violence to stop. The Ink Well is one of the first beaches in California to allow African Americans beach access."

"Thank you, Surf community. This is us coming together for justice. Over 100 of you paddled out to form this beautiful circle to honor George Floyd; he’d be proud."










You can find higher resolution versions of these and a few more in this photo gallery:

George Floyd Paddle Out Photo Gallery


For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE


Image via @santamonicaproblems


The Santa Monica Police Department was made aware of looting that was going to take place in Santa Monica.

They were sent info about the planned attack from several sources, and even admitted in replies (as the above image shows) to people that they knew about it. Some sources state they inform the police about Sunday's attack as early as Friday.

Yet, the police did not alert any businesses or residents. A few places were already boarded up due to the Coronavirus closures, and a few others were alerted by individuals who found out about the plan to attack the city.

And when the riots started, many are agreeing that they were not prepared. Looters had free reign over the downtown area for almost two hours.

Calculated organized planned hits of targeted stores. Store owners left to defend themselves. Citizens bravely protecting businesses and getting attacked for it.

As seen world-wide in videos via social media, stores such as REI, Vans, Vons, and Patagonia, were hit hard, as well as smaller stores like the jewelry store and a stamp shop.

Then looters were casually strolling the area with all there stolen merchandise right in front of police, who did absolutely nothing about it. Loading up get away cars, trying on clothing, etc...

Not only that, but now SMPD is now in PR damage control mode, making social media posts and statements about the good job they claim Police Chief Cynthia Renaud did. And making the false statements that there were "no loss of life and no serious injuries."



The audacity he and other city council members have to make false statements like that.



People were seriously injured. There was the guy with the hockey stick that got beat up by a crowd of looters in the street, the Amazon truck driver that they attack, and one person who is currently hospitalized after a looters stolen get away car slammed into her.

No wonder residents are calling for the police chief to be fire. City needs a police chief to protect the city, not to make Tik-Tok videos.

Click the link below to read the view the full petition:
Recall Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud Petition


For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE



Hundreds of people from all over Los Angeles came together this morning for clean up of Downtown Santa Monica. It was organized by DownTownSantaMonica.com.

By noon, most of the city was cleaned up.





Photos: Tim Harter


For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE



A petition has been started to recall Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud.

"After seeing the widespread looting and vandalism of our city and local businesses, we can do better. After seeing our brave law enforcement officers stand by without strong leadership or overarching strategy to protect themselves, our city, and its citizens, we have to do better. After seeing SMPD Chief Cynthia Renaud conduct a blundering press conference that was completely misaligned with the current realities, we must do better."

Click the link below to read the view the full petition:
Recall Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud Petition


For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE

May was a good month for waves at our local spots and we got a ton of surf photos from a bunch of days at different spots, from Venice up to County Line.

Below is the list of Surf Spots with the days we got photos for during the entire month of May. Each link will take you to the page with a few surf photos and at the bottom of those photos there will be a link to that photographer's gallery where you can find all the surf photos for that day (many times there's well over 100 photos to check out). Most of these photographers offer high-res downloads and prints for sale.

County Line

County Line - Saturday 5-16-2020 Photo Gallery
County Line - Thursday 5-28-2020 Photo Gallery


Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo - Tuesday 5-19-2020 Photo Gallery
Leo Carrillo - Wednesday 5-20-2020 Photo Gallery
Leo Carrillo - Wednesday 5-27-2020 Photo Gallery
Leo Carrillo - Friday 5-29-2020 Photo Gallery
Leo Carrillo - Saturday 5-30-2020 Photo Gallery


Zeros

Zeros - Friday 5-29-2020 Photo Gallery
Zeros - Saturday 5-30-2020 Photo Gallery


Topanga

Topanga - Tuesday 5-19-2020 Photo Gallery
Topanga - Sunday 5-31-2020 Photo Gallery


Sunset

Sunset - Saturday 5-9-2020 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Sunday 5-10-2020 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Monday 5-11-2020 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Tuesday 5-12-2020 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Saturday 5-30-2020 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Sunday 5-31-2020 Photo Gallery


Venice Breakwater

Venice Pier - Saturday 5-2-2020 Photo Gallery
Venice Breakwater - Monday 5-4-2020 Photo Gallery
Venice Breakwater - Tuesday 5-5-2020 Photo Gallery
Venice Breakwater - Wednesday 5-20-2020 Photo Gallery


Venice Pier

Venice Pier - Tuesday 5-5-2020 Photo Gallery
Venice Pier - Wednesday 5-6-2020 Photo Gallery
Venice Pier - Saturday 5-16-2020 Photo Gallery





In light of recent event in Santa Monica, Heal the Bay Knowledge Drop- Nick Gabaldon Day has moved to Thursday

Honor Nick Gabaldón Day and Nick's legacy as LA's early surfer of color!

Join Heal the Bay's Ines Ware in conversation with historian Alison Rose Jefferson and filmmaker Rhasaan Nichols. They will discuss the legacy of Nick Gabaldón, the first documented surfer of color in the Santa Monica Bay, through their work — Alison’s book, "Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites during the Jim Crow Era" and Rhasaan’s film "Walking on Water".

Thu, Jun 4, 2020 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
Register Here

Heal the Bay is responding with a new interactive science education series “Knowledge Drops”, where our team of scientists, experts, and advocates explores the water world and offers fun lessons about the marine environment. Each session is about 1-hour long and includes a live presentation, Q&A, polls, and videos. Our new webinar series is generally geared for 3rd – 8th grade students, but all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend!



A clean up of Downtown Santa Monica has been organized by DownTownSantaMonica.com:

Bring your brooms, garbage bags, gloves and face masks to help us clean up our downtown after yesterday’s tragic lootings. We will meet at the top of the Santa Monica Pier at 9:00am. Let’s help our businesses get up & running again.

For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE

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