Here's some of the surf photos from Sunday at Sunset (also known as "Vons" as it tagged in our Instagram Stories).

This set of surf photos was shot by Scot Bice Photography.

These are just a few of the 100+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.






You can find more photos from this session in this photo gallery:

Sunset - Sunday 7-26-2020 Photo Gallery

The man arrested is 26 year old Jacob Matthew Vanderburg.

We also found out some of the things he did before the police arrived. He was mouthing off to the lifeguard in Tower 28 and attempted to walk up on the tower. He had also took someone's boogy board and was bashing it into the sand.

As seen in the video we shot, he was heading back towards the lifeguard tower when the police approached him.

And here's some additional info from Patch.com:

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a loaded firearm and possession of illegal high capacity magazine. Lt. Joseph Cortez of the SMPD told Patch.com that he apparently had a firearm holstered on his hip and police received information that he was possibly brandishing the gun.

"When speaking with the subject, officers became concerned about his mental health," Cortez said. "The officer placed the man on a mental evaluation hold, pursuant to 5150 WIC."

Here's our original story we posted about this:

On Thursday, at 12:15PM, beach-goers near Tower 28 in Ocean Park spotted a man with what appeared to be a handgun in his belt.

The Santa Monica Police were called and showed up to apprehended him.

He was walking towards Lifeguard Tower 28 when the cops approached him. "I didn't do anything...let me go." and "I'm gettin' outta this town, I don't like these fuckin' liberals." are among some of the things he yelled to the police as they drew their guns on him and instructed him to get down.

He was placed in cuffs fairly quickly, while yelling, "Blue lives matter!" among other ramblings.

He shouted "You better get back to work and stop protesting in the street..you understand me!" to all the on-lookers who were watching him and his fancy hat being escorted off the sand to the police vehicles parked in the lot.

While getting placed in the police vehicle, he gets heckled by the dude from the nearby surf school to which he responds by threatening to come back and kill him.

The guy's VW car was parked on Bernard Way in front of Ocean View Park. It had Ohio Army Veteran plates on it, and inside the car was several large knives and a small axe. During the police search of the vehicle, they also found a sleeping bag in the back seat, and in the truck was clothing, food, a laptop, pots & pans, and more household items.

No word on this from the SMPD yet, but according to the surf school dude's heckling, the man will be spending the next 5 years having anal sex.

The complete uncut video from our Instagram Story is below:

According to Surfline, "South-southwest swell and northwest windswell combo maintains small, but rideable surf, for many spots along the West Coast. Light wind and generally clean conditions are expected for the morning hours. ."



Saturday, July 25th: 1-2′ surf at summer/combo breaks, occ. AM wind is light.
Small scale mix of SSW swell and NW windswell for waves at or under knee high at average breaks. Light/variable wind early, before trending from the S/SW through the later morning, then becoming light+ to locally more (4-8kts) out of the W for the afternoon in most areas.

Sunday, July 26th: 1-2′ waves off small SSW/SSE swell mix and a little NW swell, top summer/combo breaks, occ. 3′ sets. Light winds for the morning.
A small blend of SSW and SSE Southern Hemi swells moves in as a little NW windswell lingers. Most spots see weak surf down in the 1-2′ zone, while best summertime exposures/combo breaks hit waist high on sets. Light winds for most of the morning, shift to light+/locally moderate onshores over the afternoon.

Surfline Surf Forecasts

Surfline Surf Forecasts

On Thursday, at 12:15PM, beach-goers near Tower 28 in Ocean Park spotted a man with what appeared to be a handgun in his belt.

The Santa Monica Police were called and showed up to apprehended him.

He was walking towards Lifeguard Tower 28 when the cops approached him. "I didn't do anything...let me go." and "I'm gettin' outta this town, I don't like these fuckin' liberals." are among some of the things he yelled to the police as they drew their guns on him and instructed him to get down.

He was placed in cuffs fairly quickly, while yelling, "Blue lives matter!" among other ramblings.

He shouted "You better get back to work and stop protesting in the street..you understand me!" to all the on-lookers who were watching him and his fancy hat being escorted off the sand to the police vehicles parked in the lot.

While getting placed in the police vehicle, he gets heckled by the dude from the nearby surf school to which he responds by threatening to come back and kill him.

The guy's VW car was parked on Bernard Way in front of Ocean View Park. It had Ohio Army Veteran plates on it, and inside the car was several large knives and a small axe. During the police search of the vehicle, they also found a sleeping bag in the back seat, and in the truck was clothing, food, a laptop, pots & pans, and more household items.

No word on this from the SMPD yet, but according to the surf school dude's heckling, the man will be spending the next 5 years having anal sex.

The complete uncut video from our Instagram Story is below:

The dead body that was discovered at Venice Breakwater on Tuesday morning has been identified.

Authorities got the call just before 6:00AM.

The naked body was a 48 year old homeless woman named Miriam Montufar.

A pair of shoes, some clothing, and other items were found in a pile near the body.

Sheriff's deputies are still investigating the death.

The one-year-old skating facility has been vandalized for the second time this month, in the same way as before.

A black substance that feels and smells like motor oil was strategically poured all over the ramps and quarter-pipes, such that it hinders a smooth ride up or down.

This time, some sand was also added to the oil, and dumped elsewhere in the skating area. There is a sandbox adjacent to the skatepark.

This latest incident seems to have happened sometimes around the weekend of July 18-19. Some of the oil is still damp.

The park was struck in a similar fashion last July 4 weekend - though with less oil and no sand.



Info and photos from Eastsider Reader

A dead body was discovered at Venice Breakwater on Tuesday morning.

Authorities got the call just before 6:00AM.

Reports state that the naked body was female, believed to be approximately 30 to 35 years old.

A pair of shoes, some clothing, and other items were found in a pile near the body.

Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death and believe it could be a suicide.

A Paddle Out for Mike Vaughan, who passed away last month, will be held on Saturday, August 8th.

Come join friends and family to celebrate Mike Vaughan's life with a traditional paddle out memorial at Tower 26 in Santa Monica. Socially distanced, responsible and outside.

Please share with friends, loved ones and anyone else who was touched by Mike's love of ocean sports, living a big life and his generosity.

More info at the Mike Vaughan Paddle Out Facebook Event Page

According to Surfline, "Just minor pulses of southerly swell for California through the upcoming weekend."



Saturday, July 18th: 1-2’+ waves for summer/combo breaks, occ. 3′ set at standouts. Light AM wind.
Small SSW swell holds and NW windswell lingers, small new S swell creeping in late. Average breaks are knee-thigh high through the better tides. Surf remains best suited for big boards or small humans but should have a little more push than Friday. Light/variable wind starts out the day with mostly clean conditions. Wind trends onshore from the W through the morning, becoming moderate+ (8-12kts+) out of the W for most areas in the afternoon.

Sunday, July 19th: 1-2’+ waves for summer/combo breaks, occ. 3′ set at standouts. Light AM wind. Small SSW swell lingers, a new S swell creeps up, and NW windswell rebounds through the PM. Average breaks are knee-thigh+ high through the better tides. Light/variable wind starts out the day with mostly clean conditions. Wind trends onshore from the W through the morning, becoming moderate+ to breezy (10-14kts+) out of the W for most areas in the afternoon.

Surfline Surf Forecasts

Surfline Surf Forecasts