Beach Hazard Statement in effect through Wednesday evening per the National Weather Service. A long period west swell will bring rising surf to area beaches through Wednesday, along with strong rip currents. Elevated surf conditions of 4-6' and strong rip currents will exist for most Los Angeles County Beaches.

Caltrans wants to know if you prefer construction work on the Big Rock Retaining Wall project in Malibu, to take place during the day or night.

Share your preference for daytime/nighttime construction work by taking the online survey through January 31 at Malibu Secant Wall Project Survey

A large number of dead birds were found on the beach in Venice today.

They’re everywhere. 😥 pic.twitter.com/0y6E1a0kZm

— Laura Lee (@LauraLeeActor) January 26, 2022

Lifeguards located the dog about 600 yards from shore, secured it on the rescue sled, and transported it back to beach. While rescues like this one sure put a smile on our face, Lifeguards would like to remind beachgoers that dogs are not allowed on LA County Beaches.

Not your everyday ocean rescue, but we were sure happy to help this 4 legged friend make its way back to the beach! Lifeguards launched a Rescue Watercraft from Zuma Beach after receiving a report of a dog swimming offshore of a small cove near Nicolas State Beach. pic.twitter.com/0PRLZ2cTaJ

— LACoLifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) January 24, 2022

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Lowriders Park at Santa Monica Beach on Sunday, January 23, 2022."

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Two pieces of shit were caught on the Venice Boardwalk Webcam setting fire to a pile of garbage on the boardwalk.

Read the full post on Instagram: @lihiyogini

The National Weather Services says hgh surf is expected for west facing beaches Monday through Wednesday as a long period swell arrives.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Highlights from "Defeat the Mandates Rally & March," at Palisades Park on Saturday, January 22, 2022. According to “Defeat the Mandates” organizers, the goal of the march is to peacefully protest vaccine mandates, vaccine passports, COVID vaccines for children, and censorship. Participants marched in support of informed consent, natural immunity, and the doctor/patient relationship which should exist independent of government interference. Additionally, rally supporters stressed the need for greater government transparency regarding published peer reviewed COVID research which continues to be suppressed. Participants consisted of people from all walks of life regardless of political affiliation, race, ideology or vaccination status."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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