From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The aftermath of a fire from a homeless encampment on Lincoln Blvd and Flower Street in Venice on Monday, October 3, 2022."

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Photo from Sunday night of a the dumpster behind the Smart & Final On Lincoln.

BREAKING NEWS: Fire rages through several houses along the Venice Canals in Venice Beach late Sunday night. Homeless that were constantly hanging out in one of that house that was currently under renovation were said to be the cause of the fire, according to residents of both houses next door that got destroyed.

California Clean Air Day is Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Metro is offering free rides on our bus, rail and bike share systems! Use the Transit app or the trip planner on metro.net to plan your trip.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Pole Dancing at Muscle Beach."

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For those that like Cards Against Humanity game,check out the Venice Beach Expansion Pack:

Northern LA Boardriders' 3rd and final Qualifying Surf Series of the season. Taking place on Oct 15 & 16. NLAB Leo Carillo Surf Series 05.

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Chris Cote, Shannon Hughes, and Peter Mel breakdown all the longboard action from the Vans Duct Tape Invitational and give us their thoughts and predictions for Cuervo Classic Malibu Longboard Championshippresented by O'Neill. Watch Live October 4-5

Malibu is the most iconic, relevant, and revered break in all of longboard surfing. Housed in history and home to timeless style, it’s the perfect spot to host the deciding event on tour - the Cuervo Classic Malibu Longboard Championship. With the title on the line, the top surfers descend on First Point to end the year in style and decide the 2022 Longboard World Champions