Critical Red Flag conditions likely in Malibu Wed night 11/23 through Fri w/fire conditions through Sat due to Santa Ana winds & low humidity. Be prepared for potential wildfires, evacuations, power & traffic signal outages.

Critical Red Flag Conditions likely Wednesday Night through Friday, otherwise elevated conditions through Saturday. Moderate to strong Santa Ana Winds expected Wednesday through Friday, strongest Thanksgiving Thursday. Elevated surf and rip current risk at times through Saturday, with minor beach flooding possible. Strong change in weather expected next week, with growing chances for multiple storms. Be prepared for potential wildfires, evacuations, power and traffic signal outages and hazardous road conditions.

TONIGHT (11/21) starting at 6 pm, join members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower for a candlelight vigil to mourn and honor the lives lost and impacted by the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado — on what was the eve before Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Gather to show solidarity with the LGBTIA+ community of Colorado and their allies to demonstrate that their LGBTQIA+ family in Venice Beach, California, as well as millions around the world, stand with them in love and support as we honor the memories of those lost and those who are healing from the violence in Colorado Springs. This dreadful attack was on a cherished safe space and sadly follows far too many brutal assaults that we have witnessed over the past several decades. From the beach, we will unite in grief and shock as we observe a moment of silence.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own candle or flashlight and to donate directly to Colorado Gives the official organization that is receiving contributions to assist the victims of this tragedy.

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In October 2022, The Ocean Cleanup deployed the USA's first Interceptor in Ballona Creek, LA County. Here’s a look behind the scenes at how this deployment was brought to life as crew members, municipal leaders, and partners share their reactions.

See how Interceptor 007 came to be stationed in California and hear first-hand the hopes of residents for how The Ocean Cleanup’s intervention can improve their environment.

Wednesday, November 30th at 6pm. Rider Shack Surf Shop will be hosting the new @lostsurfboards 5’5 x 19 1/4…Century movie.

•Food and Drinks
•Raffles and Giveaways

Going to be a good time! See you there!!

One person was arrested for a stabbing incident on a bike path at the Perry's in Ocean Park, Santa Monica on Thursday night, Nov. 17.

On November 17, 2022, at about 9:40 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers were dispatched to investigate a stabbing by the public restrooms in the 2100 block of Ocean Front Walk (OFW). Subsequent calls were then received of a male with a knife being detained by a citizen in the 2600 block of OFW.

SMPD Officers arrived and encountered the suspect, identified as Jamal K. Lampitt a 26-year-old homeless male, being held down by a citizen. Lampitt was immediately taken into custody by officers without further incident and the involved knife was recovered. The stabbing victim was located in the 2600 block of OFW with multiple stab wounds. SMFD personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital.

Officers learned Lampitt approached the victim, produced a knife, and tried to rob him. The victim refused before Lampitt stabbed him and ran off. Sometime after, Lampitt encountered a male on a bicycle in Beach Parking Lot 5 South (2700 Barnard) and stabbed him multiple times for no apparent reason. The second victim was transported to a local hospital where both victims are recovering with non-life-threatening injuries.

Lampitt was transported to the SMPD Jail where he was booked for Attempted Robbery and Attempted Murder.

Anyone with any additional information pertaining to this incident is strongly encouraged to contact Detective Pollnow at 310-458-8455 or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8426.

From its scrappy beginnings at historic institutions like Beyond Baroque, DIY shows in backyards and the infamous Pit, to the stages of noted Los Angeles venues, the underground punk scene has been core to Venice’s heritage for the last 50+ years. Featuring seminal Venice punk bands LUICIDAL, Neighborhood Watch, Entropy, and No Reaction

GA Tickets are $20 (Doors at 6 pm | Showtime at 8 pm) and all proceeds benefit the Museum project thanks to the generous support of The Venice West and Highway Cannabis Co.! Plus, you can check out the exhibit + sets by Beowulf, Twisted Influence, and Who Cares at our pre-party at Hoagies that afternoon starting at 2 pm.

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Join the Venice Chamber of Commerce, special guests, and your community for what has become a beloved tradition of changing the lights on the Venice Sign from white to red and green for the holidays!

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Many people asked if the Venice Stationary Van For Rent was a joke.

It was a real listing on Craigslist, it has expired:

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/roo/d/venice-stationary-van-for-rent/7545083648.html

It was from the infamouis Venice Vanlord, this video below was posted by a neighbor of one of his reportedly 14 van rentals:

“I’ve seen a young woman in this one last week, and I did mention to her it’s illegal to live in the van,” states the Venice Stakeholders Association. “These folks have no place to use the bathroom, and so what we find is that they use our planter boxes as a latrine.”

Back in 2019, he was all over all the mainstream news stations, when he said his vehicles have been the target of vandalism by people wjhjo were upset with his van rentals.



"I think they're targeting my vans," Gary Gallerie, also known as the vanlord, said. "I can't prove it because I'm not up at like 2-4 in the morning. I'm not worried about my physical harm," he said. "But I don't want flat tires and the cost of repairs and telling people they can't be in the van today, because I have to move it to a repair shop or whatever."