From Santa Monica Close Up:

"City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works sanitation workers in white hazardous materials suits, clean out a home-made hot tub at a homeless encampments at Venice Beach on Friday, February 10, 2023. The man filled the hot tub with pots of water. He heated the hot tub with a pot filled with burning charcoal which he lowered into the water."

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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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Snowboard instructor Reina Storm builds a snowman at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, February 10, 2023. She brought the snow down from June Lake in the back of her pick-up truck."

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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Video from Venice Gallerie:

LAPD Up Close, Episode 1: Join us this week to meet Officer Melissa Jensen of Pacific Division's Beach Patrol.https://t.co/VhqbNPNwBl pic.twitter.com/AAKcFxk38a

— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) February 10, 2023

Along with the weak storm comes the potential of hazardous winds, seas, & surf. Gale Force winds of 35-40 kts possible late Fri to late Sat night with steep seas of 8-15'. High surf of 6-10', and strong rip currents possible.

Surfing at the Venice Breakwater on December 27, 2022. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.

Join us for a morning of sun and fun at Sunset Point from 10am-12pm! We will be picking up trash along our beloved California shorelines and keeping it out of our marine environments for generations to come.

Sun, Feb 26, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM

For more info and to register, Click Here

Join Surfrider LA on February 22nd for a special private screening event from 6:30PM-8:30PM of Wade in the Water at Patagonia Santa Monica highlighting Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture.

Event Details:
- Wednesday, 2/22/23 from 6:30PM-8:30PM (Film starts at 7:00 SHARP)
- DJ, Screening, and Q&A Panel
- Light Snacks and Drinks Provided
- Seats are first come first served; more standing room available

Film Description:
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers. Purpose

Screening a documentary and hosting a Q+A panel that reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.

Wed, Feb 22, 2023
6:30PM-8:30PM PST

For more info and to register, Click Here

Surfing at the Venice Beach Pier on December 27, 2022. Large waves, broken boards, and an excited bro. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.