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Monnday afternoon on the sand near Navy.


Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"Today was a big art show at the Santa Monica Airport. It’s called Frieze Los Angeles. They had it in three different buildings right at the airport. Seems like it was a popular art show, it was sold out on Sunday. Luckily, I could get a ticket to explore the artwork inside those huge tents and hangers. Since I am an artist myself, I enjoyed walking around, looking at art and looking at people. I had a great time."

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call about a man shot in Venice on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The incident took place on Venice Boulevard, between Louella Avenue and Glyndon Avenue. According to reports, the road was closed for a couple of hours while the officers investigated the crime scene.

The victim, a man, was shot in the arm. The Los Angeles firefighters arrived at the scene and immediately transported the man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooter, however, was not found or arrested.

The LAPD is urging anyone who may have any information to contact them. They are currently investigating the incident and trying to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.

The police department has not released any details about the shooter or possible motives behind the crime. Venice residents are on high alert and are being encouraged to be vigilant in the coming days.

The shooting has left the Venice community in shock, and residents are hoping that the LAPD will be able to find the shooter and bring them to justice. The police department has assured the public that they are doing everything they can to investigate the case.

The LAPD is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department's anonymous tip line at (800) 222-TIPS."

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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The Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival will take place on March 4th, 7 AM - 4 PM, at Burton Chace Park. This free event features dragon races, entertainment, arts & crafts, food truck fare and more.

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On February 16, 2023, at about 7:00 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers were dispatched to the beach Parking Lot 1 North (1550 PCH) regarding an armed carjacking.

SMPD Officers met with the victim who stated two male suspects approached her and demanded the keys to her vehicle while one brandished a handgun. The victim complied and the suspects fled in her vehicle, a gray Ford Focus. The vehicle description was broadcast to all assisting units. Officers located the stolen Ford Focus on the eastbound I10 Freeway. Officers witnessed the passenger jump out the vehicle before it continued east on the freeway. As the driver began to exit at Robertson, he collided into other vehicles.

The driver, Jonathan Manuel Perez a 22-year-old from Los Angeles, was located in the Ford and taken into custody. A replica firearm was found in the vehicle. Perez was transported to the SantaMonica Police Jail where he was booked for Carjacking and other Vehicle Code sections. Officers also discovered Perez was on active parole for a prior Armed Carjacking.

Although a perimeter was set for the outstanding suspect with LAPD assisting via helicopter, this second suspect was not located. He remains outstanding and is described as a Hispanic male,unknown age, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a dark facemask over the mouth.

Anyone with any additional information pertaining to the outstanding suspect or incident is strongly encouraged to contact SMPD Detective Ismael Tavera at 310-458-2256 or the Watch Commander( 24 hours) at 310-458-8426.


Another RV Encampment fire along the Ballona Wetlands on Saturday.

LAFD arrived quickly to the scene of a reported vehicle fire to discover a burning motorhome parked on the road shoulder. During fire extinguishment, a lifeless adult male was discovered in the vehicle. Beyond medical help, he was determined deceased and remains at the scene. No other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under active investigation.



Venice Healer Daisy does not approve of two guys waving "Jesus is King" flags.

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Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"After three months being in Germany, the GIV is returning to his beloved Venice Beach, California. I feel crazy emotions in my body, some are positive, some negative, but I definitely love going back to LA. Nothing has changed."

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Friday, February 17th, 2023, the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works sanitation workers, in white hazardous materials suits, along with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., cleaned up homeless encampments at Venice Beach. Many of the unhoused have been using the restrooms as living quarters, which has caused significant health and safety concerns for both the unhoused and the general public."

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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