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

"Venice Beach has a lot of talented people. Today we see a couple young guys, really talented with rollerblades and tumbling. It’s hard to believe but they can jump over a Lamborghini. I thought I seen it all, but there’s always something new and great to see in Venice Beach, California..."

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Hecho En Venice's Oscar checks out the surfing at the Venice Pier.

The business owner was in the building and heard a popping sound prior to the fire igniting. Cause of the fire is attributed to lithium-ion battery overheating. The pet dog of the business owner was sadly found deceased in the structure after fire extinguishment.

Heavy rain storms flood Ocean Park Beach in Santa Monica.

"Paddle Around The Breaking Waves"

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Skateboarders gathered at Santa Monica Beach for Beyond the Board's meet-up on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Beyond the Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to empower people with confidence and community through longboarding. By creating safe and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to explore their creativity, Beyond the Board promotes a culture of belonging among riders of all skill levels." >

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Update Structure Fire 03/12/2023 INC#0305

The business owner was in the building and heard a popping sound prior to the fire igniting. Cause of the fire is attributed to lithium-ion battery overheating. The pet dog of the business owner was sadly found deceased in the structure after fire extinguishment.

No further details or updates anticipated.

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

"A fire started in the early morning hours on Muscle Beach in Venice Beach, California. It was a bicycle store that completely burned down. Firefighters could not save the store, but they made sure the fire did not go over to the other stores."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice

Hundreds of believers march to proclaim the name of Jesus, save the lost, bring revival to the city of Santa Monica.