Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from debris and plastic pollution. In collaboration with the California Coastal Commission and the Ocean Conservancy, Heal the Bay has proudly been the Los Angeles County Coordinator of this event for the past 37 years.

On Saturday, September 19th, 2026, thousands of volunteers will help tackle Los Angeles’s marine debris crisis!

Help keep our beaches healthy and beautiful, one piece of trash at a time.

This year, 60+ cleanup sites will span beaches, rivers, parks, trails, neighborhoods, and underwater dive sites throughout L.A. County on Coastal Cleanup Day 2026.

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Dragon has some "serious shlt" to say about the homeless clean ups at Venice Beach.

Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to Palisades Park near the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue regarding a reported domestic violence incident. While officers were interviewing witnesses, an unrelated individual armed with a knife charged at the officers. An officer discharged their firearm, striking the individual.

Santa Monica Fire Department personnel provided emergency medical care, and the individual was transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The involved officer was not injured.

The scene remains active as investigators preserve evidence and conduct the preliminary investigation. The public is asked to avoid the area. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The annual car show hosted by The Westside Classics Car Club returns to Venice Beach for Labor Day! Food, drinks, flowers, local vendors, and live music make for a fun family-friendly day for enthusiasts and casual fans of classic cars and lowriders.

Sunday, September 6th, 2026

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Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) presents the 6th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier. Lowride for a Cause!

Saturday, August 29th from 10am to 4pm.

Lowride for a Cause. All proceeds will benefit youth services and after-school programming for underserved youth in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County.

Last year, more than 5,000 people attended this family-friendly event. The event is free for all spectators and guests on foot. This year, over 200 classic cars of various makes and models, some dating back to 1930’s will be on display.

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The spookiest surf contest in the land will re-emerge from the ashes once more, and victory will be glorious! Stay tuned for details but save the date! Saturday, October 24 is the day for a truly creepy competition!

Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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City of Malibu’s PCH Speed Safety System: Education & Outreach Phase Begins

The City of Malibu is nearing completion of construction of its PCH Speed Safety System and is launching the public education and outreach phase.

The system uses lidar and cameras to detect vehicles traveling at least 11 MPH over the posted speed limit.

Late September 2026: A 60-day warning period begins. Motorists who exceed the threshold will receive warnings only

Late November 2026: Enforcement begins, with qualifying violations resulting in civil penalties. No license points or insurance penalties will apply.

The system is designed to reduce dangerous speeding, prevent crashes and save lives. It will only record when a speed violation is detected, and strong privacy protections apply

The City of Malibu Fire Safety Liaisons monitored a small brush fire that started Monday, 8/17, about 9:20 PM on Yerba Buena Rd., about 5 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway, just west of the Malibu City limits.

Ventura County Fire Department responded with two fixed-wing water-dropping aircraft and quickly stopped forward progress at about 2 acres. The cause is under investigation.

While there was no threat to Malibu, the City continuously monitors fires in our surrounding area and will follow up with emergency alerts and messaging on the City website and social media if a fire becomes a threat to Malibu, helping residents stay informed and ready

Small fires are a powerful reminder to get started on emergency planning, including evacuation routes, reunification locations, emergency supplies and essential documents. Monitor for fire weather, fire starts and evacuation information through emergency alerts and local news coverage so you are ready to act.

Opening day of the redesigned Original Venice Beach Skate Park. Local Venice Skateboarding legends show up for the ribbon cutting.

The Skatepark Foudation rebuilt the poorly designed original skate park and this is opening day.