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During the week of March 18 - 24, the Malibu Task Force issued 109 citations in Malibu, 88 for speeding. One motorist stopped for speeding was arrested for DUI. Year to date 712 citations. City signed a contract to bring CHP patrols back to Malibu for PCH safety effort.

Between March 11 and 17, the Malibu CPH Task Force issued 42 citations (36 for speeding, four for other moving violations, one was for distracted driving, and one for a seatbelt violation). Three verbal warnings for speed were also issued.


The City of Santa Monica Community Recreation Division offers two action packed weeks at The Cove Skatepark.

Learn to skate The Cove Skatepark in this 3 hour and 50 minute half day skateboarding camp for beginner and intermediate skaters. This camps will consist mostly of group instruction with an opportunity to free skate and practice new skills. All protective gear (mask, helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards) are required to participate in the camp.



During non-camp hours all participants must have a Cove Skatepark Membership in order to use the skatepark. Cove Skatepark membership can be attained at the Memorial Park Gym office located next to the Cove Skatepark (1401 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, 90404). PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN COVE SKATEPARK WAIVER. For questions regarding membership and office hours please call (310) 458-8237.



Apr 1, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024

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𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘅 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗗 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁

Serial sex offender, Anthony Pittman, was recently sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading no contest to a series of sexual assaults targeting homeless women in August and September of 2022.

In February, Anthony Pittman, currently homeless, pled no contest to a series of sexual assaults he committed between August and September 2022.

On September 27, 2022, at approximately 4:00am, a female experiencing homelessness was sleeping near the Santa Monica Library when she awoke to a male suspect attempting to remove her blankets. She attempted to run from the suspect but was tackled to the ground where he sexually assaulted her. A few hours after the incident, she walked to the Santa Monica Police Station and made an official report. Incident: 220098142



The other 2022 incidents occurred in LAPD’s Northeast and Wilshire Divisions. Pittman was linked to his victims, who were all homeless female adults, through DNA evidence.

Pittman, a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to eight years in state prison for Forced Sodomy and Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony.

We encourage anyone with information related to this individual to contact Detective Sergeant Goodwin at Chad.Goodwin@santamonica.gov, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

While the 2022 case has been resolved, SMPD is actively investigating a separate sexual assault that occurred on March 1st, 2024, at approximately 8:15 PM near the 1700 block of Ocean Park Boulevard. A lone female victim was attacked while waiting for transportation. Investigators have obtained an image of the suspect from nearby security cameras. Click Here for more informatiuon on this case.


March 27, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

The entire swim area.

· Malibu Pier in Malibu

The entire swim area.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.




LAPD responds to reports of a man walking around the beach carrying two dead ducks. Witnesses at the Venice Pier stated the man was trying to sell them the dead ducks. The man, who only speaks Spanish, said the ducks were hit by a car. The two police offers were baffled, they do not know what to do in this situation, as a passerby tells them that this does not follow under their jurisdiction.


Join us on 4/12 on the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade to watch High School Musical 1 and relive this classic with the best sing-along of your life!

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Interceptor 007, station in Ballona Creek, is nearing the end of its second rainy season in LA County.

This was one of the latest offloads of the Interceptor, bringing its total catch of garbage to 229,000 lbs to date.



Reigning North America Regional Pro Junior victor Talia Swindal has officially qualified for the 2024 Challenger Series

Malibu's Talia Swindal just earned a spot on the WSL Challenger Series with her Second Place finish in the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro and Live Like Zander Junior Pro this past weekend. She even scored a near-perfect 9.77 in the semi-finals. Talia is now the #2 in the WSL 2023/2024 North America Women's QS Final Regional Rankings.

"It's hard for me to put into words how much this last week has meant to me. I am so happy to end the QS season with a 2nd place at the QS 5,000 in Barbados. This has been one of the best years of my life and I'm so thankful to be able to do what I love along side some of my best friends.

At the begining of the season I wrote down that my biggest goal was to qualify for the Challenger Series. I'm so excited to have finished runner up in the North American rankings and be able to continue to chase my dreams on the Challenger Series. I'm so grateful for everyone who constantly supports me, it means the world. Can't wait for Australia."




Video shot on Monday 25, 2024, show landslides continue to happen, and with several days of rain on the forecast for later this week, Caltrans has announced the road will continue to stay fully closed in both directions. There is no estimate on when it will reopen.

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