On Sunday afternoon, a suspect about to be placed under arrest for striking the woman he is with, breaks free from the officers and takes off running through the crowd on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The video shows a person kicking him which causes him to go down before getting tackled by the officers. One officer gets injured in the ordeal.

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire on the Santa Monica Pier following a large fight involving multiple individuals.

During the incident, one individual sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to a local hospital. Officers responded quickly to the scene and provided initial medical aid to the victim before paramedics arrived. The department maintains a regular patrol presence on the Santa Monica Pier, allowing officers to respond rapidly when incidents occur.

A second individual, who suffered a graze wound, also sought medical treatment at a local hospital. Detectives later determined that the second injured individual was the suspected shooter.

The suspect, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto, was taken into custody after receiving medical treatment and transported to the Santa Monica Jail. Williams was booked on charges of assault with a firearm (PC 245(a)(2)) and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm (PC 246.3(a)).

SMPD officers remain committed to maintaining a visible presence in high-traffic areas such as the Santa Monica Pier to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

The Santa Monica Pier has since reopened and normal operations have resumed.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Esteban Hernandez of the Santa Monica Police Department at esteban.hernandez@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at 310-458-8427.

A rollerskater gets arrested after disrupting a childrens skateboarding class injurying a child.

Every Saturday, from 8 - 10AM, the Venice Beach Recreation Center hosts a skateboarding classes for kids under 12 years old. Taught by Skateboarding Hall of Famer Lonny Hiramoto, the classes use the Rollerskating Plaza because it is a really the only smooth flat surface with limited bike and pedestrian traffic, thus providing a safeeee enviroment for these kids who are just learning to ride a board.

Acording to several of the witnesses, this woman rolerskater showed up at 8 AM and started harrassing the class, yelling at Lonny, getting in the way, and bumping into the kids. Her interactions with the class esculated to a breaking point which resulted in a kid getting knocked down.

When the police arrive, she claims they mobbed up on her and assault her and that they are all lying about wht happened. She claims one of the guys assaulted her. After the police investigate, including reviewing videos from both parties, she is placed under arrest for battery. The police say the guy she claims hit her is nowhere to be found.

A few hours after the arrest she was released with just a ticket, according to her, she sent Shacked Mag a private mesage stating that and demanding the Instagram post about this be removed. Se also made coments on the post stating everyone lied. After she got backlash from several people replying to her, she deleted everything.

The iconic Dukes Restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu reopened on Friday after being closed for 14 months due to damage from the Paisades Fire and the mudslides that came after the fire.

The Santa Monica Police Department needs your help identifying the individual pictured, suspected of sexual battery.


If you recognize him or have any information, please contact Detective Sean Baker at 310-458-8932 (sean.baker@santamonica.gov).

BOARD SWAP SATURDAY 3/21 at Bay Street Boards We know everyone has some boards stashed in the cut… bring those suckers out on March 21st to do some wheelin’ and dealin’! Hit us up about setting up a spot! Live music from the good homie Chris Kezon!

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

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On January 23, 2026, about 8:30 a.m. pacific standard time, a 2024 Jaguar I-Pace sport utility vehicle, equipped with an automated driving system (ADS) and operated by Waymo LLC, struck a 9-year-old student pedestrian crossing midblock within a school zone in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.

The unoccupied vehicle had completed a passenger drop-off on eastbound Pearl Street at the stop sign in front of an elementary school, turned left onto 24th Street, and proceeded north (see figure). The crash occurred in a 25-mph speed limit school zone, approximately 40 feet north of the end of the adjacent 15-mph speed limit school zone. The weather was clear, the roadway was dry, and daylight conditions were present.

According to video evidence from a school surveillance camera and from cameras on the ADS-equipped vehicle, a queue of five vehicles had formed in the southbound lane of 24th Street at the stop-controlled intersection with Pearl Street. The student pedestrian exited the right rear door of the fifth vehicle in the queue. The pedestrian then moved toward the front of her vehicle and entered the roadway, crossing at a rapid pace between her vehicle and a Chevrolet Suburban sport utility vehicle stopped in front of her vehicle.

The ADS-equipped vehicle was traveling north on 24th Street at 17 mph. According to video evidence, the vehicle braked and collided with the student pedestrian near its front-right headlight assembly. Post-impact, the pedestrian fell, then walked to the east curb of 24th Street. The vehicle continued braking and came to rest within the northbound travel lane almost immediately.

After the collision, a Waymo remote assistance agent in Novi, Michigan, contacted 911 and later provided the vehicle with directions to move to the curb on 24th Street north of the crash site.The vehicle remained at that location until the Santa Monica Police Department arrived. As a result of the collision, the student pedestrian reported minor injuries and did not require medical transport.

Parties to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation include:

Santa Monica Police Department

Waymo LLC All aspects of the crash remain under investigation while the NTSB determines the probable cause, with the intent of issuing safety recommendations to prevent similar crashes.

The fifth annual Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and competition at Burton Chace Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Whether you're paddling in the races or cheering from the sidelines, there's fun for everyone. Dragon boat racing, a tradition with roots in ancient China dating back over 2,000 years, involves 40-foot boats adorned with dragon heads, tails, and scales. Teams of up to 20 paddlers are led by a drummer who keeps everyone in sync.

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Races: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony: 9 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Boat Races: Competitive and recreational heats from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music and performances throughout the day.
Food & Crafts: Indulge in offerings from local food trucks and browse arts and crafts vendors.

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292



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Get ready to stroll through the Venice Street Fair where you can discover unique finds, cool local art, santa visit, music & dog adoptions!

Get ready for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, music, and puppies

Explore unique local vendors, enjoy live performances, and savor tasty treats from food trucks. Bring your friends and family for a memorable day out in the vibrant Venice community.

Sunday, March 7, Open from 9.30am-4.30pm.

3rd street from Rose to Gjusta.

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Catch the vibe at The Cigarette Surfboard Film Screening – surf, style, and epic waves on the big screen!

The Cigarette Surfboard Film Screening Presented by the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant

Come hang out for an epic in-person event where we'll be screening The Cigarette Surfboard film! Watch as the surfboard made with10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches turns into a platform for change!

Wednesday, Mar 4 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: UCLA
Hershey Hall
801 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Join The Bay Foundation & Climate Action Santa Monica for a Picnic and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

March 7, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Dune Restoration led by TBF – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Give back to the local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration.

BYO Picnic led by CASM– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

After the restoration event, join Climate Action Santa Monica for a BYO picnic

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

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Join The Bay Foundation & Santa Monica Yoga for a Special Morning of Mindfulness and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

February 28, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Meditation – 8:30 AM

Begin the morning with a grounding meditation session led by Santa Monica Yoga.

Dune Restoration – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

After centering your mind, join The Bay Foundation in giving back to our local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration event.

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

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Join The Bay Foundation by volunteering for the Malibu Living Shoreline project. Engage with dune ecology and make a positive impact by removing invasive plants. Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, fostering increased biodiversity and enhancing coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the Zuma Beach Dunes!

March 1, 2026

9:00am - 11:00am

The Malibu Living Shoreline Project (MLSP), The Bay Foundation restored approximately three acres of sandy beach and dune habitat at Zuma Beach and Point Dume Beach. This project provides multiple ecosystem benefits such as increased shoreline protection and habitat for native flowering plants and shorebirds. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Bay Foundation to remove invasive plants and protect the dunes at the beautiful Zuma Beach location.

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Join The Bay Foundation & Climate Action Santa Monica for a Picnic and Dune Restoration! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!

March 7, 2026

8:30am - 11:30am

Dune Restoration led by TBF – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Give back to the local environment through a hands-on habitat restoration.

BYO Picnic led by CASM– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

After the restoration event, join Climate Action Santa Monica for a BYO picnic

Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

For more info and to register, Click Here

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Former WT pro cyclist Phil Gaimon claims to have received a leak of the LA28 Olympics Road Race course. And it looks like Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Leo Carillo may be shut down fully or partially for the event.

The leaked information says: Venice Beach > PCH > Mulholland Hwy > Rock Store Loops > Mulholland Hwy > Ventura Blvd > Hayvenhurst > Mulholland Dr > Hollywood > Griffith Park

The course will have cyclist leaving Venice Beach top Main Street then Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, down Entrada to PCH in the Palisades, taking PCH past Topanga into Malibu till they reach Leo Carillo, then up to Mulholland and into the Santa Monica Mountains

Ikea just announce the opening of a new location in Culver City.

IKEA U.S. says the location will be a 38,050-square-foot “city-center” store, a smaller-format concept. Much smaller than their traditional warehouse style location. Thisstyle will have about 3,000 items are available for immediate purchase, Roughly 600 small furniture items and wide selection of home accessories. The Ikea Cafe will also be included, serving classic menu favorites like Swedish meatballs, plant balls, cinnamon buns, and veggie dogs.

The new Ikea will be housed in the Helm Bakery Complex in the 40,000-square-foot portion of a lot formerly used by L.A. luxury furniture retailer HD Buttercup. The targeted opening date is sometime this year.

A 42 year old man was shot while sitting in his car around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday at Seventh Avenue and Broadway Street.

According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman, a woman drove up, got out of her vehicle, and argued with the man. She tnen shot him and got bacxk into her vehicle and drove away. The man was in stable condition as he was transported to the hospital.

The woman was taken into custody. No other details avaliable yet.

A man at the beach appears to standing barefoot in a huge puddle of blood, scaring several people. It ends up being watered down paint or food coloring, not real blood. He is doing a "performance piece", wanting to make people think it is real blood. He says it's a "social prank".

Police are called by people thinking he was injured. The officer tells him to clean it up, as it scaing people and can be considered vandalism.

Los Angeles Police Officers chase down a suspect in Venice ob Sunday afternoon. Two officers got injuried in the takedown of the fleeing man.

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 9:49 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers received a report of a street robbery that had just occurred near 2nd Streetand California Avenue.

According to preliminary information, multiple suspects armed with a knife took personal property from the victims before fleeing in a dark-colored vehicle.

Using SMART Center resources, officers located the vehicle traveling eastbound on the I-10 Freeway and transitioning to the southbound I-405. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit continued through multiple jurisdictions before the vehicle was located in the City of Inglewood with assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department Air Unit.

The suspects fled on foot, and five individuals were ultimately taken into custody with assistance from the Inglewood Police Department and LAPD Air Support.

There are no outstanding suspects related to this incident.

This remains an active investigation.