Santa Monica Pier's Locals’ Night is back! We’re kicking off the season on Thursday, September 17 with punk music, community fun, and Pier traditions—all free and open to everyone. From live performances to family activities, there’s something for every age to enjoy.

What to Expect:

🎶 Punk music from Someone else????, School of Rock Venice, Horny Toads, Implicit Bias

🎧 Sounds by DJ Cee Rock

💃 Live music by Son Mayor and salsa lessons at Salsa Way

🎨 Local vendors to shop and support

📷 Afterglow Exhibition opening

📚 Books & Cookies musical story time

🚗 Classic Car Show

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Santa Monica Police are investigating a report of shots fired at approximately 6 p.m. on September 4, 2026, in the 000 block of Bay Street. Preliminary information indicates the incident followed an argument between two individuals. No injuries were reported, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community. The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact SMPD at 310-458-8491.

On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the Santa Monica Fire Department invites the community to come together to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and reflect on the resilience and strength of communities in the face of tragedy.

Each year, the Santa Monica Fire Department holds a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, as the nation marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, the ceremony offers an especially meaningful opportunity to pause and remember those who lost their lives, including the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the World Trade Center.

The Fire Department will host this year’s community remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 1, bringing together firefighters, city officials, community members and local public safety partners for a morning of reflection and remembrance.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11
TIME: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Fire Station 1, 1337 7th St.

Community members are warmly invited to attend and stand in solidarity with Santa Monica’s firefighters and public safety community as we mark this significant anniversary. The ceremony will include moments of reflection and remembrance honoring the lives lost on Sept. 11 and recognizing the courage and selflessness of first responders who answered the call that day.

Fire Station 1 is also home to a steel artifact recovered from the World Trade Center site, which is on permanent display outside the Fire Department’s community room. The artifact serves as a tangible reminder of Sept. 11 and the lives, service, and sacrifice remembered on this anniversary. It is available for public viewing during normal business hours.

Twenty-five years later, the Santa Monica Fire Department continues to honor the legacy of Sept. 11 by remembering those who were lost, recognizing those who served, and reaffirming the importance of community, service, and resilience.

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The beach bike path in Santa Monica will be shut down and re-routed for almost 2 weeks for the 4 day Ocean Way Festival.

On September 4, 2026, the Santa Monica Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.

SMPD reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

An attempt at the World's Largest Beach Cleanup will take place at Venice Beach in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Organizers hope to bring together 2,000 or more volunteers to pick up trash and break a world record.

Tower 18, Venice Beach Cost: Free and open to everyone. Enjoy a live house music set, complimentary water, and drinks.

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Expecting increased surf & strong rip currents for this Labor Day Weekend due to large south swell from tropical activity. Stay off rock jetties.

These are the possible Labor Day Weekend Weather Scenarios. Main message-this is a low confidence period with many potential scenarios/outcomes. Highest risks at this time are large waves/strong rip currents with threat of coastal flooding near times of high tides.

A man running on the beach in Venice suffers a heart attack and collapses under the pier. A bodyboarder, Mike "OG Punx" Ventura sees him , rushes over, and finds the man unresponsive. He alerts the lifeguard who runs down and starts CPR on the man.

The current horrible conditions of the public restrooms at the Venice Beach Pier over the course of 3 days.

The Malibu Chili Cook-Off® is back. September 4–7, 2026.

Labor Day Weekend.

Four days of award-winning chili, live performances on the new Aviator Nation Dreamland Music Stage, carnival rides, world-class chili judges, a skate contest, local artists, and the kind of sunset that makes you wonder why you ever go anywhere else for Labor Day weekend.

The memories belong to all of us.

100% of net proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Malibu - youth programs, mental health support, and the long-term disaster recovery of a community that has been through it and is coming back stronger. Your Labor Day weekend plans just got a purpose.

Tickets are online only and must be purchased in advance.

NO refunds. Tickets are non-transferable and do not roll over from day to day.

Children 5 and under are free. Carnival ride passes sold separately. Tickets are priced by availability. When a tier sells out, the price goes up.

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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.

September 6 from 10AM–4PM at 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA.

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On August 25, the city of Malibu announced that it is offering free NOAA Weather Radio Training. Malibu and the Los Angeles County Fire Department will conduct it on Monday, August 31. The event will take place at Malibu City Hall located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

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On August 23, 2026, at approximately 7:49 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting near the Pier ramp.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a male victim in his 20s was approached by a group of individuals and an altercation occurred during an attempted robbery. During the altercation, one individual fired a weapon, striking the victim in the leg.

Officers provided emergency medical aid, and the victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

A juvenile suspect was taken into custody later that evening in connection with the incident. Investigators are working to determine the juvenile’s role in the attempted robbery and shooting. Detectives continue working to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved.

This remains an active investigation

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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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.