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

"Today on Venice Beach was the epic Afterburn Party from the famous Burning Man in the desert. Live music techno, crazy lights, just a total party environment. We also see the electric light parade, rollerskate parade, and just total craziness in Venice Beach. Just another beautiful day in paradise."

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Monday, October 14, 2024, Venice Healer Daisy updated the community from her Healing Arts Dojo in Venice Beach regarding her ongoing efforts to support a 14-year-old boy currently in her care. According to Daisy, the youth, who has experienced difficulties with the foster care system and recently left a group home, has temporarily found shelter at her temple.

Daisy explained that she has made this arrangement fully transparent to local authorities, ensuring that all parties, including LAPD and other relevant departments, are aware of the situation. Daisy asserts that authorities have acknowledged the close bond that has formed between her and the boy, which, she says, has led her to provide him with daily meals and arrange hygiene care with the help of the community."

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The incident unfolded after a surfer, who had ridden his electric bike to Venice Beach earlier in the day, discovered it was missing when he returned from the ocean. Luckily, the bike was equipped with an Apple AirTag tracking device, which allowed the owner to trace it to Santa Monica. He promptly contacted local authorities for assistance.

Santa Monica officers responded quickly, using the tracking data to pinpoint the bike’s location. Upon arrival, they detained a man near the stolen bike while conducting their investigation. The bike's owner confirmed the electric bike was his, and it was returned in the same condition as when it was taken.



While the suspect did not confess to the theft, officers discovered he had an outstanding warrant. The man was arrested and transported to Santa Monica Jail. The police are continuing their investigation into the bike theft and possible additional charges."




Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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:

October 07, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

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

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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.

Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Skate The Coast October 26 + 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, CA.

Skate the Coast is a 15 mile skate-bike-roll from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for this mellow cruise.

B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention as we raise funds for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Please help us reach our $75K goal by registering today! Registration includes an event tee shirt, goodie bag and prizes for top fundraisers!



THE DETAILS

OCTOBER 26 | REGISTRATION PARTY
VENICE, CA | 3PM-8PM

Lets kick-off Skate The Coast with a registration party at Firestone Walker Brewery in Venice,CA on October 26! Swing by to sign your waivers, get your event tee + goodie bag and stay for live music, good food and cold drinks, raffles and auctions!

OCTOBER 27 | SKATE THE COAST
9AM-4PM

Skate-bike-roll 15 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach with B4BC and friends! This is a collective push for prevention with three hydration stops along the way.

The morning will start at Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach where we'll load the shuttles to the Santa Monica Pier. From there we'll cruise down the coast to Arbor Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweiler State Beach, Hermosa Beach and finishing off at Dive N Surf for awards and celebrations. Our finish line party includes live music, food, adult beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction.



For more details and to register, Click Here ⁠

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"During the weekly homeless encampment cleanup at Venice Beach, a brief standoff occurred between Venice Healer Daisy and Los Angeles Park Rangers, as they requested her to dismantle her "Goddess Temple," a 10x10 pop-up tent she had set up on the beach. Daisy initially refused, standing her ground when asked to take it down.

After discussions with both the Park Rangers and LAPD officers, a peaceful agreement was reached. Daisy agreed to take down her temple voluntarily, allowing the cleanup task force to continue its operation. She dismantled the pop-up tent that serves as her temple, and the task force moved on to address other homeless encampments along Venice Beach."

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

The Venice Afterburn is a daytime art and music festival in Venice Beach, California, and it's an official Regional Burning Man event. Artists are invited to bring their art cars, theme camps, burner bikes, interactive installations and other playa art for two days of magic by the beach. The event is FREE before 6:00pm and family friendly, and runs each day until 10pm. We strongly encourage to show up early, to ensure full engagement and participation.



The event will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day and is free to attend before 6:30 p.m. After that, a $10 entry fee applies, with no entry allowed after 9 p.m.

For more info, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

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:

September 30, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

• Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

• Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach. Near Dockweiler Tower 40

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek. · Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

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

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

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

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.

Thursday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m. is the free Venice Beach Street premiere of The Sound of Paint. Happening at 9 Dudley Ave, near the Rose Ave parking lot.

The Sound of Paint chronicles 14 years of the journey of street artist Vincent DiGaetano, as shot by film maker Joshua Enoch Williams.

Trailer:

For over 20 years Vincent Digaetano relentlessly painted his way through the streets of Venice Beach. For the past 15 years of Vinny's journey as a Venice street artist I shadowed him, hoping my camera and curiosity could tell a part of his story.

Our encounters were never scheduled, unpredictable to say the least. Some days he remained silent while immersed in his craft. Other days he transformed into a jovial, chatty, painted jester. Interviews throughout the years with Vinny and other street denizens of the Venice Beach community offered up rare insights into his complex world. My lens was merely a sensor reflecting Vincnet's struggles and triumphs of homelessness as a street artist.


Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

LAPD refuese to do anything as an unstable, aggressive individual wearing only a hospital gown is roaming Venice Beach yelling at people, challenging some to fight and threatening others.

The world's largest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition is making its annual return to the U.S. and we're celebrating this historic moment for global breaking by bringing the U.S. Finals to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, September 28!

Join us as we watch the top 16 B-boys and B-girls in the country battle it out for a chance to represent the U.S. at the Red Bull BC One World Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

WANT TO LEARN MORE AND PARTICIPATE IN A RED BULL BC ONE CAMP USA WORKSHOP?

Address 62-66 Windward ave. Venice CA

SEPT 27TH

3pm - 4:30pm - Footworkerz workshop and Q&A
4pm - 5:30pm - Hip Hop Workshop with Link
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Footworkerz Battle Registration
6:30pm - 8pm - Footworkerz Battle
8:00pm - 9:30pm - Musicality Workshop w/ Kid David & The Katalyst Collective

SEPT 28TH

11.30am-12.30pm - Popping workshop w/ Mr Wiggles
12.30pm - 3:00pm - 2v2 Popping and Breakin Battle Registration
1pm - 3pm - Red Bull Run The Racks @ Venice Beach Basketball Court
3pm - Doors | Red Bull BC One Cypher USA



Red Bull BC One is a global one-on-one breaking competition. Every year, thousands of breakers compete for a chance to represent at the Red Bull BC One World Final. With 20 World Finals hosted in major cities around the world since 2004, Red Bull BC One has more than 60 qualifier events and programs (cyphers and camps) in over 30 locations.

Each year, 16 b-boys and 16 b-girls earn the right to enter an all-out battle on the Red Bull BC One stage. The Red Bull BC One 2024 World Final will take place on December 7, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In 2024, Red Bull BC One returns to the US with qualifying events culminating in the USA National Final & Camp in Venice Beach, CA . The winner of the USA National Final will compete at the World Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For more info & to sign up, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

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:

September 25, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

• Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

• Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the outfall.

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

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

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

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.

Venice Gallerie interviews the Seamstress of Venice, a former lawyer from Mexico now working as a seamstress on the Venice Boardwalk.

According to Officer Cervantes with the Los Angeles Police Department media relations unit, a black man between the ages of 30 and 40 was killed in Venice early Friday morning. It was reported at 12:55 a.m. in the 2400 block of Lincoln Boulevard. Police found a man suffering from injuries to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating it as a homicide.Investigators are working to determine if the killing was gang-related or if the victim or suspects may have been homeless.

Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to call detectives at 877-LAPD-247

Anthony Jones pleaded no contest to the sexual assault of two women in the Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6, resulting in the death of one woman.

Unfortunitly, LAPD and Council Woman Traci Park feel the need to keep Anthony's mugshot, and detailed information from the public. They have denied access to the court. When Traci Park was asked why, she refused to answer. She has been asked numerous times since the arrest and has avoided answering the questions. This is why the grainy screenshot above is the only images of Jones.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Anthony Francisco Jones was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder and sexual assault of one woman and the sexual assault of another woman in the Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6.

"Our prosecutors fought hard to serve justice today in response to Mr. Anthony Jones’ vile actions, including a brutal murder. Our hearts go out to the victim, the survivor, their families, and the Venice community. The pain and loss experienced by these individuals and their loved ones is horrific, and we extend our deepest empathy and compassion to them during this incredibly difficult time,” District Attorney Gascón said.

For these heinous crimes, Jones pleaded no contest and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 107 years to life in state prison, plus 8 years state prison determinate by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cathryn F. Brougham.

Anthony Francisco Jones (dob 09/12/94) pleaded no contest to one count of murder, two counts of forcible rape, one count of sexual penetration by use of force, one count of mayhem, one count of torture, and one count of sodomy by use of force.

Jones also admitted to allegations that the defendant kidnapped the victims, committed offenses against more than one victim, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on the victims. He also admitted that the murder of one of the victims occurred while he was engaged in the commission of rape and sodomy.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated professionals in our Sex Crimes Division and the investigating officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. Their tireless efforts and commitment to justice have been instrumental in holding the offender accountable and providing a measure of justice for the victims,” DA Gascón said. “We stand united in our resolve to protect our communities and ensure that such egregious acts are met with the full force of the law."

On April 6 between 10:30-11:30 p.m., Jones physically attacked and sexually assaulted two female victims, both in their mid-40s and mid-50s, as they each were alone outside in the Venice Canal neighborhood. One of the victims succumbed to her injuries on May 20.

The case was prosecuted by LADA’s Sex Crimes Division and investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

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:

September 10, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach

100 yards in each direction of the outfall.

· Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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

· Santa Ynez Storm Drain at Will Rogers State Beach

100 yards in each direction from the outfall.

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.

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On the morning of September 5, 2024, both Santa Monica and Los Angeles Police officers responded to a report of a man wielding a machete near the Venice-Santa Monica border along Ocean Front Walk.

The incident unfolded as a local man, who was biking in the area, noticed a stranger carrying a machete. "I look at him, and he’s looking at me. This guy thinks he’s Conan the Barbarian or something," the victim recounted. Feeling threatened, the victim continued to pedal away while attempting to call 911. At that point, another man on a skateboard intervened, yelling, “Don't be a snitch!” He then forcibly took the victim's phone. "I’m trying to get away from this guy with a machete, and this other guy is more concerned about me making a call," the victim added.

The victim described the suspect who took his phone as a homeless man with a "Y-shaped mark on his face," and expressed regret about letting the man walk away with his phone without escalating the situation further. "I feel like letting that guy take my phone is bad. As a man, I shouldn’t have let that happen, but I didn’t want things to get worse," he said.

Los Angeles Police officers arrived at the scene to speak with the victim about his stolen phone, while a Santa Monica Police officer continued searching for the suspects and speaking to witnesses on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. An LAPD officer noted, "We will take a courtesy report since it occurred on the border and will follow up with Santa Monica detectives."

Police are still searching for both suspects involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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:

September 04, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cove Pier.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach

100 yards in each direction of the outfall.

· Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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

· Outer Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

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.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Venice Healer Daisy sings with the band on this Holiday Sunday.

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.