The Young Athletic podcast featuring Ben Samuel, surfer and ocean athlete, breaking down surfing, mindset, mental health, and life lessons learned in the water. Ben talks about the Malibu Surfing Association, Malibu Carl, dives into surf culture, discipline, resilience, fear, and personal growth. Perfect for surfers, athletes, and high performers seeking motivation and perspective. We explore performance habits, mindfulness, training, adventure, and real conversations that will change how you surf, think, and live

Sue had lived in the Palisades for 48 years. She raised her kids there and was deeply involved in the local community. In January 2025, the Palisades fire destroyed her home.

At 86 years old, the idea of rebuilding felt like a lot. Sue had never built a house before and didn’t want to spend the next few years figuring out permits, plans, and construction. A friend and client of Cover suggested she also talk to Cover.

Cover is a custom prefab homebuilder based in Los Angeles, and we handle the entire process, from design and permitting to construction and delivery. For Sue, that meant having one team take care of everything and explain things clearly along the way.

Sue’s home is the first homeowner fire rebuild in the Palisades. It’s a new home on the same land she’s loved for decades, built without having to manage the process herself.

This video is about Sue, her rebuild, and what it looks like when homebuilding is handled start to finish.

Los Angeles Police officers respond to a call about a man in the midle of the street. They arrive and find the very angry guy in the middle of Linoln Blvd. in front of El Polo Loco. With guns drawn, they attempt to get calm him down and get him out of traffic, but he refuses leading to a standoff that last several minutes.

Santa Monica Police activity: Homeless Man with a large pet rat threatens a street Performer on the pier , a woman collaspes from the heat, and another homeless man is arrested for an outstanding warrant.

A DJ pulls up to the Venice Sign :Lighting Event and turns the street into a festive holiday rave.

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From the late 1920s through the late 1940s, gambling racketeers operated a series of floating casinos three miles off the Southern California coast – just outside the state’s jurisdiction. Crime historian J. Michael Niotta, the great-grandson of Los Angeles Mafia boss Jack Dragna, will discuss the men who ushered in the floating casino era and how some of them found their way to Las Vegas.

This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual’s perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum.

Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade comes back to live with a huge block party featuring live dj sets, lasers, open container drink policy, ballerinas, and more..This happened on Saturday night, December 20th. One of many events that the Third Street Promenade is having in thier eforts to revitalize the place.

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The best Daisy the Venice Healer moments of 2026, along with some of the worst moments.

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The 44th Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade. A free festive event held on Sunday evening.

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Scenes from thelast weekend's Venice Sign Holiday Lighting Block Party, with Harry Perry, Tonan, and more.A beloved tradition—the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights to festive red and green for the holiday. Now in its 14th year, this special celebration will take place on Windward Avenue (east of Pacific Avenue), with street closures to make room for live music and family-friendly activities.

Another collection of scenes from Santa Monica of people that are acting abnormal. From wild screaming and dancing in the street to fire fighters having to put out a smoldering traffic cone, Santa Monica never fails to amaze. All of these scenes were filmed in November.

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Warriors from the House of Ashur march down the Venice Beach Boardwalk, locals and visitors have various reactions to these unique promotional stunt for the upcoming StarZ TV mini-series Spartacus: House of Ashur.

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a 10-episode Starz series that serves as a sequel to the original Spartacus franchise, premiering on December 5, 2025. The show explores a "what if" scenario where Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) survives the events of Vengeance and is rewarded with the gladiator school he once served. The series follows his rise to power as a "Dominus" in the brutal world of Roman gladiators, a path he takes with the help of a fierce gladiatrix named Achillia.

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A fewv days after his pianos were dtestroyed and taken away by the city clean up crew, Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” , is back playing music on the boardwalk.

Longtime time Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” for his manyy years of playing classical music on the boardwalk, was not around when the Wednesday Homeless Clean Up Crew rolled by. His pianos and other items, being left unattended were put in the garbage truck, except for the one piano that was functional, it was hauled away.

The city is starting to enforce the official Basic Vendor Guidelines and Vending Rules (L.A.M.C. Code 42.15) to ensure a smooth and compliant experience!

✅ Allowed Vending
Vending is primarily reserved for First Amendment-protected expressive activities, meaning:
• Original Artwork & Communicative Pieces ONLY.
• Items must be considered art and have no practical/secondary use or purpose (nominal value) other than to be looked at, read, or listened to.
• Examples: Books, original paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, newspapers, leaflets, bumper stickers, patches, buttons, and audio/video recordings of the artist’s performances.

🛑 Not Allowed Vending
Selling commercial items or goods with practical/secondary uses is prohibited (even if they contain artistic elements).
• Examples of Prohibited Items: Food/drink, clothing/accessories (sunglasses, jewelry), housewares, oils, perfumes, lotions, candles, stuffed animals, and any non-art goods/services.

📍 Designated Spaces & Time Limits
• Vending and performances may NOT start before 9 AM and must end at sunset (L.A.M.C. 42.15(F)1).
• You must vend in one of the Designated Spaces (L.A.M.C 42.15(A)4).
• You may not occupy more than one single regular-sized or double-sized designated space at any given time (L.A.M.C. 42.15(E)7).
• Do not place anything that extends beyond your space or obstructs access areas.
These rules are in place to preserve the Boardwalk’s history of free speech, art, and performance.

Rainy day cruising around Venice Beeach.

Twins & Violins - Santa Monica Street Performers

Jennifer Train, a now well known Venice Beach homeless woman, is seen on the ground screaming for an ambulance. She states she was hit by a guy she knows. He allegedly threw a glass bottle at her back, hitting the area where she had spinal work done.

A deceased whale drew public attention on the sand in Santa Monica on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the animal washed ashore and was later moved farther up the beach by city crews.

The carcass — estimated at roughly 20 feet in length — showed clear signs of advanced decomposition. According to observers at the scene, the whale appeared to have been dead for some time before surf and tide carried it in.

Multiple Southern California agencies collaborated on site to examine the animal and prepare it for transport. Officials said the effort involved California Wildlife Center, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, and Santa Monica agencies including Beaches and Harbors, maintenance crews, police, fire, and lifeguards.

A work truck carrying porta potties was stolen from the Travis Barker "Run Travis Run" 5K event on Ocean Ave. It sped south on Ocean from Arizona Ave till it hit a car at the corner of Moomat Ahiko Way. Ot then plowed the car out of it's way, turning into the crowded crosswalk. One lady jumped off her bike and the truck ran over it, dragging it underneath as it drove down the ramp to Pacific Coast Highway.

The truck crashed again in near Big Rock on PCH in Malibu. Highway Patrol and Sheriiff reponded to that crash, The suspect fled on foot, running into the ocean where he was taken into custody. Reports said he appeared to be naked.