The monthly Locals Night Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Thursday, March 6, 2023, the Los Angeles Police Department impounded an abandoned Class A RV that had been left unattended for several weeks on Main Street in Venice Beach. The RV, a Chaparral by Hallcraft, had reportedly been left by the owner, who may have been hospitalized. In the owner's absence, several individuals had moved into the RV and were squatting in it. Additionally, the RV was found to have expired registration tags and was ticketed accordingly."

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.

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The fire from a homeless man's make shift grill gets out of control on a very windy day in Venice Beach. The Venice Beach Safety Team brings some water to put it out, while another homeless man discusses plans to hold a drive-in event for the community, The fire department soon arrives to fully extinguish the flames.

Surfing a winter swell at the Venice Breakwater.. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.

Surf Photos from the Venice Breakwater available at: Six12 Media

Tonan finds one of his old surf trophies and reclls some good times with Christian Fletcher, Matt Biolos, and more....

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Check out Tonan's Clothing Line: Naybor Hoodiez

"The Point is Dangerous"

Foggy morning has Oscar from Hecho En Venice checking out the surfing at the Venice Beach Pier. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.

Surfing in the rain at Topanga. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Six hundred drones lit up Santa Monica Beach in a spectacular drone light show to celebrate the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie"

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.

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

"Yesterday, you seen Logan Paul at the Wrestlemania at the Sofi Stadium. Today, he is with KSI, one of his rivals, now best friends. He’s promoting his energy drink Prime on Venice Beach, California. It’s a typical Sunday afternoon. Lots of attractions on the boardwalk, break dancers performing. I went to Muscle Beach to show you people working out. Just a great day in Venice Beach. There’s always something going on."

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Catch Surf shredder Anneke Barrie gets dialed in with a new board and gear at the Catch Surf store in Malibu.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Sanitation workers donned white hazardous materials suits as part of the safety protocol for the cleanup, while LAHSA provided homeless outreach during the cleanup. To ensure the safety of all involved, Los Angeles Park Rangers were present at the site throughout the operation. The weekly cleanup activity takes place every Friday in Venice to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the area."

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.

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From Chad Caruso:

"Hey everyone, my name is Chad Caruso and I’m a skateboarder from Long Island, New York, and on March 24th, 2023 I will begin skateboarding 3,000+ miles across America to raise money for addiction awareness.

I have been sober for six years now and doing so has completely changed my life for the better. I wouldn’t have been able to attempt this skate across the country without the energy and focus that sobriety has given me. The goal of this fundraiser is to highlight the importance of having something passionate in your life to focus on.

25% of the money raised will be donated to Natural High, a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well. The rest of the funds will be used to cover food, hotels, and other expenses on throughout this two month long trip.

Thank you for being a part of this! It means more to me than you could ever know.
Chad "

Another morning surfing session at the Venice Beach pier.

There's an old legend that during the huge El Nino winter of 1998-99, Santa Monica local Donnie Wilson picked off a ride from Topanga that connected all the way past Chart House -- a distance of more than 300 yards.

On January 5th, 2023, it happened again. This time it was Michael Torquato DeNicola riding a wave from Topanga past Chart House. .

Michael Torquato deNicola is a world traveling and award-winning surfer, artist, and filmmaker.
https://iamtorquato.com/

A tree fell on a Mercedes Benz after several days of rain soaks the city of Santa Monica.

Guy in a Porsche raced out of the Santa Monica Pier, in his lame attempt to impress all the tourist with his Soccer Mom SUV, and drives into and down the sectioned off protected bike lanes until he reaches a plastic post.