Malibu Classic & “Noserider Invitational” Sept 6-7th Surfrider Beach

The MSA Classic is one of the world’s most respected and longest-running longboard surf contests. Hosted by the Malibu Surfing Association since 1961, the event takes place at the iconic Surfrider Beach—home to some of the most celebrated waves in surf history. This year just over 300 competitive surfers of all ages will be participating:

Malibu Surfing Association (MSA), WindanSea (WSC), Oceanside Longboard Surf Club (OLSC), Hope Ranch Surf Club (HRSC), Ventura Surf Club (VSC), Japan Rise Surfing Association (RSA), Canadian Longboard Surf Club (CLSC), East Coast Surf Club (ECSC), Australia Longboard Surf Club (ALSC), Pedro Point Surf Club (PBSC)

Each year, the MSA Classic draws elite longboarders from around the globe to compete on First Point’s legendary right-hand break. The event is not only a showcase of style, skill, and sportsmanship but also a celebration of surfing’s rich heritage. With over six decades of history, the Classic continues to unite generations of surfers in a shared commitment to the traditions and community values that define the sport.



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Escape to the 1st Annual Santa Monica Pier Fundraiser September 6

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) invites the community to celebrate an evening of connection, cocktails, and purpose at its inaugural fundraising event, “A PIERfect Benefit,”. A PIERfect Benefit will take place on Friday, September 6 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM inside the historic Merry Go-Round Building.

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, curated appetizers, live entertainment, and engaging programming that reflects the Pier’s vibrant past, present, and future. All proceeds will benefit SMPC’s mission to keep the Pier magical, meaningful, and accessible for all. Funds raised will support future free events and maybe even the return of beloved concerts on the Pier deck.

Additionally, 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to Pali Strong Foundation, a community-led effort providing direct relief to those affected by the recent Palisades Fires.

Tickets are now available Click Here .

“This event kicks off a new tradition for one of the most iconic places in California,” said Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation. “We’re not the City—we’re a nonprofit with heart, and we rely on the generosity of the community to continue curating the Pier experience for locals, visitors, and admirers alike.”

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The Reel Inn Malibu was destroyed in the Janaury 7th Palisades Fire, then a month later, their lease expired. This month, California State Parks told the owners their lease wouldn’t be renewed.

“California State Parks recognizes the importance of how the return of beloved businesses can symbolize progress in recovery and a return to normalcy,” a spokeswoman for the department said.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is has been using the site as a staging ground to restore the Pacific Palisades electric grid. They expect to use that site for two years.

California State Parks told the owners of the Rell Inn that they could apply to possibly operate a food truck on their former location.

Projects to restore and protect Dockweiler, Zuma and Redondo beaches for future generations are moving ahead, thanks to $5.1 million in Measure A funds, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) announced.

“We’re working with nature to protect what matters most: the beaches that connect us, support our ecosystems, and serve our communities,” DBH Director Gary Jones said. “These projects reflect our commitment to resilience, preservation, and equity.”

The grant from the Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) will fund the next phase of planning and design of “living shoreline” projects at each of the three beaches. DBH launched the projects in 2024 and is close to finishing a feasibility study that helped shape their design.

“Measure A was created by L.A. County voters to ensure every community has access to safe, healthy, and resilient public spaces,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Director of the Regional Park and Open Space District. “These living shoreline projects are a powerful example of how we can work with nature to protect our coast, strengthen climate resilience, and preserve public beach access for generations to come. By investing in science-based, community-driven solutions, we’re making sure our coastline remains a place of connection, recreation, and refuge for all.”

Living shoreline projects use native plants to restore dunes and shoreline habitats that naturally protect the coast from rising seas and stronger storms. By protecting the coastline, the projects will also ensure public access to the beach—especially for families and communities who rely on these spaces for relaxation, recreation and relief from extreme heat—for years to come.

RPOSD approved over $5 million in Measure A funding for the planning and design phases of three projects:

Zuma Beach Living Shoreline Project, Malibu: $3.1 million Widen the beach, create new dune habitat, and enhance existing dune habitat. Sand placed at Zuma Beach is expected to naturally migrate downcoast and widen Point Dume Beach.

Dockweiler State Beach Living Shoreline Project, Playa del Rey: $230,000 Add low sand barrier along the bike path to keep sand out of parking lots and restore and enhance existing dune habitat by installing sand fencing, removing non-native species, seeding with native plants, and building new access paths

Redondo Beach Living Shoreline Project, Redondo Beach: $1.7 million Widen the beach between the Redondo Beach Pier and Topaz groin and create new dune habitat

Each project will now move into design development and environmental review, with an aim to start construction in the coming years. Community engagement will be a key part of the process—including public meetings, email updates, and presentations to local groups—to ensure transparency and help shape the design of each project.

The living shoreline projects are key pieces of DBH’s broader Coastal Resilience Initiative to protect beaches through science, partnerships and public participation.

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., Santa Monica Police officers responded to reports of a stabbing along Ocean Front Walk near the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Code Enforcement officers were first on scene and discovered a man bleeding from multiple wounds. They applied first aid and worked to stop the bleeding until firefighters arrived.

The victim, an employee of a nearby restaurant, had reportedly been eating lunch outside on the steps near his workplace when a man believed to be homeless allegedly approached from behind and stabbed him three times before fleeing east toward Ocean Avenue, according to a witness.

Santa Monica Fire paramedics provided further treatment, and the victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. His injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspect around the restaurant area for several days prior to the incident, though a motive remains unclear. Police are actively investigating and searching for the assailant.

The Temporary Skate Park is located at 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy and is open from 8:00 AM to Sunset.

The last day to skate at the Temporary Skate Park is Monday, September 1, 2025. The park will close permanently to complete construction on the Permanent Skate Park.



The Temporary Skate Park equipment will be sold at surplus. To bid on skate park equipment, Click Here

Submit a bid form by Wednesday, September 3, at 4:00 PM

Bid on skate equipment or Skatelite

Purchaser is responsible for removal

Payment must be finalized before equipment is removed

Purchaser must sign a City of Malibu waiver and release agreement prior to the final sale

Accepted forms of payment include cash, cashier's check, and credit card (processing fee will be applied)

All purchased equipment must be removed between Friday, September 5, and Sunday, September 7, at 4:00 PM "

Click Here to bid.

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.

SMPD offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians

Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.
Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.
Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.
Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross.
Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.
Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.
If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.
Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross. 

Police officers escort parking enforcement officers as they go after all the delivery trucks parked "illegally" while making deliveries to Venice Beach businesses.

An Tuesday afternoon, according to witnesses, a car sped down Ocean Ave and through the intersection at Bicknell hitting a pedestrian who was standing with her daughter next to her parked SUV. The woman was badl injuried and was tken to the hospital, along with her daughter. The driver, who was heard saying her car malfunctioned, was also taken to the hospital, Ocean Ave was closed for 2 blocks as forsenics investigated the crash. No information avaliable on the condition of all invovled.

Escape to the 1st Annual Santa Monica Pier Fundraiser September 6

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) invites the community to celebrate an evening of connection, cocktails, and purpose at its inaugural fundraising event, “A PIERfect Benefit,”. A PIERfect Benefit will take place on Friday, September 6 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM inside the historic Merry Go-Round Building.

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, curated appetizers, live entertainment, and engaging programming that reflects the Pier’s vibrant past, present, and future. All proceeds will benefit SMPC’s mission to keep the Pier magical, meaningful, and accessible for all. Funds raised will support future free events and maybe even the return of beloved concerts on the Pier deck.

Additionally, 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to Pali Strong Foundation, a community-led effort providing direct relief to those affected by the recent Palisades Fires.

Tickets are now available Click Here .

“This event kicks off a new tradition for one of the most iconic places in California,” said Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation. “We’re not the City—we’re a nonprofit with heart, and we rely on the generosity of the community to continue curating the Pier experience for locals, visitors, and admirers alike.”

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

A Venice Boardwalk tattoo artist got stabbed by a known crazy homeless girl. She locks herself in the public restrooms when the police arrive. Officers manage to get her out and place her under arrest.

"After much consideration, the Abbot Kinney Festival Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s festival. This decision was influenced by several factors, including the recent slowdown in sponsorships affecting many festivals and events this year." the event organizer announced.

"As a non-profit event organized by dedicated Venice community volunteers and stakeholders, our mission has always been to celebrate the unique spirit of our neighborhood. We look forward to using this next year to restructure, retool, and return with an even bigger and more vibrant festival."

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On August 30th, 7th House Screenings proudly present EndThis Summer, a three program afternoon-evening festival of surf filmmaking that captures the natural art in all its cinematic splendor through sandy psychedelic surf oddities and cult classics, a program of radical contemporary short films, and a sea-soaked outsider epic.

Location: Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027

Discounted tickets are now available Click Here .

This discounted pass will grant access to all three of the festival's programs:

2:00pm – PSYCH SURF feat. MORNING OF THE EARTH (1972) co-presented by EXP TV
A deep dive into the psychedelic surf film genre that sprayed forth from the countercultural wave, ft. Albert Falzon's earthy cult classic!

5:00pm - SHREDDING: A NEW LENS IN SURF FILMMAKING
SHREDDING is a short surf film program that invites both lifelong diehards and the uninitiated alike to re-examine how surfing is culturally framed. Within the context of the sport, the term “shredding” has had difficulty escaping its mocking association with a certain archetypal image of the surfer, caricatures like Jeff Spicoli, Bodhi, Zack Morris, etc. Rather than merely decrying this apparent lack of representation, SHREDDING affirmatively undermines those cumbersome and outdated stereotypes by sharing the experiences of those whose very presence on a board redefines the discourse. Through contemporary lenses from as far afield as Morocco to up and down the California coast, we get to see how people are expanding the surf space today. Myriad perspectives, uniquely shaped by similar challenges: feeling seen, gaining access, and eventually, changing that archetypal image of what a surfer looks like.

8:00pm - SURFER: TEEN CONFFRONTS FEAR presented by Hollywood Entertainment
An existential spiritual epic, an intimate family portrait, a conspiracy thriller, and so much more—there has never been a movie or a mystical experience like SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR. Equally at home in the slow cinema tradition of Béla Tarr and the classic surf rhythms of Big Wednesday, we invite you to dip into the profound waves of this journey.

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Join us at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica Beach for the Beach Cleanup Sport -SPOGOMI USA Round, a sport where teams (3people/per team) compete for points based on the amount and types of garbage collected within a time limit in a designated area.

The prize for the winning team is a roundtrip airfare to Japan with hotel accommodations, where the World Cup will be held at Tokyo on October 29th.

It's a great way to give back to the community and stay active at the same time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. See you there!

For more info, Click Here .

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The Westside Classics Car Show is rolling into Venice Beach for 2025! Bringing the shine and style of Southern California’s most beloved classics to the oceanfront, this event promises a day filled with timeless automotive beauty and community spirit.

Set right along the iconic Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, the show is perfectly placed in one of SoCal’s most recognizable and vibrant beachside spots. Attendees can expect to see an impressive variety of vehicles, from pristine vintage sedans and low-slung cruisers to unique custom builds that reflect the region’s deep car culture. With palm trees framing the view and the Pacific Ocean just steps away, the setting alone makes it a standout on the Southern California car show calendar.

Hosted by the Westside Classics Car Club, a group known for preserving and celebrating classic cars while bringing enthusiasts together, the event is all about showcasing automotive craftsmanship. While there won’t be hoppers or roll-ins after the morning staging time, the curated lineup ensures each vehicle earns its place in the spotlight. Vendors will also be on-site, offering gear, memorabilia, and other automotive-related finds for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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We are Super Stoked to announce our first NLAB surf comp of the 25/26 season, our Annual Leo Carillo Surf Series.

October 11 & 12.

Sign up at Live Heats, Click Here

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Below is a summary of the parking changes that have been approved by Council. The new rates will not be implemented immediately, as some rates are pending approval by the California Coastal Commission.

Parking in City-Owned Structures:

The free parking period in Downtown Structures 1 through 8 will change from 90 minutes to 30 minutes.
Many remaining parking rates at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by up to 42%.
Monthly parking passes at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by 20%.
Validations will continue to be available for purchase for downtown businesses and employee validations for $6 for 6 hours and $9 for 12 hours will continue to be available for downtown employees.

Parking Meters:

Hourly rates at parking meters in the Beach and Downtown areas will increase from $2.50 to $3.00
Hourly rates at all other parking meters will increase from $1.25 to $1.50.
ADA placard parking at meters will remain free.

Surface and Beach Lot Parking:

Hourly rates in the Main Street parking lots will rise from $1.25 to $1.50 in the winter. In the summer, the hourly rates will be $2 Monday-Thursday and $2.50 Friday-Sunday.
Hourly rates in Mid-City parking lots will increase from $1.00 to $1.25.
Surface lot parking for ADA placard holders will be 50% of the posted rate.
Hourly rates for short term Beach lots will rise from $1.00 to $2.00 in the winter, and to $3.00 in the summer.
Depending on location, flat-rate Beach parking will increase by up to 33%, and Beach parking permit rates will rise 14- 20%.

Detectives Seeking Additional Sexual Assault Victims of this person.

NOTE: For some reason, LAPD only released a small thumbnail size photo of the guy. They did not release a high, or even toaster quality version of the booking photo.

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims and witnesses in connection with a series of sexual assault investigations occurring in the Venice and Santa Monica areas.

In January 2025, a 24-year-old male reported that 42-year-old Jean Dar drugged and sexually assaulted him. Detectives identified two additional male victims, both in their mid-twenties, who reported similar incidents. In each case, the victims stated they met the suspect at a bar, where he engaged them in conversation before inviting them to an after party. The suspect then drove the victims to his residence near Marina Del Rey, where they were given a drink. After consuming the drink, the victims reported becoming incapacitated and that the suspect committed sexual acts without their consent.

On May 21, 2025, detectives arrested Jean Junior Dar for violation of 289(e) PC – Penetration by a Foreign Object Upon an Intoxicated Person and 287(j) PC – Oral Copulation Upon an Intoxicated Person (Booking No. 7019898). The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which filed multiple felony counts of sexual assault. Dar posted bond and is currently out of custody.

Detectives have identified three victims in this investigation and believe there may be additional individuals who have not yet come forward. A photograph of Dar is being released to assist with identification and to encourage anyone with information to contact investigators.

Anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses is urged to contact the LAPD Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through www.lapdonline.org by clicking “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved–Crime Stoppers” menu, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile application, selecting LA Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.