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Sharks are known as the apex predators of the ocean, and we usually picture them as full-grown animals swimming in the deep blue. But how much do you know about baby sharks?

Baby Shark Watch is a series that follows one egg at Santa Monica's Heal the Bay Aquarium over the course of a year to show how sharks develop month by month. Tune in on the last Saturday of every month on Instagram live (@healthebayaquarium) to watch a swell shark develop, from egg to pup.


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva, with LA County Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Services Team, surveyed the homeless situation at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. They walked the Boardwalk and met with business owners, residents, tourists, vendors, and those experiencing homelessness to better understand the crisis the city is currently facing."



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

"Today, I would like to show you what Venice Beach looks like on a Sunday afternoon. It felt like there has been lots of people on Venice Beach Boardwalk, even though there are no Europeans traveling in the United States. It was a sunny day, there were lots of people enjoying walking around Venice Beach, watching shows, rollerskating, skateboarding, or visiting the drum circle. Venice Beach looks very much alive, it almost gives you a normal feeling again."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice


From Venice Beach Boardwalk:

"A homeless woman attacks random passers by during a busy day on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. After attacking a homeless man who was lying down nearby, the two fight with wooden poles. Police arrive only to tell the two to calm down and ask if they are okay. Shortly after the police drive off, the fighting starts up again. No arrests are made and those walking the boardwalk are left to be attacked again."



On Monday afternoon, about 6PM, there was another brush fire in Pacific Palisades. This time at PCH and Temescal Canyon Rd.

By 7PM, the fire was contained. The burn area is approximately 2 acres on a steep hillside. No structures threatened and no injuries reported.



LAFD reports: “Crews will remain on scene for approximately two more hours conducting mop up operations and traffic on PCH will remain affected. No further details”



















All this month, Pacific Park is remembering the highlights from a quarter-century of fun on the Pier during a month-long anniversary commemoration. Follow Pacific Park on Twitter and Facebook to see archival photos and learn about the modern history of the Park. From the grand opening and reopening of the Pacific Wheel to world-records and a long-since closed mini-golf course, you can learn and share your memories and reflections of visiting the Park.

2021 is a momentous year for Pacific Park. In addition to celebrating 25 years since first opening, there is more celebration to share with the return of ride operations following an unprecedented 13-month closure of the amusement park due to COVID-19. Ride operations resumed on April 2, 2021, as a result of collaboration on safety guidelines with local and state officials based on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Pacific Park strives to navigate the situation safely with the wellbeing of everyone associated with the Park including hundreds of employees being welcomed back to the Pier.

Although things are working a little differently on the Pier with rules about where to stand in line and how many guests can be on the rides, the entire Pacific Park team is grateful for the support of City of Santa Monica officials and appreciates everyone’s efforts to return open access to the Pier. Building on its 25-year operation and presence on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park will continue to operate with the health and safety of guests and employees at the forefront of planning and operations, which will be guided by health experts and industry standards.

For more information about this month-long celebration, head on over to Twitter or Facebook and hit follow. A new post with a reflection from each year of the Park’s operation will be posted every day starting with 2021 and ending with 1996 – the first year Pacific Park opened on the Pier. You can also post your memories and share your favorite moments from the Pier. Just use the hashtag #PacificPark!


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"See Los Angeles like you never have before with a fully guided Surf City Tour aboard clean, safe, comfortable, convertible bus that covers everything you want to see in Los Angeles including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, Malibu and more. You’ll get to see famous local landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and stops at Santa Monica Pier and the Farmer’s Market.

Tours are fully narrated by some of the best guides in Hollywood, so you’ll not only see well-known spots, but you’ll have a blast and learn a lot while you're at it.

During the tour you will learn about the history of Los Angeles, see movie studios, historic filming locations, the Sunset Strip, music venues, crime scenes, popular restaurants, celebrity homes and more. Essentially all of the best Los Angeles sightseeing in a day with multiple chances to explore the best areas on foot. By the time your tour is over, you’ll feel like a local with all you now know about the city.

Tour are offered daily and depart at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM, from Poseidon Surf Shop at 1654 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica."
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