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Enjoy scenic images by local photographers at the Malibu Arts Commission's next public art exhibition, "Malibu Perception," in the Malibu City Hall Gallery.

The City of Malibu Arts Commission presents Malibu Perception, a photography exhibition featuring five local artists. Participating artists include Carla Bowman Smith, Julie Ellerton, Nicole Fisher, Maureen Haldeman and Dave Teel.

The exhibition is located in the Malibu City Gallery located at Malibu City Hall. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 30 at 4:00 PM.

Visitors may view the artwork Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM from May 2 - May 31. Admission is free.

For more information about the exhibition and the Malibu Arts Commission, Click Here.


All the HOKALI Community of surfers will be cleaning the beaches together!!
Date and time:
Sat, May 28, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT


Location
Venice Beach Recreation Center
1700-1706 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

HOKALI is announcing guidelines for individuals to conduct solo beach clean ups as long as local governing bodies allow for public beach access. A solo cleanup is defined as an individual cleanup by one person or household unit, not necessarily organized by the chapter, but promoted as an activity for the public.

The following requirements are outlined to assist in evaluating your ability to conduct a solo beach cleanup.

Your state and local governing agency allows access to the beach;

Active use of the beach is allowed under applicable laws (e.g. walking included);

Additional restrictions on active beach use are followed, e.g., open and closing times

Beaches are not so crowded that active users can maintain a safe physical distance of 6 feet

Participation in a solo cleanup event is voluntary and solely at a participant’s own risk, including risk associated with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Individuals should only participate to the extent that they can comply with applicable federal, state, and local rules and restrictions, and the below required practices including physical distancing.

The following rules must be followed to ensure individuals are equipped to make an educated, safe and mindful decision to conduct a solo cleanup while following CDC public health guidance, local beach access restrictions, and EPA recommendations for properly discarding used PPE items.

Be responsible! If you are feeling sick or generally unwell, please stay indoors and heal.

Participate in a Raffle: Send us your photo or uploaded the picture to social media with #hokalichallenge and tag @hokali.co and participate for a FREE SURFING LESSON + HOKALI HAT.

Where to find US: Look for the HOKALI Flag at Venice beach, near Jays Rentals Surfshop. Our coach Moritz will be there waiting for you :)

What to bring: mask/cloth face covering, gloves, 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer, grabbers (if you have them), 2 separate collection receptacles.

Check with your local authority on beach use and access restrictions. Select a location where you can maintain a minimum physical distance of 6 feet. Avoid crowded areas at crowded times.

Wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public per CDC recommendations.

Wear gloves. We cannot stress this safety precaution enough. Viruses can live on hard surfaces, and individuals should exercise extreme caution when collecting litter. Wearing gloves discourages you from touching your face or face covering. If using reusable gloves, be sure to properly sanitize between uses. Effective sanitization of a reusable glove depends on the material. Individuals should comply with CDC and EPA guidance on how to effectively sanitize reusable items against COVID-19.

Grabbers are a good way to minimize contact between your gloves and trash items. Sanitize these after use and before transport or storage.

Refrain from touching your face or public surfaces during the cleanup.

Remember to use hand sanitizer after the cleanup is over, then wash your hands with soap and hot water for 20 seconds as soon as you’re able to do so.

Remember to properly disinfect all reusable equipment before and after the cleanup using an EPA-approved product for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

REGISTER HERE


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A man sleeps on a surfboard at the Colorado Avenue Esplanade in Santa Monica on Sunday, April 17, 2022."

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.

Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:

https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabianlewkowicz


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Los Angeles Police Officers (LAPD) issues citations for public camping at a homeless encampment at the Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach border on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The border between Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach is referred to as "No Man's Land" by both some Officers. "

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.

Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:

https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabianlewkowicz


MALIBU & SANTA MONICA - One lane CLOSED on #PCH (SR-1) 9AM-3PM April 18-21 (Mon-Thur) at locations listed here. Schedule is subject to change.



Caltrans will close one lane on PCH between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on various dates and locations in Malibu and Santa Monica from April 18 to April 21 for pavement repairs.

At least one lane in each direction will remain open for traffic. The lane closures are scheduled as follows:

• Monday, April 18: The northbound/westbound right lane (#2 lane) and the Winter Canyon transition to northbound PCH north of Webb Way in Malibu

• Tuesday, April 19: The northbound/westbound right lane (#2 lane) just before Zumirez Drive

• Wednesday, April 20: The northbound/westbound right lane (#2 lane) west of La Herran Road in Malibu

• Thursday, April 21: The southbound/eastbound right lane (#2 lane) just north of the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica

The schedule is weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, drive with care in work zones, and be alert for workers in and near the roadway.


Join us at the Santa Monica Pier once a month for a curated series for locals. Gather your friends and family and head down to the Pier for amazing entertainment including live music, DJ sunset spins, Pier business local discounts, local artist installations, and so much more! You really won't want to miss out on this incredible and unique outdoor setting to unwind with friends and loved ones all while celebrating Santa Monica.

April 21




West End Stage

SUNSET SPINS | PICO YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER

5:00-9:00 PM

Enjoy PYFC’s DJs who will be setting up at the very West End of the Pier spinning tunes as the sun sets over the Pacific.



Pacific Park Stage

LIVE MUSIC | SANTA MONICA MUSIC CENTER

4:00-9:00 PM

Enjoy live music from the Santa Monica Music Center’s awesome students and teachers.



Pier Parking Deck

CAR SHOW

5:00-9:00 PM

Come hang out and see the incredible cars of this local Santa Monica Car Club.



East End Stage

LIVE MUSIC | DOGTOWN PROPHETS

5:00-8:00 PM

Enjoy live music from the Dogtown Prophets, a local Santa Monica band.

For more info and a map of the Pier CLICK HERE


Venice Beach, filmed by Cop Watch Venice

"Complied footage from this week in Venice. Mostly form Thursday and Fridays homeless encampment sweeps aka clean ups 4/14-15/22, and a few detainments.

Thursday was another confusing day for people staying on Hampton Ave after being told they didn't have to move, then told to move or lose everything. The neighboring street who was also supposed to move didn't have to for some reason, while Hampton residents lost most of their belongings.

Friday was even more wasteful with the park ranger led clean up. They kicked one man out of the bathroom and nothing else.

The new bathrooms at the Rose parking lot already needs new doors because of people breaking in at night to use them, and even the porta potties we're unusable. "


Cop Watch Venice follows LAPD pacific division on world famous Venice Beach, showing a point-of-view style cop watch and update on Venice's current conditions. We make edited shorts, full scenes and are working on a documentary about homelessness and city failures. Donate to Cop Watch Venice via Cop Watch Venice Paypal


Video by 310FIRE
April 10th, 2022 - Venice Beach.

"Los Angeles Fire Department Engine 63 was dispatched to a reported transformer fire on the 800 block of E Superba Ave. While en route the incident was modified to a structure fire. Engine 63 was first on scene reporting a single story single family dwelling well involved with fire exposing a two story single family.

Truck 63 went to the roof while Engine 63 took fire attack, Truck 5 assumed Division A then transitioned to the roof on the exposed structure, which the fire extended into. Additional units were requested. Battalion 4 was known as Superba IC. Rescue 59 was medical.

The exposed building was updated to a three story single family dwelling. Knockdown was achieved in 36 minutes. No injuries, caused possibly from storage of combustibles on the side of the house."