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Back in 2018, the tagged up Venice Pavilion was recreated as an art installation for a massive street art exhibition on the edge of Chinatown, called Beyond The Streets. The photo above shows the replica graffiti filled Venice Pavilion that was created for the show..

This weekend, pieces from recreated Venice Pavilion installation were spotted being thrown to the garbage as a crew of workers was clearing out the downtown warehouse they had been stored in.



On Saturday at approximately 5:34PM, a brush fire broke out in the Ballona Creek Wetlands.

According to Brian Humphrey of the LAFD: "LAFD ground and air response with nearby LACoFD in Automatic Aid, to one-quarter (0.25) acre light grass burning in the Ballona Creek Wetlands." Where Culver and Jefferson Bluvds meet is where the fire was burning.

A video (posted below) shows that it was most likely caused by a Chevrolet SUV that caught fire.





Whether that SUV being driving or being used as a home is not yet known.



The fire, known as the "Jefferson Fire", grew rapidly from 0.25 acre to 3.5 acres.



At 6:10PM, Humprey updated the fire's status that "The 86 LAFD responders assigned by ground and air (Joined by nearby LACoFD and Culver City FD ground crews in Automatic Aid) are making significant progress on the blaze." The fire was being held at "Major Emergency" status. No injuries and no structures were threaten. Closures of one or more lanes of Culver Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard west of Lincoln Boulevard woukld continue until LAFD operations are completed.



By 6:30PM, the updated was that the LAFD had "fully contained the perimeter of the blaze at three and one-half (3.5) acres of vegetation in less than one hour. No injury. No structures damaged."

Humprey updated the possible cause, "Though the genesis of the fire appears related to a full-sized sport utility vehicle that was well involved with fire, with flame fanned by light on-shore wind already spread into nearby volatile vegetation on LAFD arrival, the specific and official cause of the fire has yet to be determined."


Saturday, June 18th: S swell holds through the day, a little more NW swell blends in. 2-3’+ at better S/combo exposures. Focal points 4-5′.
S swell (190-175) holds and NW windswell picks up a notch. Better summer and combo breaks through North LA are in the waist-stomach high+ range with occasional sets to chest high through the morning tide push. Wind looks a notch lighter overall in the morning but will follow a similar trend to Friday.
Sunday, June 19th: S swell eases, NW swell lingers. 2-3’+ at better S/combo exposures. Focal points 4’+.
S swell (190-175) slowly eases and keeps fun size in the water while NW windswell lingers and keeps combo spots peaky. Better summer and combo breaks through North LA are in the waist-stomach high range with some chest-high waves still in the mix. Wind is again looking favorable with mostly light/variable flow in the early morning. Moderate westerly onshore flow sets up by mid-afternoon, easing for most zones in the evening.

Originally published on Surfline
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Come make history with us at the First Annual: Venice Classic, the first dedicated car show to ever be held at the world famous Venice Boardwalk

Come join The DogTown Devils Car Club on August 27th for an event unlike any other in the Venice Boardwalks 100 year history as we celebrate Surf, Sounds and Southern California's Car Culture.

All Classics, Kustoms, Lowriders, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Pre-80's Trucks and Pre-80's Muscle Cars, WELCOME!

This family event will feature Vendors, Food Vendors, a Beer Garden, DJ, Giveaways and an Awards Ceremony presented by The DogTown Devils Car Club and the City of Venice.

For more info and to register you vehicle, Click Here.



Hop aboard the Marina del Rey WaterBus - a scenic way to get around the Marina! The WaterBus operates from 6/17 through 9/5 (Friday-Sunday) for $1 per person, one-way. Stops include Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, “Mother’s” Beach & more.



For more info, Click Here.



Santa Monica Pier 360 celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, FREE, all ages festival! With ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more, Santa Monica Pier 360 offers a peek into iconic SoCal beach culture and brings together thousands of guests for a day of good vibes. Whether you're hanging with the family, competing on land or at sea or partying with your friends–Pier 360 has got it all!

TANDM Surf is super excited to produce their first ever TANDM SURF Bodyboard contest in 2022. Grab a family member, partner or friend and dual off against other teams in Santa Monica's warm waters and nice waves. Same Design TANDM Boards will be provided to each team for the event at no cost to the registered teams. The top three teams bring home a wood trophy, bragging rights and WIN a TANDM Surf Bodyboard valued at $399!

Competing teams are judged on wave riding style, performance of maneuvers/tricks and demonstration of Aloha spirit.

This event takes place at 8:30 am on Sunday, June 26, 2022!

Online Registration: $60

For more info, REGISTER HERE .


High tides expected around 10pm tonight, which is when the water levels will be highest and push deepest into the shore. Expect minor flooding of beaches, bike paths, and harbor walkways.


On Monday evening the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a brush fire on the Pacific Coast Highway just north of the California Incline in Santa Monica. PCH was closed in both directions until 9PM.

Video clips posted on our Instagram Story.
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