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"Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Specialist Gevorg Akopyan is checking the fluids, tire pressure and removing sand from the engine of his Toyota Tacoma lifeguard truck at Santa Monica Beach."

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National Weather Service is monitoring the LA Basin today for the possibility of thunderstorms, including strong storms with brief heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds and lightning. 10-30% chance in the area of concern. The lightning warning is in effect till 6pm tonight.

Surfboard Palooza is BACK- April 1st Mar Vista, 9 am - 3 pm

Over 70 used surfboards etc etc Slo | Studio ceramics open studio sneak peek Location:
Wasatch Ave. x Windward Ave.,
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, 90066

For more info, Click Here

Come join the fun at Ben & Jerry's for a free ice cream cone 4/3 12pm-8pm.

1307 Ocean Front Walk
Los Angeles, CA 90291 For more info and for other Ben & Jerry's locations, Click Here

The City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks Venice Beach Recreation Center invites you to our Spring Eggstravaganza event. Join us on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10am-1pm at the Venice Beach Recreation Center located at: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 for a day of Arts'n'Crafts, egg hunts, games and so much more! This is a FREE family event. Pre-registration is required. Please fill out the form below.

1800 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

For more info and to register, Click Here

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.