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

"Every Thursday and Friday the Venice beach clean up crew come with the Rangers to clean up all of the Venice restrooms, homeless people try to occupy the restrooms and lock themselves from the inside. They also walk around and try to clean up any encampment on the beach."

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

The County of Los Angeles Parks system will close Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21 due to Hurricane Hilary. Out of an abundance of caution, all LA County Parks, buildings and facilities will remain closed, including, but not limited to:

Picnic Shelters
Playgrounds
Multi-use Trails
Restrooms
Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
Lakes and Swim Beaches
Pools and Aquatic Centers
Natural Areas and Nature Centers
Performance Venues

Additionally, all programs and classes are cancelled.

While parks are not fenced in, visitors are encouraged to stay home.

The LA County Parks staff have been working around the clock in preparation of Hurricane Hilary and will remain at parks to monitor safety conditions and impact.

The region is expected to experience possible heavy rainfall, high winds, flooding, and thunderstorms. Stay away from tall structures such as trees, light poles, picnic shelters, and playgrounds.

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A fight broke out between 3 homeless men on Friday afternoon near 8 Brooks Ave in Venice.

"I just witnessed the worst bum fight I’ve ever seen on venice beach. My stomach is in knots." stated a tourist who witnessed the fight.

"The one bum got jumped by 2 other bums. One of the dudes had what looked like a bike frame cut in half and was using it to beat the guy w it. And his mate was sucker punching him. This happened around families and children. So gross.

I biked to the fire fighters and told them they needed to help this guy out as he had gotten away but was bloody and screaming. They told me they were first responders and I needed to go get the cops whose cars were parked next to the fire fighters. Cops were no where to be found."

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed extravaganza as Global Poker bring a Ferrari F1 Show Car to the Santa Monica Pier! The pulse-pounding event offers a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of Formula 1 racing. Attendees can experience the thrill of being behind the wheel of a high-tech Ferrari Simulator, where they'll navigate virtual tracks with precision and speed. As if that's not enough, a genuine Ferrari F1 race car takes the spotlight, allowing fans to get up close and personal with the pinnacle of automotive engineering. For those seeking a bit of friendly competition, the fire suit race beckons, inviting participants to challenge their pals in a race to don actual fire suits. And that's not all – lucky winners will also secure chances for coveted Global Poker prizes, adding a touch of gaming excitement to the mix. With an array of activities that promise heart-racing excitement, the Ferrari F1 activation at Santa Monica Pier is an event no thrill-seeker or racing aficionado should miss.

August 18 - 20, 2023

Friday, August 18th | 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday, August 19th | 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday, August 20th | 10:00AM - 7:00PM

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

Latest forecast on Hurricane Hilary from Mark Sponsler (Stormsurf):

Hurricane Hilary 'Needle Threading' Update - At 11AM Fri (8/18) Hilary continued north-northwest at 15 kts with winds 115 kts (132 mph) producing seas to 49 ft (estimated). All meaningful fetch and seas were now moving into the SCal swell window and were east of the center see purple curved line). The swell window is narrow pushing into Southern California, at only 38 nmiles wide (red line) on the 160 degree track into San Diego (orange line) and 83 nmiles up into Long Beach/Malibu (green line) at its widest. That means there's a little more fetch east of the eye pushing up to Long Beach versus further south. The storm is peaking and is to hold strength thru 11 pm this evening, then fading some on Sat (8/19) while moving north-northwest with the swell window closed shortly thereafter (see black lines). Landfall point has shifted north a little to about 10 miles north of Ensenada at minimal hurricane strength at 65 kts (75 moh) and then over west San Diego at about 6 pm Sunday (8/20). Expect copius rainfall over Southern California.



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Latest forecast on Hurricane Hilary:

Currently a powerful CAT 4 storm. The Tropical Strom Watch has been expanded to include ALL of LOS ANGELES County, as well as mountains, valley and foothills of Ventura County.

Hurricane Hilary will weaken to a tropical storm as it approaches Southern California this weekend. Flash flooding will be possible across the whole region, with rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains and deserts. Strong, tropical-storm-force winds will be possible Sunday through Monday, strongest over the mountains, valleys, and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.


As Hilary develops, there will be increasing southeast swell across the coastal waters Sunday through Tuesday.

High surf (4-7 ft if not a bit higher) is possible on South-East and South facing beaches. Also, strong rip currents will be likely.

Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the Southwestern U.S. starting Friday through early next week, "peaking on Sunday and Monday," according to the hurricane center. The last tropical storm to impact the state was 84 years ago, according to official records.

As expected, Hurricane Hilary will bring the potential for significant marine issues Sunday-Monday:

- High surf
- Strong winds
- Dangerous rip currents
- Coastal flooding/beach erosion
- Dangerous conditions for S and SE facing harbors

There is a tiny window for swell production based on the storms current location and forecast. That being said this will be a steep angle swell (154°-160) with impacts mostly to South & South South East facing exposures. In Los Angeles County these locations include Cabrillo Beach, South facing exposures along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, East facing harbors on Catalina Island (Avalon & Isthmus), as well as Malibu & Zuma Beach in the Northern half of the Santa Monica Bay. While these locations will likely see the largest potential for swell, be prepared to see elevated surf heights at all Los Angeles County Beaches beginning Sunday and into early next week.

Powerful Hurricane Hilary, which was located about 1100 nautical miles south southeast of San Diego at 2 AM this Friday morning, will move northwestward today, turn toward the north-northwest while beginning to gradually weaken Saturday through Sunday. The latest official forceast has this storm tracking just to the east of San Diego Sunday night or early Monday morning as a tropical storm, then weakening quickly to a post-tropical remnant low as it moves across the deserts of southern California.

Computer models indicate a 20 to 30 percent chance of tropical storm force sustained east to south winds of 34 knots or higher across portions of the coastal waters Sunday night into Monday. This will be most likely across southern portions of the coastal waters. If these winds develop, they will be accompanied by large steep seas of 5 to 9 feet from the south through east. South through east facing harbors could experience extremely hazardous conditions during this time.

Large waves could cause flooding of low lying areas and parking lots, as well significant beach erosion. Residents who live in areas susceptible to coastal flooding should take steps now to prepare for this possibility.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain and locally stronger winds could also occur with this storm.

Patchy dense fog will continue to affect portions of the coastal waters this morning, with visibilities of 1 NM or less at times.




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Come down and keep our coastline clean with Surfrider LA's crew of dedicated beach cleanup community! We will be gathering from 10am-12pm at Venice Pier (northside) to get trash out of our marine environments and connect with our ocean-minded crew.

Dream Team Society will be hosting a casual surf meetup before the cleanup from 8am-10am. Please bring your own surf/boogie/water craft.

To celebrate Dream Team Society's third birthday, our friends at Guayaki will be hosting an afterparty from 12pm-3pm at their location in Venice. Participants from the beach cleanup are welcome to attend. More details will be provided in person at the cleanup.

Sun, Aug 27, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM

For more info and to register, Click Here

Join us for a morning of sun and fun on the beach with our sponsors from LA Rams x Hyundai! We look forward to connecting you with fellow volunteers to promote inclusivity and enjoyment on the sand. We will be cleaning up the beach from 10am-12pm at Tower 20, Santa Monica.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM

For more info and to register, Click Here

Johnny Strange was an adventure seeker deep in his heart. He accomplished so much at such a young age and was purely and intrinsically motivated. He was inspired by the world around him – nature, culture, sport, and used his opportunities to do good.

The Malibu Chili Cook Off hosts an annual skateboarding contest honoring late Malibu local, Johnny Strange. Competitors of all ages and skill levels as well as an enthusiastic crowd gather to watch this exciting contest. Winners are awarded cash prizes and honorable mention awards with various prizes. This year, the 3rd Annual will take place on Sunday, Sept 4 @ 3PM. (Registration will take place on site).

It’s free to register! However, the $15 The Malibu Chili Cook Off admission fee is required. Buy tickets for Sunday or the whole weekend, Click Here!

Over $5,000 in cash prizes and skate gear that will be awarded.

Prize Purse
Intermediate ($500) – 1st place $250, 2nd place $150, 3rd place $100
Advanced ($4,000) – 1st place $1,500, 2nd place $1,000, 3rd place $750, 4th place $250
$500 random cash and prizes to be given out all day

It’s a jam-style contest with two heats, advanced (pro skaters) and intermediate (amateur skaters). Skaters will have an opportunity to show off their skills. Prizes and cash will be awarded. Parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver if you’re under 18. All skaters must sign on-site waiver to participate.

3pm – Intermediate Mini-Ramp Jam
3:30pm – Advanced Mini-Ramp Jam
Awards immediately following

For more info and to buy tickets, Click Here.