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On January 25th at approximately 10:25 AM, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a call of Shots Fired in the 2600 block of 29th Street in Santa Monica. Officers located the victim of the shooting seated in his parked vehicle. The victim, identified as Edward Williams III, a 46-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was transported to a local hospital in grave condition and died at the hospital.

Witnesses who saw the suspect leave the scene provided officers with her general direction of travel. SMPD Detectives worked tirelessly throughout the day to identify and locate the suspect who was taken into custody this morning in West Los Angeles. The motive for the crime is still being investigated.

In Custody: Kayla Denise Mackey, 27 years old, currently experiencing homelessness.



Mark your calendars! THERAsurf's Leo Carrillo event has landed on April 6th! Sign-ups are now open for both athletes and volunteers. Head over to thier website and go to the sign up page to register. Let’s make an epic beach day happen folks!
For more info and to register, Click Here

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


Skateboarding Hall of Fame will be signing mhis book, 1000 Skateboards at Rip City Skates in Santa Monica - Sunday June 25 from 1-4PM. Come through and buy a copy, get your existing copy signed, and meet the author at one of the most legendary skateshops on the planet.

Congratulations to Rip City Skates on being inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame.

Jim, Bill, Chris, Earl and all the others have been a staple in the skate community since 1978 providing a place for the Skaters of the World to get quality Skateboards with good service and fair prices for decades. It is especially hard to do in the “high rent district” of Santa Monica, CA. Ask anyone that has ever owned a Skate Shop how hard that is to accomplish for over 4 decades. If you have never been to visit their shop make it a must see. You’ll enjoy their mini museum of history that covers the walls and ceiling.


Today, at 10:25 AM, Santa Monica Police received a call of shots fired in the 2600 block of 29th Street. Officers located one victim who has been transported to a local hospital.

Unfortunately, around 2:00 PM, the victim involved in the recent incident on 29th and Ocean Park succumbed to his injuries at a local area hospital. The investigation into this matter is ongoing. The suspect or suspects are outstanding.


Elevated to high surf will affect many west-NW facing beaches through Friday afternoon. Be aware that strong rip currents will be common, and stay off rocks and jetties near the water's edge.


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"In a recent development along the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, local figure Venice Healer Daisy, encountered a regulatory challenge. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, a team of 10 Los Angeles Police Officers, two Park Rangers, and the Chief of the Los Angeles Park Rangers approached Daisy with an important message regarding her three tiny homes. These homes, created as a compassionate response to homelessness, faced scrutiny under city ordinances related to street performers and vendors."

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

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