Please join the Black Surfers Collective, Heal the Bay, Surf Bus Foundation, Swim Up Hill, and Santa Monica Conservancy as we unite to celebrate Nick Gabaldón Day on June 1, 2024, 9 am - 1pm. Nick fearlessly pursued his passion for surfing, paving the way for countless others. This event serves as a celebration of diversity in surfing and an opportunity for the community to come together, share stories, and ride the waves in his honor. Let's celebrate his legacy of resilience, determination, an6d love for the waves. Together, let's keep his spirit alive!

To ensure we can accommodate everyone and provide the best experience possible, we kindly ask that you register in advance by filling out the registration form. Surf Lessons are from 9:00-noon.

Surf lessons are on a first-come, first-served basis, and we are FULL! If you would like to join the Wait-List please feel out the form. You will receive an email confirming your slot a spot becomes available.

Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier will be free for all visitors in honor of Nick on Saturday, June 1st from 1pm -4pm so bring your friends and family out to enjoy. A celebrity guest reader will pop in for story time and special art activities will be offered, as well as screenings of documentaries exploring issues of race, coastal access, and following your passion against all odds. See you there!

For more info and to register, Click Here.

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

Pacific Coast Highway north of Sunset Blvd. at the Tramonto slide now has two lanes open in each direction. Thursday 5/30 & Friday 5/31 at least one lane will remain open in each direction from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to set k-rail & place more signs. Photo: During restriping last night.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

On 5/15, Sheriffs conducted an overnight enforcement action on the City of Malibu's ordinance restricting overnight parking of oversized vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu: 5 towed vehicles, 1 DUI arrest, +60 citations.

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the reopening of Topanga Canyon Boulevard ahead of schedule on Sunday, June 2.



Original estimates had the reopening of this important route that connects Malibu to the western San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County scheduled for this fall. Caltrans crews have been working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to stabilize the area and clear the roadway to open the boulevard fully with occasional one-way traffic controls as emergency repairs continue on the highway.

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Meet Val LaForge, a Carver & Grlswirl Team Rider, in the newset video from We Are Venice.

We Are Venice showcases the people and culture of Venice Beach, California and will inspire you to be the best version of yourself. This is a series of premium documentary profile pieces on Venice’s most important and influential individuals.

This homeless man, who is already facing charges for another assault case in Santa Monica, violently beat up an elderly woman last week on Ocean Front Walk.

On Thursday, May 23rd, near the 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk, a 73-year-old woman was walking when a male suspect pushed her to the ground. The suspect, later identified as 39-year-old Jalan Rodger James, who is experiencing homelessness, was located shortly thereafter and arrested for battery on an elder and resisting arrest.

The victim told officers that while on her morning walk, she saw James walking towards her, yelling incoherently. She tried to move out of his way to let him pass, but he intentionally pushed her to the ground. She sustained a back injury in addition to abrasions on her hands as she tried to break her fall.

Dispatchers received a second call reporting the same suspect attempting to punch bystanders. Within three minutes of receiving the call, the SMPD Drone Operator located James walking near 2nd and Colorado. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently arrested the suspect.

The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for official filing of charges after detectives located video footage and gathered witness statements.

Charges:

· Felony Battery with serious bodily injury – 243(d) PC

· Felony Elder/Adult Abuse – 368(b)(1) PC

· (2) counts of Resisting an Executive Officer – 69PC

The suspect faces additional charges in another Santa Monica assault case pending review by the District Attorney.

“The safety and well-being of our most vulnerable residents is a top priority for the SMPD. Assaults on elderly individuals are taken very seriously, and we will continue to pursue felony charges in these situations”, said Chief Ramon Batista.

If you were harmed by or have relevant information related to this suspect, contact Detective Holloway (Jacob.Holloway@santamonica.gov) or the Watch Commander (24/7) at 310-458-8427.

May 30, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cove Pier.

· Malibu Pier in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

Outerknown WSL Surf Ranch Day Giveaway

Outerknown being the presenting sponsor for the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro and joining forces with Firewire Surfboards & Slater Designs, is giving away some of Kelly's favorite clothes, boards and a day at his favorite wave.

2 winners will each receive:

A day with Outerknown at the WSL Surf Ranch

A Slater Designs Quiver

All the Outerknown essentials you could want

To enter, Click Here

In response to the increasingly dangerous conditions on PCH, the City of Malibu approved a long-term contract with the CHP to add three full-time officers starting in January to assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) with traffic enforcement patrols on PCH in Malibu. It is the first since the City's founding in 1991 that Malibu has had regular CHP patrols. After the October 2023 tragedy, the LASD increased traffic enforcement patrols at the City's request. The CHP patrols and the intensified traffic enforcement by LASD have already gotten noticeable results, with fewer collisions, injuries and deaths on PCH in Malibu. This highly visible enforcement sends a strong signal that speeding and reckless driving will not be tolerated in Malibu

Construction will include removing the existing curb along the southbound border, removing existing pavement delineation, markers, and markings; realigning lanes around the slide area; grinding; repaving; restriping; and placing k-rail at the toe of the slide.

Malibu - Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Enforcement Report: January - April 2024

Total collisions = 70

Fatal traffic collisions: 0

Total number of fatalities: 0

Injury traffic collisions: 24

Property damage only traffic collisions: 46

Total number of people injured in collisions: 35

Total traffic citations issued: 1,793

CHP Malibu Enforcement Report: January - April, 2024

Speeding Citations: 1,057

*Speeding in excess of 100 MPH: 1

*Reckless driving: 1

*Unsafe turn or lane change: 11

*Following too close: 4

*Distracted driving: 23

*Seatbelt violations: 8

Equipment violation citations: 77

All other citations: 59

TOTAL: 1,241

*These categories only represent March 2024 - April, 2024

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