June 05, 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:

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

The entire swim area.

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

The entire swim area.

· 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 Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

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

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

· Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

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

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.

Monday night workers sandblasted off "ghost lines" from old striping & finished placing safety & speed signs. Plans to repair undulated pavement are under design.



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Here's surfing photos from Nick Gabaldón Day at Bay Street. Hosted by the Black Surfers Collective on Saturday, June 1st. Nick Gabaldón 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!

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media

These are just a few of the 100+ photos from this event. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.














You can find about 100 more photos from this event, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Nick Gabaldón Day 2024 Photo Gallery

Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean.

Whether you’ve surfed with us for years, are a beginner, or just want to meet people and hang out for the day…YOU BELONG HERE. Everyone is welcome.

You’ll be amazed who you meet at a Life Rolls On event. Heroic people navigating life with various disabilities, and heroic volunteers making freedom possible.



Lifeguard Tower 28
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica CA 90405

Near the South Beach playground

Use Parking Lot 5S, we are at the extreme southwest corner



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This event is hosted by the Persaud Foundation. This is a Beach Cleanup, lasting from 11:30 AM, to 2:50 PM. We will be meeting in the front section of Big Deans Ocean Cafe. We will provide Scoopers, gloves, & Trash Bags. Our Organizer will be wearing a bright orange turtleneck, which will be very easily recognizable. Participants are encouraged to bring close toed shoes, a sunhat, & a waterbottle. For more information on the order of events, please consult the Agenda. Please email Questions to Thepersaudfoundation@gmail.com

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The Santa Monica Proper is hosting an exhibit by Malibu surf legend and underground LA icon, Jim Ganzer.

Discover his “Life Lived” collection, featuring black & white photography from the 1960s-1980s, ink drawings, and furniture. Sip cocktails while enjoying a panel discussion and book signing with Ganzer himself.

Sat Jun 08 | 6:00PM-8:00PM

Santa Monica Proper Hotel
700 Wilshire Boulevard
Entrance on 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Christian Hosoi - Photo: Anthony Acosta / Red Bull Content Pool

Generations collide as the first-year event celebrated the birthplace of modern skateboarding culture while embodying the rich skate history and fame of Dogtown, which is Santa Monica and Venice Beach, CA.


Greyson Fletcher - Photo: Colin Kerrigan / Red Bull Content Pool

“It's great that Red Bull is educating people on the history of skateboarding in the heart of Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Dogtown. It's all about the history of the location,” said skate pioneer and legend Christian Hosoi, “And I think that this type of event brings the minds of people who want to know what it was like back in the day. I think it's going to bring people to want to know more about the history and watch Dogtown and Z Boys or my documentary, Rising Sun. I mean, we lived it. We did it. We were there. It was something that can change your life and change your life forever. It'll inspire you to want to skateboard or to want to be just good at whatever you do.”


Jereme Knibbs - Photo: Anthony Acosta / Red Bull Content Pool


Jereme Knibbs - Photo: Anthony Acosta / Red Bull Content Pool

RESULTS

Death Races - TJ Rogers
Fire Hydrant Challenge - Andy Anderson
Wallride Showdown Mens - Cody Chapman
Windward Plaza Mens - Jhancarlos Gonzalez
Spirit of Venice - Haden McKenna
Historical Figure - Pat Ngoho
King of the Event - Cody Chapman
Queen of the Event - Christiana Means
Ricky Bobby in the Death Race - Chris Russell
Best Style in a While - Greyson Fletcher
Wallride Showdown Womens - Macey Lemus
Windward Plaza Womens - Paige Heyn


Brandon Turner - Photo: Anthony Acosta / Red Bull Content Pool


Andy Anderson - Photo: Colin Kerrigan / Red Bull Content Pool

About Red Bull Origin

Skateboarding’s origin story could not be described without mention of the sunny streets and vibrant culture of Venice Beach, California. In the 1970s, the Santa Monica and Venice Beach area (also known as Dogtown) became a breeding ground for the Z-Boys and similar groups, birthing the punk and skate subcultures that reverberate through skateboarding today. Now, in the present day, Venice remains a beacon of counterculture, drawing the next generation of skaters to its storied shores. For more information, visit RedBull.com/Origin

The Best Trick comp is the final event of the Red Bull “Origin” in Venic Beach, Ca. With a surprise obstacle that nobody knew was coming 🤯… this best trick event was one for the books and the best way to close out the weekend. Featuring Zion Wright, Andy Anderson, Jamie Foy, Santana Saldana, David Loy, Alex Midler, Ryan Decenzo, TJ Rogers, Roman Pabich, Lucas Rabelo, Greyson Fletcher, Chris Colbourn, Gustavo Ribeiro, Cody Chapman, Jhancarlos Gonzales and many more!!!

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Red Bull “Origin” event Day 2 continues with the most anticipated event of the weekend… the street comp. Modeled after the historic Windward Plaza, this set has all the riders going off. Featuring TJ Rogers, Zion Wright, Jamie Foy, Alex Midler, Dashawn Jordan, Jhancarlos Gonzalez, Greyson Fletcher, Davis Loy, Andy Anderson, Gustavo Ribeiro, Brandon Turner, Christiana Means and many more!!!

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