On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at approximately 12:05 AM, Santa Monica police officers responded to the 2700 block of Main Street, near Jameson’s Pub, in response to a radio call of a Battery that Just Occurred. A fight ensued on the street when the Jameson’s manager asked several patrons to leave. Out on the street, one of the patrons punched the manager, causing him to lose consciousness. When the officers arrived on scene, the manager was not breathing. Officers administered CPR until the Santa Monica Fire Department arrived and took over lifesaving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he ultimate succumbed to his injuries.

All three patrons involved in the incident were initially arrested and booked at the Santa Monica Jail. Following a thorough investigation of the incident, the individual responsible for punching the victim was positively identified as:

Korpie, Leonard Hector, DOB: 02/2/1998, a resident of Venice.



On June 13, the District Attorney filed the homicide charge and Korpie is being held on $2 million bail.

Anyone with information related to this incident or this individual is encouraged to contact Detective Tavera at Hector.Tavera@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander 24 hours at 310-458-8427.

The Punk Museum Presents Venice Beach Memories 1971 a film by Bill Alsup. and Patrick Jordan. Music by Tequila and Raelsey. Video by Roger Cornwall.

Join us for a day of rays, waves, and new friends, and help us raise money for Los Courage Camps—an organization with a mission to teach the diverse children of Los Angeles who have never experienced the ocean how to surf—connecting them with their potential and inner strength. The morning starts with free seaside yoga by @sarahfromtexas followed by a donation-based Intro to surf lesson* (morally $200+) from Los Courage Camps founder @gisellecc and friends. Treats and drinks will be available for all attendees. Whether you're a yogi, a newbie surfer, or just a beach bum at heart—this event's your ticket! Ride the tide, and back a great cause.

For more info and to register, Click Here.

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

All lanes had to be closed at 5330 Kanan Dume Rd, in Malibu on Wednesday morning. A vehicle went over the side and took out a power pole.



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

June 10, 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:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The en

tire 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.

· Malibu Pier in Malibu

The entire swim area.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State 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:

· 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.

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

"Today, I show a day on beautiful Venice Beach, California. There is never a dull moment on Venice Beach."

With the powers of her Care Bear Stare, Venice Healer Daisy mediates a conflict over a $5 energy drink on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Click Here for more Stories about Daisy the Venice Healer

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

Founded by 3X World Adaptive Surfing Champion and 6X US National Adaptive Surfing Champion Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Believing that adaptive surfing, skating, and fishing could inspire infinite possibilities beyond any disability, Life Rolls On began as a splash into the unknown on September 11, 2001; achieved 501c3 nonprofit status in 2002; and now touches the lives of hundreds of thousands.

The suspect, Anthony Jones, as seen in the security cam footage. This is the only image of him the LAPD and all the politicians will release.

UPDATE on the suspect in the Venice Canals Assaults/Rape/Murder crimes:

The authorities are still not refusing to release any more information on suspect Anthony Francisco Jones. No mugshots, no photos from his appearance in court. And now they have denied media access to the court hearing.

Cameras were allowed in court for the Marina del Rey Shooting suspect, and his photo and information were made avaliable. But not for this rape & murder suspect.

According to the documents posted via @VeniceIntel, media requests to cover the court hearing have been denied, see the screenshot below:







Council woman Traci Park refuses to reply to our publicly posted inquiries about the suspect.

It has been reported via some news outlets that he is a homeless man and his last address is listed as Las Vegas, NV.

For all our coverage of this horrible event, Click Here.