A fundraiser has been started for Jay,the Jameson's Bar Manager​ that was killed breakinmg up a fight.

"We lost our beloved Jay Jay to a violent act of hate. Jay meant the world to so many people and in an instant, he was taken away from us. He was an amazing brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Jay went to work at Jameson’s Pub, doing what he loves, and we never thought we wouldn’t see him again.

Jay became a provider and father figure to his family at a young age when they lost their father unexpectedly. He raised his baby sister, helped his brother in times of need, and cared for his mother when she became ill. Jay was compassionate and put his family first. He was the best uncle to his nephews and niece, who absolutely adored him. Jay would spend every day off he had with his young niece and nephew. He looked forward to spending those days with them, and his brother and sister equally looked forward to seeing their big brother, Jay.

Jay’s last days were spent taking his niece and nephew out for ice cream and enjoying quality time with them and his sister.

This senseless act of hate has immensely devastated a family that was full of love and joy. Our hearts are forever broken and our family will never be the same without the patriarch of the family.

Please, let’s help raise money for a family who must lay to rest the most amazing, selfless man that did not deserve to suffer what he endured."

Welcome to Neutrogena Beach Club, where we mix fun in the sun with skincare tips and tricks for a glowing day at the beach!

The Neutrogena Beach Club pop-up experience is on its way to the Santa Monica pier to help visitors make SPF their #NeuBFF!

This FREE EVENT presented by Amazon will be June 21st-23rd from 1pm-7pm daily. Stop by for fun and freebies while supplies last:

☀️Live DJ

☀️Free Tote Bags

☀️Popsicles

☀️Outdoor games + mini golf

☀️Photo ops

See you on the pier!

June 21 · 1pm - June 23 · 7pm

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Don’t forget about the party of the summer! In two weeks Bay Street Boards will be celebrating 10 years in business with a big ole bash! To help mark the occasion theywill be vibing out to the tunes of the homie DJ Kinkypapi and munching on some fire Tibetan dumplings. Check out some old school rides out front courtesy of the gang down at Dogtown Car Club and trip back down memory lane with a photo gallery from Sean Cuirren and more on Friday June 28th. A super fun celebration of a decade in business!

Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica,
CA 90404, United States

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Kick off summer with a splash at Pier 360 Beach Festival on June 29-30, 10am-5pm! Enjoy epic activities, live music, and more—all FREE! Spread the word and join us for a summer event to remember!



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SAIL, ROW, PADDLE OR SINK YOUR WAY INTO SUMMER! Be a part of the 12th Annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta! Saturday, June 15th.

Have you ever dreamed of setting sail across the waters in your very own yacht? Now you can build your own cardboard yacht and test its seaworthiness in a race across the Beach House Pool. Build a yacht using just corrugated cardboard and duct tape, decorate it, cross your fingers and hope you can make it to the other side.

Two people must be in the yacht during the race. All boats must be human-powered (no motors).People's Choice Awards will be given in a variety of categories, including "Most Likely to Sink", "Best Use of Theme", and "Most Spirited". The Beach House Courtyard will open for yachts to be on display beginning at 9am. Races will launch beginning at 11am. Please read attached information sheet for more details on the Cardboard Yacht Regatta, including appropriate yacht building materials, regatta rules and an event timeline.



Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Santa Monica, CA 90402

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The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will conduct a Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation with focused enforcement efforts on primary collision factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Police Department identifies locations where pedestrian and bike collisions are prevalent, along with the violations that led to those collisions. Traffic officers will be on duty patrolling areas where bike and pedestrian traffic and collisions occur in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Officers will be looking for violations committed by drivers, bike riders and pedestrians alike that can lead to life changing injuries. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

These extra enforcement efforts will take place the week of June 16, 2024.

“We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.”

Pedestrians

· Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.

· Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.

· Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.

· Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.

· Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

· Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

· Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.

· Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

· Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.

· Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

· Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.

· If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.

· Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections. 

Expect one lane to be blocked on northbound or southbound Pacific Coast Highway by a moving closure between Sunset Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd for drainage upgrades Monday, June 17 - Friday June 21 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Strong to gale force winds and choppy seas will affect most of the coastal waters through Sunday. Expecting elevated surf at west facing coasts, with strong, dangerous rip currents.

On Thursday afternoon, there was an attempt to blow up a truck in the 2nd Street parking structure in downtown Santa Monica.

Someone opened the gas door on a parked Toyota truck on one of the upper levels of the structure, unscrewed the gas gap, stuck a rag into the gas filler neck and set it on fire.

2 people saw the fire, called 911, and stopped it before the truck caught fire. The owner returns and is happy to find out the truck was saved, and let's the officers know he does have an ex who is pissed at him, but she is currently out of town.