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News coming from Circling The News about another homeless person attacking people on the beach.

A homeless lady attacked a family at Temescal Park, then ran across PCH and punched a mom knocking her onto her child.

Palisades Patrol was flagged dwon and they detained her, preventing her from attacking the children.

According the report from Circling The News, it took 2 hours for LAPD to arrive.

One of the 3 victims had to be taken to the hospital, the other 2 were treated by LAFD on the scene.

The lady was arrested and told the police she was high.

See Circling The News for more details.


People visiting Topanga on Friday morning report that the bathroom septic tank has "Exploded", and it is flowing into the ocean.


June 27, 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:

· Avalon Beach at Catalina Island, 100 feet west of the pier

Swim area west of Green Pleasure Pier.

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

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

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· 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.

· Trancas Creek at Zuma Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Malibu Pier in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

The entire swim area.

· Dockweiler State Beach. Westchester Storm Drain

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

The entire swim area.

· Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

The entire swim area.

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

The entire swim area.

· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

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

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:

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

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.




From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Venice Beach launched its "Last Thursday" summer concert series on Thursday, June 27, 2024, with a performance by Southern California legends Horny Toad. The event, held at the Dudley Avenue pergolas on the north end of the Venice boardwalk, began at 6:30 p.m. and featured the band's eclectic mix of punk, ska, funk, metal, and fusion music against the backdrop of a stunning sunset."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.




The best day of the year in Pacific Palisades is almost here! Celebrate the 4th of July with this year’s theme - “Happy Days in the Palisades!”

Show off your patriotic spirit by decorating your home and entering the Patriotic Home Decorating Contest.



The festivities kick off with the Will Rogers 5/10K Run and the Kids Fun Run.

Enjoy our annual parade featuring skydivers, floats, marching bands, patriotic pups, kids on decorated bikes, and much more!

Later, join us at Pali High for an evening of family fun! Starting at 6:00 PM, Lee Dyson of Hey Mister DJ will get the party started. Savor delicious eats from food trucks and marvel at the fireworks by the world-famous Pyro Spectaculars at 9 PM.

Get your tickets now for the best viewing spots at Palisades High School! Tickets are $10 and only sold before the event. You can also purchase a ticket with parking for $25 (one car, limited availability). Don’t miss out on Parade Grandstand Tickets as well.

For more info, Click Here.

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



ATTN: Skaters! Don't miss the Ghost Jam Skate Experience at Pier 360 on June 29-30 from 10am-5pm! Enjoy open skate sessions, guided lessons, trick contests, and more.

For more info, Click Here.



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This Venice tradition to herald the beginning of summer dates back to the 1910s, with the arrival of King Neptune in an outrigger canoe and the coronation of Queen Venetia, with a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk