At 2:21 PM today, Santa Monica Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting multiple males fighting north of the Pier near Tower 14. It was confirmed that one individual was stabbed during the altercation. The SMPD drone was the first to arrive and confirmed an active fight. Additional officers quickly intervened.

Officers located two victims: one with a non-life-threatening stab wound and another with a possible broken ankle. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment.



Five males were arrested: three for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, one for Battery, and one for Sexual Battery. The incident is still under investigation.

See something, say something! Your vigilance can help keep our community safe. If you witness suspicious activity, don't hesitate to report it by calling 9-1-1 or 310-458-8491 for the non-emergency dispatcher.

Expect one lane to be blocked on northbound or southbound July 1 & Tuesday, July 2 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. by a moving closure between Sunset Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd for drainage upgrades Monday, July 1 & Tuesday, July 2 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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

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 July 1, 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.

The Santa Monica 4th of July Parade RETURNS Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30am. The 2024 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the Arts!

The 2024 parade returns to its classic route! The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Join us to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as we make our way to Beach Lot 5 South. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library.



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The fireworks show on Thursday, July 4, 2024 starts at 9 p.m. and lasts 20 minutes. This is a popular event, with visitors traveling to the area from throughout the Southland. Plan to arrive as early as 1 p.m. and stay in the Marina to avoid traffic.

TIP: for a truly immersive experience, head to either Burton Chace Park or Fisherman's Village where the fireworks will be synchronized with music

For more info and to register, Click Here.

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Experience the Queen Of The Point 2024, an all-ladies longboard surfing competition at First Point Malibu in Malibu, CA, on June 29-30, 2024. This event features 130 competitors across 10 divisions, with over 60 finalists, showcasing the best in female longboarding. Watch live as surfers take on the waves in a celebration of skill, community, and competition.

This special piece is a really long time in the making, and Bay Street Boards is super stoked to finally reveal the long awaited collaboration between Bay Street Boards and Skater Made!

Bart Saric, the owner of local skateboard brand Skater Made, is an insanely talented artist and great friend and we have been talking about joining forces for a t-shirt design forever! We have been trading sketches for literally years, and we are excited to unveil the finalized piece, both as shirts and prints.

Join us on Friday 8/9 to get some signed prints and tees, hang out and enjoy some dope art and good times!



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

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Archive footage of Santa Monica shot by an American filmmaker while traveling to California in the 1984.

This archive footage contains historical stock footage of View of Santa Monica Pier, Traffic signal view in street with cars, View of Pacific Sands Motel, Flamingo west Motel, Ocean ave side street, Group of people view walking through footpath, Shopping malls, Flying view of United States Flag, Holiday inn and more

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.