The Young Athletic podcast featuring Ben Samuel, surfer and ocean athlete, breaking down surfing, mindset, mental health, and life lessons learned in the water. Ben talks about the Malibu Surfing Association, Malibu Carl, dives into surf culture, discipline, resilience, fear, and personal growth. Perfect for surfers, athletes, and high performers seeking motivation and perspective. We explore performance habits, mindfulness, training, adventure, and real conversations that will change how you surf, think, and live

Sue had lived in the Palisades for 48 years. She raised her kids there and was deeply involved in the local community. In January 2025, the Palisades fire destroyed her home.

At 86 years old, the idea of rebuilding felt like a lot. Sue had never built a house before and didn’t want to spend the next few years figuring out permits, plans, and construction. A friend and client of Cover suggested she also talk to Cover.

Cover is a custom prefab homebuilder based in Los Angeles, and we handle the entire process, from design and permitting to construction and delivery. For Sue, that meant having one team take care of everything and explain things clearly along the way.

Sue’s home is the first homeowner fire rebuild in the Palisades. It’s a new home on the same land she’s loved for decades, built without having to manage the process herself.

This video is about Sue, her rebuild, and what it looks like when homebuilding is handled start to finish.

Fremantle and FOX are holding a OPEN CASTING CALL for Baywatch! If you’re an actor and think you could be right, we want to meet you!!

The world’s most iconic lifeguard team returns — new faces, new stories, and high-stakes rescues on the beaches of Southern California.

Baywatch is looking for a wide range of possible roles, from lifeguards to beachgoers, bartenders and buddies to love interests, rescuers and rescuees of all kinds. Actors aged 18+ are invited to come "Baywatch Ready" in the hopes of securing an opportunity to audition for potential roles ranging from series regulars to major recurring characters to guest roles. Event Date:

February 18, 2026

Location:

Marina del Rey Marriot

Criteria:

Seeking actors of all types and experience levels to play characters of any gender or ethnicity.

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Wardrobe: Attire should be suitable for a beach setting: Come "Baywatch Ready”

Registrants will read a short scene. Memorization is not required.

Please note that this casting call is FREE.

If selected to audition following this event, the roles for consideration are anticipated to be under schedules B, C, D, E and F of the SAG-AFTRA Basic Agreement.

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Los Angeles Police officers respond to a call about a man in the midle of the street. They arrive and find the very angry guy in the middle of Linoln Blvd. in front of El Polo Loco. With guns drawn, they attempt to get calm him down and get him out of traffic, but he refuses leading to a standoff that last several minutes.

Santa Monica Police activity: Homeless Man with a large pet rat threatens a street Performer on the pier , a woman collaspes from the heat, and another homeless man is arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Santa Monica is partnering with Goldenvoice, a division of AEG Presents and one of the nation’s leading producers of large-scale music events, to produce a new music and cultural festival on Santa Monica’s coastline in fall 2026.

"Partnering with the city of Santa Monica to bring a yearly music festival to the Pier is a true honor for us,” said Melissa Ormond, Goldenvoice COO and COO of Festivals for AEG Presents. “We can't wait to bring world class music and artists to one of the most beautiful urban locations in the state."

The inaugural festival concept envisions a single-day event with an estimated capacity of 30,000 to 35,000 attendees. Programming would include 12 to 15 musical artists, curated food and beverage offerings, festival and artist merchandise, art installations, partnership activations, and guest services such as restrooms, lockers, and water stations.

Goldenvoice has indicated its intention to design a festival that aligns with the character of Santa Monica, encourages attendance by residents, and drives economic activity for local hotels, restaurants, and retail prior to and during the event.

The concert would return in fall 2027 and fall 2028 as an annual event.

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It's time for Santa Monica's 8th Annual Polar Bear Plunge!

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10am-2pm Looking for a bold way to get 2026 started? The Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Beach House is a great way to refresh, reset, and have some fun. If you have never been part of a Polar Bear Plunge, it’s time to see what you’re missing.

The morning starts with a 10 a.m. check-in at Guest Services before heading to the shoreline in front of the Beach House. The first plunge takes place around 10:15 a.m. The most stalwart Polar Bears can take part in the 300-yard swim around a buoy. At this no judgement zone, whether you stick your toes in the ocean, take a quick dip or round the buoy, it’s a great experience that gets the blood pumping and the skin tingling. After the invigorating ocean plunge, warm up in the heated Beach House pool. Gather with friends and family, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and grab a photo with our very own Pat the Polar Bear mascot.

Pool admission will be charged for Polar Bears and others entering the pool deck to visit, soak, swim in the heated pool, or take a hot shower.

In-person registration will be available but may be limited on the day of event. Parking is $3 per hour or $8 per day.

Pool Admission: $10/adult, $5/senior adult age 60+, $4/youth age 1-17.

Regular Pool Rules apply while swimming at this event. Youth under age eight and under four feet must be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times.

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NEW YEAR SAME SHENANIGANS!!!! Cruise to the Mollusk Venice New Year’s party on the 10th with Fahrenheit/Celsius and all the legends!

1600 Pacific Ave, Venice

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HomeState is a Texas Kitchen in Southern California sharing breakfast tacos, queso, brisket, house-made flour tortillas and genuine hospitality. In 2013, Briana “Breezy” Valdez founded HomeState in Los Angeles with the dream of sharing her Texas identity through food and hospitality.

We’d originally planned to host our Santa Monica Grand Opening Celebration last coming Sunday but it rained. So instead, join us on Saturday, January 10 for sunny skies and good times.

• The first 50 guests will receive a festival-style wristband that lets you + a friend come back for one free taco every day for a week! We open at 7am!

• Our friends @amigoroasters are popping up and will be sharing complimentary pours of iced lattes and their signature OG blend.

• Limited-edition HomeState Santa Monica tees will be available for purchase.

Most importantly, it’s an opportunity for us to come together and officially celebrate the opening of our new home at the corner of Lincoln and Wilshire.

Until then, we’re open daily from 7AM-9PM for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Happy Hour is from 3-6pm, Monday through Thursday. FREE PARKING IN THE BACK

Thank you for the warm welcome so far 💛💛💛

Team HomeState

720 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 101
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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