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Someone is pissed off that part of the Venice Pier parking lot is closed for the pier's repair work.

So pissed off that he smeared his poop all over the fencing.

One of the employees of the the company that was hired to do the repair work on the pier showed our source the security video of the poop smearing.

The employee said it was blelieved to be human feces and that they have informed the "authorities" who are now looking for the suspect.

And this suspect, who is said to be a regular at the pier, may also be the reason there is always trash thrown in fenced off section.

There was a couple days that the Venice Pier parking lot smelled a lot worse than it usually does, this may be why.


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

"After a busy day, I went to Venice Beach. I walked all the way down to breakwater where lots of surfers meet to surf into the sunset. It was a beautiful sunset and I was able to recharge my batteries, to soak in the beauty of nature. Sometimes you just have to sit and enjoy life."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice
Barbie has announced 12-year-old skateboarder Sky Brown as a Barbie Role Model by unveiling a one-of-a-kind doll created in her likeness, to highlight how she has broken boundaries for the next generation of girls.



Sky Brown is a professional skateboarder and surfer. Sky will be competing for Team GB next year in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her Great Britain’s youngest Summer Olympian ever, and the youngest Olympic athlete since 1936. Sky began skating and surfing at the age of two and quickly became a phenomenon when short videos of her gained millions of views on YouTube.



As the original girl empowerment brand, Barbie is dedicated to shining a spotlight on powerful, diverse role models to inspire the limitless potential in every girl, and this year honours women breaking barriers in sports. The doll is dressed in Nike activewear and holds a skateboard, ready for adventures on and off the ramp.

The doll was gifted to Sky as she recovers from injuries from her worst fall yet, breaking her left wrist and hand and suffering skull fractures earlier this year at a skate park in California.



Sky’s already looking forward to recovering and picking up her skateboard. She commented: “I’m going to push boundaries for girls with my skating and surfing. I’m going for gold in 2021 and nothing will stop me. Having a Barbie created in my likeness is one of the most incredible things that’s ever happened to me. I hope other girls my age can see what is possible when you follow your dreams.”

Earlier this year, Sky released a book titled ‘Sky’s the Limit’ – a compilation of stories and inspirational quotes illustrating Sky’s journey so far. Sky hopes to continue making history while inspiring fans of all ages across the world.

This year, Barbie is spotlighting female role models in sports, in an effort to close the Dream Gap; the time when girls start to doubt that they can be anything. Research shows that when girls play sports, they report higher levels of confidence, which in turn breaks down barriers to girl’s self-belief.

The Barbie Dream Gap Project is an ongoing global initiative that aims to give girls the resources and support needed to continue to believe that they can be anything. Barbie is working to close the Dream Gap by: highlighting role models, encouraging purposeful play, and donating funds.



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

"Today, I interviewed Jeff, an Amish homeless man on Venice Beach who is trying to sell his art buttons on the boardwalk. He lives in a tent right on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. He speaks many languages and has traveled all over the world. It was Really interesting to talk to him. I hope you enjoy this video too."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice


LAPD says the shooting occurred Tuesday afternnon, around 5:25 p.m in the area of Ocean Front Walk and 17th Avenue, right near the department's substation by the Venice Breakwater.

Police said the shooting was gang-related, but did not provide more details.

The woman was found unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment, but she later died.

Five male suspects were seen fleeing the location, according to LAPD.

Investigators said the woman, her boyfriend and three unidentified males were involved in some type of dispute prior to the shooting



GoPro has once again put a massive bounty on the raddest clip filmed with its trademark rough and tumble portable camera.

“Grab a HERO 9 BLACK Gopro and be a part of the 2020 GoPro Million Dollar Challenge Highlight Video. Send us your best video clips of epic travel adventures, insane action, family radness or anything awesome. Get in on the action, get creative, get paid”



The criteria are straightforward and submission is frictionless. If you have some raw footy that could take the cake make sure to submit HERE. Just remember, your footage has to be shot on the new HERO 9 BLACK Gopro.

The 9th Annual Holiday Lighting of the Venice Sign is happening and it is going virtual! Join the Venice Chamber of Commerce and Venice community on Saturday, December 5th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, virtually on any device by tuning in to facebook.com/VeniceChamber



The one hour program will be hosted by long-time Emcee and Venetian Mike Newhouse, and will feature holiday messages from some of Venice’s favorite restaurants and bars. Event highlights include presentations to the winners of the 2020 My Venice Holiday poster contest and an award honoring the 2020 Venice Local Hero. The celebration continues at 7:15 pm with the traditional countdown to pull the symbolic switch lighting the iconic Venice sign in red and green colored bulbs. This year, the Venice Chamber is excited to welcome Jon Huertas, joining as the special guest who will light the Sign and usher in the holiday season. Jon will join past celebrity residents Robert Downey Jr, Angelica Huston, P!nk, Robby Kreiger of The Doors, Matthew Modine, Andy Summers of The Police and Emmy-nominated actress Linda Cardinelli. Watch it live at facebook.com/VeniceChamber

As the original girl empowerment brand, Barbie is dedicated to shining a spotlight on powerful, diverse role models to inspire the limitless potential in every girl, and this year honours women breaking barriers in sports. The doll is dressed in Nike activewear and holds a skateboard, ready for adventures on and off the ramp.


Announcing the @black.surfers Cam Rewind Contest, sponsored by Surfline, where 8 contestants will win 1-year premium Surfline memberships (over $95 value)!

The competition starts November 10, and runs till December 10. Only cam rewind videos from that time period will be eligible, and only those in @black.surfers chats are eligible to submit videos (DM @black.surfers if you're not already a part of one).

There will be two winners (men's and women's) in these four contests: most shredded wave, best noseriding, biggest wave, and best wipeout! Submit your videos by DMing @black.surfers or emailing blacksurferinc@gmail.com with your video, the cam name, date and which @black.surfers chat you belong to. @black.surfers will be posting sets of videos every few days.

At the end, Selema and Nique Miller will be the judges to determine who the winners are!

See @black.surfers for more info.


The 27th Annual Venice Surf-A--Thon Surf Contest is going to happen on Saturday, December 12th. See the contest flyer above for more info.