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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Thomas sails on a skateboard along the Venice Beach Bike Path on Friday, April 8, 2022."

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.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Santa Monica Cruisin' Classics, with other neighboring car clubs, meetup at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, April 8, 2022. The car clubs meet every Friday night at Santa Monica Beach."

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.

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That was your LAFD's 762nd emergency response of the day on this busy (and yes, hot) Friday, and we're pleased to say it was a non-injury fire involving only a vehicle in the Walgreen's parking lot, quickly handled by one firefighter with one hose line from the first arriving fire engine.

We hope this information helps.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey Firefighter/Specialist Public Service Officer Los Angeles Fire Department


Main St x Sunset Ave - Man fatally shot near bridge homeless housing early this morning. Main St closed both directions



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

"Some of the best roller skaters performed at the Venice Beach skate ring and showed their talent in a dance-off. Some things I’ve never seen before, it seemed like you’ll be back in the 80s. It was an awesome day."

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


"I’m premiering my video “CASUAL THREAT” at The Waterfront in Venice. Doors open at 6pm and the video will play at 7:30. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come! Quinn and I have been working on this video for the past couple of months and we are really excited to share it with you all! Thanks everyone for all the support! Means the world and would love to see everyone there!" - Noah Hill


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

"Today, they were filming the spinoff of Rocky, Creed 3 with Michael B Jordan as the main character and director. They were filming the exercise scenes on Muscle Beach and directly on the beach. A hard workout. Jonathan Majors plays Michael B Jordan’s opponent in Creed 3. I also met the Oscar winner and two time Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson on the beach, it was an awesome day."

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