The Ocean Awareness mural "Against the Currents" at Santa Monica High School is finally complete. The work is a collaboration with LA-based artist Sandra Nguyen, the City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment.



Exploring the depths of the Pacific Ocean - featuring the elusive Pacific eel, mesmerizing jellyfish, and the towering giant sea kelp.



The Garibaldi fish is not only a stunning species native to the Pacific Ocean but also the California state marine fish. With its vibrant orange color, it can often be found in rocky intertidal areas and kelp forests along the Pacific coast.



The leopard shark, native to the Pacific coast, is a graceful and harmless species that plays an important role in the ocean ecosystem.


The bat ray, native to the Pacific Ocean, is a graceful and fascinating species.


The Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a species of sea turtle that can be found in the Pacific Ocean.


Rowing towards a cleaner ocean.


LA-based artist Sandra Nguyen putting the final touches on a new mural along 4th Street.

Below is the wall before the mural was painted:

On Monday morning, a man left a "suspicious package" next to a port-a-potty in a Venice Beach parking lot. LAPD responded to the call from a witness who stated the man tried to get into the locked bathroom (port-a-potty), and when he couldn't get the locked door open, he left a briefcase on the ground near it and walked away.

Surfing at the Venice Beach Pier on January 11, 2023. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.

Dangerous marine conditions are expected tonight through Wed night, with NW Gales likely and large steep seas. In addition, high surf will affect many beaches, along with strong rip currents.

Jump into spring with us at a beach cleanup from 10am-12pm on the northside of the Venice Pier! We will be collecting trash off of our coasts and engaging in a morning of community and connection with fellow volunteers like you.

Sun, Mar 26, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM

For more info and to register, Click Here

Runoff from Los Angeles after recent rains.

Photo via TC.

The City of Malibu installed first of City-purchased, solar/battery Automatic License Plate Reader cameras in Malibu, giving Sherrifs Deputies an additional enforcement tool for theft, property crime & other public safety issues.

“The goal of the ALPR cameras is to enhance public safety by providing usable license plate data for use by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the contracted agency for law enforcement services,"the Public Safety Commission states. The locations are: PCH/Lunita Road, PCH/Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road/Civic Center Way, PCH/Cross Creek Road, and PCH/South Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

"Surf Sunset For 2 Years First."

That rare day that Chart House has surfable waves.