A bee infestation on the pike bath at Santa Monica Beach near the Santa Monica Pier.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

" Exciting news from the Venice Beach Memorial Day Bodybuilding Championships! Today marked the highly anticipated debut of a groundbreaking division: 'Angel Bikini.' The stage was graced by a group of incredibly talented women, exuding confidence and flaunting their impeccable physiques at Muscle Beach on May 29, 2023. What sets this division apart is the enchanting fusion of beauty and strength, as each competitor posed in bikinis adorned with meticulously crafted wings made from real feathers! "

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:

"Witness the extraordinary at the Venice Beach Memorial Day Bodybuilding Championships! Master Bodybuilders over the age of 70 took the stage and showcased their timeless dedication and incredible strength on Monday, May 29, 2023. These seasoned athletes defied expectations, proving that age is just a number in the world of bodybuilding."

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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Surfing at the Venice Beach Pier during a Spring day. Video edited from our Instagram Story footage of this day.

Homeless people living inside the public restroom stalls are remove by the city, so workers can clean up.

Share the stoke of summer with your local community at Surfrider LA and the World Surf League as we celebrate International Surfing Day! We will be meeting on the beach at Tower 20, Santa Monica between 10am-12pm on Saturday, 6/17 to pick up trash and learn about waste management on our shorelines. Dune Sunscreen, Sister Betsy Surf Wax, and EMOcean will all have donated product on the sand with us as well.

Prior to the beach cleanup, Dream Team Society will be hosting a casual surf and beach hang from 9am-10am. All types of surf, boogie, or swim craft are welcome. Please bring your own board.

Started in 2005, International Surfing Day is an international celebration of the love of surfing and our beaches for all people to enjoy. The day was established to raise awareness and support for our world’s beaches and coastal environments.

Sat, Jun 17, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM PDT

For more info & to sign up, Click Here

Call for local artists to submit original, surfing-themed art for City of Malibu's next exhibition by June 7. The Arts Commission will host a free opening reception Sun, July 16, 12PM at City Hall w/food, beverages & live music.

For more info & submissions, Click Here

Photo by Angela McGregor

Pacific Division is investigating possible homicide in the 600 block of Washington BLVD. Traffic on Washington Blvd from Palawan way to Mildred Ave will be impacted for several hours during this investigation.

According to LAPD spokesperson Warren Moore, officers received a call at about 6 a.m. on Tuesday about a man lying on the ground on a dirt path between two homes in the 600 block of Washington Boulevard.

Police said they believe the man, who is between 40 and 45 years old, had been stabbed multiple times before he was discovered on a dirt path between two houses, but that information will have to be confirmed by the coroner.