Shane Harlow surfing his Wayne Rich longboard First Point Malibu.

Andy Anderson takes his Sidewalk Surfer through Venice, CA.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Hundreds of hotel workers, including cashiers, cooks, servers, bartenders, and hospitality workers from UNITE HERE Local 11, initiated a three-day strike on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The protest took place simultaneously at various hotels in Santa Monica, starting in the early hours of the Fourth of July holiday weekend at 6 am. The hotels targeted by the strikers were Hampton Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica, Viceroy Santa Monica, Le Meridian Hotel, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. However, certain neighbors who advocate for Freedom of Speech voiced their dissatisfaction with the early morning timing, deeming it a disruption of tranquility and a potential violation of the noise ordinance. In response, Santa Monica Police Officers were summoned to oversee the unfolding events."

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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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Southern California on Sunday morning near Malibu.

The earthquake happened at around 2:29 a.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean, about 12 miles from Malibu and about 36 miles from Ventura, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

“The earthquake was too small to trigger the delivery of Shake Alert-powered alerts to cell phones,” USGS ShakeAlert said on Twitter. “We know some of you felt shaking and we hope you took a protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18.5 miles. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to Marina del Rey! Celebrate the holiday with a 20-minute fireworks display over the water starting at 9 PM.

The fireworks will be shot from a barge on the waters of the Main Channel in Marina del Rey. You can view the show from nearly anywhere in Marina del Rey and surrounding areas such as the Venice Pier, Playa Vista, and Dockweiler Beach.

For more info (FAQ, parking, street closures), Click Here

"In this documentary short about the evolution of the 'Venice Beach' Memorial skate park, I avoid a generic gentrified point of view with my duties as an experienced filmmaker and local. My aim in this 'close to my heart' subject, was to share an authentically genuine account of how things were, developed and put into motion in a very condensed positive way.

As I plan and organize legit funding for the publishing of a full length book, I leave you with this actual, factual account in the now. The written will detail many more aspects, history and views. In honor of our radical forefathers, last of tribe, legends and new generation pioneers. Keep Venice True Blue!" - Bart Saric

Starring : Geri Lewis, Jesse Martinez, Pat Ngoho, Bill Rosenthal, Christian Hosoi, Mark Jones and many, many more ..

Music by : LUICIDAL courtesy of Louichi Mayorga & Dale Hendersen © Luicidal 2014. DJ Samurasta © DJ Samurasta 2014.

Produced by Skater Made © Bart Saric 2014, 2023. All Rights Reserved.

"Stay Stoked 4L!"

Join us for a conversation with Shaun Tomson & Noah benShea , authors of "The Surfer and the Sage", w/ Julie Cox, founder of Traveler Surf Club.

When: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 @ 5pm for Conversation + Book Signing / 6pm for Reception

Where: 5pm @ Malibu Village Books / 6pm @ Traveler Surf Club

Program + Signing: 5-8pm

General Ticket is $35/person: incl: 1 copy of "The Surfer and the Sage", Conversation, Book Signing, Meet and Greet & Reception. 10% of your proceeds go to The Mighty Under Dogs, a grassroots non-profit providing surf therapy to children with emotional, cognitive, and physical disorders, as well as autism. Admission for one.

Wine and liquor generously provided by Strange Family Vineyards and Casamigos!

We are looking forward to seeing you - if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: malibu@villagebookstores.com or call us at: 424-235-2262

Malibu Village Books
23559 Pacific Coast Highway 23559 Malibu, CA 90265

For more info and admission, Click Here

The Santa Monica 4th of July Parade RETURNS Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:30am

The 2023 parade returns to its classic route! The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Join us to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as we make our way to Beach Lot 5 South. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library.



Please note that the entire parade route and some streets leading to it will be closed to vehicle traffic ALL morning long, from 6AM - 12PM. Public parking can be found at lots off Neilson to the West, and please be mindful of residential restrictions to the East. We recommend walking, biking or scooting to watch the parade!

For more info, Click Here

Celebrate America returns to Santa Monica College on Saturday, July 1! Fireworks by Pyro Spectaculars. Live music by Westside Crew. Picnic on Corsair Field

Gates open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
$5 parking - enter at Pico Blvd. & 17th St.

For more info, Click Here