Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.
" Today they started with Spot cleaning on Venice Beach. Then they went down to Rose Avenue in Venice, where they have a huge homeless encampmentent on the sidewalk in front of Whole Foods. Everybody was given 15 minutes to pack their stuff then they started cleaning up doing the cleanup. I happen to walk to Gold's Gym in Venice and met my idol, Arnold Schwarzenegger."
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
From Santa Monica Close Up:
"In a concerning incident that took place early on Thursday, December 7, 2023, Santa Monica Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect in connection with the stabbing of a homeless man near the 1500 block of Fourth Street. The event occurred around 7am when two officers, assigned to a transit detail, were approached by the injured victim, also identified as homeless.
The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening wounds, was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical care. Officers quickly set up a perimeter and used security camera footage from the area to identify the suspect, who is also homeless. The suspect was found nearby and arrested, found in possession of what is suspected to be the knife used in the assault.
Santa Monica Police Detectives and Forensic Specialists are conducting a comprehensive investigation at the scene. The suspect is expected to face charges under California Penal Code §245(a)(1), Assault With A Deadly Weapon. This law addresses assaults committed with a deadly weapon or with force likely to cause great bodily harm. Additionally, the possibility of attempted murder charges is being evaluated, pending a review of the case by the City attorney."
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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December 07, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
BEACH AREA WARNINGS:
· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The entire swim area.
· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
The entire swim area.
· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
· Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
· Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards
Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.
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Contest winners will have their artwork displayed around trash barrels on the beach. Simply submit your artwork online, in person, or by mail. The contest is open to students in grades 3 – 5 who reside in the County of Los Angeles. Online submissions must be entered by an adult.
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From Santa Monica Close Up:
"In a recent incident at Venice Beach Parking Lot in Los Angeles, approximately twelve LAPD officers were involved in the arrest of two homeless individuals on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Witnesses report that the altercation began when a homeless man attempted to steal items from another homeless man's shopping cart. The situation escalated when the accused allegedly brandished a steel pipe and attacked the other individual. The LAPD intervened, and both men were taken into custody. While specific charges have not been confirmed, it is speculated that they may include assault with a deadly weapon. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety and crime within the city's homeless communities."
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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On December 1st at approximately 8:55AM, SMPD officers responded to the 200 block of Palisades Park for an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers found a transient male later identified as Tamarquis Burke actively strangling another male. The officers immediately intervened. The victim, who is also experiencing homelessness, could be heard pleading for help as officers ran towards him. Burke quickly responded to officers’ commands to release the victim and was handcuffed without further incident. During the investigation, several witnesses told officers that the attack appeared to be unprovoked.
Tamarquis Isiah Burke, 31-years-old, was arrested and booked into the Santa Monica Jail for Attempted Homicide. He is being held on $2,025,000 bail.
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