The third annual Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival is taking place this Saturday, June 9th! The event features multiple ocean based events as well as spectator activities. Go for the win or go for the fun, it should be a great day of activities! The festival is an all-day family friendly celebration [...]

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Via an intergalactic transmission by Boise Thomas: Rose and 4th has become the site of the newest mural in Venice, a work by Allison Torneros. The artwork is being displayed on the building that is now home to Wicked, a hair and make-up artistry space that opened on May 15th. Wicked, owned by a born [...]

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From City News Service: A man’s body was found today on a beach in Santa Monica. The body was found in the area of Nielsen Way and Marine Street, near lifeguard tower 28, about 5:30 a.m., officials said. A passerby flagged down a Santa Monica parking enforcement officer and reported the discovery, said Santa Monica [...]

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From the LATimes: Police are investigating a series of incidents in which someone threw roofing nails onto the driveways of three flight schools at Santa Monica Airport, where residents and community groups have sought to restrict their operations. Keen Mayman picture via the Santa Monica Daily Press. So far, one person has been arrested on [...]

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Musician and youth minister Oscar “ChoirBoy” Duncan of Venice was shot and killed on Monday evening at approximately 10:30PM in the 600 block of Santa Clara in Venice Beach. Duncan was 23 years old. Born and raised in Venice, Duncan attended Mark Twain Middle School and Venice High (’06) and was currently employed at the [...]

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