Good morning, Venicians!

Glenice Venice will be taking some time off from the surf report to focus on his health. About a week ago, Glen suffered a series of minor strokes, but he’s doing exceptionally well considering what has happened. He is surrounded by an amazing support system that loves him and is helping him get back to 100%.

Glen is currently in a physical rehabilitation center with a wonderful staff who are dedicated to helping our fabulous diva, Glen return to the pier.

How to help!

If you’d like to send a card, flowers, or a video note, Glen would absolutely love that. The quickest and easiest form of help to provide would be a donation here. You can also send videos, cards, or flowers to Glen as well to Whitehall Memorial Hospital Attn Glen Walsh. We will provide an email address on Instagram for visitation information etc.

Glen's friends set up this GoFundMe to help with medical expenses. Glen is such a beacon in this community, and his morning reports brighten our days. This is an opportunity for us to give back some of the love he has always shared with us.

Glen wants everyone to know that he’s okay, loved, and looking forward to returning to the pier to bring surf updates, smiles, and good vibes to all you lovely Venicians!!!!!

4th Annual Santa Cruise in Santa Monica! A festive holiday ride & party for skateboarders, rollerbladers, bikers, and more...

Franklin Fire burns multiple homes within hours of ignition.

For more on the Franklin Fire, Click Here.

Los Angeles County Fire Department held a press release at 6:00 PM on 12/10/24 at Zuma Beach. Officials provided this updated information.

The Franklin Fire has now burned 2,862 acres and remains at 0% containment. Preliminary reports indicate that seven structures have been destroyed, and eight have been damaged. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating event. The City has set up an Emergency Information and Supplies Station at Zuma Beach, offering updates, food, water, first aid assistance



Mandatory Evacuation Order:

Areas east of Latigo Canyon, west of Topanga Beach Driveway, and south of Baller Motorway, including the Big Rock and Las Flores Communities.

Evacuation Warning:

Areas east of Trancas, south of Hidden Highlands Road, and west of Crestline Drive. Residents in these areas should remain ready to evacuate if conditions worsen.

Shelters Open and Active

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), 2802 4th Street, Santa Monica (crated small animals accepted).

Calabasas Community Center. (27040 Malibu Hills Rd.)

For Animals

Small animals: Agoura Animal Shelter (29525 Agoura Rd.)

Large animals: Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave.)

Road Closures

Soft Closure:

Las Virgenes and Lost Hills Road (residents only)

Hard Closures:

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between Kanan Dume Road and Topanga Canyon.

Topanga Canyon Road is open to residents only.

Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway.

Resources and Response

Over 1,500 firefighters and 13 federal, state, and local agencies are actively responding to this incident. Their efforts are critical to protecting our community, and we thank them for their tireless bravery and dedication.

Stay Updated and Stay Safe.

We urge everyone to stay informed, follow evacuation orders and warnings, and prepare to act quickly if conditions change. Thank you for your resilience and cooperation during this challenging time. Together, we will face this crisis and emerge stronger as a community.

This updated message incorporates the Watch Duty App and Genasys Evacuation Map for real-time information and adds clarity to communication resources.

For more on the Franklin Fire, Click Here.

German in Venice reoprts from the huge fire in Malibu.

"Last night I happened to drive around in the early morning hours and I got a notification on my phone that there is a huge wildfire in Malibu. I drove from Venice Beach all the way to Malibu at 1 AM. I could not believe my eyes how many different fires I saw in the Malibu Hills hundreds of firefighters lots of fire engines helicopters with water try to fight the fire. I left a Malibu at six in the morning and the fires are still burning."

For more on the Franklin Fire, Click Here.

This Saturday is the 31st Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon, here is a video of the contest from 10 years ago.

>Registrstion for the 31st Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon is open. The contest will be held on Saturday, December 14th at the Venice Pier.



Divisions will be: Boys 14U
Girls 14U
Boys 18U
Open Women
Open Men
Open Longboard Women
Open Longboard Men
Women 40ish
Men's 50+
Body Surfing
Body Boarding
Foamie Expression Session



Entry fee is $30 and that includes a contest t-shirt.

To register, Click Here

Stay tuned for more updates.

See photos from last year, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Topanga Canyon Blvd/Route 27 is CLOSED between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 in Topanga area from 12pm (noon) TODAY until 6pm Wed. 12/11 due to high fire danger.

ONLY residents & local business traffic allowed.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The Holiday Boat Parade is a tried-and-true tradition of the Venice Canals held in December to celebrate the holidays. The Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade is a showcase of the unique community, coming together to honor our wonderful neighborhood.

HAPPY HOWL-IDAYS 🦴 Enjoy the holiday season with your furry friends at Santa Paws on Saturday, December 14, 10 AM – 12 PM! Take a photo with Santa at Malibu Bluffs Park.

For more info, Click Here.

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.