Will Rogers State Historic Park invites you to their FREE community screening of E.T the Extra Terrestrial! They are proud to welcome the Pacific Palisades community back to the park this year with a special evening under the stars on Saturday, May 9th celebrating resilience, togetherness, and the enduring spirit of the neighborhood. Following the challenges brought by the 2025 Palisades Fire, the park is opening its grounds once again for families, friends, and neighbors to reconnect in a place that has long been a gathering point for the community.

LOCATION: Will Rogers State Historic Park - 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

MAY 9, 2026

TIME: Doors 6:30pm | Movie 8:00pm

PARKING: Parking included with admission. Parking Lot Entrance is at the intersection of Will Rogers State Park Rd. and Sunset Blvd.

CHAIRS: Guests may bring low chairs (max 6 inches off the ground). Chairs with legs must be placed in the designated “Chair Section” along the perimeter of blanket seating. Taller chairs are only permitted at the far edges to avoid blocking views. SFC staff will be available if you need assistance.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
– Restrooms are available for public use.
– On-site food trucks will be available.

DOGS: Fido friendly, Fido approved! Leashed dogs welcome.

To get the free tickets, Click Here.

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Monday morning, Venice Beach is populated with homeless encampments, from the boardwalk to the skate park. A LAPD officer patrols the area, checking the encampments.

A section of Rose Ave west of Lincoln was blocked off for sevveral hours on Tuesday afternoon when LAPD responded to reports of a man with a gun.

The man was approached by officers outside of the Venice Family Clinic around 1:30 p.m. on the 600 block of Rose Avenue. After refusing to comply with the officers, he ran into the clinic.

He was a white male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

The clinic was evacuated. A lady who was inside said she saw he gunman hide under a bench.

SWAT and K-9 units arrived and using "less-lethal weapons" he was taken into custody around 3PM.

No other details were released at this time.

Chill ride around new and upcoming bike infrastructure in Santa Monica, followed by ice cream at Handel’s ! All ages and all bikes are welcome. Just bring good vibes! Location: Santa Monica Dunes, Santa Monica 90402

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A tour of the crowded Love Fest held in Venice Beach on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Checking out all the people, some live music, cars, rides, dancing, vendors and more.

German In Venice, Tonan, and Jim Muir are among many of the familiar faces spotted in this video.

On March 20, 2026, the Santa Monica Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.

SMPD reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Some behind-the-scenes footage of Baywatch filming Wednesday morning at the Venice Beach Pier.

Unfounded Threat Investigated at Santa Monica High School; Normal Operations Resumed

Reports of a potential threat at Santa Monica High School were thoroughly investigated and determined to be unfounded. There is no credible threat to the campus and no injuries have been reported.

Today, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department received multiple calls from an individual making threats toward the school. School Resource Officers and additional personnel responded immediately, coordinating with school administrators to implement a temporary shelter-in-place out of an abundance of caution. Officers conducted a systematic search of the surrounding area while maintaining a high-visibility presence.

The shelter-in-place was lifted at approximately 11:54 a.m., and normal school operations have resumed. Officers will remain on campus to provide continued reassurance and support.

The investigation into the source of the calls is ongoing. Threats involving schools are taken seriously, and individuals responsible for making false or threatening reports will be held accountable.

Ken and Barbie came down to skate aroud Venice Beach.