Tony, Bill who is the most dedicated and awesome asset we have in the Rec & Park system, he cares so much about Venice and Solomon weigh in on the altercation.

As Twittered while the crime was in progress, a group of five male Hispanics approached two other male Hispanic brothers that were waiting at a bus stop at Venice & Beethoven with their bikes. The group of five asked, “Where you from” - a common gang provocation … and the two replied ” We don’t play that around here “. One of the men in the group of five then pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and shot the victim in the side of his leg. The suspect was described as male Hispanic, mid 20′s wearing a baggy grey shirt, black pants and a black baseball cap.

The group fled on foot, and the gun was discarded and recovered near Lyceum. The victim was taken to Marina Del Rey Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Several suspects were detained but no arrests have been made. It is believed the suspects fled the area immediately.

If you have ANY info about the whereabouts of this gorgeous car please call 1-877-ASK-ALPD asap! Neighbors are hoping someone just took it for a joy ride and ditched it.

It was just North of Rose and just west of Lincoln.

The LAPD recently reported that there was a rash of daytime burglaries in the Palms and Mar Vista areas. This trend has continued, and over the past week there were 5 additional daytime burglaries in the Mar VIsta Area. The borders for this area are Venice BL (South), Lincoln BL (West), Rose Ave (North) and Centinela Ave (East). LAPD is reminding all area residents to ensure that you lock all of your doors and windows and immediately report any suspicious activity to LAPD Pacific Division.

If you have any information regarding these burglaries please contact Sergeant Steve Ramos at (310) 482-6471.

Tip: Captain Peters and Lt. Bert spoke at the last CPAB meeting and ask that residents be careful to lock all doors and windows… and if you are home during the day, occasionally look outside and around your area for suspicious vehicles. If you see a car that is out of place in your neighborhood, make a habit of writing down the license plate. If a crime does occur it may be helpful, and amazingly many burglars are caught through reports of suspicious vehicles by plate number.

Yes it’s true.

United Way is sponsoring a Flash Mob!

You know our goal – end chronic and veteran homelessness in the next five years. We need your help to spread the word to the rest of LA County!?

We’re sponsoring a Flash Mob to promote our 5k Run/Walk on November 19, 2011. HomeWalk is United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ annual walk to end homelessness. All money raised through HomeWalk is distributed back into the community to help quickly rehouse homeless families and provide permanent housing to the chronically homeless.

How Do I Sign Up? Sign up below, information will be sent to you and we trust that you will keep it confidential.

Location: locations are top secret for now – but will be announced closer to the actual date. A little hint - they will be in the downtown LA area.

*Please try to car pool as we will not be able to provide free parking

Aspiring Directors (a.k.a. people with video cameras and recorders): If you have a digital camcorder and are able to come help record under the supervision of our Director please get in touch!

What does a Flash Mob look like? Check out this video of a “Freeze Mob” in New York, similar to the one we will be hosting. New York Grand Central Station

Want to make a huge difference? Join us at HomeWalk 2011 on November 19!

Date: October 1, 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Address: Venice Beach (click here for directions)
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice California 90291

Recapalooza is an annual festival for youth ages 6-17, designed to inspire youth and impact attitudes and behaviors around health, fitness and creativity through exposure to a variety of recreational activities.

Featuring *Basketball & Handball Tournaments, Skating, Bicycle, Paddleball Exhibitions, Fitness Obstacle Course, Kids Play Area, Food Truck Court, Job Fair, Vendor and *Teenage Battle of the Bands and Talent Competition!

Surprise Performances and Celebrity & Athlete Appearances.

Click here to enter to compete in the various events!

* To participate in Basketball Tournament and Teenage Battle of the Bands and Talent Competition, you are required to purchase tickets. VIP All Day Activity Pass is also, available (includes all Recreational & Exercise & Various Sport(s) Activities, excluding Basketball and Teenage Battle of the Bands and Talent Competition which require separate tickets.

Devoted to Youth / Recapalooza! is a family event that consists of multiple health and fitness competitions based activities and is produced annually by Devoted to Youth (DTY). Devoted to Youth (DTY) is an emerging non-profit organization committed to fundraising, implementing programs and events serving at-risk youth in under-served communities throughout Los Angeles and surrounding cities.

Devoted to Youth / Recapalooza! Is the brainchild of Brady Farmer, President of MC Farmer, Inc., a chef and fitness advocate whose personal mission is to see urban youth live healthier lifestyles. He believes that if youth receive exposure to the myriad of healthy food and recreation options, they will have the ability to make the common sense choices that lead to a fuller and more enriched life. Devoted to Youth / Recapalooza! is also Brady Farmer’s way of giving back to the community and broadening the horizons of youth throughout Los Angeles. NBA Player Brian Cook will also be present to shoot balls with the basketball participants.

In partnership with Project MuszEd, a local non-profit organization that sponsors music education for youth, Devoted to Youth / Recapalooza! brings you the Teenage Battle of the Bands and Talent Competition produced by DJ Qwess Coast. Registrants are judged by a panel of industry executives. The competition is from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and runs right into a line-up of headliners such as The Luminaries, Chali 2na and Cali Swag District, all celebrating music from Venice, CA. In further celebration of music from Venice, the Project MuszEd stage features an All-Star Tribute to music icon Teena Marie, who formerly hailed from Venice. The Project MuszEd stage is sponsored by Warehouse Shoe Sale, whose street team will be on hand to facilitate prizes, raffles and giveaway items.

Thanks to Twitter follower @MDRoberst88 for the tip!

Shark Videos

Beachgoers rescue beached shark at Venice Beach

by TheDorsalFin on Sep.24, 2011, under Shark Videos

YouTube user ELVIAVANES uploaded the video above today, which is described as a great white shark being rescued at California’s Venice Beach. The video description says that the juvenile shark was hooked on a rod and reel by locals. The description goes on to say that the hook was removed. Four men, including two surfers, can be seen assisting the shark back into the water at the video’s end.

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a protected species in California waters.