๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ฃ: Rangers and LAPD Remove Encampments Along Venice Beach Bike Path
ะะฒัะพั: Santa Monica Closeup
ะะฐะณััะถะตะฝะพ: 2025-08-15
ะัะพัะผะพััะพะฒ: 12947
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VENICE, CA โ Friday, August 15, 2025 โ A coordinated multi-agency cleanup took place Friday morning at Venice Beach, focused on the area along the Venice Beach Bike Path, as part of an ongoing effort to improve sanitation, safety, and accessibility at one of Los Angelesโ most visited coastal destinations.
The operation involved personnel from the Los Angeles Park Rangers, LAPD, Department of Public Works, LA County Beaches and Harbors, and Clean Harbors Environmental Services. Crews removed debris and enforced camping restrictions under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.44(b), which prohibits unauthorized lodging in city parks and on beaches.
During the operation, sanitation workers approached individuals camping in tents near the Venice Beach Bike Path and informed them they needed to vacate the area to allow cleaning. Advance notices had been posted, and individuals were given 15 minutes to gather their belongings. Items left behind were collected and disposed of by sanitation teams in accordance with city protocol.
No arrests or citations were reported during the operation.
Park Rangers led the response, with LAPD providing additional security and maintaining order throughout. Outreach teams from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) were also on-site, distributing food, water, clothing, and hygiene kits to individuals affected by the sweep.
A representative from Councilwoman Traci Parkโs office was present to help coordinate the operation and observe its execution, reinforcing the cityโs strategy of combining enforcement with service-based outreach.
City officials emphasized that these efforts are part of a broader push to restore public facilities while offering unhoused residents access to housing programs and long-term care services.
Santa Monica Closeup continues to document the evolving balance between enforcement, outreach, and public safety efforts across Los Angelesโ Westside.
#VeniceBeach #Homeless #Cops #LawEnforcement #HomelessSweep
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Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica and the creator of ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฝ. Known for his compelling imagery and neutral reporting, his work captures the pulse of the cityโfrom civic affairs and emergency response to cultural moments and beach life. His photography has been showcased in galleries, museums, and public installations.
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