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I attached the pic using the picture attachment button.

Sad news.

533 Lincoln.

https://abc7.com/amp/post/2-found-dead-firefighters-extinguish-house-fire-santa-monica/19651605/

In the very first ever episode of Baywatch, Season 1, Episode 1, "Panic At Malibu Pier" (1989), see here, at 23:31 there is a 4-second long aerial shot of the Santa Monica Pier. (I combined it with a slowed-down version so you can see it better).

The Pier looks very different! It is wide all the way out, no skinny part, no amusement park, no restaurant at the end. It is so different I wasn't even sure if it was the right pier, but you can see McClure Tunnel, and the ramp, and the Merry-Go-Round Building, etc.

I guess the Pier has had a long colorful history that I don't know much about. I just found this to be interesting to share.

The "comedian' -- the one who routinely ASSAULTS PEOPLE -- has just arrived at the top of the Santa Monica Pier.

* * * One of these days a person he assaults will have a medical condition, which will cause them to die, and that will be MURDER! * * *

Even though he ASSAULTS PEOPLE, and commits other crimes -- right in front of the police! -- they do nothing.

Just 3 days ago there is a video of another one of his victims lying there in the street writing in pain -- and then we see his wife/girlfriend ILLEGALLY PEPPER SPRAY ANOTHER GUY. This is a CRIME. The cops do nothing.

Here is the Reddit discussion…

Infamous Pier Comedian gets into More Altercations - Has Wife Pepper Sprays People - Tries to start Race Riot
https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/comments/1v9cjhh/infamous_pier_comedian_gets_into_more/

…and here is the YouTube video. Check out the comments!...

Infamous Street Comedian gets into More Altercations - Pepper Sprays People - Police Called
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo00Ex9c79Q

AT LEAST SOME OF THE CRIMES THEY COMMITTED -- in just this one video -- are:

Inciting a Riot. "WE GONNA BURN THIS CITY DOWN!" (at about 14:20)

California Penal Code § 22810: Pepper spray and tear gas must be used strictly for self-defense. Using it for any other reason is illegal.

Penal Code 415 PC (Disturbing the Peace): This law makes it illegal to use offensive or provocative words in public that are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, or to maliciously make loud and unreasonable noise.

Penal Code 647c PC (Obstruction of Thoroughfares): This statute makes it a misdemeanor to willfully and maliciously obstruct the free movement of any person on any street, sidewalk, or public place.

Penal Code 404.6 PC (Incitement to Riot / Call to Violence): This law makes it illegal to urge or incite others to immediate acts of violence, force, or burning property.

Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.12 (Noise Regulation): This ordinance specifically regulates sound levels and limits the unauthorized use of electronic sound amplification machines or devices (such as a PA/microphone setup) that disrupt public peace.

Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.730 (Sidewalk Obstruction): Local rules prohibit street performers from setting up excessive heavy equipment or props that block the public right-of-way, or leaving equipment on a public sidewalk for extended periods.

THE FIGHTING WORDS DOCTRINE is a legal limit on free speech in the United States. It says that words meant to cause an immediate violent reaction or hurt someone directly are not protected by the First Amendment.

THE POLICE (and Code Enforcement) HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO STOP THESE CRIMINALS, YET THEY DO NOTHING -- AND ONE OF THESE DAYS IT WILL RESULT IN MURDER!!! The Santa Monica Police, and many others in the government, have been made aware of this CRIMINAL, but so far no action has been taken, and he is back right now to assault more citizens. If you know anyone in the government, send this to them! If you need more info I have tons -- PM me.

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JUST A SMALL SAMPLING OF OTHER INCIDENTS:

Here the wife/girlfriend commits the crime of ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON when she attacks a guy with a SWORD!!! And he illegally pepper sprays the guy. Repeatedly…

SM Pier Street Comedian Pepper Sprays Drunk Attacker Repeatedly
https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/comments/1t3toon/sm_pier_street_comedian_pepper_sprays_drunk/

Again see the comments on the YouTube video. No one can believe they get away with this shit!…

Wild Confrontation: Street Performer Pepper Sprays Attacker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs1mAxVFOrs

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This video was SO FUCKING VIOLENT that YouTube took it down…

SM Pier "Comedian" get into Confrontations with more People - Police called when he pushes someone
https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/comments/1tx71qz/sm_pier_comedian_get_into_confrontations_with/

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The other picture is a guy who was PUNCHED IN THE FACE AND IS BLEEDING after being assaulted by this criminal, back in 2024 when he was in Venice…

Tensions Flare in Venice: Police Intervene After Altercation Between Street Performer and Resident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEWxXm8LShU&t=1021s

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BY THE WAY, this is the same guy who was arrested for CARJACKING and ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, along with other crimes...

Carjacking/Assault Arrest On May 10, 2019 at 11:40pm, Santa Monica Police officers responded to the 3000 block of Airport regarding an Assault that occurred in the street. The victim was followed by the suspects after an altercation. The suspects blocked the victim’s path with their vehicle preventing him from getting away. The suspects exited their car, assaulted the victim and vandalized his vehicle. The suspects then took the victim’s vehicle. The car was later recovered. The Santa Monica Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Division were able to identify the suspects after a lengthy follow up investigation. On May 24, 2019, both suspects were located in Los Angeles and arrested by Detectives for the Santa Monica Police Department. Jeffrey Wilson-Boykin and Taylor Simone Sims were booked for 215(a) PC – Carjacking, 245(a)(1) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 459 PC – Burglary and 530.5 (a) PC – Identity Theft.

https://nextdoor.com/agency-post/ca/santa-monica/santa-monica-police-department/carjackingassault-arrest-112606840/

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Picture 1: The Violent Criminal illegally overtaking the sidewalk, with his wife/girlfriend with the pink backpack.

Picture 2: Their bodyguard? He is in many of the videos, sometimes confronting victims too.

Picture 3: The bloody-faced guy who was assaulted by these criminals in Venice.

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IF SOMEONE DOESN’T STOP THIS GUY HE IS GOING TO MURDER SOMEONE!!!

A week ago I posted about how they were thinking about chopping these trees down, I guess I was wrong — they weren’t thinking about it they’re doing it right now!

https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/comments/1v3rrfk/coral_trees_on_san_vicente_boulevard_to_be_removed/

Sorry about the crappy video, took it while negotiating the closure. No idea what’s going on.

I was just there on Friday looking for shirts. (actually couldn't find a single one that fit me 😵)

Here's an article from a few weeks ago...

Santa Monica Promenade vacancy hits 20% as city pins revival on World Cup, Olympics events
https://santamonicawave.com/articles/santa-monica-promenade-vacancy-hits-20-as-city-pins-revival-on-world-cup-olympics-events-mrblf6zi

Japan? USA? Venice, CA?

I just drove along San Vicente Boulevard this morning, noticed the trees were looking sickly, then saw this story on the news...

Iconic trees along Santa Monica street in ‘dire straits’ and are set to be removed

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/iconic-trees-along-santa-monica-street-in-dire-straits-and-are-set-to-be-removed/

Google says it's permanently closed, but Yelp shows it as still open, and their website and Instagram are still up. Any idea what's going on with them?

There was an earlier post with pricing but you couldn't read it, and also there is now a sign out front that says the opening date is Wednesday, June 10.

I didn't realize what kind of food this is -- I don't think I'll ever eat here!

Best upgrade ever! I test drove a bunch, but never did a real, long drive, so I was still worried by all the horror stories about how people hated how tight the suspension is and so they took a huge hit and broke their lease, traded in for a fluffy Lexus, etc. But I absolutely love it! I should have never listened to anyone who said the M40i is more than anyone really needs. F-that!

I drove my X3 M40i in Sport Individual (I coded it so it always started in that, and set everything maxed out except 'engine' to reduce pops and burbles) for over 7 years, so maybe I am pretty much used to a tight suspension, but my new X4MC just fees fantastic. Definitely tighter, but if anything the suspension feels 'stronger' if that makes any sense. It just feels better. It feels the way it always should have felt. As I was ripping up a hill I said out loud (to myself), "Oh no, I'm never going to be able to drive a normal car again!!"

Anyway, still in the break-in period, and have blasted the heck out of the RPMs, hope I don't get screwed. Going in for Break In Service tomorrow AM.

Brooklyn Gray Metallic was always my least favorite color. By far. But this was the 6th to the last new X4 M (comp or not) ever sold in the US, so whichever I bought would be some sort of compromise. Therefore I have now decided Brooklyn Gray is The Greatest Color BMW Has Ever Produced!

I don't really know what to make of the actual design of the X4. I loved the practicality, and looks, of my X3, and when I saw X4's in all black they looked too much like a blob to my eye (body lines lost), and I really would have preferred white, for the Stormtrooper look (love this one!), but the gray does seem to show the lines even better. I'm not sure, but I might get a carbon fiber front splitter or lip, and maybe side skirts, and maybe even a roof rack -- I saw that on an identical X4MC and it made it look more Chonky. It was nice. I don't want it to look too 'boy racer', but I really like the new X2, and mine reminds me of that. (BTW, the new X3 is friggin' abomination! I didn't even consider it.)

Damn that's a lot of bugs in my radiators! I can't believe they are totally naked. I guess I need to add some sort of screens in front of them?

The TPMS readings in the new car are much dumber than in the old. The old showed you the recommended tire pressure right there on screen with the pressure and temp readings -- and the recommended pressure changed with conditions. As you can see I like driving into the mountains (at about 6000 feet, more than a mile) and so ambient pressure and temperature can be radically different than where I start down by the beach. The recommended pressure is now available in the app, but it isn't really updated in real-time, and AFAIK it requires a connection to the internet, which I often don't have when I need it the most, again up in the mountains. Seems dumb. I use a digital tire pump and have always tried to keep pressure within +/- 1 psi. Just seems like the right thing to do, and now is much harder. Why BMW?

I removed the two side headrests in the back which greatly improved the view out the much smaller rear window. Haven't quite figured out the center one yet.

Need to get windows tinted (holy crap the default BMW front windows provide zero protection from the sun!), 4K dashcam/rear-cam installed, and radar detector installed, and really want to get ceramic coating, especially for wheels and brake calipers -- those got really gross on my X3.

Anyway, this is fantastic, and I just checked and now there are only three new X4 M's available anywhere in the United States -- get one now while you still can!! (yes, I could have gotten a used or CPO X3MC, but I really wanted new, not some kid's project car 🤮 )

Anyway, gotta head out and dodge the cops 😉