𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣: LAPD Oversees Man Downsizing Belongings

VENICE, Calif. — Thursday, July 2, 2026 — City crews conducted a coordinated multi-agency cleanup operation Thursday morning along the Venice Beach Boardwalk following the posting of a Notice of Major Cleaning earlier in the week directing individuals to remove personal property from designated public areas before sanitation work began. The cleanup, typically conducted on Fridays, was moved up one day this week because of the Independence Day holiday. Cleanup crews were scheduled to be off duty Friday in observance of the Fourth of July weekend. The notice advised that sidewalks, recreational areas, and surrounding public spaces would undergo scheduled cleaning and maintenance, with property remaining after the posted deadline subject to removal in accordance with city regulations. The operation involved the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Department of Public Works, Environmental Compliance Inspectors (ECI), Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, and a homeless coordinator from the office of Councilwoman Traci Park, who assisted with inter-agency coordination. During the operation, Environmental Compliance Inspectors contacted individuals camping along the Venice Beach Boardwalk and advised them to gather their belongings and relocate so sanitation crews could begin their work. In accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code §56.11, inspectors provided 60-gallon bags and explained that individuals may retain up to 60 gallons of personal property during scheduled cleanups. The individuals complied with inspectors' directions. Individuals who exceeded the 60-gallon allowance selected the belongings they wished to keep, while excess property was discarded in accordance with the municipal code. Elsewhere, Department of Public Works crews removed accumulated trash, bulky debris, and abandoned shopping carts from the surrounding area, while Clean Harbors personnel collected and disposed of hazardous materials identified during the cleanup. LAPD officers remained on scene throughout the operation to monitor activity and help maintain public access. According to observations at the scene, the cleanup concluded without significant incident. No citations were issued, and no arrests were made. Venice Beach undergoes regularly scheduled maintenance and sanitation operations throughout the year. Notices are typically posted at least 48 hours in advance to provide individuals time to remove personal belongings before cleanup activities begin. The operation was part of the City's ongoing effort to maintain public health, improve sanitation, and keep Venice Beach's sidewalks, recreational facilities, and public spaces accessible for residents and visitors. Santa Monica Closeup continues to document public events of local significance throughout the Westside, including homelessness outreach, public safety operations, and coastal cleanup activities. #VeniceBeach #Homelessness #CleanupOperation #PublicSafety #LAPD #LosAngeles -- ⚠️ 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 This video is protected by copyright and provided for personal viewing only. Any copying, downloading, re-uploading, reproduction, distribution, sampling, or other use, including commercial or editorial use, without prior written authorization from Santa Monica Closeup is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗸𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝘇 / 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗽. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. — 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica and the creator of 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗽. Known for his compelling imagery and neutral reporting, his work captures the pulse of the city—from civic affairs and emergency response to cultural moments and beach life. His photography has been showcased in galleries, museums, and public installations. — 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗣 PayPal/Venmo/Credit Card 👉 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M6... 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 Instagram 👉   / santamonicacloseup   Facebook 👉   / santamonicacloseup   Twitter 👉   / smcloseup   — 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗦    / @santamonicacloseup   — 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 Email 👉 [email protected] — 𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗦: Photojournalism, Visual Journalism, Street Reporting, Documentary, Observational Photography, Press Photography, Independent Media, Southern California News, SMCU, SM©U