𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣: Police Order Unhoused Woman to Collect Belongings During Venice Cleanup Operation

VENICE, CA — Wednesday, September 23, 2025 — A multi-agency cleanup operation was conducted Wednesday morning at Venice Beach as part of the City of Los Angeles’ ongoing efforts to improve sanitation, safety, and public access along the coastline. The sweep was led by Los Angeles Park Rangers in coordination with the Department of Public Works, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Enforcement efforts focused on several encampments located along the Venice Boardwalk and adjacent beach areas. Environmental Compliance Inspectors from the Department of Public Works instructed individuals to vacate the area, providing approximately 15 minutes to gather personal belongings before sanitation crews advanced. Inspectors then assessed the site, identifying and removing materials classified as hazardous—items that can include batteries, aerosols, or other toxic waste. Clean Harbors crews handled the disposal of hazardous materials, while Public Works personnel in yellow vests cleared away the remaining debris. Advance cleanup notices had been posted in the area ahead of enforcement. Staff from Councilwoman Traci Park’s office were present to support coordination among agencies. LAHSA outreach workers were also on site, offering hygiene kits, food, clothing, and bottled water to individuals impacted by the sweep. Authorities confirmed that no arrests or citations were issued. City officials described the cleanups as part of a dual-track strategy aimed at maintaining public order while providing connections to housing and supportive services. Santa Monica Closeup will continue documenting coastal enforcement, homelessness outreach, and public safety measures along the Westside. #VeniceBeach #HomelessSweep #CleanupOperation #PublicSafety #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. © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 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 👉 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Venmo 👉 https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup — 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