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𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣: LAPD Clears Homeless Encampments in Venice Morning Operation

VENICE, CA – Thursday, April 17, 2025 – A coordinated homeless encampment cleanup took place Thursday morning along Third Street and the Venice Way Alley in Venice, as part of a continuing effort to address public health, safety, and sanitation concerns in the area. Led by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Department of Public Works, the operation involved the removal of tents, personal belongings, and scattered debris from sidewalks, alleys and public spaces. Sanitation crews wearing protective gear cleared both hazardous and non-hazardous materials from the area. The cleanup was conducted under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 56.11, which regulates the storage of personal property in public spaces. Advance notice had been posted at the site, and individuals present were given 15 minutes to collect their belongings. Items left behind after that window were discarded by city crews. No arrests or citations were reported during the operation. LAPD officers maintained a security presence throughout, ensuring safety and order as sanitation crews carried out their duties. Absent from the sweep were environmental specialists from Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., outreach workers from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and a representative from Councilwoman Traci Park’s office—all of whom have regularly participated in prior operations. City officials reaffirmed that these efforts are part of a broader strategy to maintain public accessibility and hygiene while continuing to connect unhoused residents with services, shelter options, and long-term support resources. '''''''''''''''''''''' 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗸𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝘇/𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗽. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. ------------------------ Fabian Lewkowicz is a visual journalist and the creator of Santa Monica Closeup — a raw, street-level lens on life along the Westside. Based in Santa Monica, he documents the city’s stories as they unfold: public safety, street culture, surf breaks, and breaking news. His work blends powerful imagery with unfiltered storytelling, earning spots in galleries, museums, and public installations. Whether he’s covering a beach rescue or a political rally, Fabian captures the pulse of the coast — one frame at a time. Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup   Join this channel to gain access to perks:    / @santamonicacloseup   For licensing this video email: [email protected] TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography, SMCU, SM©U