On September 11 the famous Cardiff-by-the-Sea statue dubbed formally as "Magic Carpet Ride" and informally as "Cardiff Kook" was found dressed proudly in firefighter garb to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. more ›

If you're planning to jet away to a surfing destination in the next few weeks, or you've got a surf enthusiast coming in to town for a visit, save room in the budget for packing a surfboard onto the airplane. Surfers have been getting increasingly gouged via fees charged by airlines to shuttle their boards on continental and international flights, according to the OC Beach Blog. more ›

On June 21, 2008, Malibu surfers Skylar Peak and Philip Hildebrand confronted the paparazzi clogging the beach in the attempt to land a perfect shot of actor Matthew McConaughey. Peak and Hildebrand came to blows with a French photographer, and after the scuffle were charged with misdemeanor battery. Their trial is now underway, but locals hail the duo as heroes, not criminals, according to the LA Times. Comparisons to the fatal tunnel chase of Princess Diana abound; Malibu residents, including celebs, resent the relentless photogs' intrusion. Said one Malibu security guard: "These paparazzi need to get a job, real jobs." more ›

Two brawls between surfers and paparazzi over the weekend are leading Malibu officials to look more closely into the law regarding 1st amendment rights. "The city of Malibu will do all it legally can to protect and preserve the natural beauty and tranquillity of our town," Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich said in a statement, per the LA Times. more ›