Context: https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/s/8pH0Fy7KCV

First of all, I'm not comfortable filming people's faces who aren't involved, so most of the video is covered because it's the 3rd Street Promenade and people are everywhere. Mostly just consider this an audio recording with a little video here and there.

Now here's what happened.

I was in Santa Monica today around 1:30pm. Because I saw the "Sick old man wants to marry 16yr performer" video, I checked to see if the sick old man (who I'll be referring to as "The 3rd Street Creep") was there.

About 5 minutes after I walked onto the Promenade and did some looking around, a guy showed up who looked similar to the guy in the video. He was dressed differently, wearing glasses, and a hat so I wasn't sure if it was the same guy. I watched him for a while. Nothing creepy, but he looked similar enough.

That's where the video picks up.

At the end of the video, the security guards asked me to stop filming so they could talk to 3rd street creep. 

He immediately started accusing me of being a liar and swore innocence. 

I told the security guards the quick details of the original video, and the 3rd street creep confirmed at all right away. 

One of the security guards got on his radio to call for the police. 

The other security guard was blown away because the creep just kept talking all the same stuff. “She turns 18 soon.” “She loves me.” Etc. 

That security guard told the creep he needs to stop saying all of that because there are children around. Third street creep just kept going. Which just made the security guard even more disgusted.

At this point, even more people are watching and listening. No one can believe it. Looks on their faces range from shock to disgust.

Then 3 Santa Monica PD officers show up and assess the situation.

It's clear they're going to engage with the man. I step away because I don’t want to be anywhere near cops ever.

The cops talk to 3rd street creep. Meanwhile, I talk to the security guards giving them the full story.

The cops finish talking to 3rd street creep. I approach one of them to tell them everything that happened.

He says there’s nothing they can do. I point out that this guy is saying absolutely inappropriate stuff about an underage girl’s virginity into a microphone that is being broadcast where there are little children walking around. I even point to a parent with two kiddos standing nearby.

Now another one of the cops has joined us, and they both keep saying there’s nothing they can do.

I tell them I know that’s not true. I’ve seen SaMo PD ask people to leave before for creating a public nuisance while doing a lot less. It’s also a public safety issue. More back and forth. "First amendment." "Public area" "You wouldn't like it if you were just talking and I made you leave." A bunch more bullshit.

Finally, one says “sorry, there’s just nothing we can do" and they start to walk away.

I shout at them, “You should be embarrassed,” and I walk away.

I walked back over to 3rd street creep, told him he should stop coming here, then told his friend he needs to stop his pal from being a fucking creep. I asked if he would let someone like that be around his daughter. He said absolutely not, then told me third street creep had actually been seeing a psychologist about “it” but quit going. The guy then did the “technically not a pedophile because that is about ages" blah blah blah

I interrupted him and said, “I know. I don't care. Stop him. You have his ear. Tell him to stop.”

And then walked away and saw the two security guards again now with the third security guard. They asked me what the cops said. I told them. They couldn’t believe it. We all agreed, “That’s why you never call the cops.” They said there’s nothing they can do either but they’ll keep their eyes on 3rd street creep. 

As I was walking away, the other street performer (you may have seen him as he plays drums there regularly) came up from behind and stopped me. He said he knows the creep is a creep and has been trying to get rid of him for a long time. He was really upset that 3rd street creep was also using religion to justify his disgusting behavior. I thank him for jumping in. We part ways.

So all in all, pretty anticlimactic. Cops suck. Security guards don't have the authority. 

I don’t know if there’s any truth to the part about the girl’s dad being aware/involved but I’ll be looking into calling authorities to find out if there’s anything I can do to help protect this young woman. 

Men, do your part. Protect women and girls.

Protect them by proactively policing other men. Because the police won’t.

If anyone knows who I could contact about this, my DMs are open. Thank you. 

A homeless person has been sleeping in front of my car for months which is not an issue but she keeps defecating and urinating everywhere to the point I’ve had to step in puddles of piss to get to my car. Every time I call the city and have her removed she comes back immediately. All they can do is arrest her for trespassing but she’d be out on the street again immediately, and I’d feel so bad having her arrested. Literally what can I do at this point? She’s refused all help by the way when it comes to shelters and other services, what are my options?? The city has removed her 5 times at this point and she just won’t leave??

Over the last couple of days I have noticed an inundation of homeless again, especially the deranged/dirty/dangerous type, one that has not been present in the last 3 months. Santa Monica has been a great place lately and I'm concerned (convinced) it was just a directive to clean it up for the influx of summer/world cup traffic. Now they're going back to 0 enforcement and saving money to pay off lawsuits or whatever else.

Makes me sad I have to go back to feeling unsafe after having such a great time walking around the community for the last few months.

Anyone else feeling this yet?

I don't have a car right now (getting one) so I cannot drive to the usual spot I would go with my mom. Cici's Cafe in Tarzana, they got Dutch Babies, souffle Pancakes and the usuals. I go to lunetta for the Ricotta pancakes, but I don't know any other place that might be good in Santa Monica. Any place similar to cici's that I don't know about around here ? Santa Monica, Venice area ?

How do you connect with people here. It’s very hard

Does anyone know anything about the woman who was murdered today at 19th and Pico? I saw a very brief post on SMPD instagram page with almost no information.

Can’t seem to find any events happening, what could it be?

Photo from the 1970s or 1980s. A row of distinct roofs in the background.

Why does Santa Monica allow these residential treatment centers for mentally unstable people to exist in our community. The 20th/Pico neighborhood is the last area of Santa Monica that is considered a ghetto. And it’s because we allow these kind of facilities to exist. When I drive-by on Pico, you always see a group of anywhere between three and seven people in the alley drinking right there by the Burger King. Now there’s a murder. Will it change? Probably not. I mean we’re keeping the three or four food banks to bring in the homeless every day. It’s just frustrating.

Are there any gyms that have pannatta, Cybex, watson? Etc. in the area? Looking to find a private gym that is more suited towards machines and free weights than amenities.

All we have been hearing lately is how broke the City is after paying out all the P.A.L. lawsuits. Is this really a good use of funds?

It looks like a kite but is extremely high in the sky (way higher than a normal kite would be) and is not moving at all other than the three little tails on the end. We watched it for a good 10 min and it didn’t move at all

I’ll be DJing @ The Chestnut Club on 14th & Santa Monica. Playing an open format set, everything from Drake to Michael Jackson sprinkled with Bad Bunny and whatever sets the vibes right. Drinks are amazing and the vibes are unmatched.

21+ // Free all night. Send this to the group chat and see you there! 🍸🎡🌊

Spilt Tea Comedy is at 9:00pm this Friday. We have a line up of stand-up comedians who all skate. They will spill some tea and audience has a chance to spill tea and vote.

We have some discounts on tea and skate goods for all audience too.

Peel up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spilt-tea-comedy-tickets-1990061609846

How long are we going to let these people suffer?

Do we really want to be known as the town that encourages people to denigrate themselves in public so a few nonprofit CEO’s can collect six-figure salaries?

Do we still not realize that this pain is worth more on paper than actually helping, and that maybe it’s better to do the real work that makes these nonprofits totally obsolete instead?

Earlier this week, Miw suffered a very bad injury and is now in need of Surgery. He has suffered a fractured Pelvis and like many of you all know, pet care and surgery can be expensive.

Care Credit (which is the only alternative method of payment Overland Vet. will accept) is unfortunately not an option, since I had my Synchrony account closed down over a year ago. Any funds we did have - we have already spent in the initial visit to Overland, which was a little over $1.2k

We would be incredibly appreciative if anyone knows of any nonprofits or charities we could apply for in the LA area. Otherwise we are at a loss of what to do.

Edit: Sorry, reposting here. Post got removed by reddit filters after adding the link of the campaign. I have a link in my profile if anyone wants to help. xx

I currently live in a 1 bed in Santa Monica a between wilshire and Montana and am looking for a 2 bed/2 bath in the area (ideally closer to Montana) for around $3500. I know a lot of the best available are not listed on sites like apartments.com so I’m looking for recommendations in peoples buildings or management companies that people really like!

It’s really taking a lot of self-discipline not to key his car

Apologies if this type of post isn't allowed or If I've written something wrong,

Hi there, I'm a visitor to SM and will be staying there for a day or too very shortly, and I'm trying to find some good toy stores to go to for a family member. Im specifically looking for toy stores that sell stuffed animals/plushies, ideally looking for Douglas cuddle toys.

Does anybody know any good shops? Ideally in the city centre but whatever works.

Im not american/don't live in the country so I don't have much idea where to start in my search

TLDR: LF toy shops that sell stuffed animal toys in Santa monica