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Santa Monica Pier Lobster Bust & Festival | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica Pier turned into a seafood heist scene when cops nabbed six people smuggling 34 lobsters—stashed in bags, cars, and even a baby stroller—before returning them alive to protect the fishery. Meanwhile, the city gears up for the cash-generating Ocean Way Festival this September, featuring local vendors, free concerts, and beach cleanups right on the pier. In other news, police safely stopped a car linked to a Whittier armed robbery, part of ongoing efforts to keep the streets safe amid new parking zones and restaurant openings. But caution: ocean water quality at the pier is poor…
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