It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
RETIREMENT BADGE

Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (left) presents Captain Alex Padilla, 50, with his retirement badge during his farewell party at the Masonic Center on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Captain Padilla, who was born and raised in Santa Monica, has served the SMPD for the past 30 years. He started at the age of 20 as a Cadet.
FIXIN' IT

Bicycle technician 'Hippie Dave,' 53, replaces spokes at Sea Mist Rentals at Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Sea Mist Rentals is the oldest bicycle rental shop in Santa Monica dating back to 1978. Bikes rent for $6 an hour or $15 all day. Repairs are also available.
Great Egret

A Great Egret (Ardea alba), eats a lizard at Will Rogers State Beach on Wednesday, January, 6, 2010.
ONE-MAN-SHOW

SMOOTH SAILING

CLOSING SHOP

Los Angeles County Lifeguard Sean Young closes his station amid the thick fog at Santa Monica Beach on Thursday, January 7, 2010.
PARADISE
ROPE CLIMB



Javan Petiollo, 33, climbs the rope at Santa Monica's Muscle Beach on Wednesday, January, 6, 2010.





















