Daisy Standoffs with Officers During Venice Beach Cleanup Over Pop-Up "Goddess Temple"

Venice, Los Angeles - October 4, 2024 - During the weekly homeless encampment cleanup at Venice Beach, a brief standoff occurred between "Daisy the Venice Healer" and Los Angeles Park Rangers, as they requested her to dismantle her "Goddess Temple," a 10x10 pop-up tent she had set up on the beach. Daisy initially refused, standing her ground when asked to take it down.
After discussions with both the Park Rangers and LAPD officers, a peaceful agreement was reached. Daisy agreed to take down her temple voluntarily, allowing the cleanup task force to continue its operation. She dismantled the pop-up tent that serves as her temple, and the task force moved on to address other homeless encampments along Venice Beach.
This encounter occurred as part of a broader large-scale cleanup operation targeting homeless encampments. The operation, coordinated by a multi-agency task force, included the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Department of Public Works, Recreation and Parks, LA County Beaches and Harbors, Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with a representative from Councilwoman Traci Park’s office also present.
Earlier in the day, a local homeless artist was given 15 minutes to gather her belongings before sanitation workers cleared her encampment. While she was able to save her art and some personal items, the remaining belongings were discarded.
The operation proceeded smoothly, with workers clad in protective gear carefully sorting and removing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. LAHSA provided essential services to those affected, including food, water, and hygiene kits, emphasizing the city's focus on support rather than punishment. No citations for public camping were issued, reflecting the city's compassionate approach to addressing homelessness.
These weekly cleanups are a critical part of the city’s strategy to maintain safety and sanitation at Venice Beach while addressing the complex issue of homelessness. The efforts are overseen by Councilwoman Traci Park’s office, ensuring a balanced and humane approach to these ongoing challenges.
'''''''''''''''''''''''
Fabian Lewkowicz, an award-winning accredited photojournalist and press photographer based in Santa Monica, is renowned for his captivating imagery and storytelling. As the creator of Santa Monica Closeup, he draws on years of experience with local media outlets like the Santa Monica Daily Press and The Corsair to capture iconic moments in the city's history.
Santa Monica Closeup is a visual chronicle of the vibrant and diverse community of Santa Monica, brought to life through Fabian's seasoned lens. With deep roots in the city, he offers an authentic and intimate glimpse into everyday life, crafting compelling videos that resonate with both locals and visitors alike.
Fabian's photographs have been showcased in a wide range of venues, from museums and art galleries to hospitals, department stores, banks, and public institutions like fire and police stations. His photography captures the essence of Santa Monica, portraying everything from its breathtaking landscapes and stunning sunsets to its unique culture and diverse community.
Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: www.paypal.com...
Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: venmo.com/u/sa...
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: [e-mail]
TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography
The video is intended solely for personal use. Any form of copying, re-uploading, sampling or other unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
(C) 2024 Fabian Lewkowicz/Santa Monica Closeup. All Rights Reserved.

[@Sierra4435]

Venice Beach an open air mental institution!

[@taxfree4603]

We really need to bring back mental asylums

[@themichaelmonroy7133]

You should be the first one enrolled 😊

[@taxfree4603]

@@themichaelmonroy7133 why

[@mrobjects]

They still have mental institutions, but you have to do something really crazy to get put in, not just be crazy. Also crazy has always been normal in Los Angeles, you get crazy just from living there for too long

[@taxfree4603]

@@mrobjects I have been living here for a long time and I don't shit like this

[@mrobjects]

@@taxfree4603 what is a long time? I was born and raised in LA and lived there for 35 years. When I say living in LA will make you crazy, It is a figure of speech. Not every single person that lives in LA goes “crazy” from living there, but if someone is crazy they fit right in. Being crazy in LA is like seeing sunshine, it’s normal. and living there for a long time can take a toll on the mentality of people. There are also various degrees of crazy.

[@jimhicks-dm3xk]

i was a cop in Kentucky and this BS would never go on. Are they afraid to do there jobs ?

[@jjman533]

You were a cop in another place and in another era. How does that relate to what is going on in the video today in Venice Beach which is in Los Angeles City? Was Kentucky run by a Democrat mayor, Democrat police chief, Democrat district attorney, Democrat judges, Democrat city council, Democrat board of county supervisors, Democrat senators, Democrat congress reps, and Democrat governor when you were a cop in Kentucky? Did you even hear of a concept of no bail release of arrestees even for felonies when you were a cop? You are comparing apples to oranges. Get a clue. Los Angeles city probably has more homeless, mentally ill, and felons than all the residents you had in the town or city where you used to be a cop. I didn't even mention illegal aliens in Los Angeles which would be in the millions. People watching this need use some common sense and understand these cops are doing what they are told by their policy. Their policy is made by the chief who is selected by the mayor. Don't you also know Gascon is the DA in the County of Los Angeles that covers Los Angeles City?

[@CN45475]

@@jjman533They enable it here

[@CN45475]

@@jjman533I noticed LA park rangers go through a full police academy but cannot carry firearms. They have even been shot at before and had to run away

[@Vikingn6789]

Daisy just wants to be in front of the camera haha 😜 She is not helping anyone by her actions

[@kathyhaemmerle2638]

This guy with the red hat is as crazy as she is. She’s not going to give you any man. The guy with the straw hat is next in line.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

These people know what they’re doing they’re making everybody wait while they do their shenanigans. KEEP IT UP CREW I APPRECIATE !

[@sluggosloan]

Crazy Daisy at it again. She loves everyone and is all about boops on the nose and peace and caring...but don't you dare try and steal her spotlight or you'll feel the wrath of a narcissist.

[@GohAhweh]

@sluggosloan i noticed that too.. she's just an act..spoiled girl

[@tarzansbigknife7217]

total loons...blame the mayors and the governor for allowing these idiots to camp in public.

[@evekov1233]

And she wonders why she can't get her kids back 😅😅😅

[@drew1980ish]

She has kids ? Smh

[@garyny4073]

​@@drew1980ish😢😢😢😅😊😮

[@funfact8660]

and she wonders why she has to see the Judge every couple of months

[@funfact8660]

​@@drew1980ishA girl and two boys, girl with her Dad's Mother, and the Boys with their Dad, no contact stay away orders

[@astrocomet7370]

I don’t think she has time to be a normal mom

[@michaelnippert945]

If I could go back in time, I'd like to be in Venice beach in the 1950.

[@earthangel2524]

1970's it was a nude beach! Those were the days!

[@GohAhweh]

@@michaelnippert945 i would choose 77-80

[@PopularesVox]

Different time, different people.

[@carlosmainardi1833]

Was it desegregated back in 1950?

[@drew1980ish]

Venice was ran by gangs by the 70s and 80s and the pier was destroyed until they redevelopment

[@jeffamador9642]

She should of played Harley quin in the joker 2

[@SuperBajafresh]

Get rid of crazy daisy...she is the problem in Venice beach she needs mental help.

[@themichaelmonroy7133]

Nah, we love her

[@Mushymush1]

Advertising those leather implants

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Her choice

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

And what go where.

[@xamu8144]

No she's an actor she's just playing her role

[@James-ns3zi]

Thank you L.A city workers for keeping Venice Beach clean.

[@onazram1]

A never ending battle

[@lbsand976]

are you fucking blind????? look at the tree's??????? look what YOU asshole have let the sub-human scum have done to TREE's alone!!!! you call anything in that cesspool "clean'? then YOU are a blind imbecile.

[@kelliquinn1342]

I see your water bottle Daisy where's the bowl for the dog

[@DowntwnToronto]

Either Daisy’s mentally ill and comes from money or this is all some kind of performance acting from an actress who struck out finding any work, but has plenty of cash. I’m not buying her ‘living on the streets’ story for a second.

[@ernestinewhite9632]

I know she not on streets. To clean. She be living in hud houseling on SSDI for her mental health. She don't have a job .

[@greenie75]

She doesn't have any of her parents' money. She lives with any guy who will let her sleep over. She is mentally ill. She says she was SAed at a young age by a relative. She has lived a life filled with men, s3x & drugs. Her lifestyle has certainly taken a toll on her. But I suspect she has always been a bit alternative (even as a teenager).

[@funfact8660]

B-Movie performances

[@garyny4073]

Daisys foot soles must be tough as leather 😅😊

[@paulgithens635]

The amount of public treasure being spent on this must be tremendous, apparently the tax cattle don't seem to object.

[@Rocket39Smoke14]

The Olympics are coming to LA. The City can't afford to lose their international money with poverty in plain sight.

[@funfact8660]

Derelict Daisy's a dummy

[@davidholland9241]

Off leash dog at beach is a violation but none of the cops say or do anything. Weird!

[@elterrifico9522]

They have bigger fish to fry.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Sugar daddy there shouldn’t interfere . Can’t you tell he’s had access to a shower. Let the crew do their work.

[@theresawolfe3033]

Good grief, she really needs help.

[@kareyclaypool1882]

No chance in hell I'll sit and listen to that guy yell. Hope we don't have to keep seeing him to watch your content. 😢

[@Alboalt]

Who gave her a bullhorn? Couldn't they have given her shoes instead?

[@judyholland7236]

and a ball gag

[@funfact8660]

It's a toy

[@bobbieparker9360]

Awful People

[@funfact8660]

Skuzz

[@jb.8992]

She’s begging to get arrested again!!!

[@ScottMaytham]

Daisy with a Mega Phone, Look Out! Super Woman Fighting for the Homeless Everywhere

[@JCKDPTT]

Never a dull moment at Venice Beach

[@GohAhweh]

Thank you officers and clean up crews.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

I agree too . Something has to give this bullshit too dangerous out there.

[@Franswa80]

Quit simpin old man, she's not going to give you any.

[@GohAhweh]

@Franswa80 I don't know, she's pretty free-lovey🤣😂

[@flanagamer]

😂😂😂

[@BarryWinner2075]

That's for sure, he sure isn't making a good impression with his loudmouth BS talk

[@AB-tg5mx]

He wants to be captain save a hoe

[@rentlesssuv]

Shes got the best QJ, simping works!😂

[@High12083]

Daisy is off her rocker again, she need to go to mental health hospital, she nuts

[@augmentos]

She’s actually not even that totally gone, she just refuses to act like she knows she should at least to some extent she could be quirky, but she puts it on the rest of us. She’s a selfish person and extremely immature.

[@High12083]

@augmentos what ever, she still need to be check in mental health hospital

[@flanagamer]

Raegan closed them all, remember?

[@EncinoCa818]

It’s an ACT

[@funfact8660]

She wonders why she got her children taken away, has a no contact stay away order, and sees the judge every few weeks

[@andreasbracht3395]

welcome 2 another great venice comedy show😂

[@rentlesssuv]

Its comedy alright, until it happens to u. 👈

[@adventures32]

LOL 😂 crazy Daisy again seriously exposing her self like that nasty and poor dog.

[@timb7775]

I think it's beautiful.

[@MissPenny077]

That girl is a mental case and surprisingly tons of others know it too. It's like palm to forehead with watching her lives. Sheesh the woman goes and yells about wanting her kids back and does stunts like that. Time for her to put the childish actions away and grow up 😮😂 good luck with her ❤

[@Rocket39Smoke14]

Daisy needs to be in the next Escape From LA movie.

[@sIXXIsDesigns]

so as long as they "move" every few days... even if its only a short distance... its OK? .. my Lord!! .. California is soooo f.... up.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

That’s a good doggie. That beautiful loyal friendly black dog there .

[@kareyclaypool1882]

That's prob her boyfriend John now. He got reduced to a dog 🐕 No lie! That's what hanging with black magic practioniers does to you. They don't want to be reduced so they find someone to take that punishment. It's real 😮

[@defpixel]

Daisy doesn't realize she giving cops a reason to be employed.

[@beverlyrea5713]

I grew up in Venice during the '70s....when Venice was DOGTOWN.....

[@garyny4073]

Bev - did u 🏄 surf ? Did u know Sean Penn? What did u think of the ' 05 film 📼?

[@earthangel2524]

Do you remember the Venice Beach clothing-optional days?

[@nedflanders22b]

So, there won't be any healing today?

[@DenaTownsend-yz3ni]

She needs to go live on a farm. Plant flowers talk to trees etc. bye Daisy. 🌼

[@dariovilla978]

The flotsam of humanity!

[@72stones43]

What percentage of irresponsible people have tattoos?

[@johnmilonas9143]

Narcissist

[@Julia-zd4cs]

Her mental health needs attention as do others on the beaches.

[@Nancy-n4o8k]

Can't they ban or trespass people from Venice Beach?

[@JamesCrisp-iq4cs]

Lazy Daisy yakety yak yak sounds like a quack😂

[@punky4831]

This state is crazy

[@greenhousebmx1]

The whole state is not like this, Einstein. 🤡

[@SharonWright-yq5gj]

Anything 2 get some U tube air😊😮

[@AB-tg5mx]

Say no to drugs

[@ruthfield4083]

poor crazy daisy , pity she just cant get the medication right

[@timb7775]

The only crime is blurring the video.

[@TitusVI]

daisy an be happy hey dont charge her money for the clean up. here in Germany you had to pay.

[@Riseabove22]

Once again, her name is Lindsey, which is not her birth name.

[@rosaspanjol673]

Omg!..pitiful human being 😞… why these people even exist?🤷‍♀️

[@jonseymour9859]

Camara hound.

[@lilpoindexter]

why did you blurr them out

[@orbital14]

old man is hoping Daisy will be "thankful" for his support...

[@jeffhenson1994]

CANT STAND CRAZY

[@getreal6328]

Keri house them in your house if you are such an activist

[@nikamarie3000]

When you get lost in your own sauce🙂‍↕️

[@billbaer6283]

do not drink the water

[@flanagamer]

😅😅😅 Fridays in Santa Monica/Venice are always…interesting.

[@HamiltonInformant]

Daisy is the holistic script writer for Kamala the great Dem

[@dillydolly6244]

Good morning Cucckoo Beach The Eccentric Posse is Awake now 😂😂

[@bigbow62]

.....And they need a whole squad of people for what ? - $ - $ - $ -$

[@JamesReilly-en4di]

Daisy for mayor of venice😮

[@michaelcrow9732]

Tourist destination? NOT A CHANCE IN HELL!

[@nightwatchman5848]

I can see why California is so concerned about the Ozone Layer.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

She has good crowd control skills

[@kathyhaemmerle2638]

She will never get her kids. Too many people know how crazy she is.

[@stevelarson3391]

Daisy is starting to look haggard.

[@thegiantswordworkout]

Love that American cowboy hat. Daisy stands for freedom! Yeehaww! America! Daisy is a damn good American! It's clear we see domination and threats here. Our tax dollars don't stand for freedom. The level of harassment Daisy gets is unbelievable.

[@sugarmama8747]

Where's John Allgood 🤔

[@kareyclaypool1882]

He's the dog now. That's his new and maybe final form thanks to Daisy 😮

[@CarsandCats]

He ain't doing so good anymore!

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

The Daisy Fans and Appreciation Society 😂✌🏻 MoRe PoWeR tO yOu Daisy ! 👆🏻💯

[@chuckyjules8488]

This Daisy chick is an exceptionally good actress and puts on a good show🤡

[@robbridges5020]

Indecent exposure is a felony Miss Daisy.

[@johnboggan4390]

Good video and thank you much. 😊

[@BartonAlberts]

The cops tolerate her because she's a tourist attraction

[@augmentos]

No lol she aint

[@funfact8660]

She's scummy

[@DAVIDRAMSEY-s7t]

vote 2024

[@kanyonkountry]

Good job VG

[@rogercotman1314]

I will be there on Oct. 8th, 2024. Hope everyone is OK

[@GOPETSCOOTER]

Nothing more to say about this

[@MrBenfaust]

Dirtbag is a violation 😂😂😂😂

[@ThomasJoyner-n5o]

Kooks

[@face3850]

😮

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

I feel bad for Daisy 🌼 she has been there for so long. I just don’t understand what Governor Newsom thinks he’s gonna do. Kick people around to where.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gcrauwels941]

Reverend Crayfish and Shinin' Diamond Daisy. Ensuring people avoid the beach, except for the CoastalCare+ crew.

[@BarryWinner2075]

Diasy is is acting just fine compared to freddy foulmouth with the red hat yelling and swearing.

[@SoLetUsKnow]

Please we need the uncensored clips

[@DavidHuber63]

Because she doesn't look like them 🙏🏼

[@BarryWinner2075]

It really is sad they blurred the beauty of Daisy

[@patrickleclere5875]

Vive Donald Trump

[@DAVIDRAMSEY-s7t]

hello from Palm Desert

[@elterrifico9522]

Daisy for President

[@IbHustln]

That love tornado came outa nowhere...

[@etanneriii]

😵

[@bryank4]

The new Venice, no exceptions (.)

[@DAVIDRAMSEY-s7t]

she's fun to watch but only for so long

[@bromion5123]

It's Daisy! How dare you tube censor? The right honourable Reverend is holding an open air old style coming together of like minded citizens. Meanwhile the pink palace where Daisy lives with her dog is under threat. The reverend criticises Miss Daisy because she is unfolding her pink palace and relocating . The Reverend is very puritanical.

[@gary6463]

Love her Daisy is always humorously polite when people get in her face. I love that your never glumly and down 😂😂😂😂😂