Hurrican Hilary hits L.A. Tropical Storm / 5.0 earthquake / Skid Row /Hollywood /Venice 2023

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Today hurricane Hilary supposed to hit Southern California we never had a tropical storm in Los Angeles. A state of emergency was called out. Everybody expected a big storm. I went in the morning to different locations to cover this hurricane. I went to Venice Beach Santa Monica, where the LA river ends up going into the ocean. I went to skate roll in downtown Los Angeles visit the sixth Street bridge and then all the way up to Hollywood Boulevard

[@malcolmschick6364]

I’m for San Diego. And this was the biggest over hyped weather thing ever on the west coast.

[@ruthnolan13]

not for people in Palm Springs. Glad we were warned to prepare.

[@bobcob3362]

You need to buy an EV to stop this.

[@jdjohn4360]

Me to in San Diego like a spring shower it was 🤔

[@Melinda_Ross]

I’m in Escondido. You are right.

[@jacksonordo659]

Yeah I feel like it was all economic boosting propaganda..more to be afraid and buy all the tp

[@monicas1110]

So glad I was able to visit places like LA, Seattle and Lahaina before their demise. Stay safe out there.

[@Marie-se7zv]

Can I tell you all a little story. Three years ago my mom passed away. Unexpectedly. 11 months later my son passed away, kind of unexpectedly. It's been rough. But my boyfriend and his sons have helped me through it. August 21st was my mom's birthday and August 23rd was my son's birthday. During these three days We took a little family vacation to LA and drove around and saw the sites. It was so nice to be near the ocean. So on the 22nd my boyfriend and I were walking along Venice Beach by all the shops. And we ran into you Mike. I have been a fan of your channel for a few years now. Running into you and you taking the time to chat with us for a few minutes meant the world to me. I just wanted to share that with everyone.

[@suse7535]

This is my first time watching you and I just have to say what a pleasure you are!! I love looking at those😮 beautiful blue eyes! I enjoy your little accent. And very much your sense of humor! Keep smiling 😁 and thanks for bringing me back home. I grew up down there💕

[@barrydb]

I've been waiting all day for your reporting, Mike! You never let us down.

[@michelehood8837]

Me, too!

[@whoami7721]

​@@michelehood8837Me three 😁

[@lisacundiff8029]

Me four!

[@thedbcooperforum]

It was a tropical storm, not a Hurricane..

[@Jorgeola757]

Me too man

[@It_isGreatwith_mysoul]

I used to live in Orange County, CA The homelessness has always been downtown LA and now has spread to inner cities such as Anaheim, Garden Grove and many others. I now reside in Florida so thanks for posting your videos. Dankesheen !

[@It_isGreatwith_mysoul]

Oh yes. Many homeless in Garbage Grove. They live in garages, storage units and other parts of the city. They only come out at night.@@chinaboss6683

[@Kthomasritchie]

If LA could sort out the homelessness and the crime, it would be a really great place to live.

[@nagoogle8542]

@@EnthusiastCarHangar Florida's insane. Go to some areas of Fort Lauderdale and Miami and you might not make it out alive because Haitians will kill you.

[@derikroy5]

​@@EnthusiastCarHangarFlorida is arguably better, especially nowadays. I've never been to LA, but I've been to Miami (I had to choose between LA and MIAMI and I chose the latter). I went there because of the research I did about both places, and LA sounds amazing, but it's just so damn dirty now.

[@DaisyCatToo]

A hurricane is coming your way.

[@VeesFunkyAZZshop]

Seriously better than any over dramatized news coverage I've seen!!!

[@marciaturley2850]

It's heart breaking to see so many people struggling. Stay safe. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@sergiolopez7647]

I can tell your a liberal, anyway it's not heartbreaking it's infuriating that the city lets people get away with destroying your city, live in the filth that you voted for

[@KrystleVoss2013]

Drugs sadly. Nothing else could let a person pick sleeping on streets rather then getting life together there is so so so much help for this issue these ppl picked drugs

[@andrewloranger]

Over on the East Coast here, I can easily say your coverage best represented what was actually happening out there. Appreciate your efforts Mike!

[@chesapeakehotnut3181]

I was going to say the same thing. Thanks

[@zalix512]

But if you are seen down there too many times it comes to a point……

[@SophiaSnow]

Kudos from Canada for showing us the “real story “ of what’s going on 👊❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@AintSkeerdNWO]

did Canada get any rain? to put out the fires 😮? Or do you live in the city too???…

[@user-un4qe1nb2d]

How is it in Canada by the way? I hear it's pretty nice

[@brandogeberbin7563]

canada lies

[@mattreynolds7613]

F Canada

[@cherylbrown1125]

​@@user-un4qe1nb2d❤qqqq😊😊❤❤

[@kellyf5004]

You rock dude! My family and I absolutely love you! You need your own prime time tv show! Be careful & God bless❤️

[@berilmurray9879]

G’Day from Queensland, Australia. I hope everyone is ok. Thanks for your channel Mike, you make it fun to watch. 😁

[@chargermikec]

We’re talking about 1 day of light to moderate rain at times. This tropical storm was waaaay overhyped by the media. And City of LA officials were happy to feed into it, so they can have a nice distraction from the real emergencies at hand- rampant homelessness and drug use. Our water here in So Cal is too cold to sustain a hurricane.

[@myoldvhstapes]

My gullible 76-year-old mother in New England had to email me to ask how I was coping with the 'earthquake' and 'tropical storm.' Well, here in downtown L.A. I did NOT feel an earthquake and there was rain for less than 24 hours. Sigh.... I've tried for years to tell her about the media, but she's too far gone. I think it's because hers was the very first generation raised on television since it was invented.

[@dianebass3193]

They were trying to get peoples attention off Biden getting told go home standing on both sides of the road as he came in to Maui !! The entire world is getting enough of this. BIden administration crap !!

[@amarta9184]

Purpose was to get ppl to spend $

[@MrNoneofthisisreal]

You insult us here in the South. We actually have storms that do substantial damage every few years. I left California and all its BS in 2008. No regrets. Well, except for the great Mexican food restaurants .... R

[@adrienneb5445]

Not to mention those homeless with serious mental conditions wether from drugs or not. But yeah the homeless seems to be more the CRISIS there than the weather that’s for sure. Pretty sad to say the least.

[@kirkadams7698]

German love love love your vlogs. Been watching since pandemic. What you show and say about the homeless touches my heart. I was homeless for 12 years in san francisco. Its SO hard to come out of addiction and homelessness. God bless you and thanks for reminding me it can all be taken away with a few paychecks. God bless you GIV

[@gvinar6537]

Keep believing in yourself.. let no one tell you you can’t! Believe you can and you will!! Strength and healing ❤️‍🩹 vibes sent your way!

[@kirkadams7698]

@@gvinar6537 words of wisdom!!! I will take it!! and hopefully others that read the comments will get the power of self love from that reply!! Next time im in Venice im definitely stopping by your shop to HOPEFULLY meet you in person!! Keep showjng the world LOVE through your camera lens!! Blessings G.I.V.

[@Kikifriedmann]

Wow LA is sooo ugly in the rain! Only the sun makes is beautiful!!!

[@driftwood5504]

and a few prayers to GOD...could change the whole situation...but people would rather bite their tongues than ask God for help

[@rexx9496]

@@Kikifriedmann This is true, but for a lot of American cities in general. I noticed when I traveled to Europe last year that European cities like Prague, Budapest, Paris, Edinburgh etc are beautiful no matter what the weather. Even if it's overcast and rainy. Even if there are no trees or flowers to try to make them more attractive. They can stand on their own. Not really like that in the US.

[@ozzie444]

You're reporting is better than any MSM is doing Mike.

[@MsD3L3ON]

Thank you for being out there getting drenched for your followers! Your a real one GiV✊🏽💯☔️🌧

[@carstars]

Crazy how a rain storm gets so hyped.

[@myoldvhstapes]

Sadly, it's normal for L.A. We're so used to not having weather that actual weather is news! It's pathetic.

[@scotabot7826]

Used to take your mind off the real issues!!!!

[@evilwantpravil]

Jesus is here so devil's it's nowhere to hide ‼️🗣️

[@Anon1mous]

LA needs more of these. Cleans up all the dirt and crap. Leaves clean city. Like a car wash.

[@wengin]

Very nice coverage Mike! My wife is just on her way to LA in her job as flight attendant for Lufthansa. After watching this video I don‘t have to be concerned. 😅 One of the few days when we in Germany have better weather than L.A. - not for long 😩

[@tiffanyfree5135]

Im in southern ca and it wasn't bad at all. We needed the little rain we got and the streets clearly needed a hose down.

[@Zentaurus009SonnenBlume]

Mike, you're the rock in the storm. My heart tears at the pictures of the homeless ~ people living in the garbage. America has to do something for these people. Tank you and greatings from Germany, Sabine

[@stevemccooleq]

There is help available for these people throughout communities in the US but many of these people refuse help. Many (not all) seem to want the lifestyle of no personal responsibility & doing drugs. The US does have quite a drug abuse problem which in large part has created this sub class of people. There are resources available but people have to want to be helped and want to improve their situation.

[@thechampagneroom1]

It’s the drug use. China has homeless people but they aren’t on drugs and you know what? They aren’t filthy dirty animals. These people were told not to use hard drugs their entire life, they didn’t listen.

[@dmonks21]

There is help for the homeless, but many won’t take it. Also, people have to help themselves some too

[@duststorm2699]

Your heart needs to be concerned for the children of these drug addicts, being raised by grandparents. these people are selfish moochers.

[@brendagraham4248]

They are to busy helping illegal aliens !this socks to see!

[@anthonyguerrero4612]

This "Hurricane" was completely exaggerated by the media, it hit Baja Mexico worst and then dissipated from there. By the time it reached L.A. it was just your usual heavy rain.

[@ls60fd]

Well in their defense they really don't know how bad or not it will be. Better to be cautious and have not much happen then say it will just be a little rain and then boom major catastrophe.

[@historybuff0393]

The main cone of the tropical storm passed east of Los Angeles County. LA County was only on the periphery of the storm. Communities in the direct path of the storm like Palm Springs and Palm Desert suffered serious flooding.

[@TheUtuber999]

The media referred to it as "tropical storm Hillary" or the "remnants of Hurricane Hillary," so not sure how you think they exaggerated anything.

[@timebot000]

They loved naming it kilery and hearing the masses repeat it over and over

[@sleepydoppy8516]

Thank God. You would not be posting if had been a hurricane

[@rob9994]

Recently discovered your channel and after watching only 2 of your videos, I'm hooked! I like your engaging personality and the way you cover shall we say the more gritty side of LA. Thanks for all you do bro.

[@luzfigueroa1550]

OMG! Hopefully everyone stay safe no matter there situation.

[@waltquandt6226]

I trust GIV coverage more than the major news networks!

[@alanbower9296]

YES 💯 👍

[@wengin]

GIV is great, but the major news networks except FOX are also doing a good job I think

[@ifmbm332b]

Nope.@@wengin

[@patricaowens]

@@wenginEVERYONE BUT FOX IS LYING TO THE PEOPLE.

[@badapple65]

My area in ILLINOIS closed all 3 mental health assisted living centers over the last 3-5 years. Let everyone loose onto the streets. Now did away with any bail needed even for many felony arrests. Called all this the “Safety Act”! Imagine that.

[@scottcharney1091]

Bail just punishes people too poor to afford it. Some people have sat in jail awaiting hearings (let alone trial) for longer than their punishment (had they pleaded/been found guilty) would be.

[@joentexas]

I missed being a part of the 1st million viewers but, I'll be a part of the historic 2nd million viewers. Great stuff, GiV. Thanks.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Overwhelming heartbreak….sooooo many homeless…a serious eye opener for we southerners …first time visiting your channel …will be back …thank you for your coverage and the true reality…

[@sarahmostacci1154]

Same here, first time on this channel.

[@carleetodd4324]

Never watched your channel before, but I'm glad I did today! Love your personality, filming and commentary style.

[@sconni666]

I moved to LA from NY twelve years ago. I always chuckle at these ‘storms’ out here. It rains.

[@Grinchnot1]

So sad seeing all of these homeless campsites when it’s raining. Thank you for your videos, GIV. It’s nice to see what’s happening in the city I called home for 12 years.

[@Spikedpistachio]

I lived in Louisiana during Katrina. Hurricanes can be devastating.

[@debbiec6216]

California received a earthquake 5.0 , the same day as Hilary Hurricane .

[@scottpatnode92]

all that rain to wash the poo, pe and fentanyl into the drinking water..lol i was hit twice in one week car accidents, i had friend die his brother died 2 weeks later, i was born 2 months pre mature, hawking , ermey, bell, ms bush died in "222" fashion when my friends and i seeing 222 constantly and figuring its connected to annunaki sun people, 1/3 hawking 76-2=74 ermey age, -2 Bell 72+20=92 age of nancy bush when she died i shook her husbands hand 1982 nellsis afb he said: do you know why you are here?" .."yes i do, i was here to save planet with aliens your country stole from trying to kill now im the avatar everything i see , think , or do your country copies, like the wanna be it is, and doesnt share the alien tech it steals so i started designing anti radiation tech had aliens take out nuclear reactors,collapse some tunnels carlsbrad, hanford, china binary inert gas nuclear power problem when my binary inert gas vehicle is stolen by john deere and nasa, when theyre dropping your craft hitting iss with meteor the week i wanted, correlated dust storm and wanted voyager craft taken out instead, dust storm takes out opprtunity rover, i got everything documented pics on everything, entire invasion, both shuttles , challenger, columbia, fukushima, chernobyl 1986 military takes too much blood out of me puts me in seizure , no lawsuit no money either, chernobyl means "wormwood" from revelations, dumb planet.. youtube :sumsco vanpat P node pinterest@scottpatnode3 youre being eliminated, terminated, better learn quick who God and Satan are!! i did..

[@richarda996]

Depending on where you’re located and how prepared you were. I was in Thibodaux, Louisiana and there was no electricity for a month. New Orleans had electricity after a week. Been there done that.

[@Spikedpistachio]

@@richarda996 we were fortunate in Prarieville. It was devastating to witness the losses many endured. Other storms we had actually affected us worse. Like George. No power for 10 days.

[@Spikedpistachio]

@@richarda996 I moved to Boston in 2012. Back home after 16 years.

[@skcyclist]

It's sad how easily people are frightened into panic over a hyped weather event. At 80 years old I'm frightened by the idiots around me.

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

It wasn’t a hurricane when it hit SoCal. It was just a unique summer day with heavy rainfall and a very small quake. No one died and no injuries reported.

[@lorensoth4365]

I fear the next time it actually "rains" they will go into full panic mode again. It was mostly drizzling all day near downtown.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

It was NEVER a hurricane. Honest news (not mainstream) told us that was a bs story to try and detract from what was really going one. Look here....not there.

[@piapadmore430]

I lived in Catamaran in MDR for ten years. In 2014, July or august, there was a rainy day. Not torrents of rain; just regular gray clouds and light showers. There were people on the beach, and a lightening strike on the water. Anyone in ankle deep, or at the ocean’s edge, was electrocuted. People died. You should be careful on rainy days. Ask around, I am sure many still there that remember. Glad your safe ✨💪🏻

[@cinnamonflower]

Los Angelenos always having to deal with so much. Thanks for reporting Mike! You're the best man for the job showing us the status of the town we left behind.

[@misspattifromcali.6955]

♥ great video 👍 the homeless situation is heart wrenching 💔 The grafitti is amazing 😱 The guy hitting himself in the head with the stop sign made me 😢 😢 😢 cry. I love your optimism... You are a special guy!! Sending you light and love. 🙏💜Stay safe 💕

[@100sunlover]

I live in L.A, and I have to say, out of all the videos I've seen about this Tropical storm, yours was the best because you kept it real and light hearted plus you showed what the news won't show. .

[@EdDunkle]

Yeah, he's honest and not trying to hype everything like the media always does.

[@Ohio-w9t]

Thank you for reporting the real storm footage your the best 🙏⭐🌞

[@jasonbose3507]

I'm so glad that one of the best people from Germany came to the U.S.. Welcome 🤗 and so happy to have you!!! Thanks for making the U.S. and California great again with your positive attitude and warm approach to people! It's noticed and appreciated 👍. Take care awesome 😎 person!!!

[@heatherkastenmeier7530]

You're the best, Mike! Thanks for taking us all along with you!

[@p.stephens9305]

This is the best media report of the situation. Who needs the 'networks'?

[@stacihunt4407]

Loved the filming and photography in this video you captured it all perfectly thank you!

[@TabishFaraz1]

Watched this twice, once on my laptop and once on my TV when showing it to my mom and sis, being signed out on both occasions. Now that I'm signed in, take my like!

[@matthewchance8835]

Everybody was panicking...OHHH!! big tropical storm coming through So Cal, I live in Oxnard CA. and when the rain hit us, it was just like a normal rain fall, no strong winds, a lot of rain, no flooding, sometimes media hypes up stuff to make people panic and go spend lots of money on water, etc. then nothing devastating happens, we've had constant rain before and it was worse than this was. The earthquake was 18 miles from where I live and it did no damage, but the media made a big deal out of it.

[@raclark2730]

Never let the slight chance of a crisis go to waste eh. I live in Australia's cyclonic zone. If they go near any kind of elevated ground. In this case the ranges in Baja, the system is done.

[@user-dv8mq1gf5w]

Pray for the people in Maui ...something real bad is going on there . PK

[@susancorvalan6765]

The LA River flows into the ocean at the end of the Long Beach Fwy, near the LA/LB harbors. Tons of garbage are caught by booms and removed by cranes with claw baskets. Other usually dry creeks flow into the ocean all along the coast.

[@nancyuren6456]

Great Personality & LOVE your blue eyes!!!! Stay safe. Love from Fla.

[@hannahreim4408]

Thank you for this report… I love your personal touch and sweet commentary.

[@deirdrekaiser1256]

What a shame!! All that water going to waste! California has been so mismanaged from water mgmt to forestry mgmt to city and school mgmt. Cali used to be great, now it sucks, except for the beautiful coastline. But things are going downhill, unfortunately. Love seeing how Venice is doing. Used to live near there in the mid 90s. Early mornings at Venice Beach. Walking the baby. Probably saw you GIV

[@chasefrederick9409]

The rain water is equally as bad, if not worse, for water treatment. California has issues with water because it's technically a desert and has high population demands.

[@Peachy08]

The coastline is covered in garbage...sad.

[@katashley1031]

​@@chasefrederick9409lol, Cali is not a desert. It has desert regions. Big difference. Socal is Mediterranean climate and has always gotten heavy rain in the winter.

[@katashley1031]

​@@Peachy08honestly, only Venice looks that bad. That'd a small area. The rest of the Cali coast is gorgeous.

[@donnamoon8769]

I live in Orange County and I am stuck here for now. It's terrible everywhere. There are car accidents everyday. Cars flipping over. Now beautiful neighborhoods are starting to have parked vehicles with people in them. We just had a shooting this week on LakeForest. Lake Forest used to be a top notch place to live. It takes your breath away. Politicians do nothing.

[@lemonjay2076]

Love you. Wish more people were level headed like you. We feel the same way. as you.

[@lillikonig68]

Hi Mike .Thanks for the great video. I am eagerly waiting for the rain here in Munich, Germany. It's been a hot summer here so far and I'm already looking forward to autumn.

[@scotabot7826]

Boy, that is some nasty, nasty water flowing out of the LA River into the ocean!! Disgusting!!

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Thank you for showing the perspective of the homeless on the street, and environmental impact at the beach. May God Bless everyone affected🌻

[@RealArtVandelay]

Thats what the L.A. river was built for, good thing it's there! hope you are safe 👍

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Good afternoon from New Zealand that was really enjoyable..gotta love those whom panic buy 😂, seemed like a nice day out in the rain. Have an amazing weekend. It is sad seeing homeless just trying to stay dry well others are just passed out..id like to think in a seriously bad weather event they'd have somewhere safe to go.. That man hittin his head was sad to

[@stigjr2410]

My brother lives in one of those tents. They are not innocent down ob their luck people. 95% are drug addicted and they have ripped off their families to the point that they wont help them.

[@stevemundy9886]

Absolutely they put themselves there no one else did

[@mscc2255]

感謝你說哥哥事，你們不給錢是最好方法，應該幫助他介除毒引，重新開始

[@considerthis410]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@Fatbum11]

I hope your brother gets blood tests done and see if he has vitamin deficiencies and endocrine tests. As these can be genetic, affecting children differently. I’ve met quite a few addicts with thyroid disease or their parents have thyroid diseases. You can be born with it, or not having the right nutrition when you leave home, stress, trauma and accidents can cause it. It affects you emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Unfortunately we cannot see, inside people’s minds and bodies, so we really don’t know what could be wrong with them.

[@FloridaGirl-]

Great update Mike. 👍. So glad eveything seemed ok and it wasn’t worse. You always do a good job of covering anything with such a good outlook. 🤗. Glad you are all safe over there.

[@doneown503]

, belated , CONGRATS! , on ONE Million!🤯🥳

[@doneown503]

11:34 - Not To Close ! 😮 , Put on a Dry Shirt , or u will get the Covid & Dye! 😮 , - ! , ur Moms always in ur Ear!!🤣🤣

[@mritzs5142]

Mike ,X Angel here laughing at your wonderful sense of humor. The seagul was definitely photo bombing you..The best part was knowing people in LA still want "Organic" even during a hurricane

[@jordanfields3402]

The Los Angeles run off water looks absolutely disgusting! It simply dumps into the ocean and on the beach. Swimming in the ocean along the California coast is a no go for me! 😉

[@scottcharney1091]

At least in the near term.

[@lorimchair2190]

Instead of buying bottled water, most people use plastic containers throughout the year so you just save them and then before the storm hits you you fill them all up stick them in a freezer let them freeze, and if the electricity goes out then you got ice, cold water, and those bottles can be used in your ice chest to keep your food cold also. and thank you for the video. Pretty interesting!

[@monkeyflower954]

❤GIV you are looking great. keep doing what your doing because it's working for you my German friend.

[@mp3032]

I'm glad to see your still reporting from Cali, keep up the great work buddy and stay safe 👍

[@BuzWeaver]

Nicely done as usual. Your optimism and positivity is infectious.

[@cyberBIGGT]

I'm in Pasadena and was great to have the rain to cool things down. Was actually able to go for a jog in the early afternoon and be able to breath!

[@thedorseyway]

It cooled down over here (Louisiana) as well.

[@jennyray1476]

The cool air was awesome to have...so cal too

[@reallee9385]

Who cares. People are losing there lives. Noone cares about your stupid breeze.

[@j.103]

We live in Florida and are used to getting ready for Hurricane season….you don’t want to freak out but you should be prepared.

[@jlcmsw]

The worst thing was the humidity. It was so stifling, but other than that it wasn’t bad at all.

[@jimjoe9945]

A good flush to get rid of the fecal matter.

[@shadowfilm7980]

See Mike. You said positive things about the rain. It is. We need it. Cleans the streets. Make it cooler outside. So there is good out of this. 👍

[@langdao1396]

Thank you for the video. Never want to see this city like this.

[@rachelanderson200]

I live in Texas but have been following the hurricane. So glad I found this dude he is hilarious and entertaining! ❤️💪🤣

[@Cheryl_izzy]

YOU HAVE THE COOLEST VIDEOS! And you make them fun too!

[@stevecomb180]

I’ve been worried about y’all. Thanks for the update Mike.

[@Capsule71420]

We good out here fam. Overhyped hurricane.

[@Capsule71420]

We good out here fam. Overhyped hurricane.

[@PacificN.W.]

Extra water you drink, extra food you will eat. Not a bad thing to prepare for yourself, family, and friends less fortunate, God bless

[@hollyrose6334]

Can’t afford the good cable channels any longer, so thought I’d check out KZbin and found you. I thought it was some German guy in Venice, Italy. Love watching you’re stuff. Your humble, objective, and kind. You’re footage of the homeless is hard to watch but incredibly important for people to see. Not all are addicts and/or lazy. I know this first hand. To anyone who thinks they ALL are, what about the seniors who have disabilities and too old to work? Getting disability for many with valid conditions is practically impossible (I know this first hand, too) and Social Security doesn’t pay enough to live on. It’s disgusting that people running everything don’t admit that high rents, crappy jobs and healthscare system, low wages and SSI/SSDI, is largely to blame. As baby boomers age it’s only going to get worse. Yes, many are addicts but try living on the street and you’d probably do anything you could to escape, too. And many aren’t strong willed enough and realize ending your life is an absolutely practical choice, rather than living like that. Suicide statistics are showing this. After watching some of your other stuff, I just really enjoy coming along with you in your travels. Your curious, nonjudgmental nature is a breath of fresh air. I really liked the Storybook episode of your first job on the beach. Loved the old pictures of you and hearing about your life.

[@maralisalong7860]

Thanks Mike! As usual you have way better coverage than the commercial media. We had a 5.1 earthquake here in Ojai and the media didn’t bother to come. NBC sent a reporter but she didn’t come up to Ojai. Stopped in Ventura at the Pacificview mall and filmed a small segment there in front of the mall door.

[@AintSkeerdNWO]

but did you prepare? or just complain because nobody covered it? because everyone in these comments is saying it was all a hype….

[@KenpomomGaming]

We just got hit with thunderstorms and tornado warnings this afternoon. Was intense. I saw people hoarding toilet paper. What is with the toilet paper? I do not panic shop. Luckily we still have food and water here. You never disappoint Mike! Thank you for the video

[@1922BluePhoenix]

we're they wearing face masks ?? AHAHAHA those people believe everything The news says 😂😂😂😂

[@Chris65645]

​@1922BluePhoenix that's 3/4 of america

[@1922BluePhoenix]

@@Chris65645 the most unbelievable thing is most of these people are actually educated and that is a scary tought

[@sergf3624]

@@1922BluePhoenixhurrrr durrrr im sooo cool not following rules bro

[@1922BluePhoenix]

@@sergf3624 haha read a book on viruses you clown

[@SerendipityNJ]

Great video - I really felt like I was there on the spot - appreciate your sense of humor.

[@tanweekok1]

Thanks for the great contents. Watch it from Singapore 2 days ago at home in Singapore just after you posted.

[@hansfrance7243]

Awesome, thanks bud! way better coverage then local/national News 👍

[@Albacore877]

Super awesome video!! Oscar is so talented!! Thanks so much for getting out there and putting scenes of LA together for your fans!

[@laurieindelicato9209]

Great video Keep them coming

[@n.e.barton1299]

German in Venice, your episode about the Hurricane that hit Los Angeles plus an earthquake (stay 💪 strong Ojai) is so full of drama that it beats any Southern Californian episodic tv show. The truth!

[@scottdunn2178]

You're the first person to report on the homeless. As if these people didn't have it bad enough. Rock on, brother 🤘

[@davidortega357]

The new PC unhoused formerly homeless people unhoused

[@jpgcne]

Yes, it stinks bad for the HOMELESS people. And that LA River. Ooomph. That's so bad going into the Ocean

[@robertrichardsonjr.6705]

Hopefully they clean up the zombies up

[@scotabot7826]

That is their CHOICE to have it "that bad"!!! Please don't be so naive!!

[@scottdunn2178]

@@scotabot7826 A LOT of these people are mentally ill, bro... they're not all "lazy" or predatory homeless types. Get a little compassion by watching Pete's Promise channel, etc.

[@rolandblas7381]

I was just in Downtown Los Angeles from March to June2023 and my home in the Island of Guam experienced a huge typhoon back in May 2023 and now I'm back home on Guam listening to LA and Southern California experiencing a Hurricane Storm. Be SAFE and stay safe!!! Always good to surely be prepared. I grew up 20 yrs in Lakewood, CA and remembered only earthquakes that occurred and now a change of mother nature. God bless and may you all recover.

[@rheahoover7004]

That guy hitting he's head with that stop sign 😂❤ that was so fun to watch.

[@amybergh]

I am from Alabama, and we have homeless people buy not NOT homeless neighborhoods ... I am BLOWN AWAY by the amount of homeless people. Wtf is wrong with this country 😔😔😔 breaks my ❤

[@fibsone]

It’s such a shame what Californians have allowed to happen to that state.

[@RewskOnTV]

Yes we Californians shouldn’t have allowed Mother Nature to do her job and try to wash away all the filth because the cities throughout California and governor are enjoying their raises they received in February 😂

[@mailboxxy]

homelessness can be stopped if started early. Is what I assume they meant @@RewskOnTV

[@gladyskennedy6207]

Right especially with so many rich people that live there. Looks like the slums. Who in their right mind would spend millions of dollars to live there is beyond me.

[@kymmcl8435]

So sad seeing the homeless but glad you guys didn’t get it bad love your videos GIV

[@KrystleVoss2013]

Got to remember they picked that life style. There is so much help to get ppl back on their feet. I sadly don't feel bad. There is always options and choices

[@deenice5444]

@@KrystleVoss2013everyone’s story is different, you never know what has happened to every homeless person unless you have talked to them. These days anyone can become homeless. Never judge a book by its cover. And for God’s sake don’t look down on them.

[@MOVIE1MAN1]

@@KrystleVoss2013 Alot of these homeless people are literally insane

[@HDLowrider03]

Good reporting GiV. 😎👍👍

[@gigi7778]

Stay safe GIV thank you for always bringing great footage and content!!

[@bocagoodtimes1460]

It's still so sad to see so many lost souls unable to find addiction help and suitable housing. Great video as always!

[@joeschmuckatelli3198]

Harbor freight Tarpss are sustainable

[@grbenway]

they do not want help. they want everything the state gives without the responsibilities that are incumbent on a citizen.

[@user-rg2sq5fb9y]

do they want, addiction help?

[@grbenway]

no they want to get high on the goverments dime.@@user-rg2sq5fb9y

[@Absaalookemensch]

Addiction help, assistance programs to get people independent are readily available. My daughter works a homeless shelter. You cannot force help onto people that do not want to be helped.

[@jonnasweeney405]

You make me laugh and smile… even during a hurricane. Thank you! You’re great, really. ❤️❤️❤️

[@scotabot7826]

No where near a Hurricane. No more that a little extra tropical system moving through. Thats all!

[@efogg3]

That's not a hurricane. Just a big rain storm

[@carissafidik9186]

Omgosh!! I haven't seen u in forever!! Nice to see you. That storm was a nothing burger. Smh

[@Carolevw]

Very real stuff. First viewing, thanks for the clip.

[@fredziffel3443]

That is the cleanest those streets have been in YEARS !

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

All that nasty garbage going into the ocean.

[@magpie52]

Greetings from Australia.......glad you are safe and well in LA......but the picture of all the poor homeless is heartbreaking......shame that more cannot be done for them.

[@karensparks2509]

You have a good following! Remembering the Venice beach days. Anc here you showed up again good

[@rastaralph7154]

Areet great video! It's not looking that bad! I'm in England and it's worse than that every day in summer 🤣👍💚💛❤️