The "Save the Pier" play performed at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The "Save the Pier" play is a live reenactment of the events that followed when two groups of passionate citizens in the 1970s worked to save the Pier from the Santa Monica City Council’s plan to build a 35-acre artificial island in the bay with a bridge connecting it to the Santa Monica freeway. After the new construction was complete, the Pier would be torn down. The Save the Pier Play recounts this 1972 grassroots fight to stop the demolition of The Santa Monica Pier. THE STORY: Can you imagine Santa Monica without the Pier? 50 years ago, that unimaginable scenario almost became a reality! City officials, seeking a solution for the aging, high-maintenance old landmark, unveiled plans for a 35-acre manmade island with a resort hotel, convention center and other amenities. Not included in these new plans was the Santa Monica Pier, which was to be torn down and replaced with a conventional bridge. The community fought back and, while it was not an easy fight, ultimately won! “Save the Pier!” is a one-hour retelling of that dramatic battle, and a tribute to the colorful collection of people who so diligently and bravely fought City Hall. The names of the play’s characters are those of the real people who participated, but behind each character in the play stands many more people. After all, in a fight to gain community support, you need a cast of thousands. We are forever grateful to all those who saved the Pier. A half-century later, it still brings joy to millions of people every year! Save the Pier is written by James Harris, Directed by Paul Sand, Produced by Carolyn Yost, Associate Producer/Stage Manager Jeff Wynne. Starring James Harris, Kristen Helen Hanson, Nicholas Heard, Sol Mason, Kennedy A. Porter, Jay Choi, Hannah Nagle, Francis Edemobi, Joshua Merwise, Stephanie Benson and Stella Harris.

Boarders, skaters and cyclists roll along the Santa Monica Bike path during the 15th Annual Skate The Coast on Sunday, October 16, 2022. The boarders skated along the 19-mile coast from the Santa Monica Pier to Redondo Beach Pier to bring awareness about breast cancer. Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit foundation founded in 1996. Their Mission is to prepare young people with education on early detection and to promote the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means of breast cancer prevention. B4BC provides survivor support for those affected by breast cancer. B4BC delivers its Mission through participation in year-round grass roots, youth-focused lifestyle events with programs in these Core Areas: Educational Outreach Experience; Prevention + Awareness Fundraising Events and Survivorship #skatethecoas

Santa Monica Police Officers and Code Enforcement Officers from the DART team (Directed Action Response Team, formerly the Pier Task Force) Issue an advisal to roller hockey players at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, October 14, 2022. Sports or recreational activity in any public parking lot that endangers public health or safety or threatens injury to persons or damage to property is prohibited. The enforcement is in response to a complaint from the City Manager's office. Santa Monica, California Municipal Code 3.04 PUBLIC PARKING LOTS: 3.04.160 Prohibited activities: No person shall engage in any sports or recreational activity in any public parking lot that endangers public health or safety or threatens injury to persons or damage to property. (Prior code § 3210; added by Ord. No. 501CCS, adopted 7/26/60; amended by Ord. No. 2403CCS § 2, adopted 7/24/12)

Renee Jean rides down the Santa Monica Pier and concludes her 22 day cross-country bike ride along Route 66 on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Jean started her trip in Chicago on Sept. 22, to bring awareness and to raise money for charities connection to PTSD. Jean is raising money for 5 charities connected to her PTSD book series, Sharing Strength, and to honor the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day because of PTSD. The focus is on all those who struggle with PTSD and the variety of the charities and books reflect that. The organizations she is working to help are the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence; RAINN - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network; the Code Green Campaign; Mission 22; and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ride-22-on-66.

Highlights from the All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch for $10 at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Santa Monica Mounted Police Officers patrol along Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, October 8, 2022.