Santa Monica City Senior Administrative Analyst, Sergio Ramirez, hits the pinata during the City’s Community and Cultural Services’ Thank You Recognition Event at the Santa Monica Civic on Thursday, September 15, 2011.

The Santa Monica High School varsity baseball team workouts at Santa Monica Beach on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

Los Angeles Firefighter Travis Foellmer, 27, hits the ball during the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association Over-the-Line Tournament at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Proceeds from the tournament benefits the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund.

Untitled Homage to Jack Kerouac - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Crew from Shoshana Wayne Gallery restores Mauro Staccioli’s public art sculpture entitled, "Untitled Homage to Jack Kerouac" (1993) on Monday, September 12, 2011. 

Santa Monica Pier legend Michael Cladis dressed as Elmo dances with children at the Santa Monica Pier during the kicks off  Concert Series, "Wake Up With The Waves" on Saturday, September 10, 2011. The children's interactive concert series are held every Saturday morning through October 29, 2011.

911 Remembrance Ceremony 2011 - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator (SO) candidates train in formation at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

New Orleans piano man, Jon Cleary performs during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, September 8, 2011.