(top) Santa Monica Police Harbor Service Officer David Finley swims after a teenage girl who  dove off the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, July 17, 2009. (Center) A Los Angeles County Lifeguard helps bring the teenage girls ashore. (above) A Santa Monica Police Officer writes the teenage girl (left) a ticket for diving off the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, July 17, 2009

Sgt. Garcia performs at the Santa Monica Pier during the 25th Anniversary Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca performs at the Santa Monica Pier during the 25th Anniversary Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Zac Sunderland, 17, holds up his trophy at the Fisherman's Village on Thursday, July 16, 2009, after completing his 13 months and two day sailing trip around the world in a 36-foot sailboat and sets a world record for being the youngest person in history to sail around the world alone.

Singer/Songwriter/Actress/Fashion Designer Lana Baugus sings "I'll Strike a Pose For You" at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, July 12, 2009.

(top) Children choose toys during the opening of Upward Bound House’s new Toy Loan Library on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (above) Santa Monica Councilmember Bobby Shriver (right) and Upward Bound House Executive Director David Snow get shot with bubbles during the opening ceremony.

Children who participate in the Toy Loan Program at Upward Bound House are able to “check out” toys from “Toyrarians” at the center. After a week, youngsters receive a “good mark” if he or she returns their toy on time and undamaged. After earning 20 “good marks,” children are rewarded with a brand new toy. Individuals, toy manufacturers and other companies donate new and refurbished toys for the free program. The Toy Loan Program helps to develop a sense of responsibility in children through the observance of an honor code and merit system that gives praise and recognition when toys are returned on time and undamaged. It foster positive attitudes in children by providing them an accepted means of obtaining toys. It benefit children by keeping their spare time wholesomely occupied with a variety of toys and itinvolve the adult and teenage community in the needs of youth in their areas through voluntary commitment of time and resources to assist the children. The success of this concept has been demonstrated over the years and is supported by the fact that the majority of children who borrow toys from the centers return them in good condition and on time. “The focus of our program is on children,” said David Snow, Executive Director of Upward Bound House. “This terrific partnership will bring joy to countless kids. We are honored to partner with the County on this innovative program.” The Toy Loan program is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Social Services

The mission of Upward Bound House, which is headquartered in Santa Monica, is to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles by providing housing, supportive services and advocacy. Since 1997, more than 1,000 individuals – including over 600 children – have graduated from Upward Bound House and are no longer homeless. Later this year, Upward Bound House will be opening an emergency shelter for families with children in Culver City, which will serve over 220 individuals a year.

Members of the Oaxacan Community from Santa Anadel Valle on Sunday, July 12, 2009, walk down Colorado Ave towards St. Annes Church and Shrine in a religious procession carrying marmotas (huge spherical clot lanterns) followed by the Chinas Oaxaqueñas (local women dressed in brightly colored silk skirts and blouses with ribbons in their braids) carrying baskets of flowersand led by a brass band to celebrate their annual La Fiesta de Santa Ana.

Kindergartner Lucas Augustine, 5, plays the drums at Arizona Avenue during the Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Lucas has been playing the drums since he was 1.