Category Archives: Crime/Police

Three Burglary Suspects Apprehended in Castellammare

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Sue

Early Saturday morning, February 7, a Black Knight security officer noticed a black Mercedes SUV with no license plates parked on Quadro Vecchio Drive in the Castellammare area of Pacific Palisades. The officer did not see anyone in or near … Continue reading →

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Art Theft: One of O’Neill’s Stolen Paintings Recovered

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue

Eleven of Katie O’Neill’s paintings were stolen from her studio on Antioch in October 2022. Then, Los Angeles Detectives took down the following information: about 10:30 p.m., on that Saturday night, a Gelson’s employee saw a man that was described … Continue reading →

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Criminals Traveling Local Streets Looking for Empty Homes

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Sue

A Pacific Palisades resident in Lower Marquez wrote “around 5 p.m. these individuals (see photo) attempted to break into my house in Lower Marquez. The alarm was triggered and the police were called, but they got away.” The people in … Continue reading →

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No Lights, No Law Enforcement, No 911, No Problem

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sue

  Video – Google Photos Many may remember that a huge chunk of Pacific Palisades was destroyed a year ago in the Palisades Fire. Due to lack of individual funds, financing and adequate insurance money for rebuilding  is occurring at … Continue reading →

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Nightmare for Family and Neighbors Unfolds in the Highlands

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sue

A nightmare of mental instability and drug use had dragged a family into a place where there appears to be no help. And now, the neighborhood is in fear of the tragedy that is unfolding. A fire was reported on … Continue reading →

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Good News: Your Lot Sold! Bad News: You Didn’t Sell It

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Sue

Realtor and Amalfi Founder Anthony Marguleas appeared on KTTV Fox 11 News with Marla Tellez on January 7 about the latest scam in Pacific Palisades and Altadena: selling a lot that belongs to someone else click here. Tellez asked Marguleas, … Continue reading →

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CRIME: Arson, Theft Sexual Assault

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades Beach detail continues to patrol the hillsides and surrounding area of Pacific Palisades and make arrests. Two arrests of note were made on November 29: A male, 23, transient entered an area near the cabanas of the lower … Continue reading →

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Scammers and Predators Seeking Vulnerable Palisades Victims

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: After the January Fire, Palisades residents are fragile, many of us are still dealing with personal and emotional losse,s and predators know it. A reader sent the following true story to alert everyone about scams.  Share this information … Continue reading →

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Crime, Patrol and Senior Lead Officer Tips

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades, which after the January 7 Palisades Fire, initially had law enforcement aid from the National Guard, State Highway Patrol after the Palisades Fire. The National Guard left when the town reopened to everyone in June (prior to that … Continue reading →

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Brentwood School Houses Pali Elementary Students and Homeless

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Sue

A scary situation developed at Brentwood Magnet Elementary School on Friday afternoon, September 5: the school went into lockdown. One parent reported “I’m on campus now. Apparently, there were some homeless people inside a building, the Brentwood Youth House, that’s … Continue reading →

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