Category Archives: Crime/Police

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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Violence in the Canyon and Canyon Adjacent

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue

STOLEN GOODS, SMASHED FURNITURE The State Beach Liquor Store, located at 14801 Pacific Coast Highway (at Entrada Drive), in Pacific Palisades was the site of shoplifting and destruction July 17. Around 8 p.m., the surveillance camera captured a woman shoplifting … Continue reading →

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RealReal Store “Hit” by Armed Robbers

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue

The RealReal Store in Santa Monica, 200 26th Street, at the corner of San Vicente and 26th Street was robbed around 1:50 p.m. today, July 18. Six armed suspects were filmed running out of the store, carrying objects and into … Continue reading →

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CRIME IN THE PALISADES: June 29 to July 5

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades mostly burned, but there are some standing homes and businesses. Some of those houses are unoccupied now, either because it’s summer and people are on vacation, or some people have a second home – far away from Los … Continue reading →

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Pacific Coast Highway to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Sue

Although there will no longer be checkpoints on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) when it opens to “everybody” tomorrow, May 23 at 8 a.m., residents may be relieved to learn that there will be additional checkpoints on arterial roads leading into … Continue reading →

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Legal Action for Palisades Fire Victims

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Sue

Several residents have wondered about taking legal action against the City/DWP/Firefighters over the origin of the fire and the lack of firefighting in town during the January 7, 8 and 9 Palisades Fire. Circling the News cannot recommend any law … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Being Charged for Private Security at a House that Burned Down

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sue

A reader wrote that despite the fact he lost his house in the Alphabet Streets, he was being charged for security by ADT – and would be for the duration of his eight-month contract. He was also being charged for … Continue reading →

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