Category Archives: Crime/Police

CRIME IN THE PALISADES: June 29 to July 5

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

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

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

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

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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Why are the Lights Flashing Red? Why Are Drivers Being Pulled Over?

Pacific Palisades residents, contractors and truckers hauling debris are being stopped by the California Highway Patrol and ticketed on a regular basis. Tickets are given for speeding or failing to come to a complete stop at flashing red lights, stop … Continue reading

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Palisadian and Loyola High School Senior Braun Levi Murdered

Pacific Palisades resident Braun Levi, 18, was walking on Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach after midnight on Sunday, May 4, when he was struck and killed by Jenia Bolt, 33. She was arrested and charged on one count of murder … Continue reading

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Bass Wants to Cut LAPD Civilians

First L.A. Mayor Karen Bass wanted to close three animal shelters (out of six), to help balance the $8 billion deficit the City is facing. Animal activists stepped up and Bass explained it was all a misunderstanding. Even though Bass … Continue reading

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Getting Police to Pacific Palisades a Hundred Year Problem

The Palisades American Legion Post 283 was founded in 1928 by 19 residents and town leaders that included Clifford Clearwater and Telford Work, who launched the town’s first newspaper, The Palisadian. There was no police presence in the town, but … Continue reading

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Santa Monica Canyon Resident Arrested for Fatal Hit and Run

The Santa Monica Police Department released a December 27 update of a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on December 22 around 6:40 p.m. The victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was hit as she crossed Wilshire Boulevard southbound … Continue reading

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