Category Archives: Crime/Police

Viewpoint: Time to Deal with the Problem: Crime

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Sue

The L.A. Times wrote an August 18 editorial (“L.A. Sets up Task Force after String of Flash Mob Robberies,”). The piece explained that people who asked for extra policing or who advocated criminals be brought to justice were fearmongering. The … Continue reading →

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Flash Mobs Hit Glendale and Topanga

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Sue

A flash mob robbed the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana at Brand in Glendale on August 8. A CTN reader wrote: “As a new Yves Saint Laurent store gets ready to open in the Palisades, I hope what … Continue reading →

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Captain Rich Gabaldon Takes over the West L.A. Command

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Sue

Captain III Rich Gabaldon was appointed to the head the 65-square mile West L.A. LAPD at the beginning of July. He replaces Criag Heredia, who was moved to Hollywood. “This is a great community and I’m happy to be here,” … Continue reading →

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Vile Graffiti Sprayed on the Large Gym

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Sue

Graffiti sprayed on the large gym at the Palisades Recreation Center is an ongoing issue. Yesterday July 24, this editor was sent a photo, taken by a park visitor around 7 p.m. The graffiti was vile and racist. That Palisades … Continue reading →

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CRIME: June 27 through July 8: Uptick in Car Thefts

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Sue

“This last week we have seen a significant spike in vehicle thefts,” Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin wrote in a July 15 email. “I am working with our detectives and specialized units to address the problem. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Local News that Matters:

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sue

NEWSRACKS: In response to one person’s disgust about the newsracks, which are broken, graffitied and eyesores, one reader wrote: “Section 42.00 (f) of the LA Municipal Code covers everything about newsracks” click here. The reader said that anyone that has … Continue reading →

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Do Not Urinate on Palisades Streets

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue

A man, who was seemingly unconcerned about where he placed his urine, relieved himself on Monument Street across from Caruso’s Village. He was on the phone while he was pissing. He was also a half a block from public bathrooms … Continue reading →

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Fireworks, Drag Racing at the Recreation Center

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Sue

Those residents who live on the rim of Palisades Recreation Center off Alma Real, Patterson Place and Frontera, have been subjected to illegal fireworks and drag racing on weekend nights for the past few months. Those activities are not harmless … Continue reading →

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CRIME in Pacific Palisades from May 28 to June 4

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Sue

Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent the following crime report for May 28 to June 4. “I have been in communication with our detectives, and we have seen a slight increase in our area burglaries,” Espin said in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Fire Stopped on Thursday: Councilwoman Park Will Host Safety Fair Saturday

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Sue

PACIFIC FIRE: A fire, dubbed the Pacific Fire, broke out at around 1:15 p.m. on June 8, near the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. PCH was shut down in both directions at Topanga, as several L.A. … Continue reading →

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