Category Archives: Crime/Police

Graffiti: Deceased Found in Alley: SLO’s Crime Report

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Sue

GRAFFITI: Several readers have reported an uptick in graffiti at the Palisades Recreation Center and on signs in George Wolfberg Park. One resident sent CTN  a March 12 message: “Here is a photo taken this evening of graffiti on the … Continue reading →

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Task Force and Beach Detail Work Together

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Sue

The Beach Detail discovered a well-hidden homeless camp on the downward side of Temescal Canyon Road, across the street from the food trucks. Early on March 4, LAPD officers cited three men for illegally camping in the very high fire … Continue reading →

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FACT OR B.S. Police Are Not Responsive: Rusty Is Our Savior

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Sue

  Circling the News received the following email, which is filled with inaccuracies, which brings us to “Fact or B.S.” The reader wrote last week: “We must tell Captain Heredia to bring back Rusty Redican! He was our best LAPD … Continue reading →

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Update on Pacific Palisades Post Office and Homeless Sleeping Inside

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Sue

With the cold weather and lack of homeless shelters, the local Post Office has become a place for a few people seeking shelter during the rains. On March 2, CTN posted a letter from a resident that said “I was … Continue reading →

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Fire above McClure Tunnel Snarls Morning Traffic

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Sue

(The video from John Alle shows the Santa Monica encampment that was near the fire that closed McClure Tunnel this morning.) Southbound PCH was backed up to Temescal Canyon Road this morning around 8 a.m. One resident wrote that they … Continue reading →

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First Aid for Responders Taught at American Legion

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sue

  “You’re being shot at. You’ve been hit in the right arm, put on the tourniquet!” Dutifully, this editor slipped below the table and grabbed the tourniquet and put it on with her left hand. At the Tactical Emergency Casualty … Continue reading →

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LAPD Task Force Convened on February 14, Issues Identified

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Sue

While many in Pacific Palisades were receiving candy or flowers on Valentine’s Day, Los Angele Police Department Captain Craig Heredia, the commanding officer of the West Los Angeles Area, was providing a different gift, one of public safety. A task … Continue reading →

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CRIME REPORT—Senior Lead Officer Espin Reports on Hot Prowl; Attempted Rape

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Sue

Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin wrote in a crime report released on February 9 that “last week was very busy, we had five burglaries and six vehicle crimes and an attempted rape. “I met with our detectives to … Continue reading →

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Brush Fire in the Huntington Bluffs Friday

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Sue

Los Angeles and Santa Monica Firefighters mounted an attack by ground and air on the burning brush in steep terrain below the Huntington Palisades on February 10. The fire was reported at 6:01 p.m. and two lanes of Pacific Coast … Continue reading →

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Palisades Senior Lead Officer Espin Provides Rape Attempt Update

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin provided the following update about an attempted rape that occurred over the weekend at Will Rogers State Beach.) I have been in contact with our Operations West Bureau Detectives who are actively … Continue reading →

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