Category Archives: Crime/Police

Violence in the Canyon and Canyon Adjacent

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...

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RealReal Store “Hit” by Armed Robbers

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...

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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...

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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...

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Posted in City, City Councilmember Park, Community, Crime/Police | 2 Comments

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...

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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....

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Posted in City, Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 5 Comments

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...

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Posted in Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment

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...

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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...

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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...

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