Category Archives: Crime/Police

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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Cameras Unveiled to Spot Criminals in Neighborhoods

Councilmember Traci Park held a press conference at 8:30 a.m. on December 9 at the Westchester Council Office to announce another tool for dealing with crime in her district. She was joined by LAPD Police Chief Jim McDonnell and L.A. … Continue reading

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Update from Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin: Juveniles, Motorcycles, Crime and Toy Drive

JUVENILE ACTIVITY: E-Motorcycles and Fireworks. LAPD Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin reported at the November 14 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting that a task force had been assembled on November 8 in response to complaints about juveniles recklessly driving e-bikes … Continue reading

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Hochman Defeats Gascon: Prop.36 Passes

Hochman Defeats Gascon in LA Country District Attorney Race By RACHAEL GAUDIOSI Los Angeles County will be getting a new district attorney, with former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman handily defeating incumbent George Gascón, whose progressive policies swept him into office … Continue reading

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City Is Paying Settlement Claims for Hoffman vs. City of Los Angeles

Palisades and other Los Angeles residents are receiving checks through a class action lawsuit, Hoffman vs. City of Los Angeles because of sewer litigation. The City overcharged certain customers of L.A. Sanitation for residential property sewer services (May 4,2016 through … Continue reading

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Hillside Task Force Patrolled Palisades: Cleaned Abandoned Homeless Site

Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin organized a Hillside Task Force, which met at Will Rogers State Beach by Lifeguard Headquarters at 7 a.m. on October 22. The last task force occurred in June. The purpose is for volunteers and … Continue reading

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