Category Archives: Crime/Police

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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A Home Invasion Robbery Reported in Santa Monica Canyon: Suspects Arrested

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sue

A Stassi Lane resident was threatened with a box cutter, when she interrupted a hot prowl burglary in progress. The victim was in her bedroom on May 31. Around 12:30 p.m., she heard a noise. She opened her bedroom door … Continue reading →

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Crime Report and Toyopa Burglary Update

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Sue

  Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent out a crime report for May 7-13. He also sent out a more detailed report from detectives regarding the “Hot Prowl Burglary” in the 800 block of Toyopa Drive that occurred on the … Continue reading →

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LAPD Task Force Scours Hillsides and Canyons May 18

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Sue

A successful undertaking to keep the Pacific Palisades safe from fire began at 7 a.m. on May 18 under cloudy skies. After a two-hour sweep of the canyons and hillsides surrounding the area, no active homeless camps were found, and … Continue reading →

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