Category Archives: Crime/Police

Teens Terrorizing and Harassing Bus Drivers/Riders

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Sue

  Although there are murders and stabbings on public transportation in Los Angeles, it is only recently that there is an awareness of the trickle-down effect of the lack of safety. Lawlessness and chaos have now reached every corner of … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Community, Crime/Police | 3 Comments

“Lola’s Folly” Would Have Allowed More Felons Roaming LA

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Sue

By KRISHNA THANGAVELU There are serious crimes waves in areas of Los Angeles, such as Westchester and also in Santa Monica. Residents in Westchester are taking shooting lessons and families do not feel safe in their homes, at day or … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Community, County Supervisors, Crime/Police | 5 Comments

A Member of the “A Team” Returns

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Sue

Los Angeles Police Officers Adam Margin and Jose Bermudez used to be referred to as the “A Team” by past president of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, Sharon Kilbride. She said that the two, who were members of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime/Police, Homelessness | 2 Comments

Gunfight in Parking Lot off Sunset on May 1

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent by property owners to LAPD, Councilmember Traci Parks and Pacific Palisades Community Council President Maryam Zar. An earlier letter had already been sent detailing problems.) As I feared, the problem in our parking … Continue reading →

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Ethical Breaches Under George Gascon: Top Deputy Charged with 11 Felonies

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sue

By JAMIE PAIGE   The filing of 11 felony charges against Diana Teran, a top official responsible for ethics and integrity at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, has raised serious questions about the management practices under District Attorney George … Continue reading →

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Law and Order Night Honors the Best: Brings Tears

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sue

Photos: RICHARD LOMBARI Described as one of the best officers assigned to the division, Officer II Darrell Cunningham, was described as very humble, hard working and “if something needed to be done, he was your guy.” While off-duty, Cunningham and … Continue reading →

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 Bermudez: Palisades’ Loss Is West L.A.’s Gain

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Sue

One of the biggest assets to Pacific Palisades Beach Detail, was officer Jose Bermudez. If you were up at 3 a.m. on some mornings, you might find him with a partner on the local beaches or hillsides looking for illegal … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Crime/Police, Homelessness | 1 Comment

Juvenile Crime Includes Graffiti, Car Break-ins: Street Vendor Letters

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Sue

REGARDING GRAFFITI: I hope we can catch the kids who did this [graffiti in George Wolfberg Park at Potrero]. It’s a shame such a beautiful place/sanctuary can be vandalized. I brought friends from out of town for a walk and … Continue reading →

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Two Local Eighth Graders Identified with Hit and Run

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Sue

An eighth grader was waiting in a car parked on the streets near Paul Revere Middle School on April 15.  According to the neighbors, his father went inside the school. At around 9:30 a.m., a friend, who was late for … Continue reading →

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Two Women Beaten and Raped in Venice

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Sue

A woman was walking along the Venice Canal area, in the 2700 block of Strongs Drive on April 6, around 10:30 p.m., when a man walked up behind her, knocked her unconscious with what is believed to be a metal … Continue reading →

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