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Category Archives: General
NEWS BRIEFS: Accident, Vandalism, Attempted Robbery
TWO-CAR ACCIDENT IN MALIBU: A two-car accident occurred in the 34300 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 12:10 p.m. today, February 13. Both vehicles were destroyed. East and west bound-lanes of PCH in Malibu were closed just west of...
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Charmel Lane Home Invasion Suspect Arrested
Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin reported on a successful criminal capture. A suspect entered a Charmel Lane residence through an unlocked patio rear door around 7:30 p.m. on February 2. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim...
No on HLA: Save City Services
Yesterday, CTN printed in musings that voting “No” on HLA was important in saving City Services. A reader wrote, “Wait, I’m confused. Why would you want to vote no on HLA?” Most people read the measure’s headline “Healthy Streets LA”...
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An Act of Kindness Appreciated
A reader wrote on February 6, that “I just wanted to share a story of kindness that just occurred.” She said that U.S. Postal Service imagery showed that her new driver’s license was supposed to be in Monday’s mail. “Our...
Special Speaker for Rotary Club Tomorrow: “Dark Winds” Producer Wirth
John Wirth, Palisades resident and Executive Producer of Dark Winds, will be the featured speaker at the Rotary club meeting at Modo Mio, 15200 Sunset Boulevard. The doors open at noon, and Wirth will speak at 12:30. Dark Winds,...
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Food Trucks Continue to Draw Controversy
There is a proverb “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” which can be interpreted to mean that that good actions may have unintended consequences. On September 17, 2018, former Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 946, which is...
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Thrive LA Poll Exposes City’s Struggles with Leadership, Homelessness, and Crime
(Editor’s note this story ran January 29 on Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE A recent poll conducted by Thrive LA has brought to light the deep-seated issues plaguing Los Angeles, including a significant decline...
Palisades Represented at a Gaming Tournament in Chicago
by CHAZ PLAGER One year ago, exactly, I wrote an article about my experience at the premiere Chicago fighting game tournament Frosty Faustings. I enjoyed my time there immensely, and when I heard that Frosty Faustings XIV had begun...
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Gates Security Back in Operation: Administrative Ruling Appealed
Gates Security is a popular and responsive private security company that patrols Pacific Palisades. The CEO of Gates is Scott Wagenseller. After a court administrative hearing ruling on October 17, Gates patrol license was temporarily suspended until January 15 CTN...
L.A. City Budget Crisis Looms: Cuts Needed
An L.A. City budget update reported that the city’s revenues are $158 million below projections, largely because of tax revenue shortfall. The City is projected to overspend this coming year by $143 million according to a report by City Administrative...
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