A blue Razor E325, like the one pictured, was one item that was stolen.
Within the last few weeks there have been three residential burglaries on the ocean side of Paseo del Mar. Let’s use these unfortunate incidents as a reminder to be on the lookout and protect your home, no matter where you live.

Home Security Tips
* Half of burglaries are committed without force — that is through UNLOCKED doors and windows! Remember to lock all doors and windows.
* Light up dark areas, especially entry points.
* If going out, use timers so that lights, radio, TV, go on and off throughout the house to
indicate someone is home.
* Mark your property with your California driver’s license number (preceded by the letters
“CA”). Burglars don’t want marked merchandise because it is difficult to fence and
evidence of guilt if they are caught.
* Join Neighborhood Watch for more tips.
* Get to know your neighbors and look out for each other.

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There will be a rededication ceremony of the K-9 Command Cemetery at Fort MacArthur Museum. The military dog cemetery is the resting place of more than two dozen military dogs. Several speakers will make presentations including Former K-9 Handler Paul Acosta, Museum Director Steve Nelson, and local San Pedro resident Dorothy Matich. Refreshments to follow.

K-9 Command Cemetery Rededication
Saturday, May 23, 2009
1:00 pm
Ft. MacArthur Museum
3601 S. Gaffey St.

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This weekend at the Corner Store there will be a fundraiser for the Point Fermin Lighthouse Society (PFLS), a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose purpose is to rehabilitate and sustain the 1874 historical landmark. There will be a silent auction and opportunity drawings and art by Muriel Olquin. Appetizers will be served.

Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Tasting Times: 1:00–2:30, 3:00–4:30, and 5:00–6:30 pm
Corner Store
37th & Barbara Streets

Tickets may be purchased at the Point Fermin Lighthouse or the Corner Store. Tickets are $15 (or $18 at the door). For more information call the PFLS at 310-241-0684 or 832-8656.

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A draft plan to remove soil contaminated with lead-based paint, arsenic, total petroleum hydrocarbons, semi-volatile organic compounds, dioxins, and organochlorine pesticides including dieldrin and chlordane at the proposed South Region High School #15 is open for public review and comment.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will hold a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Public Meeting for South Region High School #15 to answer neighbors questions and concerns:
 
DTSC RAP Public Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
6:30 pm <---UPDATED
Dana Middle School Auditorium
1501 South Cabrillo Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731

The draft Remedial Action Plan and other related project documents for this site are available for review and public comment. Send written comments by June 12 (UPDATED), 2009 or by e-mail before the deadline date no later than 5 p.m. to: Yvette LaDuke, Public Participation Specialist, yladuke@dtsc.ca.gov2.

Download the 4-page flyer for more details: SRHS#15 Fact Sheet, May 2009

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This coming Tuesday is the Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting. Come meet your neighbors and hear about pressing issues. You will have an opportunity to ask questions to local neighborhood representatives. Some of the topics to be touched upon will be the demolition on LAUSD property at Angels Gate and the installation of new lighting at Pacific Heights Air Force Base housing above White Point Nature Preserve.

We will also be electing a new board of directors. There are quite a few open seats so, if you are interested in helping out once a month, please consider joining us. We will be taking nominations from the floor.

Renters, homeowners, and business owners are all invited. Don’t be the only one not there!

Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
White Point Elementary School
410 Silvius Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731
6:30 pm: Enjoy refreshments and meet your neighbors!
7:00 pm: Meeting starts

Scheduled Speakers:
Officer Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Dr. Richard Vladovic, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
June Burlingame-Smith, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council (CSPNC)
Air Force Base representatives
Gordon Teuber, Director of Community Development, L.A. City Council District 15 Harbor Office
Yvette LaDuke, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Andrea Vona, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC)

An extremely skinny coyote has been spotted in the Palisades neighborhood recently. The coyote has been seen several times around Paseo del Mar near the White Point Nature Preserve, White Point Bluff Park, and several backyards.

Please protect your small pets by keeping them indoors.

The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur will be holding their annual open-house fundraiser on May 17th from 11am–4pm. “Seal Day” is FREE to attend, there will be food and beverage, games, a live band, live animal feedings, educational presentations, and more!

For more information, download the Seal Day flyer from the Marine Mammal Care website.

The Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (FCMA) is conducting a membership drive through May 31. All new members who join now will receive a discount on a family membership and be entered in a drawing to join us on a Sunset & Champagne Harbor Cruise the evening of July 10.

FCMA would like you to recruit your friends and family. For each membership you help them get, you will be entered into the drawing to join the cruise. Help recruit just three new members and you will automatically join the cruise. Download an invitation to join letter and a special membership form.

Nearly 1,500 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of LAPDs new Harbor Area Community Police Station. The police station is up and running 100% now. The station includes the Grace Bradbury Community Room which could be used as a location for future neighborhood/business watch meetings.

Harbor Area Community Police Station
2175 John S. Gibson Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90732

Please note the phone numbers below:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 1-877-275-5273 (877-ASK-LAPD)
Front Desk: 310-726-7700
Detective Front Desk: 310-726-7900

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Multi-media artist Jocelyn Foye will have a solo exhibition of new work in Project Room G3 at Angels Gate Cultural Center. Foye will be showing an installation created with the San Pedro Ballet, as well as presenting a live boxing match next door in Building H on Saturday, May 23rd.

Reception:
Saturday, May 23rd, 7-9pm
Boxing Match starts at 8:30pm in Building H

Exhibit:
May 23rd - June 13th, 2009
Saturdays 11am - 5pm (& by appointment)