This past weekend there was a robbery, shots fired, and a police chase at the Wilder’s Addition part of Pt. Fermin Park. Both suspects have been captured. The Daily Breeze has the details.

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The August Crime Report for the Palisades area and its perimeter, according to the LAPDcrimemaps, is as follows:

08/04/09 08:30 AM Burglary 800 block W 27th St
08/04/09 11:00 PM Burglary 900 block W 29th Pl
08/05/09 03:30 AM Robbery (violent) 2500 block S Alma St
08/07/09 01:30 AM Grand Theft Auto 800 block W 25th St
08/10/09 10:00 AM Burglary 2600 block S Leland St
08/11/09 03:00 PM Burglary 3700 block S Dolphin St
08/12/09 09:00 AM Robbery (violent) 1200 block W 37th St
08/12/09 01:00 PM Burglary 800 block W 25th St
08/14/09 11:45 PM Burglary 2700 block S Gaffey St
08/16/09 11:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 1400 block W 37th St
08/23/09 02:40 AM Robbery (violent) 1000 block W Paseo del Mar
08/23/09 06:45 AM Theft From Vehicle W Paseo del Mar & Meyler St
08/24/09 11:15 PM Burglary 700 block W 30th St
08/26/09 03:00 PM Burglary 3700 block S Weymouth Ave
08/31/09 03:00 PM Theft From Vehicle W 29th St & Baywater

That makes for a total of 8 burglaries, 3 robberies (violent), 2 grand theft auto, 2 thefts from vehicles. Most of the burglaries this month took place during daylight hours. To help prevent a burglary at your home, make sure to close and lock all doors and windows before going out.

SurveyLA is the first-ever citywide survey of Los Angeles’ historic resources. Our area is scheduled to be among the first to be surveyed in the first year of the citywide survey, and the City Planning Department Office of Historic Resources needs participation to make sure that those places of importance to us, but unknown to most, are included in the survey. These surveys will help determine future development in our area.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kaiser Permanente, South Bay, 25825 S. Vermont Avenue, in the Conference and Education Center, Room A1/A2, Harbor City, CA 90710.

If you are interested in participating please Download the Flyer.

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Under a Full Moon #2 Photo by Norm Zareski

Local photographer and writer Norm Zareski will exhibit his work in a solo show of fine art photography entitled ‘Pedro Potpourri at The Corner Store Gallery. For more information call 310-832-2424 or 310-766-4944.

WHEN: October 1 – November 30, 2009
WHERE: The Corner Store, 1118 West 37th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.

Fancy a tea party with fashion? The Harbor L.I.T.E.S. (Ladies Involved in Time, Effort and Service) is hosting a Tea & Fashion Show. Harbor L.I.T.E.S. is an LAPD - Harbor Division support group that started 41 years ago. They provide funds for the Explorers program, decorate the station for the holidays, and help the police at community functions among other things. This fundraiser will be MC’d by none other than our local Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino. Former Captain Bob McVey will also be a part of the program.

WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: San Pedro Elks Lodge, 1748 Cumbre Drive
DETAILS: Download the flyer

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This Saturday is the 25th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Last year more than 70,000 volunteers participated and picked up 1.6 million pounds of trash. That’s just in California. Coastal Cleanup Day is an international event where volunteers around the world will be cleaning up beaches, creeks and rivers.

Ask a friend or neighbor to join you and let’s take care of our beautiful backyard.

WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9 am–12 noon
WHERE: White Point/Royal Palms County Beach, 1800 W. Paseo del Mar
BRING: Suggestions of what to bring or wear: Waiver form (see link below), CCD flyer for free parking (download here), wear clothes and shoes that can get wet or sandy, hat, sunscreen, drinking water.
SIGN-UP: Sign-up on-line or just show up!

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Angels Gate Cultural Center has a new executive director, Deborah Lewis, and she and the staff are working on the advancement of the Master Plan that was so many years in the making. The center will be expanding their programs, performances and classes and would like a little feedback from you. They have an online survey that takes less than three minutes of your time. Your feedback will communicate your desires for the future of Angels Gate Cultural Center.

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The Palisades Residents Association in now on Facebook! This will be another way that we can reach more Palisades residents with news of what is going on in our neighborhood. We’ll be posting information about things you find pertinent like: filming in our neighborhood, special events, street closures, news on the upcoming high school, community clean up days, you name it!

Check out our new Facebook page and become a fan.

The Point Vicente Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a celebration of the U.S. Constitution Day by ringing the Korean Friendship Bell at Angels Gate Park. This event is open to the public and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Information and RSVPs may be made to 310-548-5663

The invitation also states:

“The United States Constitution was signed 222 years ago. Public law 915, signed by President Eisenhower designates September 17th to 23rd Constitution Week. At 4:00 PM Eastern Time bells across America will ring to commemorate the signing of this important document which established our republic as a self governing nation dedicated to the rule by law. This week offers us an opportunity to recall the rights and privileges that such a document provides and protects.

In 1976 the people of Korea presented a 17 ton bell to the people of the United States for our bicentennial. The bell celebrates the U.S. bicentennial, honors veterans of the Korean War, and represents the friendship between two countries. A pagoda like structure overlooking the Pacific Ocean houses the historic bell. It was formerly rung only on July 4th, August 15 (Korean Independence Day) and December 31. For the eleventh year, it will also ring for Constitution Week! Our honored Bell Ringers will be members of the Merchant Marines.”

WHEN: Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 12:30 to 3pm
WHERE: Korean Friendship Bell, Angels Gate Park

There are several new items on the SRHS#15 (South Regional High School #15) at Angels Gate front.

There is a new “unofficial” SRHS#15blog at http://www.srhs15.blogspot.com/ This online newsletter provides information regarding the construction and also includes project updates, artist renderings of the project, site maps, and information on how to contact the LAUSD to report feedback or concerns. In the next few weeks, the new school’s official website should be ready and we’ll let you know about it then.

LAUSD has released a Construction Activity Update outlining their timeline and plans for SRHS#15 in the coming years. Construction is scheduled to begin in five months and should be completed by the school opening in September, 2012. Click here to download the Update.

LAUSD will be holding a community meeting regarding construction activities at SRHS#15 in two weeks. They will introduce the construction team, give an overview of the construction activities, and address any questions or concerns. Download a copy of the flyer here.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: White Point Elementary School Auditorium, 1410 Silvius Ave

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