Here’s the latest crime report from LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino:

In looking at last week’s crime stats dated 05/16-05/22, I am pleased to report there was NOT one crime reported in your neighborhood. Please continue to remain vigilant and remember to follow the basic crime prevention measures. For more information log onto www.lapdonline.org

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LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino has provided us an update on crime in the Harbor and Palisades areas from graffiti to loitering to truancy.

* The gun buy-back event held in the Harbor Area on May 8th netted 600 guns.
* A Curfew Enforcement Detail on May 8th resulted in 43 curfew arrests. The majority of the arrests were made in the Palisades area of San Pedro.
* We now have a Graffiti Abatement Officer who will be tasked with identifying, tracking and arresting vandals. Officer Tony Lobato can be reached at 310-756-7920. His email address is 26317@lapd.lacity.org
* I have asked my basic car officers to continue to provide direct high visibility patrol in the Palisades area. Our graveyard officers have affected numerous arrests over the last few months of individuals loitering in the park during after hours.
* Our bike officers recently arrested four truants along Paseo del Mar. The truants were from the Long Beach area and were taken back to their high schools.
* Please visit www.lapdonline.org for the latest crime information and crime prevention tips
* Thank you for your continued vigilance and support of the men and women of the LAPD Harbor Area.

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Get ready for the Palisades Annual Meeting & Social this Tuesday, May 11th! Come meet and join fellow residents, neighbors, parents and students. This year’s format will include interactive Q&A sessions with speakers and live entertainment. There is free, limited seating so arrive early.

Live, on stage will be:
* Carmen Trutanich, L.A. City Attorney
* Lisa O’Brien, White Point Elementary School Principal
* Jacob Haik, Juan Flecha and Steve Boehm, LAUSD
* Joe Buscaino, LAPD Sr. Lead Officer
* Andrea Vona, Palos Verdes Land Conservancy *** NEW! ***
* Kerri Kilgore, Tierra Vista (LAAFB housing at Pacific Crest & Pacific Heights)
* Deborah Lewis, Executive Director at Angels Gate Cultural Center

Entertainment will be provided by White Point Elementary School students: the bentriliquist, the tappers, american honey and other amazing entertainers. Peggy and Bruce Lindquist of the Corner Store will also be making an appearance.

We will be holding an election for 2010-11 board members. We need your help! Please consider joining the board to help our community. The PRA board meets ten times per year on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding August and December) at 7:00 pm at Angels Gate Cultural Center.

This would also be a good time to renew your membership if you haven’t done so already. It’s only $15 per house or apartment. You can also renew your membership securely online by credit card or paypal account.

WHAT: Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting & Social
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
* 6:00 pm Interaction Begins – Free food and drink
* 6:30 pm PRA Guests Q&A and Live Entertainment
* 8:45 pm Go home!
WHERE: White Point Elementary School Auditorium, 1410 Silvius Ave, San Pedro
CONTACT: pra@sanpedropalisades.org

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

04/07/10 08:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 2700 block Averill Ave
04/07/10 09:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 2600 block Averill Ave
04/08/10 07:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 30th St & Gaffey St
04/08/10 08:00 PM Burglary 900 block W 26th St
04/11/10 06:20 PM Personal/Other Theft 1000 block W 34th St
04/13/10 07:05 AM Robbery (Violent) Hamilton & Cabrillo Ave
04/13/10 07:45 PM Grand Theft Auto 1100 block W 25th St
04/17/10 06:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 1300 block W 35th St
04/20/10 08:20 AM Burglary 1300 block W 27th Dr

That makes for a total of 0 aggravated assaults, 2 burglaries, 4 grand theft autos, 0 homicides, 1 personal/other theft, 0 rapes, 1 robbery (violent), and 1 theft from vehicle.

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Clean San Pedro, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that deals with cleaning up graffiti, trash, weeds, etc. that are in the streets of San Pedro in the areas around Gaffey and Pacific Streets. A fundraiser will be held on May 16 to help them continue this community-minded work. There will be a martini bar, wine tasting, beer, food from San Pedro restaurants

WHAT: Thirst of San Pedro fundraiser for Clean San Pedro, Inc.
WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 1pm–7pm
WHERE: Portuguese Bend area (address to be announced to ticket holders)
COST: $85/person
CONTACT: Clean San Pedro website or call Steve Kleinjan at 310-832-4931

The Harbor Area crime report posted by the Daily Breeze showed some problems at White Point Bluff Park, Point Fermin Park and Cabrillo Beach. Keep your eyes and ears open and report any suspicious activity.

• Park burglary. 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. March 18, county Department of Beaches and Harbors park/playground, 1900 block of West Paseo del Mar. Someone forced entry into the facility through the front door and took unspecified supplies/equipment.

• Park burglary. March 17-18, Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facility, 3600 block of South Gaffey Street. Someone broke into the front door of the building and took tools.

• Park burglary. 9:20 p.m. March 16, Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks park/playground, 3800 block of Stephen M. White Drive. Someone entered the facility through an unlocked rear window, ransacked the place and took clothing and other unspecified property.

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LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino has sent us some tips regarding the 2010 Census. The timeline for the census is as follows:

MARCH 2010: Census forms are mailed or delivered to households
APRIL 2010: National Census Day—use this day as a point of reference for sending your completed forms back in the mail
APRIL - JULY 2010: Census takers visit households that did not return a form by mail

Here’s what Officer Buscaino has to say:

If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home.**

Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON’T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

How to Identify a Census Field Representative
If you are visited by someone from the United States Census Bureau, here are some RECOGNITION TIPS to assure the validity of the field representative;
* Must present an ID Badge which contains: photograph of field representative, Department of Commerce watermark, and expiration date.
* Will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the regional office phone number for verification, if asked.
* Will provide you with a letter from the director of the Census Bureau on U.S. Census Bureau letterhead.
* May be carrying a laptop and/or bag with a Census Bureau logo. When in doubt, please call the Los Angeles Regional Office for verification at 1-800-992-3530. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

We received a message from LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino:

Neighbors:

In reviewing last week’s crime maps, I’m please to inform you that in the week of 01/17-01/23 your neighborhood did not have a single Part 1 crime reported. Let’s continue to look out for each other and follow the basic crime prevention tips.

You may also visit www.lapdonline.org for more information.

Let’s keep those garage doors closed and expensive items out of our cars!

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

12/01/09 10:00 AM Personal/Other Theft 1200 block W 37th St
12/03/09 01:30 AM Theft from Vehicle 1100 block W 31st St
12/02/09 06:10 PM Robbery (Violent) Almeria St & Paseo del Mar
12/08/09 05:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 3700 block S Leland St
12/10/09 02:00 PM Personal/Other Theft 700 block W 30th St
12/13/09 01:30 PM Personal/Other Theft 1000 block W 34th St
12/18/09 06:45 AM Personal/Other Theft 1000 block W Paseo del Mar
12/20/09 11:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 1000 block W 25th St
12/22/09 01:00 PM Personal/Other Theft 1200 block W 26th St
12/28/09 12:30 AM Grand Theft Auto 25th St & Alma St
12/30/09 06:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 800 block Hamilton Ave
12/31/09 12:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 900 block W 26th St

That makes for a total of 0 aggravated assaults, 0 burglaries, 2 grand theft auto, 0 homicides, 5 personal/other theft, 0 rapes, 1 robbery (violent), and 4 thefts from vehicles.

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This Monday the Paseo/Palisades Neighborhood Watch meeting will have a special holiday twist. This meeting will also be a holiday potluck. Peggy at The Corner Store has agreed to host the meeting at her store. She will supply coffee, paper plates, utensils and napkins.

Elaine Clark has volunteered to manage potluck sign-ups. Potluck food should be enough for 4-6 people each. So far, neighbors have agreed to bring pies and cheese and crackers. If you can bring a potluck dish please call Elaine at 310-831-4444 or email her at elaineclarks@hotmail.com.

Come bring your neighbor and let’s hear from LAPD Sr. Lead Officer Joe Buscaino about the recent crimes in our area and let’s talk about what we can do to help make our neighborhood safer.

What: Paseo/Palisades Neighborhood Watch Meeting and Holiday Potluck
When: Mon. Dec. 14, 2009, 6—8 p.m.
Where: The Corner Store

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