Palisades Residents Association

Buscaino Hot Tip-Off for this Saturday

Dave — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:12:00 +0000

On Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m., neighbor Joe Buscaino, asks us to join him in kicking off the summer by attending the 2010 LAPD & LAFD Safe Summer Tip-off Youth Basketball Event. It is anticipated that 1,000 children and their families will attend this FREE special event to be held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena located at 3939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.

The Event provides an exciting opportunity to bring young people together in a positive and safe setting, as well as address some of the challenges they face in their community. Basketball players from both Departments will be on hand to mentor attendees and discuss the importance of staying physically active, being involved in their community and inspire them to make contributions to their neighborhoods. The event will also feature positive role models, celebrities, entertainment, complimentary lunch, activities to build unity among youth, and educational opportunities to learn more about the LAPD and LAFD.

Kids and parents should begin arriving at 10:30 a.m., and meet with LAPD Officers from SWAT, the K-9 Unit, Air Support Division, the Bomb Squad and others who will be showcasing some of their equipment and vehicles. Firefighters will also showcase their trucks and demonstrate some firefighting techniques and tools used.

At 11:00 a.m., kids and their families will be treated to a complimentary lunch before entering the Sports Arena for pre-game entertainment and activities. The game between LAPD Officers and LAFD Firefighters will begin at 1:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with celebrity guests, win signed sports memorabilia and be entertained by local talent and members of the Los Angeles Clippers Girls and Spirit Squad. At the conclusion of the game, the Safe Summer Tip-off Trophy will be presented to the winning team.

What are our historic resources in the Palisades?

Jeniffer — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:33:52 +0000

Are you interested in preserving San Pedro’s history? SurveyLA is a program of the Office of Historic Resources, in the Los Angeles Department of City Planning and is the first-ever survey of the historic resources of the City of Los Angeles. The survey will be proceeding community by community over a period of three years, and one of the first neighborhoods surveyed is San Pedro.

Beginning this year, professional architectural historians and planners will be conducting the survey in San Pedro neighborhoods. They will be working to document buildings and other historic elements by examining and photographing them from the public right of way.

In order to be as comprehensive as possible, SurveyLA is reaching out to residents and neighborhood groups in San Pedro to help identify important historic elements in the areas. They are asking residents to share information about historic buildings or important social/cultural resources by going to the SurveyLA.org website and filling out a MyHistoricLA form. Information provided from the community is absolutely essential for the success of SurveyLA and this community input will be used to direct surveyors to important hidden treasures in the neighborhood.

Find out all the details about MyHistoricLA on the MyHistoricLA webpage. Individual historic places or neighborhoods can be submitted in just few minutes on the Historic Resources Identification Form.

Upcoming Events at the Corner Store

Jeniffer — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:57:43 +0000

Get out your calendar. Here are a few of the interesting local events and fundraisers that will be taking place at the Corner Store or in our neighborhood.

• Tuesday, June 8: Bungy Hedley shows a movie of the history of Royal Palms and talks of her memories growing up there
• Saturday, June 12: The 4 year anniversary of Bruce and Peggy Lindquist owning The Corner Store.
• Sunday, June 13: Sprint for White Point Home Tour. Tickets on sale at the Corner Store’s front counter.
• Saturday, June 19: Soda Tasting for the L.A. Maritime Museum Children’s Exibit. More info to come. Tickets will be on sale at the front counter.
• Saturday + Sunday, June 19 + 20: Art Sale buy local Angel’s Gate Cultural Center artists Andrea and Phoebe. Unique and beautiful wares.
• Sunday, July 4: Tickets for the fireworks show and private VIP beach party to benefit the Cabrillo Beach Boosters on sale at the front counter.
• August, date TBA: Sidewalk Chalk contest for the local kids in front of the store.
• Sunday, October 3: Wine Tasting fundraiser for the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
• November, date TBA: Wine Tasting fundraiser for the Marine Mammal Care Center.
• Friday, December 17: Miracle on 37th Street with Santa Claus, caroling in the neighborhood and free eggnog.

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Crime Report = Good News!

Jeniffer — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:39:02 +0000

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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Nature Education Center Grand Opening 05/22

Jeniffer — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:16:58 +0000

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Next weekend will be the grand opening of the new Nature Education Center at White Point Nature Preserve. View the Center for the first time and enjoy a family celebration with nature hikes, a kid’s scavenger hunt, and many other fun activities. The Center features multi-media exhibits of White Point’s cultural and natural history, a native plant demonstration garden and will serve as a community resource for students, families and groups from all over Los Angeles.

WHAT: White Point Nature Education Center grand opening
WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd, 10am – 12 Noon
WHERE: White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro
COST: Free
DETAILS: Live music, refreshments, scavenger hunt, children’s crafts, and tours
CONTACT: Download a flyer. For more information visit the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy or call (310) 541-7613.

LAPD Crime Report

Jeniffer — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:11:06 +0000

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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Filming on Paseo del Mar & Gaffey

Jeniffer — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:27:53 +0000

FILMING NOTIFICATION
What: Toyota
Location: S. Gaffey St & W. Paseo Del Mar
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Parking: South side of Paseo Del Mar from Gaffey St - East to end. North side of Paseo Del Mar from Gaffey St - West to end.
Street Closures: none
Description of Scene: Camera on sticks. Driving scenes. Equipment on sidewalk, in curb lane & across the street. Exterior dialogue. Exterior establishing shots. Handheld equipment. Base camp overflow @ Gaffey St & Shepard St. Lights Craft Service, Video Village & camera position in park. Generator & picture vehicles.

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PRA Annual Meeting & Social, May 11

Jeniffer — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:42:41 +0000

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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

CRIME REPORT - APRIL 2010

Jeniffer — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:55:53 +0000

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 Fundraiser, May 16

Jeniffer — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:34:44 +0000

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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