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Public Safety (LAPD) Update |
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Just in (6/24/09):
Harbor Vice officers and patrol officers have made fifteen quality of life arrests in the parks along Paseo Del Mar within the last 3 weeks for the following:
10-Drinking in Public
3-Juveniles with Tobacco Products
2-Loitering in Park After Hours
From 06/07-06/11 our neighborhood experienced 5 burglaries from motor vehicles. All of these reported crimes occurred between the hours of Midnight-6 a.m. We found that in all of these reported incidents no forced entry was used. Property that was taken in these incidents include: Credit cards, checks, GPS, wallet, ipod, MP3. Suspects are checking for unlocked doors or using a shaved key to get into vehicles that have valuable property in plain sight.
Let's continue to report suspicious activity and remember to use the basic crime prevention measures - lock your car doors and don't leave any valuables in plain sight.
Also, I've received a few phone calls on transients living in an encampment behind Chicago Ribs and the dentist office next to Hollywood Video. Rich Development owns this property and has been helpful within the last day or two to address this issue. In addition, the property manager has trimmed the trees to make it more uncomfortable for theses criminal homeless. I suggested to the property manager to build a wall to deter the transients from living there.
I, along with my partners, have cited these transients for drinking in public. At the time of the arrests, they did not have any warrants. I had 7-11 file a "no trespass" arrest authorization that allows us to arrest those panhandling in front of the store. This authorization allows us to arrest these transients on private property.
Thanks for your eyes and ears!
Stay safe.
Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino
San Pedro Basic Car Area 5A85
Harbor Community Police Station
2175 John S. Gibson Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90732
C:310-869-2168
O:310-726-7925
F: 310-726-7977
33537@lapd.lacity.org
Motor Ofcr. Kyle Lee 33040@lapd.lacity.org
Motor Ofcr. Ed Martinez 31674@lapd.lacity.org
Both officers may be reached by either email or telephonically at 213-485-7742.
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City Planning Commission Ponte Vista Denial |
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On April 9, the Ponte Vista plan to build 1950 homes on a 62.5 acre site was unanimously denied by the Los Angeles Planning Commission. The commission asked DLJ Partners, successor to Bisno Development Co., to return in three months with two plans with more promise of viability. One, which was proposed informally by the developer, would pare down the project to 1,395 homes. The other, recommended by the city staff, would reduce the number of homes to between 775 and 886 homes.
Representatives of your South Shores Homeowners Association were present at the Planning Commission hearing and expressed the Association’s support of the Planning Departments findings. The Planning Department had formally stated that the project, as proposed by the developers, would produce an excessive amount of traffic on the already clogged segment of Western Avenue in the area of the project.
For more information: Ponte Vista Specific Plan
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Western Ave. Facelift - 9th to 19th: Median, Curb... |
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Have you seen Western Avenue from 9th to 19th lately?? Thanks to Board Member Joyce Hall's persistence,.the median has been highlighted in bright yellow and lots of reflective dots....plus the west side of the street has a new bike lane and a continuous red (no parking) curb. Other improvements include: a solar powered radar speed sign (south bound) and the new barrier rail on the east side of the street.
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* South Shores Driver's ID Scam Alert! * |
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...Grand Theft by Trick...
MO (Modus Operandi - a specific act made during the commission of a crime):
Suspect approaches victims and claims to have hit their car with his. The suspect then requests to exchange insurance information with victim. During the exchange, property from the victim's wallet is removed by suspect and suspect flees the scene.
Property Taken:
Cash, Gas Card
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Male Black
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'10 - 6'0
Weight: 170 * 200lbs
Age: 40 * 60 years old
VICTIM TYPE:
Male White Retired
Age: 84-86
Vehicle: large sedans
****Please do not attempt to apprehend the suspect yourself.****
If seen please contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately.
During business hours:
Detectives, Harbor at (310) 522-7120.
After business hours:
Harbor Area Watch Commander at (310) 513-7017
(The above is LAPD Lead Officer Joe Buscaino's update to the story below.)
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In a visit with my next door neighbor, I learned that a scam on my elderly neighbor occurred recently. My neighbor left Malaga Bank, driving down Western to Paseo del Mar. He turned right to Graysby. He drove up Graysby to 35th St. He turned left on 35th St. and had a vehicle approach him from behind.
The two cars stopped along the curb on 35th St. Outside my neighbor's parked car, the other driver said he had hit my neighbor's car and asked to exchange ID's. My neighbor (not feeling any bump to his car) handed him his wallet with his ID and viewed the other driver's ID.
Suddenly the other driver stated that no damage was done and there was no need to exchange IDs. Each return their IDs back and they drove off.
My neighbor (83 years old) noted when he got home that his wallet had been returned without his money!! Some $300 was missing.
Needless to say, this ruse was inflicted on an elderly driver who was observed coming out of the local bank.
Another example of the fact that we need to be on guard even in South Shores.
Jerry Gaines
SSHOA Board Member
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We Support South Shores Businesses |
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WELCOME to www.southshoresha.org |
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The South Shores Homeowners Association (SSHOA) serves the South Shores neighborhood of the community of San Pedro (L.A.) on the South Bay Peninsula directly opposite Catalina Island (see yellow box below).
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South Shores was first developed in the 1950’s. It is bounded on the north by Morse and Cumbre Drives, on the east by Western Avenue, on the south by the Pacific Ocean (Paseo Del Mar and Warmouth Street) and on the west by the Los Angeles/Rancho Palos Verdes city boundary.
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Within these boundaries are commercial properties along 25th Street and Western Avenue, several apartment complexes, three condominiums and about 1,450 single family homes.
Western and Paseo Del Mar
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For more information, click info@southshoresha.org.
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Here's some demographic data: According to the 2000 Census...
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There were 3,615 people living in the
South
Shores community.
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Their median age was 51.6 years.
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The ratio of males to females was 46.6% to 53.4%.
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There were/are 1,590 households in the neighborhood, of which 87.6% were owner occupied.
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The median household income was $78,946.
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The median home price was $404,900. At a compounded rate of 15% per year, that would make the median price $814,400 today. (Too high?...Too low?)
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In the year 2000, there were 28 homes valued in excess of $1 million. Wonder what it is today?
Click here for much more data: http://factfinder.census.gov/. Just enter your address or Census Tract 2974.
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Thank You, John and June! |
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The South Shores Homeowners' Association wishes to thank John and June Tymczyszyn for planting and maintaining the flowers around the South Shores stone hardscape at the corner of Paseo Del Mar and Western Avenue. Their efforts to beautify the neighborhood are appreciated.
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The 2008 6th Annual Members Reception photos feature the
gorgeous bluff-top home of Terry and Anci Katnic --
the second newest home in South Shores:
Click here
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Cell Phone Clarification |
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Q: When did the new wireless telephone laws take effect?
A: The new laws took effect July 1, 2008
Q: What is the difference between the two laws?
A: The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123). Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. Drivers under the age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle(VC §23124).
Q: What if I need to use my telephone during an emergency, and I do not have a hands- free device?
A: The law allows a driver to use a wireless telephone to make emergency calls to a law enforcement agency, a medical provider, the fire department, or other emergency services agency.
Q: What are the fines if I’m convicted?
A: The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions. According to the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule, with the addition of penalty assessments, a first offense is $76 and a second offense is $190.
Q: Will I receive a point on my drivers license if I’m convicted for a violation of the wireless telephone law?
A: NO. The violation is a reportable offense: however, DMV will not assign a violation point.
Q: Will the conviction appear on my driving record?
A: Yes, but the violation point will not be added.
DRIVERS 18 AND OVER
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law prohibit you from dialing a wireless telephone while driving or just talking on it?
A: The new law does not prohibit dialing, but drivers are strongly urged not to dial while driving.
Q: Will it be legal to use a Blue Tooth or other earpiece?
A: Yes, however you cannot have BOTH ears covered.
Q: Does the new hands-free law allow you to use the speaker phone function of your wireless telephone while driving?
A: Yes.
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law allow drivers 18 and over to text page while driving?
A: The law does not specifically prohibit that, but an officer can pull over and issue a citation to a driver of any age if, in the officer’s opinion, the driver was distracted and not operating the vehicle safely. Text paging while driving is unsafe at any speed and is strongly discouraged.
DRIVERS UNDER 18
Q: Am I allowed to use my wireless telephone hands free?
A: NO. Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a wireless telephone, pager, laptop or any other electronic communication or mobile services device to speak or text while driving in any manner, even hands free. EXCEPTION: Permitted in emergency situations to call police, fire or medical authorities. (VC §23124).
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Meet Our 2009 Board Members |
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Fred Burkholder
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Richard Welsh
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Georgia Cordero
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Emma Reinie
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Christine Danella
Jerry Gaines
Bob Genest
Joyce Hall
Stephanie Jordan
Steve Jordan
Geraldine Katten
Stan Katten
John Lang
Anita Mannila
Noah Modisett
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Hillside Ordinance |
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UPDATE: The Hillside Area Amendment (CPC-2008-4683-CA; Council File No. 09-1390) was heard on Tuesday, June 16, and continued to July, tentatively set for July 21, 2009.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS EDWARD R. ROYBAL HEARING ROOM 350
CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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COUNCILMEMBER ED P. REYES, CHAIR
COUNCILMEMBER JOSÉ HUIZAR
COUNCILMEMBER JACK WEISS
Barbara Greaves - Legislative Assistant - 213 978-1068/e-mail barbara.greaves@lacity.org
Click here to see early comments from Hillside Kick-Off Meetings.
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