Palos Verdes Estates Police Department Weekly Crime Report June 21-June 27, 2016

Jeff Kepley, Chief of Police Prepared by Sandy Marchese, Community Relations Assistant

06-22-16 Drugs ______100 Blk PVDW At approximately 3:18 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for Possession of Drugs without a Prescription.

06-22-16 Vehicle Burglary ______600 Blk PVDW Between approximately 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s locked vehicle by breaking the front passenger side window and removed a purse containing cash, identification and credit cards.

06-23-16 Vehicle Theft ______3800 Blk Via LaSelva From 06-17-16 to 06-18-16, between approximately 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, through open window and removed a tote bag, sunglasses and miscellaneous items.

06-24-16 Warrant Arrest ______300 Blk PVDW At approximately 11:56 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a passenger for an outstanding Warrant.

06-25-16 Vandalism ______1100 Blk Via Nogales At approximately 6:30 PM, Known suspect(s) threw rocks at a television on the Montemalaga Elementary School campus.

06-26-16 Traffic Offense ______Epping Rd & Paseo Del Mar At approximately 3:09 AM, an officer conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver a citation for Driving on a Suspended License.

06-26-16 Vandalism ______2400 Blk Via Campesina Prior to approximately 12:17 PM, unknown suspect(s) spray painted a U.S. postal drop box and a wooden fence at the Malaga Cove Library.

06-27-16______Identity Theft______Unknown Prior to 06-27-16, unknown suspect(s) obtained the victim’s credit card information by unknown means and made fraudulent purchases online.

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME REPORT

June 21-27, 2016

CITY NEWS

City Council Meeting Date: 7/12/2016 7:30 PM Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Date: 7/6/2016 7:30 PM Location: Council Chambers of City Hall 340 Palos Verdes Drive West Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 Add to my Outlook Calendar

Lunada Bay Homeowners Association’s Summer Concerts in the Park

Location Date Genre Band Name Sponsor Time Picnic & Pops, Peninsula PV High July 10 Wind Ensemble Symphonic Winds School Quad http://www.pswinds.org/ 5pm to 7pm Lunada Bay Park Caught Off Guard CHASE Bank, July BBQ and 3pm to 5pm http://facebook.com/ Lunada Bay 17** Blues/Rock Band (BBQ) music.caughtoffguard Branch 5pm to 7pm (Band) Lunada Bay Cars Tribute Heartbeat City DeBraal & Rau, July 24 Park Band http://www.heartbeat-city.com/ Re/Max 5pm to 7pm Lunada Bay August Kindie (Kid Sara Dee Park 14 Indie) 5pm to 7pm Lunada Bay August Tenn West Country Western Park 28 http://www.tennwest.com/ 5pm to 7pm ** Free BBQ (3 pm) and Music (5 pm) Sponsored by CHASE Bank, Lunada Bay Branch

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thanks to our donors who make it possible to keep this PVE tradition alive.

This event can only continue if people like you donate. The all-volunteer committee donates their time and money to put together this celebration. We are grateful for loyal patrons who give year after year, but often we operate at a deficit as we have for the past several years. So if you count yourself as one who has enjoyed this event in the past or plans to in the future, please consider a donation this year. Your name will be recognized in our program and is tax deductible. Help us keep this special local tradition going strong.

Patriotically yours,

The Palos Verdes Independence Day Celebration Committee

To make a donation: Call: 310-422-4474 Email: [email protected] Mail To: P.O. Box 1182, PVE, CA 90274

OS POWER OUTAGES – FLEX ALERTS – NEWS FROM SCE

T LOSTAND &FOUND FOUND - ANIMALS - CAT

LOST AN D FOUND - ANIMALS

Resident’s beloved cat is missing in the neighborhood of 3900 Blk Via Solano and the adjacent streets. She is a solid charcoal-gray shorthair cat with light green eyes.

The resident is heartbroken and hopes, with your help, to find the cat and have her return safely home.

Please contact: Summer Gang at 310-666-0716 (call or text) NITY EVENTS

SAFSCAM LOST ALERT & FOUND - CATSSAGES – DISASTER KIT STORAGE

Beware of any e-mail you may have, or will receive (below) which asks you for any personal information. Legitimate business interests such as your cable company, bank, online retailers will never ask you for this personal information and if you fall victim to these fear tactics, you may have your identity stolen or bank account drained (depending on the scam). If you or anyone you know is a victim of this or any other kind of online scam, please contact the police department. Also, you may wish to visit the FBI's website to see more scam information. (Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov/media/default.aspx).

This is what the scam email looks like:

From: Cox Communications Subject: UPGRADE YOUR ACCOUNT Date: June 29, 2016 at 5:31:16 AM PDT

Attn; Cox user,

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4 performing maintenance on our Digital webmail Server to improve the spam filter services in our webmail systems for better online services to avoid virus and spam mails. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption, respond to this email immediately and Confirm Your Account details;

E -mail: Password: Birth date: send all information to: [email protected]

Account owner that refuses to send his or her account details after 2-5 working days of this notification will loose account permanently from our site data base for email violation. Thank you for being a loyal cox email user, we hope you enjoy the newest version of cox mail.

IF YOU RECEIVED THE ABOVE EMAIL VIA YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT, DO NOT RESPOND TO IT AND DELETE IT. SAFETY MESSAGES – DISASTER KIT STORAG

POWER OUTAGES – FLEX ALERTS – NEWS FROM SCE

NO OUTAGES REPORTED COMMUNITY EVENT SAFETY MESSAGES – DISASTER KIT STORAGE

Celebrating July 4 Safely THE USE OF FIREWORKS ANYWHERE IN PALOS VERDES ESTATES IS ILLEGAL Cal Fire said that as we get closer to celebrating the July 4 holiday, to remain vigilant of the use of any fireworks. "This week marks the beginning of safe and sane fireworks being sold in approximately 300 communities in California," Berlant said. "It's critical that if you choose to buy safe and sane fireworks in one of these communities that you exercise extreme caution. Only use those fireworks with the State Fire Marshal Seal of Approval. California has a zero tolerance towards the use and sale of illegal fireworks." A full fireworks safety guide can be found here: ReadyForWildfire.org

Ready Where You Are: Disaster Kit Storage You never know where you’ll be when an emergency occurs, so it’s a good idea to be ready wherever you are. That means preparing supplies for your home, work, and vehicle.

The Ready Campaign has information about creating a disaster supply kit for each location. www.ready.gov/kit-storage For your home:

 Create a kit containing enough food, water, and supplies to last at least three days; and

 Keep the kit in a designated place and make sure family members know where it is. For your work:

 Be prepared to shelter in place for at least 24 hours;

 Include food, water, and other necessities like medicines in your kit. Keep the kit in one container and be ready to grab and go; and

 Have comfortable walking shoes in case an evacuation requires walking long distances. For your vehicle:

 Include jumper cables, flashlights, clothing, and a first aid kit; and

 Consider having a fully charged cell phone and phone charger, flares, baby formula, and diapers if you have a small child.

California Wildfire Latest: 9 Large Fires, 2 Deaths, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed Here are the latest stats on the major fires currently burning in the state. Shared from the Temecula, CA Patch By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) - June 27, 2016 2:52 pm ET

More than 5,200 firefighters are working Monday to battle nine large blazes across the Golden State as fire season rages on. And as we move into another warm week, Cal Fire is warning of increased fire risk. "Yesterday’s high temperatures combined with the low humidity led to an increase in wildfire conditions," Cal Fire Spokesman Daniel Berlant said Monday morning. "Several large wildfires broke out burning hundreds of acres." Berlant said that since temperatures are forecast to be anywhere from five to 15 degrees above normal and humidity is expected to drop, a dangerous combination will increase the fire risk statewide. "There is a chance for isolated lightning in the mountains of San Bernardino down to San Diego," he added. The Fires The largest fire of all right now is the deadly Erskine Fire in Kern County, near Lake Isabella. As of Monday morning, an estimated 45,388 acres had burned and 200 homes had been destroyed. Dozens more are in jeopardy. Two fatalities related to the fire are confirmed. Containment is estimated at 40 percent.

Over the weekend, a fire popped up about 2.5 miles northeast of Laguna Beach, in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. An estimated 50 acres has burned there so far, and it's considered 60 percent contained, according to Cal Fire.

The San Gabriel Complex Fire in Los Angeles County fire broke out June 20 and spread to an estimated 5,399 acres as of Monday. Some 859 firefighters were battling the blaze Monday, down from 923 Sunday, and firefighters have been transported by helicopter to remote sites to continue fire suppression in areas difficult to access. Containment is estimated at 72 percent. The Border Fire in San Diego is nearing full containment, with Cal Fire estimating it was 90 percent contained as of Monday morning. Some 7,609 acres have burned there – along with five homes and 11 outbuildings, according to Cal Fire. Santa Barbara County's Sherpa Fire continues to burn, but containment is now estimated at 93 percent, Cal Fire says. That fire, located west of Goleta, has burned 7,474 acres and first broke out on June 15. Here is a brief wrap of the other incidents Cal Fire is tracking:

 Reservoir Fire, Lake County Northeast of Clearlake Oaks 350 acres brush, oak woodland, 0 percent contained

 Creek Fire, Yolo County Hwy 16, 4 miles south of Brooks, near the Cache Creek Casino 277 acres, 100 percent contained

 Dinosaur Fire, Merced County Hwy 152 X Dinosaur Point, West side of San Luis Reservoir 1,246 acres, 100 percent contained

 Marina Fire, Mono County (more info…) Near Lee Vining US Forest Service - Inyo National Forest 654 acres, 46 percent contained CAL FIRE air and ground resources assisting

 (Federal Incident) Pony Fire, Siskiyou County (more info…) 15 miles southwest of Happy Camp US Forest Service - Klamath National Forest 2,858 acres, 63 percent contained

Palos Verdes Estates Police Department Weekly Crime Report June 14-June 20, 2016

Jeff Kepley, Chief of Police Prepared by Sandy Marchese, Community Relations Assistant

06-15-16______Burgarly & Identity Theft______900 Blk Via Del Monte At approximately 12:46 PM, officers investigating a suspicious vehicle in driveway arrested two suspects for Burglary, Prowling and Identity Theft.

06-16-16 Impaired Driver ______3100 Blk PVDN At approximately 2:20 AM, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for Driving under the Influence of Alcohol.

06-16-16______Identity Theft______Unknown At approximately 8:00 AM, the victim called their email service provider to report a problem and was referred to another number. When the victim called the other number, they provided their personal information only to find out later the referred number was not associated with the email service provider.

06-16-16 Warrant Arrest ______500 Blk Paseo Del Mar At approximately 9:36 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a passenger for outstanding Warrants.

06-20-16 Vandalism ______Via Pacheco & Epping Rd At approximately 9:13 AM, unknown suspect(s) used spray paint to draw lewd images on the perimeter wall at Palos Verdes High School.

06-20-16______Identity Theft______Unknown At approximately 6:20 PM, the victim reported that unknown suspect(s) filed a fraudulent tax return in their name sometime prior to 5/31/16.

06-20-16 Vehicle Tampering ______Margate Sq Between approximately 8:20 PM and 8:40 PM, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s locked vehicle by unknown means and tampered with the interior.

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME REPORT

June 14-20, 2016

CITY NEWS

City Council Meeting Date: 6/28/2016 6:30 PM Location: Council Chambers of City Hall 340 Palos Verdes Drive West Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 Add to my Outlook Calendar

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thanks to our donors who make it possible to keep this PVE tradition alive.

Patriotically yours,

The Palos Verdes Independence Day Celebration Committee

To make a donation: Call: 310-422-4474 Email: [email protected] 1 Mail To: P.O. Box 1182, PVE, CA 90274 POWER OUTAGES – FLEX ALERTS – NEWS FROM SCE

SCE is strongly encouraging customers to start planning now for anticipated summer heat waves and potential outages. If customer facilities have back-up power generators, we recommend the customers test them each month to ensure they are ready in case of a power interruption.

News from SCE: As summer approaches, we believe it is prudent to review Southern California Edison’s (SCE) rotating outage procedures and policies, as well as the Outage Notification Communications (ONC) programs that SCE would use in the event of rotating outages. In addition to summer approaching, State Officials have stated there is an increased a possibility of rotating outage events due to the recent restricted operations of Southern California Gas Company’s Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility that services Southern California.

In the event the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) declares a Stage 3 alert creating a rotating outage event, SCE will use both the ONC and the SCE Alert programs to communicate with our customers. Please take a few minutes to review the attached procedures and policies and share them with your staff. Note that SCE will also follow these same notification procedures for other major emergencies such as wildfires, inclement weather or earthquakes that can cause significant interruptions and/or lead to transmission Stage 3 alerts.

SCE is here to help you prepare for rotating outages should the CAISO determine they are necessary, and we will be providing additional information and resources to you to help you conserve energy wherever possible.

SCE, Southern California Gas Company, the CAISO and other energy providers in Southern California are urging customers to conserve energy this summer, including reduced use of electricity and natural gas. Please watch for more information in the next few weeks that will help all customers conserve and prepare. In the meantime, you may share with residential or business customers this link to an Infographic on SCE’s website: http://insideedison.com/stories/sce-encourages-energy-conservation-this- summer.

Go to www.sce.com/outage to the Frequently Asked Questions if you have any questions.

SAFETY MESSAGES – HEAT WARNINGS & KID’S ICE CARDS

HEAT: Please see the attached flyers for summer heat tips.

ICE Cards for Kids: Looking for a way to make disaster preparedness fun for kids? Check out the new PSA from Save the Children and 20th Century Fox featuring characters from the upcoming movie Ice Age: Collision Course! The children’s rights organization and film distributor recently teamed up to encourage parents to create In Case of Emergency (ICE) cards for their children so families can quickly reunite after a disaster. Make an ICE card with phone numbers of family and friends you can call in case of an emergency. Print the free cards at home, put one copy in your child’s bag, and keep another copy for yourself. Disasters can strike when you least expect them. Plan ahead to stay connected to those you love. Create your ICE card today! Go to www.savethechildren.org and SEARCH “ICE”

BEAT THE HEAT ~ CHECK THE BACK SEAT!

California Law Requires:

 That a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child who is 6 years of age or younger, may not leave that child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of someone 12 years of age or older

How many children have died after being left alone in a vehicle?

o Between 1998-May 2012, 527 children died of hyperthermia from being left alone in a motor vehicle in the United States. o What led to these deaths? o 52% - child "forgotten" by caregiver (253 children) o 30% - child playing in unattended vehicle (150 children) o 17% - child intentionally left in vehicle by adult (86 children) o 1% - circumstances unclear (5 children)

Why does this happen?

o A child’s body temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s. Even leaving a window open is not enough. It is never safe to leave a child alone in a parked car because the sun’s radiation warms objects inside of the car, such as the dashboard, steering wheel, child seat, etc., then these heated objects quickly heat the trapped air inside of the car, similarly to that of a convection oven. o On a mild day of only 80 degrees, the inside of a vehicle can heat quickly. In only 10 minutes raising the inside temperature of the vehicle to 99 degrees, in 20 minutes to 109 degrees, in 30 minutes to 114 degrees, and 60 minutes to 123 degrees.

What can you do?

. Never leave your child alone in a vehicle-It’s the Law! . Once you reach your destination, before leaving your vehicle: 1. Make sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading 2. Take all children, including sleeping infants, with you 3. Lock your vehicle doors and trunks 4. Keep keys out of children’s reach

(DeCarli, J 2012)

Los Angeles County, Child Passenger Safety Program www.ph.lacounty.gov/ivpp Handling the Heat

L.A. County Fire’s Monthly Public Education Campaign

The dog days of summer in the Los Angeles area can sometimes be hard to handle. Children and the elderly are the most at risk during the hottest days. Making simple changes in everyday activities is your best defense against heat-related illness. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has come up with some helpful tips on how to stay healthy this summer.

How to Protect Against Heat Injuries

Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself when temperatures rise:  Drink plenty of fluids – Drink 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour during times of extreme heat  Replace Salt and Minerals – Sweating removes salt and minerals from your body. The best way to replenish these nutrients are to drink fruit juice or sports drinks during exercise or when working outside..  Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen – Wear lightweight, light colored, and loose fitting clothing. Make sure to apply sunscreen. Sunburns affect the ability for the body to cool itself and also cause a loss of body fluids. When selecting sunscreen choose one with an SPF of 15 or higher.  Pace yourself– If you are not accustomed to working or exercising in hot weather, start off slowly and pick up the pace gradually.  Stay cool indoors -- Stay in an air-conditioned area during peak hours. If you do not have air conditioning, consider visiting a shopping mall or public library for a few hours in order to stay cool during the hottest hours of the day.  Schedule Outdoor activities after peak hours – If you must be outside, plan your activities either before noon or in the evening when the temperatures are cooler. If you must be out during peak hours make sure to rest frequently in a shady area.  Monitor those at high risk – Individuals who are the highest risk of heat-related illnesses are infants and children up to four years of age, people who overexert during work or exercise (i.e., constructions workers, etc.), and people 65 years of age or older.  Keep pets indoors — The heat also affects our pets; if possible, bring all pets indoors. If pets cannot be brought inside, make sure they have plenty of water and a shaded area to help them stay cool. Warning Signs If you see any of the following signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency, Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim: Warning Signs of Heat Stroke vary, Warning signs of Heat Exhaustion vary, but may include: but may include:  An extremely high body temperature (103 °F)  Heavy sweating For more helpful tips, follow us  Muscle cramps  Unconsciousness on Facebook and Twitter  Dizziness, nausea, and confusion  Weakness Facebook.com/LACoFDDiv1  Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)  Headaches Twitter.com/LACOFDDiv1  Rapid, strong pulse  Nausea or vomiting; and  Throbbing headache  Paleness, tiredness, dizziness