Forever Young Homicide Investigation at Temescal Canyon
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Palisadian-Post Serving the Community Since 1928 20 Pages Thursday, July 26, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Forever Young Homicide Investigation at Temescal Canyon LAPD addresses the press. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer By TRILBY BERESFORD be associated with any gangs. Reporter Radtke confirmed that an au- topsy is pending with the Los An- t approximately 1:30 p.m. on geles Medical Coroner to determine Saturday, July 21, a deceased the cause of death. Amale of Guatemalan decent was LAPD are in possession of two found in heavy brush off Temes- photos of the victim from “prior po- cal Canyon Road between Pacif- lice contact.” It appears that a small ic Coast Highway and Bowdoin face tattoo is visible on the more Street. recent of the two photos. A local resident discovered the “This new tattoo could possi- body and alerted passersby, who bly be a teardrop,” Radtke said. Theatre Palisades Youth, featuring 40 local actors ages 8 to 14, presents “Peter Pan Jr.” at Pierson Playhouse. The nine-performance called the Los Angeles Police De- To conclude the conference, show runs July 27 through Aug. 5. For tickets and show times, visit theatrepalisades.com. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer partment. Radtke noted that Pacific Palisades Officers arrived in multiple is not a high crime area. vehicles and closed off the road in “This is the first homicide in quest for comment before going both directions pending their inves- the West Los Angeles area all year to print, has not budged on any tigation. long,” he said. PPRA Files Lawsuit Against design or infrastructure changes “The victim was found with a Authorities have yet to release to appease the many neighbors stab wound and pronounced dead the name of the deceased, and and Palisadians who oppose the at the scene,” LAPD Officer Drake Radtke emphasized that they know City of LA, Coastal Commission project based on characteristics Madison told the Palisadian-Post very little about his history in re- like view-blocking heights and during an initial phone call. cent years. By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA ter being denied an appeal by the or the ability of a developer to proximity to popular trail heads. On Tuesday, July 24, the LAPD If anyone has any information Reporter West Los Angeles Planning Com- earn a profit from his land,” PPRA At the same time, local lead- held a news conference near the about the victim, they are urged to mission. President Sarah Conner said in ers, including Councilmember site. They appealed to the public contact Detective Lamberti at the he Pacific Palisades Resi- “The factual and legal jus- the statement. “But neighbors are Mike Bonin, have shown public for information about the victim— West Bureau Homicide Division dents Association filed a law- tifications for the decisions of entitled to have their concerns support for the project, which where he lived and worked, and at 213-382-9470 or 40252@lapd. Tsuit against the city of Los An- the city of Los Angeles and the addressed, which the city has so may have been an influential fac- who his friends were. online. geles and the California Coastal Coastal Commission were insuf- far failed to do, and development tor in the city and state’s decision Lieutenant John Radtke shared Commission on Tuesday, July 24, ficient,” said attorney for PPRA must comply with the state’s en- to allow the building. the information he has about the in its latest attempt to block the Tom Donovan in a statement to vironmental laws and the city’s “Palisadians understand that victim and the circumstances of construction of an eldercare facil- the Palisadian-Post on Monday. planning ordinances.” eventually something will be his death. ity in The Highlands by develop- “The developer consistently re- This lawsuit will be the latest built on the lot,” Conner said. “He was 24 years of age, found er Rony Shram. fused to provide a detailed pro- battle in a statewide war against “But whatever is built needs to be in an area about 20 yards up the The lawsuit will be filed in jection of the number of employ- the city of LA and the CCC. Ear- of legal size, resolve ordinance hill,” Radtke began. “There are the form of a “petition for writ of ees and visitors that will come to lier this year, the city lost a case violations, provide mitigation to remnants of an old trail, but it’s not mandate”: a request for a court the project each day.” against imposing a beach curfew compensate for its adverse envi- commonly traveled.” order that demands a government The attorney is counting on a in Venice that resulted in extend- ronmental effects, and address re- Radtke continued, “His mul- agency to follow the law or cor- fair hearing in the court’s system, ed beach hours. In the city of alistically the traffic and parking tiple injuries are consistent with rect prior actions. this time without the influence of Del Mar, the city council filed a problems the project creates. homicide, and we believe that the PPRA will now take on the lobbyists and ex-parte commu- lawsuit against the CCC after it “The city’s politicized pro- murder did occur here [at this site].” city and CCC in LA Superior nications, in addition to putting rejected an ordinance that would cess has failed to provide the pro- Speaking to the Post, Radtke Court, just two weeks after los- more financial pressure on the limit short-term vacation rentals. tection our community needs, so expressed that the victim was not ing an appeal before the CCC in developer. In the Palisades, Shram, who we are going to court to ensure dressed like a transient, but more Santa Cruz and three months af- “We do not oppose eldercare did not respond to the Post’s re- the law is fairly enforced.” like a laborer. He is not believed to The victim Photo courtesy of LAPD Serena & Lily Makes a Home in Palisades Village Summer Giveaway By SARAH SHMERLING alifornia-style home decor “We look forward to being Shops are crafted to reflect the “in- Editor-in-Chief shop Serena & Lily will open part of their decorating projects in dividual spirit of each location,” Ca second Los Angeles location in a much more engaged way through so each store has a “unique flavor Caruso’s Palisades Village. the experience in our Design Shop.” while offering customers the op- “As you can imagine, Pali- Serena & Lily was founded by portunity to experience products sades is the perfect community Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter in in a variety of settings.” for our brand,” Jennifer Crowley, 2003. It was designed to be casual Serena & Lily offers a com- director of PR and brand market- and coastal, blending classical in- plete line of home decor items, in- ing for Serena & Lily, told the Pal- fluences with modern lines, eclec- cluding items for bedrooms, bath- isadian-Post. “There are so many tic inspiration with great American rooms, living and dining rooms, beautiful homes and talented inte- style, according to the brand’s web- and outdoor spaces. Also available rior designers here, as well as many site. are rugs, pillows, wallpaper and families who enjoy the summers on Crowley explained that each lighting. the coast. one of Serena & Lily’s Design The store was drawn to Pali- sades Village because it’s designed like a California beach cottage. The interior of the store will be set up like a home, complete with a patio to highlight Serena & Lily’s out- door collection, a kitchenette, liv- ing room with fireplace, two bed- rooms and a bunk room. “The walls will display a rotat- ing gallery of one-of-a-kind works from an ever-evolving art collec- tion,” Crowley explained. At the store will be “knowl- Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer edgeable design advisors,” who will be on hand to offer insight into This week the Palisadian-Post is giving away something a Serena & Lily’s collection. little different from food, drinks and treats: a one-month mem- In addition to its Melrose Av- bership to workout at Gerry Blanck’s studio, with your choice of enue store, Sausalito-based Serena complimentary boxing gloves or a karate outfit—valued at $300. & Lily operates in Atlanta, Chi- To enter, email “Gerry” to [email protected] by Tuesday, cago, Hamptons, Newport Beach, July 31, at 10 a.m. Congratulations to our last winner, Daniel San Francisco, Summit and West- Powazek, who won a gift certificate to dine at Tallula’s. Designed by Serena & Lily Photo courtesy of Serena & Lily port, with an outlet in Berkeley. 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