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Property Crime When Billy Met Arnie Down in Pacific Palisades Despite County-Wide Surge By GABRIELLA BOCK into their own hands by pioneering Reporter local initiatives and forming new neighborhood watch programs. recent reduction in local According to a study con- property crime rates may be ducted by the U.S. Department of Asignaling a downtrend in Pacific Justice, residential communities Palisades, data from the Los An- covered by citizen crime-watch- geles Po lice De part ment and the ing programs are associated with County Sher iff’s De part ment sug- an average 16-percent reduction gests. in crime when compared to neigh- An analysis of 2017’s crime borhoods without. reports revealed that, over the past Other areas in the Palisades, three months, home and vehicular particularly along Temescal Can- burglaries in the Palisades have yon and Pacific Coast Highway, been reduced nearly in half when have seen fewer vehicular bur- compared to first and second quar- glaries since PPTFH and LAPD ter statistics. Beach Patrol began cracking From Sept. 8 to Dec. 8, the down on illegal overnight camp- Palisades averaged 4.1 property ing. The items most commonly crimes per week, lower than in reported stolen were iPods, purses nearby Brentwood and Venice, and sunglasses. which averages 31.2 reported In April, Palisades P.R.I.D.E property crimes per week. president Bruce Schwartz, along Overall crime in Los Ange- with officer John “Rusty” Redi- Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer les County—including violent can and task force members Pat- illy Crystal, who next month becomes the first co-mayor of Pacific Caruso—in lighting the menorah with Chabad of Pacific Palisades on crime—is projected to see yet rick Hart and Sharon Kilbride, Palisades with his wife Janice, joined up with Arnie Wishnick, ex- the first night of Hanukkah. As a holiday treat, Arnie returns to his role another increase by end-of-year installed 10 “no-camping” signs Becutive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, among as film critic for the Palisadian-Post on page 15. For more wonderful analysts: In 2016, countywide along Temescal Canyon and five other celebrants—including Rabbi Zushe Cunin and developer Rick images by Rich Schmitt from the sacred evening, please turn to page 3. property crime went up for the in Castellammare, allowing police third consecutive year, marking a to better enforce camping laws in reversal of years of steady decline areas frequented by homeless in- after the high-crime peak of the dividuals. 1990s. Nearby in The Huntington, A deeper look into past Pal- residents launched a watch pro- Max-Bone and isades crime reports suggest that gram last May after neighbors burglars tend to target residences reported a three-year increase with backyards that face a park or in home burglaries and over 100 General Porpoise Join a piece of undeveloped land, such thefts from motor vehicles. as Rivas and Potrero Canyons, and Since its inception, crime re- communities with narrow, shaded ports show that the neighborhood lots, such as in Upper Marquez. has seen a drastic reduction in ve- Palisades Village Homes neighboring the Riv- hicular break ins. iera Tennis Club were also shown But despite the good news, By MATTHEW MEYER a California debut for the James to be a prime location for home LAPD Senior Lead Officer Mi- Reporter Beard Award-winning chef Erick- theft. chael Moore is warning Palisa- son, who’s enjoyed plenty of suc- The reduction in overall prop- dians not to become careless in ick Caruso’s highly anticipat- cess in her home state of Wash- erty crime appears to be, in large their efforts to curb neighborhood ed Palisades Village project ington. part, correlated with this year’s crime: The holidays are a profit- Radded two new names to its list Alongside other popular Seat- substantial upswing of citizen able time for burglars and the of- of tenants this week: General Por- tle ventures, her Porpoise dough- involvement, where Palisadian ficer is asking locals to be extra poise, a coffee and doughnut shop nuts are adored in the Pacific activist groups, like the Pacif- diligent about closing windows, from acclaimed Seattle restaura- Northwest for their house-made Luxury dog gear incoming Photo courtesy of Max-Bone ic Palisades Homelessness Task setting home alarms and keeping teur Renee Erickson, and Max- jam and jelly fillings. Force, and residents— from The vehicles locked and free from Bone, a boutique shop offering Seattle residents warn on- line’s products can be found in product is to be part of your home Huntington and The Alphabets to packages, electronics and loose clothes, beds, toys and more for line that there’s no point arriving boutique stores worldwide, and and décor, to melt seamlessly into El Medio Bluffs— took vigilance change. the pampered Palisadian pooch. late in hopes of grabbing one of Max-Bone now has brick and your surroundings.” General Porpoise Palisades is the sweet treats—they’re often mortar locations on Robertson The designer hopes the brand cleared out before noon. Boulevard in West Hollywood will change the way people shop The shop will bring those and in Soho, New York. for their pets, turning it into a They Got the Band prized confections to Pacific Pal- It will add a third storefront to high-end experience. isades along with specialty coffee the mix when Max-Bone joins the So perhaps by this time next from a variety of roasters. rest of the Palisades Village shops year, it will be common practice Together Again The shop will be popular in a remade business district that’s to grab a cup of Joe and a treat with the Instagram and Pinterest projected for next summer. at Porpoise before swinging by crowd—the internet is rife with The store will offer dog Max-Bone to pick up a new toy glamour shots from patrons who jumpers and hoodies, plush and for the pup—you might even always snap before they eat. rope toys, bowls and treats, and head to a new dog park to enjoy Max-Bone was founded by plenty of cozy beds. And for the them in, if Lynn Hylen, Leslie Parisa Fowles-Pazdro, a Swedish feline-inclined, there’s most of Campbell and the Palisades Dog designer who worked in fashion the same fare for cats, too. Park Working Group have their and production before opening In June, Fowles-Pazdro told way. the luxury dog line in 2010. The VoyageLA: “My vision for each On to 2018. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Six old friends, nominated for honors for good civic works by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, enjoyed a brief moment on the sand outside Gladstones before the PPCC gala on Thursday, Dec. 14. The honorees are, from left, Tom Creed, Nancy Klopper, Bruce Schwartz, Marie Steckmest, Debbie Warfel and Matthew Rodman. More pictures from the night of a hundred Palisadian stars on page 4. Sweet treats are on the way Photo courtesy of General Porpoise Page 2 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR On Dec. 14 the Palisadian-Post published a reader’s letter criticizing The People Concern, the Santa-Monica agency that works with the Pacific Palisadian-Post Palisades Task Force on Homelessness. The response has been equally vigorous. We published a first selection here: more letters may follow. People Concern-1 OUT OF THE PAST I found it heartbreaking and maddening that you printed the fact- April 3, 1969 2¢ less article about OPCC/The People Concern without any counterpoint 2¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth from the organization. What kind of journalism is that? I’ve been a Taking their art regular volunteer with OPCC/The People Concern for over 20 years. Got something to say? Call I began by delivering clothes to the Access Center in the mid-’90s work to Corpus (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ and then making sack lunches for the Access Center clients. After that, I palipost.com and get those kudos got involved with Turning Point Transitional Shelter, Samoshel Shelter, Christi Parish or concerns off your chest. Names and Daybreak Shelter. will not be used. During my many years with various projects, I’ve seen firsthand the School, Mikie Alle incredible dedication, skill and care of the staff, and the fine leadership of the management team. I’ve known the homeless people whose lives and Werner Wilbert Not Thrilled have been changed. Many of these people have lost hope because their I do not know how long 2Cents cor- mental and physical health is so frail, and their spirits have been broken. get help from Mrs. respondent “Thrilled” has lived in It takes special training, and a special kind of dedication to lift folks the Palisades but I have lived here out of their despair and return their hope and dignity. There are so many Johannes since 1952. I can assure Thrilled barriers for social services agencies like OPCC/The People Concern, that the local community of the and I am inspired by the staff’s tenacity, resilience, and determination Wilbert as they past whole-heartedly supported the to change lives for the better. mom and pop stores. Proof of this is OPCC/The People Concern is an incredible organization and they prepare for student the simple fact that so many stores deserve our thanks. We are lucky they are participating with the PPT- stayed in business for as long as FH to help us take care of the homeless people in our community.