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Weekly E-Newsletter and
Crime Log
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Tuesday 03/09/10
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HBNW CRIME LOG
 With
the assistance of Motorcycle Ofc. JR Smith, Dect. Mick Gaglia or Lt. Tom Thompson, we select crimes that our residents can learn
from in order to
TARGET HARDEN
their home, car or neighborhood. This is a tool that is used to inform you about how the crime occurred, time of day and if
there are any suggestions for the resident to learn from the crimes selected to further secure their home or car.
For those of you that are interested in seeing the
monthly crime statistics for all crimes in HB, please click the link below.
Hermosa Beach Police department
Monthly Report
This is a SAMPLE
COPY of what a SOLICITOR PERMIT looks like for your reference.
AREA CRIME LOG
AREA
1 - BLUE (SOUTHWEST area bordered by Pier Ave, PCH & Herondo St.)
AREA 2 - GREEN (NORTHWEST area bordered Pier Ave, PCH
and Manhattan border)
AREA 3 - RED (Every
HB address on PCH and EAST to Harper/Reynolds)
Abbreviations Used by Officers:
RP
Reporting Party
UTL Unable to Locate
GOA Gone on Arrival
FI Field Identification
Card is information taken "in the field" on a person; such as name, address, distinguishing marks, clothing if needed for future
contact.
NRD
No Report Desired
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Tuesday 3-2-10
Area 2
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Scavenger
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1400 Palm Dr
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Scavenging
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There was a report of a subject going through the recyclables in the
area. The subject was located and advised of the violation.
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Area 3
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487 PC
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1000 block of Prospect
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Theft
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There was a UPS Package taken from front door steps of the victim's
house.
The item was a $2000 Purse. NOTE: we are seeing a rise in this crime
through out the South
Bay. When receiving deliveries it is best to require a signature
upon delivery.
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Area 1
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594 PC
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1100 block of Manhattan Ave
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Vandalism
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There was a report of a female kicking a car in the area. The
suspect was located
and arrested for felony vandalism. The case is still being
investigated by the detectives.
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Sunday 3-7-10
Area 2
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594 PC
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1300 block of Bayview Dr.
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Vandalism
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There was a subject seen running over the top of vehicles in the
area. The suspect was UTL.
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Area 1
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459 PC
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10th
and Hermosa Ave
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Vehicle Burglary
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There was a window smashed to a vehicle in the area. Sports equip
was taken from inside of the vehicle. The property taken was
baseball and tennis equipment. No one was seen or heard.
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MBNW CRIME LOG
Area 9
03/02/10 - 03/03/10
11 p.m. - 4 a.m.
700 block of 31st Street
(Residential Burglary) Unknown
suspect(s) entered the residence through the doggie door. Suspect(s) stole three computers, a guitar, cash and several pieces of
jewelry.
Area 9
02/28/10
1 p.m. 600 block of 30th
Street
(Elder Abuse) The caregiver at
the residence assaulted a disabled elderly male at the residence. The suspect was subsequently arrested for elder abuse and
outstanding warrants.
Area 4
02/25/10 - 02/26/10
6 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.
800 block of John Street
(Vehicle Burglary) The victim
parked and locked her vehicle on the street and set the alarm. When she returned the vehicle doors were still locked, but two
passenger windows were smashed. Unknown suspect(s) had taken a paper bag containing books and clothing from the front passenger seat
and another bag from the front passenger floorboard.
Area 8
02/25/10 - 02/26/10
8:30 p.m. - 10 a.m. 1500 block of
Gates Avenue
(Stolen Vehicle) The victim
parked and locked his vehicle on the street in front of his residence and returned to find the vehicle was gone. No suspects were
seen or heard.
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER
Some early lessons learned from Chile reinforce
much of what the emergency management community has been preaching over the years: Citizens must prepare themselves for
disaster. Government assistance will be days and perhaps a week or more away. Residents must have storage of water,
extra food, and cash in small denominations, among other things.
Another lesson learned applies to all levels of
government: Ask for help early and ask for lots of it. While this is important, it is also important that local
governments know what to ask for.
The Chilean government did not immediately
dispatch their military to maintain order in areas ravaged by the 8.8 earthquake. In Chile's case, this lack of immediate
deployment was caused more by the country's political history than a lack of understanding the severity of the situation.
Chile is only 20 years removed from a military dictatorship, making the decision to utilize the military in a police role
politically delicate.
We do not have that problem here with the use
of local National Guard units. The National Guard is called on regularly in times of major emergencies and disasters.
They are an integral part of our response to these events.
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IN THE NEWS...
Redondo Beach police have released a sketch of
an older, unkempt man suspected of trying to lure children into his car.
The man drove up to two children, ages 9 and 11,
at about 7:30 a.m. Feb. 26 in the 600 block of South Broadway. He then reportedly asked the children to get into his car, but they
screamed and ran into their house, police said.
Also possibly related:
VIDEO: Gardena police seek help in finding kidnap suspect
On March 2, a 20-year-old college student was
walking home in the area of 156th Street and Atkinson Avenue in Gardena around 9:30 a.m. when she was approached by a man in a
bright red, newer model pickup truck, said Lt. Steve Prendergast of the Gardena Police Department.
The man tried to lure her into his vehicle and
gave chase as she ran away. He finally fled, Prendergast said.
A Harbor Area teenager was kidnapped and
sexually assaulted by a man she met on the social networking site MySpace, police said today.
Samuel Francisco, 35, of San Pedro was arrested
on suspicion of kidnapping Friday night at his home in the 500 block of 36th Street, said Lt. Andrea Grossman of the Los Angeles
Police Department. The 13-year-old victim was with him at the time, police said.
Tsunami Evacuation
Our exciting Tsunami evacuation experience
caught on local TV- Our emergency response training came in handy, as we helped the Waikiki vendors pack up all the boards and
canoes to transport to higher ground! These are the links of TV coverage.
Corinne Ybarra HBNW Block Captain
http://www.kitv.com/video/22695414/index.html
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/section/videoNetwork#/News/Kuhio+Beach+concession+evacuated/50902233001/50951375001/69062357001
As massive earthquakes strike Haiti and Chile,
and cautious officials issue tsunami advisories even on our own local shores, the question resurfaces: When will the Big One strike
here?
A U.S. Senate report earlier this year said
authorities believe as many as three dozen Americans who converted to Islam in prison have traveled to Yemen, possibly to train with
al-Qaida. Some vanished for weeks at a time but still hold their U.S. passports.
Congressional estimates show grim deficit picture
A new congressional report released Friday says the United States' long-term fiscal woes are even worse than predicted by President
Barack Obama's grim budget submission last month.
A week after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake and
tsunami, hundreds of people are still searching for relatives each day with the help of community radio station Bio-Bio, which
broadcasts their appeals day and night. With power still out in vast stretches of the disaster area, phone lines downed and cell
service spotty, communication was difficult or impossible for most survivors.
As state and local governments fight potential
bankruptcy, some officials are taking a new look at scaling back billions of dollars in pension benefits for public employees.
Some Southern California cities fine residents
for watering their lawns too much during droughts.
But in Orange, officials are locked in a legal battle with a couple accused of violating city ordinances for removing their lawn in
an attempt to save water.
The dispute began two years ago,...
Please be aware of Hermosa Beach's new water and landscape ordinances and further planning being
considered in our community and consider the impacts on you and/or your family.
http://tinyurl.com/yf827jw
(This link to the GTF Agenda for Monday's meeting worked Monday)
To see all previous Agendas and Video of meetings go to:
http://hermosabeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=4
They will now be meeting on a monthly basis. The next meeting will be on April 12, 2010 7:00 pm Council Chambers
By Anthee
Carassava and Henry Chu
...the
cost of borrowing for Greece and sparked fears of cascading debt crises along Europe's outer rim. Spain, Portugal and Ireland
-- in addition to Greece -- are grappling with alarming deficit levels, sparking the biggest test for the euro since its...
By Henry
Chu
...outside
world applauded last December when Ireland unveiled its harshest budget in a generation...officials said. Three months later,
Ireland has become something of a poster boy for...contract by more than 7% last year. Ireland has not been in such
difficult straits...
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Internet Safety
A Public Service Announcement
on Internet Safety. You never know who you're talking to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZHq4CQekTY
Everyone plays a role in
creating and maintaining a safe environment.
Report Crime - Don't
assume that your neighbors have already reported the crime or that the police already know. Report criminal or suspicious activity
each and every time it occurs.
DIRECT HB
Dispatch Number
310-524-2750
Reasons for calling the non-emergency
number include, but are not limited to the following:
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You want to report a nuisance,
such as a noise or parking complaint.
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To report a non-emergency crime,
one that did not just occur, and the
suspect(s) are not in the immediate area.
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You have questions about something
suspicious occurring in your
neighborhood, and you are not sure it is criminal activity.
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Solicitor just came to your door
or are in the neighborhood.
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Trash diggers.
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Unusual foot traffic.
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People you don't recognize walking
your block with no seemingly specific direction or purpose.
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Parked, occupied vehicles at
unusual hours.
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Abandoned vehicles.
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Business transactions conducted
from vehicles.
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Unfamiliar people peering into
parked vehicles.
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Person removing vehicle
accessories.
Be alert and observant wherever you are and learn to
recognize signs of criminal behavior. Report all crime to the HBPD even if it is only an attempt. Crime cannot be controlled or
prevented if it is not reported. By reporting crimes and suspicious activities you can protect yourself and others.
If you are in another city in the
South Bay, these are their direct dial phone numbers to their PD/FD dispatch.
El Segundo Dispatch 310-524-2760
Manhattan Beach Dispatch 310-545-4566
Palos Verdes Dispatch 310-378-5211
Redondo Beach Dispatch 310- 379-5411
Torrance Dispatch 310-320-2611
If you are in a city that you do not know or are on the freeways, call 9-1-1 and your call will be routed to the appropriate call
center.
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MANHATTAN BEACH CERT TRAINING LETTER
To our members, and
interested Citizens,
We at the Manhattan Beach
CERT Association are about to finish our first class of 2010. It's the largest class we've ever had. The City budget
warrants a third class this year if we can get it in before the end of June.
If any of you have friends
that are interested, please have them contact me. We've room for 36 students, and as always, it's first come first serve.
We've looked at the calendar,
and have picked two choices of dates. Labor Day factored into this.
Below are two choices of
classes. Please review and again let me know which might be better, or no preference.
Saturday Classes:
May 8, May 15, and May 22.
These are from 8AM to 4:30PM each Saturday.
Weeknight Classes, One
Saturday:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
from 6:30PM to 9:30PM and one Saturday.
June 1 and 3, 8 and 10, 15
and 17, and Saturday June 19th 8AM to 3:30PM.
Please let me know which if
any you could attend, and then we'll decide. Each class is $50.00 and you will leave there with more than that in materials,
and knowledge. I look forward to hearing from you all, and hope we can make it work for all.
Please feel free to call me
on my cell or browse our website and learn more.
Thanks,
George G. Butts
President
Hotline: 310-802-5233
Fax: 310-802-5201
Cell:
310-701-0101
gbutts@mbcerta.org
www.mbcerta.org
Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team Association, Inc.
MBCERTA, Drop Box #1
400 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The Great California ShakeOut!
Dear Concerned Citizen ,
 The
2010 Great California ShakeOut on October 21 is eight months away, and already more than 1.8 million Californians are
registered to participate. Last year there were not this many until June!
If you have not yet registered, please
login to quickly update your information and confirm your participation for 2010.
The ShakeOut website is
now completely updated for 2010, including
resources such as drill manuals, posters, flyers, web banners, and more. These materials are
provided to help you plan your drill, to inform your organization's employees or your community, and to encourage others to
register.
Prepare, Protect, and
Recover!
News from Haiti
continues to remind us of how important it is to be prepared-as individuals, organizations, communities, and beyond. The ShakeOut is
an opportunity for us to prepare together, hopefully before a major earthquake happens again here in California. To help we will be
sending you preparedness tips each month, following the
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.
 Step
1: Secure Your Stuff.
Reducing and/or eliminating hazards throughout your home, workplace or school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death in the
next earthquake. Conduct a "hazard hunt" to identify what needs to be secured in place, such as televisions, computers, bookcases,
furniture, unstrapped water heaters, etc. Get started by following our
how-to instructions.
 NOTE:
Firefighters, preparedness officials, and other experts agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the best way to protect yourself
during earthquakes. Another method being promoted via e-mail and online is very dangerous. Read our
special report to learn why.
Thank you for your
participation and commitment to earthquake safety!
When Disaster Strikes,
it's too late to prepare.
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RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Help distribute information
packets that will help residents of Hermosa Beach to
Be Prepared.
We are asking Block Captains and others that are interested
to help in this first of its kind event which is being organized by the HB Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission.
There are two opportunities to help.
1. Block Captains can be involved by handing out packets
March 15 - March 25.
2. Other volunteers can participate on March 20, 10 am - 3
pm.
Let me know what you would like to do and I will forward
your request to the appropriate organizer.
To read the letter from City Manager, Stephen Burrell, with
information on the Awareness Campaign, please go to the following link:
http://saferhermosabeach.com/archive/volunteers_in_action/letterfromhermosabeach.htm
THANK YOU!
We have
received over 40
requests to participate in this event thus far. Thank You so much for your participation! More participants are
appreciated.
One of
our Block Captains, Dorothy Forba, of 30th St. will be assisting the NW Block Captains with this event and will be contacting those
who let me know they are interested with further information and directions.
THERE IS POWER IN
NEIGHBORS
HB Neighborhood Watch ~ a crime awareness and disaster preparedness neighborhood program.
To view all ACTIVE blocks in HBNW
Please request an INTRODUCTION Block
Meeting, so your block will be considered as an active block in HBNW. You may have volunteered to be your block's captain and
receive the HBNW E-Mails. However, we do not know if you are connected to your residents until you have had this meeting.
Please e-mail us if you have not had it.
Upcoming
Introduction Block Meetings
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MAP
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
READY THE RESIDENT CLASS
View the PowerPoint Presentation
"Map
Your Neighborhood" (MYN) is a program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters. It is a program that HBNW has
adopted and highly encourages Block Captains to attend a class and implement the program on their street.
MYN will help you to:
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Learn the "9 Steps to Take
Immediately Following a Disaster" to secure your home and to protect your neighborhood. It is hard to think clearly
following disaster and these steps will help you to quickly and safely take actions that can minimize damage and
protect lives.
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Identify the Skills and Equipment
each neighbor has that would be useful in an effective disaster response. Knowing which neighbors have supplies and
skills helps your disaster response be timely, and allows everyone to contribute to the response in a meaningful
way.
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Create a Neighborhood Map
identifying the locations of natural gas for quick response if needed.
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Create a Contact List that helps
identify those with specific needs such as elderly, disabled, or children who may be home alone during certain hours
of the day.
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Work together as a team to
evaluate your neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
Work together as a team to evaluate your
neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
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JOIN THE
AMATEUR(HAM) RADIO TEAM!
We know how we will
communicate when phones, cell phones and Internet go down. Do you?
email
Ken Hartley @ HBARA
T-038 / K6KAH
Hermosa Beach Amateur Radio Association
Voice : 310-376-4776
Visit the
HBARA website!
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ACCURATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit
Description:
The Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit is
a means by which a homeowner, tenant, or neighbor can easily locate their gas, water, and electrical mains and shut them off in case
of a natural disaster or accidental emergency.
Visit
AES online
today!
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FOCUS ON SENIORS
FANNY PACK EMERGENCY KIT
Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch and the newly
established Hermosa Beach Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission applied for and received a Micro Enrichment Grant from the
Beach Cities Health District. The grant will be used to purchase and distribute 138 Disaster Supply Fanny Packs to disabled and/or
homebound seniors residing in Hermosa Beach.
To receive a kit, please contact tracy@saferhermosabeach.com or
call 310-374-1828.
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DON'T MISS A MEETING
SEE ONLINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ONLY TIME FOR A QUICK MINUTE?
SEE MAYOR DIVIRGILIO'S
'MEETINGS IN A MINUTE' ON
YouTube.
City Council & All Commission meeting
media clips are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list. Click Video to view the meeting with documents, or
Agenda / Minutes to see just the documents. You can also search the archives by typing keywords into the Search box.
Hermosa Beach City Council and All
Commission AGENDA'S, MINUTES AND VIDEO
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