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HBNW CRIME LOG

We are now using the information on CrimeReports.com for the crime log.
It will be a great benefit to the community as a whole to help
increase awareness and encourage residents to be more cautious.
You can go directly to the site below any time you want to check out the crime status. The information is downloaded daily.
www.CrimeReports.com
You can also visit the HBPD on Facebook at: Hermosa Beach PD Facebook Page
For those of you that are interested in seeing the monthly crime statistics for crimes in HB, please click the link below.
This is a SAMPLE COPY of what a SOLICITOR PERMIT looks like for your reference.
Go to www.CrimeReports.com
Go to CrimeReports.com to access official crime data in your neighborhood and sign up for free email alerts.
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1 BLOCK THE STRAND
Time: 18:26 Petty Theft Victim
had previously reported that his wallet was stolen, which included his
VISA credit card, the credit card had been used in Compton shortly
after the theft.
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| 700 BLOCK PIER AV Time: 22:14 Burglary The
two suspects entered the unstocked merchandise area of Vons and forced
their way into the high end liquor storage room. They then exited the
store through the emergency door at the back of the store with a large
moving dolly filled with alcohol
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On Behalf of Sergeant Higgins, PIOMembers of the Media and Hermosa Beach
Neighborhood Watch:
The Hermosa Beach Police
Department would like to keep the public and members of the media informed of available
victim/witness assistance services. It is the policy of the Hermosa
Beach Police Department to treat victims and witnesses with fairness, dignity,
and compassion. To ensure full support for victims, the officers of this
Department notify victims of their bill of rights pursuant to California
Constitution Article 1, Section 28(b), "Marsy's Rights", and
will also provide victims with referral services available through the State of
California
and other local resources.
The attached "Marsy's Card"is provided by our officers to victims/witnesses of crimes. In addition
to the Victims' Bill of Rights, this card contains information on obtaining
additional resources such as local support groups, victim compensation programs,
and California
statewide and national resources.
Please contact Sergeant Higgins
with any questions you may have.
Thank you,
Georgia Lonnquist Hermosa Beach Police Department
Accreditation Manager/Administrative Services
540 Pier
Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Ph: 310-318-0331
Fax: 310-374-6749
glonnquist@hermosapolice.org
Sin by Silence Returns on July 29th!
I am thrilled to announce that Torrance Memorial will
be hosting another presentation of Sin by Silence - a powerful
and emotionally packed documentary about the complex issue of domestic
violence, as told by women incarcerated for killing their abusers. This
screening will be followed by a discussion period led by the documentary's
producer, Olivia Klaus, and the woman upon whom the film is based, Brenda
Clubine.
When this event was held last November, the response from
the packed audience was overwhelming, with a large number pleading with us
to repeat the presentation. As such, we expect that reservations will
fill up fast. Please call 310-517-4711 to reserve your space ASAP.
Sin by
Silence
Thursday,
July 29th
7-9 pm
Health Conference
Center
I urge you all to consider attending this very special
program. I guarantee that you will not be bored - more importantly,
that you will come away with information that you could use in
your own personal life. Yes - if you live on this planet - you
have been touched by domestic violence. You've seen it either
in your own life or in someone's you know. Being able to recognize domestic
violence... and knowing even simple actions that you can take when you do...
could keep you from 'sinning by silence,' and possibly even save someone's
life.
Judy Retter Torrance Memorial Medical Center
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MBNW CRIME LOG
. Courtesy of Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch and Police Department
Here are the latest crime reports to pass
on to your blocks. Summer is in full swing, so take the time to secure
everything carefully and as always be aware of your surroundings.
Area 1
7/10/10 - 7/11/10 11
p.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1100
block of Tennyson Street
(Vehicle Burglary) The suspect entered an
unlocked vehicle in an enclosed carport and rummaged through the center
console. The victim found the rear door of the vehicle open and the suspect
asleep inside the vehicle. The suspect was arrested.
Area 2
7/9/10 2:38
a.m. 1500
block of 10th Street
(Theft from Yard) Suspect(s) stole a
cement lion statue that had been sitting near the entrance steps to the
residence. The victim saw a white vehicle parked in front of the residence,
believed to have been occupied by several people. The victim observed the lion
statue on the rear seat of the vehicle as it left the scene traveling
eastbound. A white female subject with long brown hair, wearing a short gray
skirt was also seen inside the vehicle.
Area 2
7/5/10 4:18
p.m. 200
block of S. Peck Avenue
(Attempted Robbery) Two suspects in a
black car aggressively drove up to the victim who was walking on the street,
demanded the victim's property and threatened bodily force. The victim
ran, police were called and the suspects were found and arrested.
Area 6
7/12/10 9
p.m. - 10:25 p.m. 500
block of 6th Place
(Stolen Bicycle) Unknown suspect(s) stole
the victim's unsecured bicycle that was parked in front of the garage.
Area 7
7/10/10 11:17
p.m. 3600
block of The Strand
(Attempted Robbery) The victims were
seated inside a car which was parked in a garage with the garage doors open.
The victims saw a black pick-up truck drive slowly past the garage several
times and then park facing southbound on Ocean Drive. Two male suspects entered
the garage and one picked up a car battery charger. The victim confronted the
suspect, who threw the charger at him and then pulled out a knife and pointed
it towards the victim. When told the police were being called, the suspects
fled in the vehicle, driving eastbound on 36th Street out of sight.
One suspect is described as a white male with a thin build, 25 to 29 years of
age, approximately 5'7" tall. The second suspect is a male
Hispanic, 30 to 35 years old, with a heavy build and shaved head.
Area 10
7/8/10 - 7/9/10 11:30
p.m. - 8:30 a.m. 3800
block of The Strand
(Vehicle Theft) The victim parked his
vehicle in the carport and thought it was secured. Unknown suspect(s) entered
the vehicle and took several items from the center console including glasses
and a work badge, and a briefcase containing medical equipment from the
passenger side rear floorboard.
Area 10
7/8/10 9
a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 200
block of 38th Street
(Residential Burglary) Unknown suspect(s)
entered the victim's residence by kicking in the front door, ransacked a
dresser and closet and stole several items including a lap top computer,
suitcase and two rings. A neighbor heard a loud bang and noise but assumed it
was the trash truck. The suitcase and rings were eventually recovered.
Area 10
7/7/10 - 7/9/10 10
a.m. - 8 a.m. 4300
block of N. Crest Drive
(Vehicle Burglary) Unknown suspect(s)
stole a golf bag full of women's golf clubs that were in the trunk of the
vehicle. The victim believes the vehicle was locked.
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| RBNW / RBPD CRIME LOG
Courtesy of Redondo Beach Neighborhood Watch and Police Department
Click here to see CRIME STATISTICS
RBPD Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/redondobeachpolice
RBPD Notification System:
http://local.nixle.com/city/ca/redondo-beach/
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER

No column this week and next.
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IN THE NEWS...

Severe
thunderstorms that sparked at least a dozen brush fires in Southern
California are helping firefighters gain the upper hand on those
blazes....
The
unstable weather system is baking Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley in
100-degree heat while pummeling Antelope Valley with heavy rain and
hail. Thunderstorms were reported in nearby areas.
Residents band together to clean up exterior of Torrance house
Residents
of a Torrance block with a "huge heart" will band together today to
clean up the exterior of a neighbor's house that has been the source of
complaints for years.
Although
the house's owners could have been legally forced to move away,
neighbors said they don't want that to happen and would rather do what
they can to help.
A
Torrance man and his brother will be allowed to remain in their house
thanks to neighbors who decided to clean both the inside and the
outside of the unkempt property.
The Colony New Beginning
AN ALL NEW SURVIVAL EXPERIMENT BEGINS TUESDAY, JULY 27 AT 10PM ET/PT What would you do in the wake of a global catastrophe? Even if you survived it, could you survive the aftermath?
Season Two of THE COLONY
introduces viewers to a new group of volunteers with differing
backgrounds, skills and personalities, to bear witness to how these
colonists will survive and rebuild in a world without electricity,
running water, government or outside communication. Over the course of
10 episodes, the colonists - who include a construction foreman,
teacher, carpenter and auto mechanic - must work to utilize and
strengthen their exploration, technology and survival skills in ways
they've never had to before. THE COLONY
features on-going commentary and input from experts in homeland
security, engineering, psychology and the medical community, with
expertise and insight into what the future could look like after a
biological disaster.
Prescription Drugs Drop Off Locations
Click above for a list of locations for persons who wish to drop off unused prescription drugs or other narcotics (legal or illegal).


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Introducing: The Hermosa Beach 4th Annual National Night Out Program (NNO)
Starting at approx. 6:15pm on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 Hermosa
Beach Neighborhood Watch, Police, Fire and Public Works will be meeting
with neighbors and demonstrating many of their capabilities to local
families at seven HBNW blocks in Hermosa Beach.
HB Neighborhood Watch, HB Police, HB Fire and HB Public Works participate in the 27th Annual National Night Out Program (NNO) LIVE Tuesday, August 3rd from ~6:15p.m. - 9:00p.m. NNO
2009 involved 37 million people in 15,449 communities from all 50
states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases
worldwide. We have won national recognition for the past three years
that we have participated in our population category. It is your party. It is your neighborhood. Nothing elaborate is needed or it can be as big as your imagination. Doing such a simple gesture will go a long way in maintaining a relationship with your neighbors. For signed up blocks
Only
on this one night, all fees are waived and Public Works will close down
your street to have a block party. This is a unique opportunity to
encourage your neighbors to come out of their homes and enjoy each
others company. A procession of HB Police & their vehicles, HB
Firefighters/Paramedics & their vehicles, HB Public Works and our
public officials will be on your street to meet you and your
residents! See the members from each department and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. Only Block Captains can sign up their block. We hope to see your block on Tuesday, August 3rd!
PARTICIPATING BLOCK CAPTAINS
1. Doris Eberhart 2. Terrie Sanchez 3. Erin Phillips 4. Dana Graner 5. Barbara York 6. Janine Bozeman 7. Dyan Kaufman
With just 2 more weeks before your block party we are looking forward to visiting your block and hope you're planning is going well.

BE A TREND SETTER JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND SHOP IN TOWN SUPPORT OUR PIER AVENUE RETAILERS SHOP. EAT. PLAY The First Thursday of every month in Downtown
Hermosa Beach from 6pm-9pm. Participating shops, cafes, and art
galleries will feature events and other cool stuff for you to enjoy.
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Becker Surfboards
Bikram Yoga | |
Blue Rose Boutique | |
Bottleworx | |
Bow Wow Boutique | |
C'Est La Vie | |
Crème de la Crepe | |
Curious Gift & Furniture | |
Fritto Misto | |
Gum Tree | |
Hair Mechanics | |
Hermosa Chiropractic | |
Hermosa Lock and Safe | |
Java Man | |
Los Mychachos | |
Mark of Excellence Hair Salon | |
Marx | |
Maximus Salon | |
Mimosa | |
New Orleans Cajun & Creole | |
Nu Shuz | |
Planet Earth Eco-Café | |
RE:Style | |
Salvatore's | |
Sol Baby | |
Splashin Gifts
Mani Pedi Cutie! | |
Stars Antique Market | |
Studio 7 | |
The Coastal Connection | |
The Massage Spot |
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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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Hermosa Beach RBCERTAA Members
Hi Hermosa Beach RBCERTAA Member:
Jan Britttain a RBCERTAA Member that is actively working on the
Shakeout Event and she is a Hermosa Beach resident. She would like to
contact by email the RBCERTAA members that reside in Hermosa Beach. Jan
is a reliable and active member of CERT and I can highly recommend her
as a leader for the Hermosa Team for Shakeout 2010.
With that said I would like your permission to provide her your names and emails. Please confirm that this will be ok with you.
Best regards,
Sandy Marchese
RBCERTAA President

The 2010 Great California ShakeOut on October 21 is now less than four months away, and already more than 4 million Californians are registered to participate. In 2009 this milestone was not reached until mid-September! If you have renewed your registration already, thank you! If you or your organization has not yet renewed your registration for 2010, please login today to easily update your information and confirm your participation in this year's drill.
Who will ShakeOut with you?
A great way to help your friends, relatives, community, employer, and others get prepared is to encourage them to register to participate in the ShakeOut! Let them know you are participating and ask them to join you. You can also display posters, distribute flyers, and use other materials available on the ShakeOut Resources page. We're all in this together... The ShakeOuthas grown because of people like you, who see the value of practicing
how to protect ourselves and for getting prepared. We have formed the Earthquake Country Alliance to foster an earthquake and tsunami resilient California. Our signature activity is the ShakeOut. If you have similar commitments please join the Alliance! Prepare, Protect, and Recover! The ShakeOutis 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 5: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Everyone should learn what to do during an earthquake, whether you're
at home, at work, at school, or just out and about. taking the proper
actions, sucha s "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" can save lives and reduce
your risk of death or injury. During earthquakes, drop to the floor,
take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it firmly. Be
prepared to move with it until the shaking stops.
NOTE:
Firefighters, preparedness officials, and other experts agree that
"Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the best way to protect yourself during
earthquakes. Other methods can be very dangerous. Read our updated special report to learn why.
Thank you for your participation and commitment to earthquake safety!
When Disaster Strikes, it's too late to prepare.
EPAC TIP OF THE MONTH
(Emergency
Preparedness Advisory Commission)
California State Road Atlas & Driver's
Guide
Everyone should have one and keep
it in their vehicle. So no matter where you are if anything happens you
can listen to the radio and know what roads are washed out or have other
problems making them impassible. Using your CRA you will know how to get
back to the nearest town by other roads. Say you are up in Fresno and something happened to block the
road; if you have the CRA it shows you all the roads and all the cities so you
can get where you want to go. The CRA Guide is about $20 and with that
you will have a complete map of the entire state of Ca. including some portions
of NV. So if anything was to happen to the road you are traveling on you
can use this resource to venture to your desired destination using alternative
roads.
Road Atlas: California State Road Atlas & Driver's Guide - Thomas
Bros. Maps * 24th Edition
California Road Atlas by Thomas Bros.
Maps.
Use this Thomas Guide California Road Atlas to find your way around the GoldenState. This 24th edition of
the California Road Atlas, CRA for short, is completely updated
and covers more than 250,000 square miles of California and portions of Nevada, too, offering you the
most comprehensive and accurate road atlas of the entire state.
Features include:
- Street-level maps for more than
50 cities in California and Nevada
- Highway maps for the whole
state and parts of Nevada
- Best of the Road trip. From San Diego to Palm Springs introducing places and faces
that will make that getaway much more memorable!
- State and National Park
Listings
- Express Access Codes that link
users to helpful travel information online
- Scenic highways, park
information, wineries, campgrounds, and other points of interest indicated
on the maps
- State mileage chart and map
- Coverage of all of California and portions of Nevada
All California residents or anyone
doing a road trip in the state will want this must-have guide along for the
ride. Perfect for tourists and timeshare holders. Convenient size and so easy
to use.
Size: 9" x 11";
spiral bound; 464 pages
Price: ~$20.00
Where to buy: Online and at your
local bookstore
AAA members may get it
for free
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RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
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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READY THE RESIDENT
You may want to consider doing the MYN 9 step Drill with your block on Saturday Oct. 23 in addition to the ShakeOut! Drop, Cover and Hold On Drill on Oct 21 at 10:21 a.m.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A MAJOR DISASTER AT HOME...
1. TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES. 2. PROTECT YOUR HEAD, FEET AND HANDS. 3. CHECK THE GAS AT YOUR HOME. 4. SHUT OFF WATER AT THE HOUSE...
If you have had the MYN training but have not yet trained your block and would like some assistance just let me know.
View the MYN 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. - 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.
- Create a Neighborhood Map identifying the locations of natural gas for quick response if needed.
- 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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CodeRED
The CodeRED system gives Hermosa Beach city officials the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notification messages.
Please answer your phone when you see this number 866-419-5000 and save it as CodeRed.
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JOIN THE AMATEUR(HAM) RADIO TEAM!
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Courses For those interested in attending a future CPR/AED training session in Hermosa Beach, please email: kenhartley@verizon.net
We know how we will communicate when phones, cell phones and Internet go down. Do you?
T-038 / K6KAH Hermosa Beach Amateur Radio Association Voice : 310-376-4776

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SURVIVAL KITS
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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
Welcome to Hermosa Beach's new,
Senior Activity Center!
Located at the Community Center 710 Pier Ave. 310-318-0280 BINGO, LECTURES, FITNESS, EXCURSIONS, SOCIAL HOUR
Let your Senior (50+) family and neighbors know about the new Senior Center today!
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.
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DON'T MISS A MEETING
SEE ONLINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ONLY TIME FOR A QUICK MINUTE?
SEE MAYOR DIVIRGILIO'S
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.
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