The Beacon Crime Blotter: Oct. 8-14, 2013
Crime: For the period of Oct. 8 through Oct. 14, the Harbor Division reported that arrests were made in the following categories: 16 for narcotics, 15 for driving under the influence, 13 for assault, eight miscellaneous unspecified violations, seven for petty theft, seven for drunkenness, four for vehicle theft, four for larceny, four for moving traffic violations, two for shoplifting, two for assault with a deadly weapon, one for sex-related violation, one for receiving stolen property, one for prostitution and one for homicide. San Pedro Blotter: Residential burglary on Oct. 8 at 1:45 p.m. on the 900 block of W…
85-year-old Torrance Park to Demonstrate ‘Live Dive’ at L.A. Maritime Museum
At age 85, Torrance Parker, will be suiting up in a canvas diving suit with a brass helmet on Wednesday to perform a live diving demonstration for the public at the L.A. Maritime Museum.
“Lock it, Hide it, Keep it” Sign Shut Off After Complaints
A lighted traffic sign put up on Gaffey Street that warned drivers coming off the 110 freeway to lock their car doors and keep valuables out of sight was shut off over the weekend after complaints poured in from residents who felt it gave San Pedro a bad rap.
Weekly News Roundup – Oct. 14, 2013
Warning Sign Puts Off Residents An LED sign warning drivers coming into San Pedro from the 110 freeway to lock their car doors and keep valuables out of view has irked a number of residents who feel it sends a negative message portraying San Pedro as crime-ridden, especially to drivers coming into town for Cirque du Soleil’s Totem, which opened Friday night. The sign was posted by the Community Relations Office of LAPD Harbor Division and appears to have been shut off over the weekend. Harbor Division has reported an upswing in theft from motor vehicles in recent months. Residents…
Petition Opposing Idea of Relocating Maritime Museum Gains Momentum
For the past month, a grass roots group of residents has been collecting petition signatures around town calling for the Maritime Museum to stay in the historic ferry building on Harbor Boulevard and not be relocated to Ports O’ Call Village if developers try to move in a restaurant or shops.
‘Totem’ Readies for Opening Night
Only two days left until TOTEM opens for a month-long run of shows in San Pedro’s outer harbor.
Harbor Board Gets Two New San Pedran Commissioners
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners is getting two new members appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, both from San Pedro.
The Beacon Crime Blotter: Oct. 1-7, 2013
Crime: For the period of Oct. 1 through Oct. 7, the Harbor Division reported that arrests were made in the following categories: five for theft/burglary from a vehicle, four for burglary, three for petty theft, three for vehicle theft, two for shoplifting, one for assault, one for robbery and one for domestic violence. San Pedro Blotter: Theft from vehicle on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. on the 900 block of W 10th Street. Forced entry. Unspecified property was reported stolen. Petty theft, under $950 in goods. Residential burglary on Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. on the 1200 block of W…
Weekly News Roundup – Oct. 7, 2013
Knatz to Retire as Port Director After rumors swirled last week that Dr. Geraldine Knatz would be losing her post as executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, she announced her retirement on Thursday. Knatz will retire at the end of the year after seven years that saw strides in pollution reduction and waterfront redevelopment as well as criticism for budgetary overruns. Mayor Eric Garcetti will put City Engineer Gary Lee Moore in charge as interim director until a replacement is found. Garcetti conducted reviews of the city’s top managers when he took office earlier this year, asking them…
Port of L.A. Executive Director to Retire
As rumors circled that Dr. Geraldine Knatz would be forced out, an announcement came from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Thursday afternoon announcing that the top Port of Los Angeles executive would be leaving.
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