New Off Leash Dog Run Celebration By Big Blue Bus

October 31, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of Gulfarazgardezi.

SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, October 29, the city of Santa Monica indicated in a news release that the city’s Big Blue Bus will host a free community event to celebrate the grand opening of Little Blue Dog Run, its new off-leash dog run, on Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Big Blue Bus headquarters, located at 1660 7th St.

Led by Big Blue Bus, in collaboration with the Santa Monica Public Works Department, general contractor Ramco, and architect SWA Group, the revitalization project will transform an underutilized area next to Big Blue Bus headquarters into a vibrant green space for the community. Little Blue Dog Run amenities include fenced exercise areas for dogs of all sizes, dog drinking fountains, trees, and a picnic area with seating.

“This project aligns with our mission to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting connection, access, and mobility, while also contributing to a clean and safe Santa Monica,” said Department of Transportation Director Anuj Gupta. “It transforms a busy Big Blue Bus stop and layover, served by three routes, into a dynamic community gathering space designed to enhance safety for our riders and staff through the installation of improved lighting and additional security cameras along the entire block.”

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, pet safety demonstrations from Santa Monica’s Most Loved awardee Love At First Sit, and agility demonstrations from local business Fitdog. Santa Monica Animal Shelter staff will introduce residents to dogs available for adoption and the Santa Monica Veterinary Group will distribute free exam vouchers to attendees.

A Doggie Fall Fashion Show, will allow community members to enter their dogs to win amazing prizes donated by local partners including Wag Hotels, Silly Dog, Westside Dog Gang, Love At First Sit, Fitdog, and the Santa Monica Veterinary Group.

To learn more about the grand opening event and register for the Doggie Fall Fashion Show, visit: santamonica.gov/events.

By Trevor

11 Cases Of Mosquito-Borne Dengue In SOCAL

October 31, 2024 ·

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On October 31, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) confirmed 11 new cases of the mosquito-borne Dengue fever in SOCAL including seven in Baldwin Park, two in El Monte, one case in Panorama City, and one in Hollywood Hills.

Photo Credit By Lucas Sankey

According to The Centers For Disease Control (CDC), most cases of Dengue are believed to be brought from those traveling in mosquito-infested areas. Dengue is not transferred from person to person. Two of the residents infected with the virus have not traveled to areas prone to Dengue.

The following information about how one may be infected with the Dengue virus was taken directly from the LACDPH website:

“Dengue is a disease caused by a virus that spreads to people mainly through mosquito bites. Dengue is common in tropical and subtropical regions such as the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico), Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific islands.

See CDC Areas with Risk of Dengue. Because the types of mosquitoes that spread dengue are common throughout many areas of the United States, local spread of dengue is possible. In the continental U.S., cases of locally spread dengue have been rare, with a few reported in Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and more recently, Arizona and California.”

Dengue fever is typically a short-lived virus that only stays in the body anywhere from two to seven days. According to the LACDPH website, one in 20 individuals may develop severe or life-threatening symptoms.

There is no medication known to treat dengue other than some recommended over-the-counter (OTC) medication for fever and pain.

LACDPH notes that the vaccine is not approved for use in U.S. travelers visiting, but not residing in dengue-ridden areas.

Precautions may be taken, as this infection through prevention by cleaning areas that may be collecting moisture, and standing water where mosquitos may breed, keeping pool well maintained, and stocking stock ponds with the right type of fish to eat mosquitos and their larvae.

There is an entire section attributed to the best types of mosquito sprays to use on the LACDPH website.

According to the CDC website, Dengue viruses are spread through the bites of infected Aedes species of mosquitoes. This is not the same mosquito that carries malaria.

The Aedes mosquito is the same type of mosquito that spreads other viruses such as Zika and Chikungunya.

As with other mosquitoes, the Aedes typically lay their eggs in buckets, bowls, flowerpots, tires, or any other container with stagnant water.

The people loving mosquitoes become infected by individuals that have the virus, and then the mosquitoes carry the virus to other people.

By Sharon

Water Main Replacement In West Hollywood

October 31, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Facebook page.

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday, October 30, the city of West Hollywood announced on its website that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is anticipated to replace 1,300 feet of water main on N. La Cienega Boulevard between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, starting the week of November 4.

Work will take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and temporary parking restrictions will be in effect. Individuals should look for updates on electronic message boards

Parking will be restricted while work is in progress; LADWP will post temporary No Parking signs with notification of the date and time of construction. Vehicles parked on the street during work hours may be subject to tow.

Work will be done on the following: westbound Santa Monica Boulevard, west of N. Hayworth Avenue; eastbound Santa Monica Boulevard, west of N. Robertson Boulevard; northbound N. La Cienega Boulevard, south of Melrose Avenue; westbound Fountain Avenue, east of N. Hayworth Avenue; eastbound Sunset Boulevard, east of Hilldale Avenue; westbound Sunset Boulevard, west of Roxbury Road.

For more details contact the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) at www.ladwp.com/support or 1-800-342-5397 (1-800-DIAL-DWP) or TDD 1-800-432-7397 (1-800-HEAR-DWP).

By Trevor

Caltrans Lane Closures On Topanga Canyon

October 31, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Malibu Facebook page.

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans will implement lane closures on Topanga Canyon beginning with the northbound lane starting on October 28. The work will run through November 2.

Work on October 28 through Friday, November 1 will be done from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Saturday, November 2, work will be done from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. for slope work at the site of the large landslide, 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway.

Alternating traffic with flaggers directing traffic. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones, under California law.

By Trevor

Arrest Made In Double Homicide

October 31, 2024 ·

Photo Courtesy Of Danilo Alves

BEVERLY HILLS—On October 30, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Bureau detectives announced the arrest of the suspect in a double homicide that occurred on October 29. According to an LAPD press release, the Wilshire officers responded to a call of the first shooting in the 900 block of South Victoria Avenue in the Wilshire area.

Responding officers were directed to a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. LAFD paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

New information indicates that the suspect initially struck the victim with his vehicle before shooting him.

At 10:30 p.m., Olympic area officers responding to a second shooting in the 800 block of South Berendo Street where officers discovered a female who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the passenger seat of a vehicle. LAFD first responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

The suspect, Marvin Magana, 50, of Los Angeles who was responsible for both shootings walked into the LAPD 77th Area Station and was booked for 187(A) Murder. His booking number is 6909605. He is being held on $3,000,000 bail.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Locator, Magana’s housing location is the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail.

The identity of the victims is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.

By Sharon

Serial Follow Away Robbery Suspects Arrested By LAPD

October 30, 2024 ·

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WOODLAND HILLS—On Tuesday, October 29, the Los Angeles Police Department reported that several serial follow away robbery suspects have been arrested.

The LAPD reported on September 19, a robbery occurred in the 23000 block of Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills. The suspects followed and confronted the victim in a parking lot.

Two suspects punched the victim which knocked him to the ground and then pinned the victim to the ground and forcibly removed his jewelry before fleeing in a black BMW sedan. On October 23, a robbery occurred in the 21000 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills. The victim was followed to a local business when a black BMW sedan drove up to him. Two rear passengers exited armed with handguns. The suspects stripped the victim of his jewelry and fled in the BMW.

During the investigation, detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division identified Chazon Brown, 28, from Los Angeles, Isaiah Moore, 32, from Fresno, and Nhazel Warren, 19, from Los Angeles, as the persons responsible for the robberies.

On October 24, search and arrest warrants were served which resulted in the arrest of both Brown and Moore as well as the seizure of numerous items of evidence, including two semi-automatic pistols. Warren was arrested that evening in Long Beach.

All three suspects were arrested for 211 PC-Armed Robbery and booked into an LAPD jail facility with their bail all set at $1 million.

During these crimes, Warren was wearing a GPS ankle monitor placed on him by the Los Angeles County Probation Pre-Trial Services following his arrests in two separate unrelated felony cases that occurred in July and August 2024. On October 29, Warren posted bond for a third time and was released.

Based on evidence collected in this case, investigators believe these three individuals are prolific robbery suspects, responsible for other robberies. Investigators believe there are many other victims who have yet to be identified. Photographs of the suspects are being released to identify and speak with additional victims.

Anyone who has been a victim or has details about this investigation is asked to contact Detectives Mrakich and Delph at (213) 486-6840 or email rhdtipline@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

By Trevor

Tree Giveaway In Santa Monica

October 30, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica’s Public Landscape division announced on its Facebook page that it will be giving away several varieties of fruit and shade trees both on October 31, and on Saturday, November 9.

Some varieties can be container grown for residents with limited space. Individuals should be aware that the tree giveaway will take place on a first come, first served basis and will conclude once all trees have been given away.

One tree per residence. The event is open to Santa Monica residents only. The first giveaway will transpire at Memorial Park on October 31 at 1 p.m. located at 16th St. and Colorado Avenue. The second giveaway will take place at Santa Monica Main Library on Saturday, November 9 at 1 p.m. at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in the North Courtyard.

By Trevor

Traffic Collision Leaves Two People Trapped

October 30, 2024 ·

Photo by Spencer Davis.

WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, October 29, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that at 10:59 a.m. they responded to a traffic collision at 470 S. Veteran Avenue.

The two-vehicle collision involved five patients, two of whom are trapped inside the wreckage. The LAFD indicated at 11:34 a.m. the trapped individuals were freed from the wreckage.

All five patients (1 serious / 4 fair condition) were transported to area hospitals for treatment. No additional details about the cause of the accident or the conditions of the victims have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

Veterans Day Celebration At City Hall

October 30, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Malibu Facebook page.

MALIBU—On Monday, November 11, the city of Malibu will hosted its 25th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at City Hall.

It will be hosted by hosted by the Malibu Navy League, Pepperdine University, the city of Malibu, and the Malibu Association of Realtors. The special event will take place at 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.

The program, themed “A Quarter Century of Honor – 25 Years of Saluting the Past, Inspiring the Future,” will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will feature keynote speaker Pat Boone. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a photo of a family member who has served or is currently serving, to show gratitude and remembrance. For more details contact Ani Dermenjian at 310-738-0499.

By Trevor

Curb Ramp Improvements On Stewart Street

October 30, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica on its Facebook page that there will be curb ramp improvements, street resurfacing and pedestrian/bike lane enhancements on Stewart Street from Colorado Avenue to Kansas Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue from Stewart Street to 26th Street.

The work will transpire beginning November 4, 2024 and run until April 2026. Work will take place Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To learn more about the most up-to-date work schedule, refer to the project website:
https://www.santamonica.gov/mobility-projects/bergamot-first-and-last-mile-improvementsfbclid=IwY2xjawGPCDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRUJjjsegN1lH_HjRERFAzAfsqm7G0VUbbIiyjCxiI74eBKAjoA1FINjmQ_aem_JSIhnip6C4I_a6g-jH_ZvQ

The city of Santa Monica contracted with Excel Paving. Construction is anticipated to last approximately 18-months.

For any questions related to the Stewart Street and Pennsylvania Avenue improvement project please contact Steven Becerra at (310) 429-9305 or steven.becerra@santamonica.gov.

By Trevor

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