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HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On April 11, at approximately 9:30 p.m. residents entered their home in Hollywood Hills West to find that two intruders had broken into a home by smashing through a glass windowpane on the side of the house in the 7100 block of Macapa Drive. The burglars were still there when the residents came home.

One of the homeowners, only described as a 75-year-old-man was punched repeatedly by one of the intruders, who then left in haste. The intruders were dressed in all black, wearing gloves, and left the scene of the crime(s). They drove away in a silver sedan.

According to LAPD, the thieves stole approximately $150,000 in jewelry. According to reports the suspects are still at large

In addition to aggravated burglary, and assault, the intruders also stole approximately $150,000 in jewelry.

According to California Law, stealing $150,000 is classified as grand theft. Under California Penal Code Section 487 (a) taking property exceeding $950 in value constitutes grand theft, which is considered a “wobbler” offense. Warranting a felony conviction, the suspects could face sentences up to three years in jail or a state prison.

In California under California Penal Code 459, entering a home of inhabited dwelling is always a felony. A person who commits First Degree Burglary faces 2-6 years prison time.

In addition, California law considers the beating of an individual 75-years-of age to be elder-abuse, under Penal Code 368. If the victim suffers great bodily harm can also result in a felony charge and an additional 5-years prison time.

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council had multiple posts on their X social media page speaking of more acts of violence in the area over the last few days.

TV Reporter for FOXLA, Matthew Seedorff posted that one man was shot last Tuesday, April 14 while walking with his wife and baby. Another shooting occurred, “Just a half a mile away, last week,” Seedorff stated.

This aggravated burglary is one of two that took place in upscale neighborhoods outside of the Los Angeles metro area. In both cases, the residents were harmed. The incidents happened in completely different areas.

 

By Sharon

 

 

 

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, March 7, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported blaze at a three-story property.

The fire was reported at 9:36 a.m. at 8522 W. Oak Court. The three-story, ascending hillside home was well involved and extending to additional exposed buildings. By 10:49 a.m., the LAFD reported that over 100 firefighters extinguished fire in the main home, an adjacent structure (exterior only) and surrounding vegetation in one hour and 13 minutes with no injuries reported.

Crews remained on scene for extended duration conducted overhaul on any hotspots and monitoring the area. No further details about the fire have been disclosed to the public.

 

By Danny Jones

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Tuesday, September 2, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a brush fire at 2199 N. Sunset Plaza Drive. The blaze was reported at 6:40 p.m.

First responding companies report one vehicle on fire, with flames burning uphill through medium-heavy brush toward one hillside home. Air and ground resources from both LAFD and LA County Fire were sent en route.

Approximately a 1/4 acre of heavy vegetation was burning uphill. There were no structures currently involved, but several homes uphill were threatened and being prioritized for structure defense. Water drops from LAFD helicopters significantly slowed fire progress below the homes. Approximately 80 LAFD personnel were dispatched, including air resources and hand crews.

By 7:30 p.m., officials reported all active flames have been extinguished and forward progress stopped. Helicopters will continue water drops between homes to cool hotspots, while hand crews begin working toward 100 percent containment on the very steep terrain. Shelter-in-place orders issued for Genasys zones LFD-0817, LFD-0819, and LFD-0911 (bit.ly/sunset-plaza-ic), which were later lifted. There were no injuries reported.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—At 6:20 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the brush fire in the Hollywood Hills West as a result of the Sunset Fire that led to evacuation orders North of Franklin Avenue from Camino Palmero St (East border) to N Sierra Bonita Ave. (West border) would re-open at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8.

Approximately 10 acres was burning between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. A Mandatory Evacuation Order was in place for Laurel Canyon Boulevard (on the west) to Mulholland Drive (on the north) to 101 Freeway (on the east) down to Hollywood Blvd (on the south).

The brush fire at 2350 N Solar Drive had previously closed off that section because of the Sunset Fire. It will now be OPEN and all evacuation orders LIFTED. The LAFD will still be working in the area and ask individuals to be careful while returning to their homes.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, November 23, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that it battled a small debris fire in Hollywood Hills.

The LAFD reported at 10:31 a.m. a fire at 2059 N Laurel Canyon Bl. Small debris flow from a retaining wall failure onto N Laurel Canyon Road. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Traffic was closed in the southbound lane of N. Laurel Canyon at Kirkwood.

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is responding and will make the determination if full closure is required. The incident is transitioning to LADBS and no further information is forthcoming from the LAFD.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Sunday, June 30, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a structure fire in Hollywood Hills West. The fire was reported at 6:59 a.m. at 8100 W. Sunset Blvd.

First-arriving companies reported a one-story single-family dwelling with fire showing from the front. Firefighters proceeded in offensive mode, breaching entrances to fight fire and search for victims. They ascended to the roof to ventilate the pressurized smoke and heat.

Full extinguishment of the blaze was completed in 35 minutes. There was a total of 37 firefighters on-scene. There were no reports of any injuries. The official cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.

By Trevor