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BEVERLY HILLS—The community of Beverly Hills recently gathered to celebrate its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. National Night Out is a free family block party dedicated to fostering relationships between public safety agents and residents. It was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the 400 block of Rexford Drive.

National Night Out offers residents an opportunity to learn about crime prevention and the services public safety agents provide. Residents and visitors are encouraged to meet with local police officers and fire personnel. There is a wide range of education available, including public safety demonstrations and interactive displays.

The family-friendly event offering food trucks, live entertainment, emergency vehicle displays such as SWAT trucks and Bearcat, block parties, and hands-on demonstrations.

National Night Out is celebrated each year on the first Tuesday of August by communities across the United States. The main goals of this event are to harness relationships between law enforcement and residents and encourage a strong community through neighborhood engagement. 

The 400 Block of North Rexford Dr. was closed from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the event, while many guests opted to park for free at the Rexford/Civic Center after 5 p.m.

By Ryley Metten

MALIBU—On Tuesday, January 21, the city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that starting Wednesday, January 22, law enforcement will escort residents into the following permitted zones between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily at Malibu Pier Parking Lot, 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy:

-MAL-C111-A: Carbon Canyon, Carbon Beach East, La Costa Beach, La Costa (hillside), Las Flores Creek.
-MAL-C112-B: Carbon Beach Terrace, Carbon Beach.
-RMB-U030-B: Unincorporated LA County, Piuma Rd.

Individuals are being asked to use Malibu Canyon and Southbound Pacific Coast Highway to reach the checkpoint.

Residents repopulating must provide a photo ID that displays the resident’s name, photo and physical address. For updates and resources, visit MalibuCity.org/PalisadesFire.

As of Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. the Palisades Fire has destroyed 23,713 acres and it is 63 percent contained.

CalFire confirmed 6,380 structures destroyed and 788 damaged in total affected area (Palisades and Malibu). These are approximate numbers, subject to change.

Malibu Building inspectors are conducting rapid visual assessments; number of damaged/destroyed structures within City limits TBD. A total of 83 percent of inspections completed.

By Trevor

BEVERLY HILLS—The Beverly Hills Police Department reported on its Facebook page that it is offering a free online course to adults interested in joining law enforcement.

Individuals can learn interview techniques, how to avoid common mistakes and learn the hiring process. Individuals do not have to apply for the Beverly Hills Police Department to attend the online course.

Register NOW for the last Online Police Oral Interview Prep Course of 2024, which will be held on 9/25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Head to beverlyhills.org/BHPDPrepCourse to sign up. Anyone with questions can contact agreenwood@beverlyhills.org or call (310) 285-2136.

By Trevor