Attempted Rape Incident | Will Rogers State beach
An attempted rape incident occurred on Saturday, February 4, at Will Rogers State Beach, Los Angeles Police Department Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin reported in an emailed statement sent February 7.
“On Saturday, February 4, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an attempted rape occurred at the 15000 block of Pacific Coast Highway (south of the lifeguard headquarters along the beach),” Espin wrote. “Suspect approached the victim and engaged in conversation. When the victim ended the conversation and tried to walk away, the suspect grabbed the victim and made statements of intent to commit a sexual battery.”
The suspect, described as a “possible male, Hispanic, 5’7”,” 150 to 160 pounds between 20 and 30 years old with black hair, brandished a bladed weapon, according to Espin.
“The victim was able to create distance from the suspect and able to get away and call the police,” Espin reported. “This is an isolated incident. Due to the ongoing investigation, information is continually being looked at and vetted. Our Beach Detail and patrol officers have been actively checking the area and looking for the possible suspect.”
Espin said he has been in contact with Operations West Bureau Detectives, who are “actively investigating the incident.” The detectives will distribute a community alert with a composite of the suspect, which Espin said he will then send out.
—SARAH SHMERLING
PPAA Vision Board | Palisades Branch Library
Pacific Palisades Art Association invites members and prospective members to build vision boards to “uncover ideas for the future” of the association in the Palisades Branch Library Community Room on Wednesday, February 15, from 6 to 7 p.m.
“Bring a folder of ideas on how our community club can help you promote your art and what you would like to learn,” the association shared ahead of the event.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Singing Valentines | Pacific Palisades
The Santa Monica Oceanaires barbershop quartet is offering Singing Valentines for Valentine’s Day, February 14.
“We’re back bringing Singing Valentines throughout Los Angeles, including Pacific Palisades and the Westside,” according to the group. “A Singing Valentine will leave them speechless.”
The Singing Valentines, which start at $50, if ordered by February 10, include two “romantic songs,” a balloon and a personalized card. Orders on February 11 to 13 will be $75.
Orders are encouraged to be placed early, as they sell out every year, the group shared.
Questions or special requests can be sent to santamonicaoceanaires@gmail.com. For more information or to place an order, visit oceanaires.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Grand Opening Party | The Village
Keyes Real Estate will host a grand opening party for the community on Tuesday, February 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its office at 15113 Sunset Boulevard in Suite 3.
“Bring your Valentine to our Westside office grand opening party,” read the Keyes website.
Those who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP to 310-486-9417 or info@keyesla.com.
For more information, visit keyesla.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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