Multiple Burglaries in the Palisades | Pacific Palisades
Two home burglaries took place on Thursday, Aug. 30, in Pacific Palisades, according to Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore.
One occurred on Fiske Street at 10:05 p.m. and involved a group of male suspects who entered a residential home by jumping a fence and smashing a door.
The residents were home at the time, and yelled at the assailants who fled the scene.
The second incident occurred at Camino De Yatasto/Michael Lane at 6 p.m. and involved a 28-year-old male who entered two houses. He stole property, including two vehicles and some alcoholic beverages, and was subsequently arrested.
A third incident took place on Friday, Aug. 31, at 3:50 a.m. on Bienveneda, where a suspect entered the victim’s home, removed his clothing and began watching television. This was classified as a trespass only.
Moore noted that the Camino De Yatasto suspect was not associated with Bienveneda or Fiske, but there is a possibility that Fiske and Bienveneda are the same suspects.
—TRILBY BERESFORD
Four Mountain Lion Kittens Discovered | Santa Monica Mountains
National Park Service researchers recently discovered a litter of four mountain lion kittens in a remote area of the Santa Monica Mountains. The kittens—two males and two females—are 4 weeks old and now known as P-70, P-71, P-72 and P-73.
Researchers believe that the kittens, part of the fourth litter for their mother, P-19, are the product of inbreeding.
“We have documented multiple cases of inbreeding during the course of our study,” said Jeff Sikich, biologist for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, in a statement. “The 101 Freeway is a major barrier to movement, which restricts the ability of mountain lions to come into and go out of the area, and unfortunately leads to a lack of breeding options.”
—SARAH SHMERLING
Self-Defense Class For Women | Pacific Palisades
Local jiu-jitsu and Aikido instructor Bill Shuttic is offering a four-hour self-defense course on Sept. 22 where he will teach women how to defend themselves in a dangerous situation. Email bill@ulti-health.com or call 310-413-0514 to reserve a spot.
—TRILBY BERESFORD
Samohi to Host All-Class Reunion | Santa Monica
Santa Monica High School will welcome back graduates of all ages to the All-Class Alumni Day on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Samohi campus.
Festivities will include a performance by the marching band, cheerleaders and choir. Members of the Santa Monica Elks Lodge will sell lunch, with proceeds supporting the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the free event as well. For more information, visit samohialumni.org/alumni-events.html.
—SARAH SHMERLING
ATAM Classes Now Enrolling | The Village
Private lessons and group glasses are available six days per week at the Academy of Technology, Art and Music. Visit atampalisades.com to sign up for robotics, game design, programming, engineering, architecture, music production, digital illustration and more. Game nights on Fridays and Saturdays are also offered.
—TRILBY BERESFORD
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