Lawsuit Pushed to 2019 | Palisades Village
A hearing for a tenant dispute between Palisades Village Co. and Mare Mare LLC on Monday, Dec. 17, pushed a conference until April 2019, as both sides are productively negotiating.
Palisades Village originally filed a lawsuit against Mare Mare LLC after withdrawing their restaurant “Al Forte by Madeo” at Caruso’s Palisades Village project. Soon after, Madeo filed a countersuit alleging Caruso misrepresented the terms of their agreement.
—CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA
Saturday Evening Stabbing | Castellammare
An assault with a deadly weapon and a separate attempted murder occurred in the Castellammare neighborhood on Saturday, December 15, around 6 p.m. on the 17300 block of W. Sunset Blvd.
A 36-year-old male attempted to murder his mother by striking her with his fist. The suspect also assaulted a 60-year-old male with the metal rod of a broken rolling pin, leaving a laceration on the left side of his face when he tried to intervene, according to LAPD radio broadcasts later corroborated by Senior Lead Offier Michael Moore. The male victim was reported conscious and breathing when officers responded to the call at his apartment. Residents believe it was a domestic dispute, though no further information has been reported.
—JAMES GAGE
Giving Back | The Village
Palisades Charter Elementary School partnered with Los Angeles Fire Department Station 69 to host a Toys for Tots Drive. Ahead of Christmas, the drive took place on Friday, Dec. 15.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Holiday Travel | Pacific Palisades
Ahead of a busy travel season, Caltrans District 7, which includes Pacific Palisades, released tips for staying safe on the road this year.
“Check road conditions on Quickmap, consider traveling at off-peak times, prep your vehicle, expect delays, allot extra time to get to your destination and pack your patience,” the agency stated in a release.
“Caltrans is also monitoring Woolsey and Hill burn areas to respond to debris or other problems on roadways.”
Caltrans also issues a work moratorium for the holidays to ease traffic delays.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Sweet Treats | Pacific Palisades
Cookie Good, founded by Palisadians Ross and Melanie Canter, has released special offerings for the 2018 holiday season, including Candy Cane, Snowflake Sugar, Sugar Plum Fairy, (Lump of) Coal and Gingerbread House.
Returning holiday flavors include Hot Cocoa, Peanut Brittle, Red Velvet and Cap’n Crunch Christmas Crunch. There are also a selection of brownies, like the Butterscotch Blondie and Sticky Toffee Pudding Bar.
Last-minute gift or holiday party purchases can be made by calling the Santa Monica store at 424-280-4100.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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