By 1:37 p.m. the fire was put out by 33 firefighters in just under one hour with no injuries reported. The fire was primarily contained to one room on the 2nd floor. No further details about the blaze have been disclosed to the public.

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In addition, the fire department needs to turn over communications sent and received between 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 10 a.m. on January 7 regarding reports of hotspots, smoke, and fire that occurred between the Temescal Ridge Trail and the Leacock Trailhead.

The subpoena requires all officers of the Los Angeles Fire Department to turn over to the federal investigators screenshots of the text messages they received on their devices issued to them by the department about any calls, dispatches, or communications about the Lachman Fire and the Pacific Palisades Fire.

It is the same with text messages and calls that the officers received on their personal devices.

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“The complaint alleges that a single person’s recklessness caused one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen, resulting in death and widespread destruction in Pacific Palisades. While we cannot bring back what victims lost, we hope this criminal case brings some measure of justice to those affected by this horrific tragedy.”

Special Agent in Charge, Kenny Cooper from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Los Angeles Field Division spoke on the tremendous loss homeowners suffered due to the fire:

“At the request of the state and local authorities, [Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms] lead this complex investigation utilizing techniques unique to our agency’s capabilities. The horrific loss of life and property was significantly felt by ATF members, and we are honored to utilize our expertise to provide answers to the community. We remain committed to serving with integrity and distinction.”

Official reports from an affidavit filed with the complaint, law enforcement determined that the Palisades fire began with the Lachman fire that started in the early morning hours on January 1, 2025. Firefighters extinguished that fire in a timely fashion. Unbeknownst to all, the fire continued to smolder, beneath the ground, burning roots and dense vegetation.

On January 7, heavy winds blew new life into the fire spreading quickly throughout Pacific Palisades causing mass destruction and irreparable damage.

Investigators were able to confirm through surveillance footage, cell phone data, and other analysis that it was Rinderknecht who originally set the Lachman Fire just after midnight on New Years Day.

According to a press release by the California U.S. Attorney’s office the land where Rinderknecht set the fire was owned by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA). Within a week’s time, the fire spread burning federal property.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was working as an Uber driver on New Year’s Eve in 2024, made two separate trips to that area. Local law enforcement later noted that they spoke to Rinderknecht that night, and he appeared agitated.

After he dropped off his last passenger(s), Rinderknecht, who had once lived in the area, took a ride up to Skull Rock Tailhead. He called an old friend as he walked up the trail. He was listening to a rap song. The beats on video depict catching things on fire.

Authorities confirmed that the fire began on January 1, precisely at 12:12 a.m. Rinderknecht indicated that he attempted to call 911 several times but could not get through. He was out of range and could not connect the call until he was at the bottom of the hiking trail when he reported the fire. By that time, a neighbor had already notified authorities.

Rinderknecht fled the scene of the crime at a high rate of speed, stopping at just after 1:00 a.m. to take cell phone video of the fire he created.

The following information came directly from the press release:

“If convicted, Rinderknecht would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
ATF is investigating this matter, with substantial assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department and the United States Forest Service.”

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Sherman has learned how to “quietly” do nothing. He distances himself from controversy. He’s not a leader…He’s a follower. Not a thinker…A party “yes man.” He always shows up one day too late to act as if he’s helping, but instead, he awkwardly just stands there doing nothing with his goofy smile.

How much has he cost you personally? As a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, Sherman has consistently led the fight to kill Bitcoin and all Cryptocurrencies. In fact, having so many financial institutions as supporters, he has advocated “outlawing” digital currencies. So, as it turns out, he has been on the wrong side of history for over 15 years. He has tried to stop the future. Bitcoin started trading in July of 2010 for $0.05 per coin. If you had bought just one Bitcoin, then or even in 2016 (just nine years ago) for $400 a coin it would be worth $124,005 today. So much for his negative rhetoric, hollow scare tactics, financial advice, and proposed killer legislation.

He chimed in with the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris LIE that the border was secure when in fact it wasn’t, and they knew it. He kept silent when Biden struggled mentally in his campaign. He claims to support Israel…sometimes. He continues to stall in leading a solution to the Metro Transit Project connecting the San Fernando Valley to LA’s West side. The endless delays have been bogged down by his accountant-due-diligence mentality instead of having an assertive vision with momentum to get it done.

As a career politician who has never earned more than $174,000 a year, he has a home in Los Angeles and a home in Washington, D.C. worth an estimated $14 Million dollars. How is that mathematically possible? Well, I said he was an accountant.

Regarding the Palisades and Malibu fires, I agree with real estate billionaire and former LA Mayoral candidate, Rick Caruso, who proclaims, “If it’s predictable it’s preventable.” Sherman and Mayor Karen Bass, both career politicians, don’t practice preventive governance, but instead, they rely on remedial governance.

Sherman claims and implies that Sherman Oaks and Sherman Way were named after him and his family. That’s simply a lie. Sherman Oaks and Sherman Way were named after General Moses Hazeltine Sherman (1853-1932). He was a land developer and entrepreneur from Vermont who came to California in the late 1800s and founded Sherman Oaks development. If Brad Sherman will lie about a town being named after him and his family, what else will he lie about?

It’s time for a change. My name is Larry Thompson, and I am running for United States Congress. This will be my second attempt to unseat Sherman. In the recent 2024 election, I received over 108,000 votes, which is the most votes ever received by a candidate running against him.

With your help, I plan to defeat him this time.

I am a Christian first. A Conservative second. A Republican third.

I am a member of Turning Point USA and Stand With Crypto . I am a compassionate, intelligent, experienced businessman who uses Common Sense. I am running for Congress to awaken, organize, and unite the dissatisfied Democratic voter, the canceled conservative voter, and the undecided No Party Preference voter. Visit: www.LarryThompsonForCongress.com

I have been endorsed by the California Republican Party, the Los Angeles County Republican Party, the Ventura County Republican Party, California Young Republicans, California College Republicans, Los Angeles County Young Republicans, the American Independent Party, Brock Pierce, Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, David Hernandez, Chairman of the Los Angeles Hispanic Republican Club, and Regional Vice Chair of CAGOP’s Los Angeles County, and Kelsey Grammer, among many others. Visit my 32-Point Political Vision at Larry Thompson For Congress – 32 Points

Democrats and Non-Party Preference voters, I believe I will earn all or most of the Republican votes, but I cannot win without your votes also. You have voted for Sherman for 30 years…! What about giving me a shot? My term would only be for two years. If I don’t do a better job than him, vote me out in 2028 and put him or another Democrat back in.

California’s District 32, where I am running against Sherman, encompasses at this time the communities of Bel-Air, Bell Canyon, Beverly Glen, Brentwood, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Malibu, North Hills, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Topanga, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. The district traditionally trends Democratic by a large margin of 70-30.

I know, it’s difficult to make a party change. Change isn’t just difficult. Sometimes, it feels impossible.

You know the feeling. You make a bold decision — to eat healthier, end a toxic relationship, move to a new city, leave that job, start that business, finally go after the life you keep pretending, you’re not afraid of. You start out strong, your heart full of conviction. But weeks—or even days—later, you find yourself back where you started, sabotaging your progress or convincing yourself it was never worth it anyway. And then comes the shame.

You wonder why everyone else seems to manage change so gracefully while you’re drowning in self-doubt. You ask yourself, “What’s wrong with me?” But the truth is: nothing is wrong with you. Change is not a straight path. It is a reckoning. A grief. A rebirth. A neurological, psychological, and emotional storm that stirs up every part of your identity. It’s not that you’re weak. It’s that you’re human.

American author, speaker, and pastor, Dr. John Maxwell, says, “When it comes to change, there are three seasons of timing: People change 1. when they hurt enough that they have to, 2. when they learn enough that they want to, and 3. when they receive enough that they are able to.”

Are you in any one of these three seasons?

Isn’t it time you tried something new to build a future for you and your children? Sometimes the person that brought you here isn’t the person you need to guide you forward.

Think about it. Vote for change. Vote for Larry Thompson for Congress.

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Jerry Lee Clay Jr., 43, of Los Angeles is charged in case 25CJCF05331 with one felony count of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument; one felony count of grand theft; and two felony counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information.

Clay allegedly submitted a fraudulent FEMA application using a Pacific Palisades residence at which he did not live and an apartment number that does not exist, ultimately stealing $14,919.30 in federal disaster assistance in January and February 2025.

The funds were deposited into his personal account and used for purposes unrelated to the federal disaster claims. He is also accused of impersonating individuals he falsely claimed were his landlords in documents submitted to FEMA to verify tenancy claims and further his scheme.

Clay was arrested on September 14 and arraigned on September 16. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. His bail was set at $50,000 and Clay was released on bond. A preliminary hearing is set for September 30 in Department 31 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. If convicted as charged, Clay faces four years and four months in state prison.

Matthew Garnet O’Brien, 44, of Los Angeles is charged in case 25CJCF05780 with one felony count of offering a forged or false instrument and one felony count of grand theft.

O’Brien is accused of stealing $12,314.52 from FEMA in January and February 2025 after submitting a fraudulent FEMA application misrepresenting his residential address as a home in Altadena. The funds were deposited into his personal accounts and used for purposes unrelated to the federal disaster claims.

O’Brien surrendered to law enforcement on September 25. He was released on his own recognizance. His arraignment is set for November 25 in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. If convicted as charged, O’Brien faces three years in state prison.

Maricka Marie Gilmore, 37, of Marrero, Louisiana, is charged in case 25CJCF05310 with one felony count each of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument and grand theft.

Gilmore allegedly submitted a FEMA application using a Pacific Palisades residence that she did not live and an apartment number that does not exist. She is accused of stealing $14,153.67 from FEMA in February 2025. The funds were deposited into her personal account and used for purposes unrelated to the federal disaster claims.

Gilmore was extradited from Louisiana to Los Angeles on September 23 and is being held on $50,000 bail. Arraignment was set for Monday in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. If convicted as charged, Gilmore faces three years in state prison.

The three felony complaints were filed for warrant on August 21. The cases are being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Benyomin Forer of the Cyber Crime Division and remain under investigation by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation.

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The event will allow volunteers to help those in the community who suffered a loss during the recent wildfires in January 2025.

The public is asked to bring their family, friends and neighbors out to Pepperdine University at Alumni Park located at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway. PaliBu Day of Service allows the community to support the essential work local nonprofits do to support the Pacific Palisades and Malibu (PaliBu) communities.

Individuals can participate in multiple hands-on projects and visit with local nonprofits at Pepperdine University or volunteer at one of our off-site locations doing a beach clean-up at Malibu Lagoon or caring for our Oak trees at Nicholas Flat Trailhead.

Some of the opportunities at Pepperdine University include:

-Food Drive — Bring donations for the Westside Food Bank’s food drive to feed those in need. Anything ready to eat: ramen, peanut butter, meat pouches, pop top cans, fruit cups, snacks, etc.

-Make Friendship Bracelets for Fire Survivors — The Palisades YMCA will be hosting friendship bracelet making for survivors of the Palisades Fire, continuing their commitment to community

-Pack Lunch for Our Unhoused Neighbors — Our partner, Malibu C.A.R.T., will be preparing lunches to be distributed through our local food pantries in Malibu and the Westside

-Build a Custom Backpack — The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu will be providing volunteers with an opportunity to build a custom backpack containing notes of encouragement, school supplies, and other wellness items

-Paint Rocks — In a symbol of togetherness, paint Kindness rocks for wildfire survivors with the Girl Scout troops from Palisades and Malibu

-Write Notes to Students or Teachers – The Malibu Education Foundation will have a note-writing area to send students and teachers words of support in a community recovering from wildfires

-CPR Training — Learn CPR with McCormick Ambulance Service

-Make Shibori Banner Art and Write Notes to Seniors and Veterans- Share your artistic talents or kind words with local seniors at Art Trek’s station

-Adopt a Pet — The LA County Department of Animal Care will have K9’s for adoption on site and felines at the Agoura Shelter – All fees waived

-Donate Blood — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will have a team on-site for those who would like to donate blood

For more details and to register in advance visit: http://a42.asmdc.org/events.

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The incident was reported at 12:01 p.m. at 20825 Entrada Rd.

Two male hikers on a remote trail, feeling unwell and unable to return to their starting point. Following paramedic assessment, patients agreed to be airlifted from the trail but declined hospital transport.

There are no additional details to report about the incident.

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Due to the Labor Day holiday weekend, no closures are scheduled Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Monday. Closures will take place Tuesday–Friday, September 5.

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) (Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades – Carbon Beach Terrace, Malibu):

-Speed limits: McClure Tunnel–Temescal: 45 mph; Temescal–Sunset: 35 mph; Sunset–Carbon Beach Terrace: 25 mph in active work zones.

Potential nighttime lane closures from Ventura County Line to Carbon Beach Terrace:

-Trancas–Guernsey, Corral Canyon Bridge – potential nighttime lane closures. South of Las Flores to Sunset Blvd: Roadway, drainage, slope, and electrical repairs; lane closures as needed, 9 p.m.–6 a.m.
-Big Rock Drive: One lane in each direction, 7 p.m.–5 a.m., September 5–6, for retaining wall work.
-Big Rock–Topanga Canyon Blvd: SCE trenching; northbound lane/shoulder closures, weekdays 4 a.m.–3 p.m., weekends 4 a.m.–4 p.m.
-Topanga Canyon Blvd: Rock mitigation; one northbound lane closed, 6 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard from PCH to Grand View Drive:

– Closed to traffic nightly, midnight–5 a.m.
– One-way traffic control with pilot car, postmile 2.1–2.8, 5 a.m.–midnight.
– One-way traffic control for SCE trenching, postmile 3.4–4.2, 5 a.m.–midnight.

See details on Caltrans Palisades Fire & Emergency Work webpage: http://dot.ca.gov/…/district…/d7-palisades-fire-repairs.

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On Friday, August 15, officials received a report of a hiker in trouble at 11:40 a.m. at Mandeville Canyon Park.

LAFD ground and air responded to an exhausted octogenarian male hiker on a remote section of the Westridge Spur Trail south of the Mandeville Fire Road in Mandeville Canyon Park.

An LAFD Rescue Helicopter lowered a Flight Paramedic to medically assess the patient, who declined hospital transport. The LAFD air crew hoisted the man and LAFD Flight Paramedic into the hovering helicopter for transfer to a safe landing location at Will Rogers Park. No additional details about the incident has been disclosed to the public.

On Saturday, August 16, a hiker had to be rescued after the LAFD received a call at 10:44 a.m. at 3001 Rustic Canyon Rd. The LAFD air and ground resources are coordinating to aid an injured mountain biker (29 year-old male, fair condition) on a remote trail. Crews hoisted the patient to an LAFD helicopter and will transport directly to a local hospital.

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UCLA will kick off against a familiar foe, Utah at the iconic Rose Bowl 8:00 p.m. on Saturday August 30 in what should be a very intriguing game. Any first responders who choose to come for a great event will be welcomed with open arms.

UCLA and Utah were formerly in the PAC-12 before the conference disbanded. Utah is now a part of the Big 12, but the rivalry between the Bruins and Utes remains intact.

“August 30th, our first game this year is gonna be the first responder game,” Foster said. “The tickets will be free for all first responders, just showing (a form of) ID or anything. You can check the links there on both our social media accounts, Twitter and Instagram, please come out.”

“This is our first opportunity to really just share and let them know, the first responders, how we feel about them and how important it was for them to, you know, they basically saved us, you know, because (the fires) didn’t make it to UCLA,” said UCLA football Head Coach DeShaun Foster.

Last season, the Bruins joined the ferocious, highly competitive BIG 10 Conference. The Bruins certainly got off to a slow start, as every weekend featured a new heavyweight foe.

Their record was 5-7, although the Bruins improved leaps and bounds finishing 4-2 down the stretch to get some momentum into 2025.

Attention UCLA Football fans, meet our new Quarterback who hopefully will take the Bruins to a bowl game: Nico Lamaleava.

He is a transfer from Tennessee who is garnering headlines across the Nation. UCLA has hope and momentum going into 2025.

“He’s just somebody that I don’t think he can really get rattled, you know? Personality wise, he’s kind of quiet a little bit, but, you know, confidence,” Foster said at Big Ten Media Days.

UCLA and Utah will kick off the season in less than three weeks. A new-look Bruins team will hope to show out for the fans in attendance, including the brave first responders.

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Businesses can apply for direct grants up to $50,000 to cover urgent needs, including rebuilding damaged property and covering fire-related expenses.

The LifeFund website states:

“The devastating wildfires in Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades tested the resolve of the small business community in Los Angeles, but it couldn’t break their spirit. The road to recovery is a process, and financial support is still needed.”

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the grants.

-Business must have been operating on or before October 1, 2024. Operational is defined as generating sales revenue, as evidenced by activity in a business bank statement. Applicants without a business bank account will not be considered.

-Business is located in Palisades, Malibu or Altadena and applicants must reside in Los Angeles County or contiguous counties

-Applicants must own fewer than three businesses offering similar products or services

-Cannot be a dedicated adult entertainment operation, liquor stores, vape/smoke shops or lending organization

-Grant applicants must be majority owner or equal share ownership of business

-All applicants will be required to hold a video conversation with a LiftFund staff member prior to disbursement

-Operates from a commercial storefront location (no online-only businesses)
Applicant has no more than 100 full-time employees

-Each individual applicant is eligible for only one grant award, regardless of the number of businesses or legal entities (EINs) they own or control

-Generates no more than $6 million in annual gross sales

-Must currently operate, or demonstrate intent to re-open within Altadena, Malibu, or the Palisades and applicants must reside in Los Angeles County or surrounding counties. Out of state applicants will not be considered.

-Applicants must be a legal resident with a valid Social Security Number or ITIN

-Applicants must agree to share their name, likeness, and participate in an on-camera interview

To apply visit: https://www.liftfund.com/la-small-business-initiative/. For more information, contact sbgrants@liftfund.com.

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With the influx of students, city officials advise commuters, residents, workers and business owners to allow extra time traveling near school areas, be on the lookout for students.

Pali High students will return to the school’s temporary Santa Monica campus at the site of the former Sears building on Colorado Avenue on Wednesday, August 13. Samohi students are set to return to their campus on Thursday, August 21.

Santa Monica welcomed Pali High students to the Sears site in April, after the January wildfires damaged their home campus in neighboring Pacific Palisades. The city is ready to welcome students and staff back through December 19, as they continue to prepare to return to the Palisades region.

Pali High’s temporary campus was made possible thanks to an emergency order approved by the Santa Monica City Council in January that allowed schools affected by the wildfires to relocate to Santa Monica. The school is one of four that relocated to Santa Monica and are returning for the new school year.

“Back to school can be a hectic transition for many families, and especially for our Palisades families who are still in the process of rebuilding,” said Mayor Lana Negrete. “The city remains a committed partner in helping restore a sense of normalcy as families settle into their routines for the new school year.”

The city is working with local partners to help families get to and from schools safely:

-Crossing guards will be at every Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) campus to help manage critical intersections.

-SMMUSD and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) participate in the regional GoPass program, which provides free transit rides to all K-12 students. This includes rides on Big Blue Bus and LA Metro trains and buses.

-Construction was completed earlier this year on the pedestrian improvements at six schools, which implemented critical pedestrian safety improvements around Edison Language Academy, Santa Monica Alternative Schoolhouse (SMASH), John Muir Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Grant Elementary and Franklin Elementary.

-School safety tips from the Santa Monica Police Department include information for students and parents as well as important safety tips for motorists navigating the streets around schools.

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The fire was reported at 12:44 p.m. at 13530 W. Sunset Blvd. Approximately 1/8 acre of medium to heavy brush was burning uphill (45-degree slope) with no wind.

There was one structure threatened by the fire, which firefighters defended from any potential damage.

Crews utilized hand lines encircling the perimeter. They remained on scene to conduct mop up operations and to ensure no hot spots remained. The fire was fully extinguished at 1:19 p.m. officials reported.

The cause of the grass fire has is under investigation, and there were no reports of any injuries during the incident.

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The third issue that those who fell victim of California wildfires are dealing with is insurance fraud. Insurance companies have reportedly been inundated with false claims from those who didn’t receive damage and do not deserve compensation.

Some of the Pacific Palisades homeowners have chosen to sell their land at a reduced rate rather than fight the odds on a rebuild.

There are contractors and developers dedicated to rebuilding and restoring Palisades to its former splendor. It is not clear if one of them has chosen to invest in the land from residents who chose to leave rather than rebuild.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reinforcing its commitment to public safety in the fire-affected areas of the city of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu, and the Topanga community.

Authorities will be implementing strict traffic enforcement, conducting high visibility patrols, undercover operations, and bolstering looter suppression efforts to protect residents. The LASD comprehensive crime strategy will focus on a zero-tolerance approach to criminal activity and traffic violations and will be coordinated with the California Highway Patrol and other public safety agencies.

“Our highest priority is the safety of this community,” said Acting Captain Dustin Carr. “We are proud to reach this milestone in the Palisades Fire recovery and will continue supporting it with increased traffic enforcement, proactive looter suppression, and a close partnership with the community. There will be zero tolerance for looting and reckless driving. Please help us keep the city of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu, and our Topanga community safe as we rebuild together.”

The Malibu Lost Hills Station is asking all residents and visitors to comply with traffic regulations and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

The community can stay updated through the Malibu/Lost Hills Station social media accounts on X, Nixle, and Facebook. Refer to the Caltrans website https://dot.ca.gov/ for the latest on road conditions and closures.

The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station noted that homeowners should visit the station and complete a Letter of Agency for their homes or businesses impacted the Palisades Fire and recent fires, especially if they are unoccupied.

A Letter of Agency, also known as a Trespass Arrest Authorization, is a formal document that grants law enforcement the authority to enforce trespassing laws on one’s property in their absence. It allows officers to take action against unauthorized individuals without contacting the homeowner first.

This authorization is useful for vacant properties, vacant lots, businesses, or any properties experiencing public nuisance activities or general trespassing. The completion of the Letter of Agency helps protect one’s property as Malibu transitions back to normal operations.

Remember to:

-Secure Your Property: Ensure gates, doors, and windows are locked.
-Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately contact local law enforcement if you observe unauthorized individuals on your property.

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