Monthly Archives: November 2019

Two Residents Overlooked for Sparkplug Honors, But CTN Applauds the Three Deserving Winners

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

The Citizen of the Year Award and Golden Sparkplug Awards used to be presented at a dinner organized annually by the Palisadian-Post since 1947. However, when local resident Alan Smolinisky bought the Post in 2012, he decided he didn’t want his … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School Cross Country Qualifies Three for State Meet

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Three Palisades High runners–Sarah Bentley, Lucas Shriver and Brett Bailey–qualified for the State meet last Saturday in the L.A. City Section Division 1 cross-country race at Pierce College. They will now compete in Fresno on November 30. This was Rob … Continue reading →

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Palisades Teen Creates ‘Claire’s Closet’ to Help Store Supplies for the Homeless; Donations Sought    

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

While many teens and young adult women are thinking about buying new clothes and having brand-names in their closet, Claire Healy is concerned about a different type of closest. Claire’s Closet, which was imagined by Healy, is filled with products … Continue reading →

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Short Updates: Racial Threats, YMCA Christmas Tree Lot to Open

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

RACIAL THREATS AT RALPHS: A woman who hurled racial threats at former Lutheran Pastor Kenneth Davis and his daughter in the Ralphs grocery store and parking lot on April 18, has been identified, said LAPD Detective Perez. On November 25, he … Continue reading →

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Latest Crime Report, Plus an Invite to Enjoy  A Coffee Visit with LAPD Detectives

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

  Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore released the crime report for Pacific Palisades from November 4 through 24 (see below). He also invited residents to “Coffee with Detectives” from 7 to 9 a.m., on Tuesday, December 3, at … Continue reading →

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Emails Reveal City Officials Knew Proposed Highlands Eldercare Facility Was Too Large by Code

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Emails obtained by Circling the News reveal that City officials know the proposed eldercare facility in the Highlands was too large per City code. The proposed 64,646 sq. ft. building should be no larger than 52,274 sq.ft. To determine the … Continue reading →

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Westside Ballet Long-standing Production of ‘The Nutcracker’ Presents Palisades Talent

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Southern California’s longest running production of “The Nutcracker” will return for its 47th season and feature nine dancers who live in Pacific Palisades or attend school here. The Broad Stage production, which starts Thanksgiving Weekend, will include the pre-professional dancers and … Continue reading →

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Palisades High Corner Landscaping and Expansion Project Is Finally Completed

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

“Isn’t the corner of Bowdoin and Temescal fantastic,” one reader wrote in a recent email to Circling the News. “Let’s hear it for a good design — lovely sign and benches added to the landscape. “It’s almost a proper entrance … Continue reading →

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My Question for Costco: “What about Bob?”

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

  By BOB VICKREY Recently, I have been feeling left out of all the fun that my friends with families are having when they make their weekly pilgrimages to our nearest Costco market and fill the backseat of their SUV’s … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast Will Be Offered at The Draycott

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

  Family out of town? Your children are now spending the holiday with the in-laws, in another part of the country, and you don’t feel like cooking a turkey for just the two of you? Or maybe you have never … Continue reading →

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