Monthly Archives: December 2019

February 2019: Burning Questions that Were Asked and Have an Answer

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Sue

  Question: Wasn’t Pacific Palisades supposed to receive at least $50,000 from parking meter revenue? In a February 7 news blast, Councilman Mike Bonin said: “I am very happy to report that Pacific Palisades will be one of three areas where … Continue reading →

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JANUARY 2019: Burning Questions That Were Asked and That Have an Answer

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Sue

Question: What happened to the bicycle racks at Palisades Village that were required in the plan? A reader asked what happened to the 14 sidewalk- mounted bicycle racks that were supposed to be placed on Swarthmore across from the Bay Theatre … Continue reading →

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The Tow Driver from Heaven and a Bystander from Hell

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Sue

The car I was driving decided to konk out in the middle of intersection in Venice a few days after Christmas. It spewed smoke and water all over the pavement, but I was able to coax it through the intersection and park … Continue reading →

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Fire Station 69 Has a Delayed Response Time, Thanks to a Damaged Garage Door

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue

The Fire Station 69 front garage door, which allows fire engines and emergency vehicles to exit onto Sunset (at Carey), was badly damaged around 3 a.m. on December 12 when struck by a hit-and-run driver’s vehicle. By the time firefighters … Continue reading →

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Former Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor  Rita Moreno Is Rose Parade Co-Grand Marshal

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue

“Ain’t It Grand: Moreno a Parade Star” was the headlined story in the L.A. Daily News on December 29. Rita Moreno, actress Gina Torres and Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez will be the co-grand marshals for Wednesday’s Rose Parade. People in … Continue reading →

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L.A. Department of Sanitation Explains how to Recycle Christmas Trees

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue

The L.A. Department of Sanitation (LASAN) will accept recycled Christmas trees and for safety reasons, urge you remove the tree from your home after Christmas or once it becomes dry. To recycle remove all the decorations, the tinsel and the … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: What to Do about Bullying and Fighting: Not My Kid

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Sue

My dog and I regularly walk by Palisades Garden Café on our loop through town. My pooch particularly likes to go by the picnic tables on the sidewalk (along La Cruz), in hopes of securing an errant French fry on … Continue reading →

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December Showers Bring Green Growth to Our Canyons and Mountains

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Sue

  According to Carol Leacock, the town’s County-certified rainmeister, Pacific Palisades has already received a healthy 7.88 inches this season, which began July 1. On November 19-20, there was 0.36 inches of rain in Leacock’s rain gauge on Bienveneda; on … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the New Year’s at The Draycott

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Sue

If you don’t know where to go to celebrate the end of a decade and welcome 2020, The Draycott will be open on New Year’s Eve. “We would love to ring in the New Year with our neighbors and friends,” … Continue reading →

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‘Silent Night’ Could Be the Start of a Miracle

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sue

My second born had colic. During the day he was the sweetest child, but at night he turned into Mr. Jekyll, a screaming stranger. My daughter, who was barely two, suddenly wouldn’t leave my side. Never. For any reason. Needing … Continue reading →

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