Monthly Archives: February 2020

Controversy: The Magurs Built a Deck Above Potrero Because They Had Permits, Then the City Backtracked

What if you received a Coastal Exemption Permit from the City of L.A. Planning Department in early 2016 to build a covered porch (that nestles against your house) and then in early 2017 you received another Coastal Exemption Permit for … Continue reading

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Upcoming: A Celebration of Life for Josh Greenfeld  AND an Art Exhibit by His Wife, Foumiko Kometani

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Josh Greenfeld’s life on Saturday, February 29 at 2 p.m. in the Palisades Library community room. The celebration will also spotlight an art exhibit, “Trash to Treasure,” beginning at 1 p.m., that features … Continue reading

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California Telephone Access Program Explained at Palisades Library February 24

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) outreach specialist Andie Squires will speak to Palisades Alliance for Seniors at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, at the Palisades Library community room, 851 Alma Real. The meeting is open to the public. Squires … Continue reading

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Sweet Rose, the Popular Ice Cream Store on Monument, Will Close February 29 

Say goodbye to Fresh Mint Chip and Cookies & Cream, the best-selling flavors at Sweet Rose Ice Creamery, located in the Monument Building off Sunset. A sign posted on the front door says the shop will close. Circling the News … Continue reading

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Hearing Will Be Held for 1270 Marinette Road (near Will Rogers State Park)

A hearing will be held at 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, at Los Angeles City Hall, Room 1070, for a proposed housing project at 1270 Marinette Rd, which abuts Will Rogers State Historic Park. (Case No: VTT-73423 and CEQA … Continue reading

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Premier Card Supports Palisades Elementary and Provides Enticing Discounts 

Purchase a Pali Premier Card for only $100 and receive discounts at 17 Pacific Palisades businesses. Palisades Charter Elementary School parent Jeff Lemen explained, “The Pali Premier Card, a ‘Groupon’-inspired card, was created to support PEP (Palisades Enrichment Programs) at the … Continue reading

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‘Frozen Jr.’ Offers Spectacular Voices and Unbridled Enthusiasm at Theatre Palisades

Theatre Palisades Youth will present “Frozen Jr.” starting this weekend. If the Monday rehearsal is any indication, Director Lara Ganz will once again have a hit on her hands and sold-out performances. Forty-one talented youth will participate and, in an … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods: His Greatest Legacy May Be His Youth Foundation and His Kids Club

Tiger Woods, host of last week’s Genesis Invitational, will go down as one of the greatest golfers in history. Even though a tournament win at the Riviera still eludes him, the inspiration he provides to a new generation will far … Continue reading

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Democratic Club Speaker to Explain the Importance of the Upcoming Census

 The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will host its first speaker of 2020, Herbert S. Ferguson, from the U.S. Government Census Outreach Office, on Monday evening, February 24, at the Palisades Library community room. “Some people hear ‘census’ and their eyes … Continue reading

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PaliHi Concert Choir to Perform ‘Sounds of Cinema’ Concert This Weekend at Mercer Hall on Campus 

Palisades High has graduated a large number of students   who have gone on to excel in music, film and television, including Redfoo, will.i.am, Lauren London, Jeff Bridges, Forest Whitaker, Willa Holland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Erin Gray, J.J. Abrams, Scott … Continue reading

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