Monthly Archives: March 2020

Homeless Were Set to Come to the Palisades Recreation Center: What Happened?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Sue

On March 20, Councilman Mike Bonin announced that Mayor Eric Garcetti had ordered the use of 42 city recreation centers to temporarily house people experiencing homelessness. Five of the facilities were on the Westside, including the Palisades Recreation Center (but … Continue reading →

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God, Moses and Kenny Turan

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Sue

By BOB VICKREY After reading CTN’s story of Kenny Turan’s retirement from his post as senior film critic at the LA Times, I was reminded of a couple of spontaneous meetings at Dutton’s Brentwood Books on San Vicente Boulevard. As … Continue reading →

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Drive Down Sunset for Spectacular Food Choices: Thai Vegan III, Fiesta Feast and Rocco’s Cucina

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Sue

THAI VEGAN III When Thai Vegan III opened last year in the mini-mall on Sunset, just below Fire Station 29 at Los Liones Drive, it instantly received rave reviews. Many people who live on the other side of town (from … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Turan, Renowned L.A. Times Film Critic, Opts for Retirement, But Will Stay Busy 

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Sue

By BILL BRUNS and SUE PASCOE On March 25, longtime Pacific Palisades resident Kenneth Turan tweeted: “After close to 30 years in the most exciting and rewarding of jobs, I am stepping away from being a daily film critic for the … Continue reading →

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Sunday, March 29 in Pacific Palisades During Coronavirus

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Sue

“Sunday in the Park with George” was a famous musical by Stephen Sondheim with book by James Lapine. It was inspired by the French painter Geroge Seurat and his painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” … Continue reading →

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Divine, Delish and Delectable Cuisine from TWO Casa Nostra Ristorantes

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Sue

The room overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains was packed, but crowds of adults were ignoring the view and hovering near the kitchen. It was a Chamber of Commerce mixer at Casa Nostra Ristorante in the Highlands and no sooner did … Continue reading →

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NIMBYISM Is Not Behind Pacific Palisades Reaction to Rec Centers

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Sue

(Editor’s note: After I posted a story about Palisades residents questioning the safety of residents and homeless if Rec Centers were to be used for the homeless, I received at least 10 angry responses from people outside of Pacific Palisades … Continue reading →

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Venice Residents Criticize Pacific Palisades People for Opposing City’s Homeless Plan

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Sue

(Editor’s note: After posting letters titled “Resident Asks City Not to House Homeless in Rec Centers” and “Update: Local Organizations Challenge City’s Plan to House Homeless at the Palisades Recreation Center,” Circling the News received 10 angry comments. Most accused … Continue reading →

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Quick, Delicious and Reasonably Priced Describe the Takeout Food at Palisades Garden Cafe

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Sue

From Holiday Ho!Ho!Ho! and the Fourth of July VIP buffet to the Woman’s Club’s birthday luncheon for the town’s 90 year olds, Palisades Garden Café owner James Kwon is always generous with his donated food. He also supports PPBA Little League, … Continue reading →

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Gelson’s Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sue

(Editor’s note: I received the following email around 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 27. I have contacted the store to see if they can provide more information about the employee and how they may have interacted with community members—once I receive … Continue reading →

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