Monthly Archives: April 2020

Palisades Producer Chuck Lorre Donates $250,000 to LAUSD’s School Meal Program

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sue

“The Los Angeles Unified School District received a $250,000 grant from television writer and producer Chuck Lorre to support its Grab & Go food centers that are providing meals to families during the Covid-19 pandemic,” according to an April 28 … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: County and City Need to Open Businesses, Beaches and Parks

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sue

It’s time to open up the beaches and parks. Although it may come as a surprise to governmental officials when they urge people to stay at home and play in their own yards, many families don’t have yards. It may … Continue reading →

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Scams Abound During Coronavirus Times: Crime Update

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sue

Lookout for Scams: On April 26, Circling the News reported a scam that involved a criminal who used an email address that looked accurate to the recipient, but was off by a letter or two. The bad guy convinced the … Continue reading →

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Eight Baby Oaks Will Fight for Survival on the Island at Palisades Recreation Center

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sue

A reader called Circling the News on April 15 from a reader and wanted to know who planted the oak trees in the circle in front of the Palisades Recreation Center building. CTN contacted Park Director Erich Haas, who responded … Continue reading →

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Teenager Max Steinberg Develops a Website to Help Medical Professionals Find Supplies

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sue

Palisadian Max Steinberg, 14, has developed a website (“Supply Chain”) that links medical professionals with people who are distributing personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic to doctors and nurses on the front lines. Steinberg, who was home-schooled and is … Continue reading →

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Edo Little Bites Serves Tasty Food

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sue

One of my favorite places for lunch in Caruso’s Palisades Village is edo little bites. Created by Chef Edoardo Baldi of e. baldi Ristorante  and edo italian baretto in Beverly Hills, along with Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica Canyon, the food … Continue reading →

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Woody Allen’s Memoir, ‘Apropos of Nothing,’ Is a Must Read If You’re Interested in Fairness & Comedy

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Sue

Hachette Book Group said it would not publish Woody Allen’s memoir “Apropos of Nothing” because Allen’s “son” Ronan Farrow objected. A new company, Arcade, stepped up and released it – and I purchased a copy out of a sense of … Continue reading →

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SPORTS: Car Racing Takes Place in Pacific Palisades and AJ Lord is the Pinewood Derby Winner

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Sue

So, you thought there were no sports taking place in Los Angeles the past six weeks because of Covid-19. Wrong. Fast cars were on display at the annual Pinewood Derby on April 25 in Pacific Palisades, as members of Cub … Continue reading →

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You Can Listen to Upcoming Recreation & Parks Commission Meetings Online

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Sue

The Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commissioners meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The meetings are rotated to various recreation centers, which means that many of them are held in the far reaches of … Continue reading →

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Another Scam Alert: Notice the Email Address

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Sue

Circling the News received an email from a smart local resident, who had just been conned. “I received an email from our son, but it was actually from a scammer,” ‘Bob’ Smith wrote. “I thought I was communicating with my … Continue reading →

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