Monthly Archives: June 2020

Two Stores Close in Caruso’s Palisades Village

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

BOTANICA BAZAAR Botanica Bazaar, based in Amagansett, New York, closed its Palisades Village store during the Covid-19 crisis and will not be reopening. Answering a query from Circling the News about the store’s reopening, Leilani Bishop said by e-mail on June … Continue reading →

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Yay! The ACT and SAT Tests Are Optional! Or Are They?

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Anyone who has a high school student is aware of the ACT and SAT standardized tests that are part of the college admission process. A May 2020 L.A. Times story (“UC Makes Landmark Decision to Drop ACT and SAT Requirement … Continue reading →

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Honorary Parade Marshals Are the Captains, Engineers and Firefighters/Paramedics from Stations 23 and 69

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Just another day at the office: The wildfire broke out about 2 a.m. on June 10 near Getty Center Drive, and according to the L.A. Fire Department:  “There are 175 LAFD personnel assigned, battling by ground and air (4 LAFD … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Make Photos Look Professional with a July Course Taught by Rick Steil

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Almost everyone is snapping photos on their iPhones and posting them on social media sites, but most are not really good. This summer, residents and (nonresidents) will have a chance to learn from a professional how to take and produce … Continue reading →

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World War II Planes Will Fly over the Palisades on July 4

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

In 1962, former World War II fighter pilot Richard Sykes and his friends started the Condor Squadron, a group that today still flies WWII AT-6 planes for various community events and celebrations. Sykes, who was shot down over Hungary during … Continue reading →

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CRIME: Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore’s Report

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore released the following crimes reported in Pacific Palisades in recent weeks. After a few months of “safer at home” mandates, it appears there has been an uptick in crime as people once again populate neighborhoods … Continue reading →

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Contact State Sen. Ben Allen about SB 902, Before the Appropriations Committee Votes on June 18

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Some people have speculated that one of the reasons that Los Angeles has not been hit as hard with Covid-19 as New York City is because of the lower housing density.  State Senator Scott Weiner is trying to change that … Continue reading →

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PAPA’s July 4 Theme: ‘Celebrating a Different Kind of 4th’

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Given that it was faced by unprecedented challenges this spring, the Palisades Americanism Parade Association had to create its own theme for this year’s Fourth of July events. The chosen theme, “Celebrating a Different Kind of 4th,” reflects the fact … Continue reading →

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90272 Dancewear Will Have Closing Sale June 25-27

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Co-owners Terry Ross and Traci Chorna wrote Circling the News on June 12: “We are unfortunately closing our doors for now. Would you be able to mention our closing sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 25, 26 … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Even Kings Need to Come out of Their Castles Occasionally

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

On Friday, Los Angeles County Supervisors sent the following message for the weekend of June 13-14: “No group activities, crowd gatherings, chairs, canopies, coolers, grills or sunbathing allowed on wet and dry sand. Public beach parking lots are open with … Continue reading →

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