Monthly Archives: July 2020

Early Morning Earthquake; Musings Questioned

4.2 Earthquake Hits Southland, Wakes Some The LAFD posted the following alert from spokesperson Nicholas Prange: “#EarthquakeMode; INC#0192; 4:45AM; Following the M4.5 #earthquake activity in the greater Los Angeles area (#SanFernando) at 4:29 AM, LAFD is, according to protocol, in … Continue reading

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Seven Arrows Works to Reopen; K-6 Schools May Be Able to Reopen with a Waiver

According to a July 23  L.A. Times story (“Schools May Soon Apply for Waivers to Reopen – But Only With Union Support”), “School districts, charters and private schools in L.A. County may begin applying within days for waivers that would … Continue reading

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Bonin Takes Questions from Residents During Community Council Zoom Meeting

  L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin was the special guest at the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on July 23. About 75 people, who had questions for Bonin, were listed as attending on Zoom. During brief opening remarks Bonin reminded … Continue reading

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City Finally Renovates and Upgrades the Main Office at the Palisades Recreation Center  

It only took 13 years, but Palisades Recreation Center Director Erich Haas finally prevailed. Built in 1958, the Rec Center office was finally renovated in May, June and July—just in time for Haas, who is nearing retirement, to celebrate his final … Continue reading

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Emmy Nominations Announced: Palisades Residents Named

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News When it comes to Emmy nominations that are connected to Pacific Palisades, “Schitt’s Creek”… isn’t. To put it another way, this year “Schitt’s Creek” has the most Emmy nominations of any Palisades-connected … Continue reading

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Unhappy with the Community Council? Then Run for a Position and Get Involved

Every two years, residents can run for a seat on the Pacific Palisades Community Council as an Area representative. If you are displeased with the way the Pacific Palisades Community Council has represented you or if you have fresh ideas that … Continue reading

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Residents Grill Bonin about Highlands Eldercare Facility during PPCC Meeting on Zoom

About half of the 75 people watching the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on Zoom on July 23 had questions about the proposed Eldercare building at 1525 Palisades Dr. in the Highlands. Resident Harris Leven asked Councilman Mike Bonin if … Continue reading

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Palisades Native Tyler Heineman Is Suddenly the Starting Catcher for the San Francisco Giants 

Just months after being released by the Miami Marlins, catcher Tyler Heineman had a memorable season-opening debut with his new team, the San Francisco Giants, last Thursday through Sunday. Heineman, 29, who grew up in Pacific Palisades, caught three of … Continue reading

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Bill Bruns Discusses Importance of the Business Block Building

(Editor’s note: My story about last week’s Design Review Board meeting (“TOPA Presents Plan to ‘Refresh’ the Historic Business Block Building in Town’s Center”) generated dozens of responses on Nextdoor Palisades as residents passionately defended the prominent “Pink Building” in … Continue reading

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Bonin, Bloom and Card Tour Potrero Canyon Park, Still More Than a Year from Completion 

California State Assemblyman Richard Bloom joined Councilman Mike Bonin and Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair David Card for a tour of Potrero Canyon Park last week. The 46-acre park, which will have riparian habitat and a hiking trail from the … Continue reading

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