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Monthly Archives: October 2020
Vandals Damage Pumpkins at YMCA Pumpkin Patch
When Palisades-Malibu YMCA employee Oscar Rodriquez opened the Y’s Pumpkin Patch on Sunday morning, he discovered that about 20 large pumpkins had been broken open and empty Coors beer cans were scattered about. “Whoever it was may have been playing … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Crime/Police
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Highlands Eldercare Construction Is Underway
The controversial Palisades Highlands Eldercare project is underway, even though court cases have been filed over the size of the project, which is located on Palisades Drive in a very high fire severity zone. Developer Rony and Moshe Shram’s 64,646-sq.-ft. … Continue reading
Posted in Highlands Eldercare Project
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Alan Eisenstock: Lose Those Pounds Musically
Editor’s note: When Palisadian Alan Eisenstock is not researching and writing one of his nonfiction books (18 thus far!), he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he started in mid-March: sending a weekly Covid-themed … Continue reading
Fatality Accident Is Motivation for Left-turn Signal at Chautauqua and Sunset
(Editor’s note: On Thursday, October 22, yet another accident occurred at this intersection. Resident Bill Bruns drove by the site around 5:40 p.m. and reported “Tow trucks were there as we drove past, people talking to one another, at least … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents/Fires
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Swimming at the Palisades High Pool Is Positively Civil, But Lane Reservations Are Required
Back in mid-March, when I was swimming at least twice a week at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center through my YMCA membership, I was dismayed (along with all my fellow lap swimmers) when the pool was closed in response to … Continue reading
Friends of the Palisades Library Honor Winners in the Annual Summer Writing Contest
Brentwood High School student Alana Kamins, who took third place with her story “Eyes,” told the Friends of the Palisades Library: “Thank you for having this event. Especially with all the negativity right now, it’s nice to have a positive … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Books, Community
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PCH Task Force Addresses Potrero Canyon Park, RV Parking and Street Racing
The Pacific Coast Highway Task Force held its quarterly meeting Wednesday on Zoom, with State Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern and Assemblyman Richard Bloom in attendance. “It is important to cut across jurisdictional issues on PCH regarding accidents, evacuation … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents/Fires, Community, Homelessness, Parks
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Readers React to Suggested New Colors for Town’s Historic ‘Pink Building’ on Sunset
The Pacific Palisades Design Review Board will meet on Zoom next Wednesday, October 28, to finalize its recommendation regarding what color to paint the historic Business Block building in the heart of town. The DRB has been working with TOPA … Continue reading
Posted in General
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OPINION: On-line Learning Is a Travesty for Most Students
Sunday’s Daily News reported in its California “Coronovirus Daily Tracker” that from 0-17 years of age, the number of deaths in the state of California has been 2 and the reported number of cases 11 percent. Ages 18-49 have accounted … Continue reading
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Bellezza, a New Store on Via de la Paz, Features Exquisite Lingerie
Olivia Ciani has opened a new lingerie store, Bellezza, at 857 Via de la Paz, featuring bras, panties, lounge wear, pajama sets, robes and body suits. “We have sophisticated to super sexy nightgowns,” said Ciani, 21, who clearly was destined … Continue reading
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