Monthly Archives: December 2020

Bank of America Branch Office Is Temporarily Closed, Possibly for Weeks

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sue

Circling the News received an email from a reader on Tuesday, stating “As you know, the Bank of America is closed. Do you have any information as to status, how long? It was a shock to us the other day when … Continue reading →

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Palisades High Alum Dane Elkins, 21, Is Still Missing and Family Seeks Help

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sue

Dane Elkins, a Palisades High grad who holds 23 worldwide junior racquetball titles, has been reported missing and his family is seeking community help in finding him. A UC Santa Cruz engineering student, Elkins, 21, was last seen on December 20 at around 8:20 … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades 2020 Year in Review

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue

JANUARY: WISHNICK WAY: Councilman Mike Bonin officially designated Antioch Street from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue as Arnie Wishnick Way. Arnie was executive director of the Palisades Chamber of Commerce (which is located on Antioch). He passed away … Continue reading →

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Ho!Ho!Ho! Pet Contest Winners Announced

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue

One of the biggest successes of this year’s Pacific Palisades Holiday Ho!Ho!Ho! celebration was the inaugural pet contest. People were asked to post a photo of their pet on Nextdoor Palisades and the top three winners were selected based upon … Continue reading →

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McClure Tunnel Will Be Closed in Evenings as It Undergoes Safety Upgrades

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue

The McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica, built in 1935, will be closed weeknights, Monday through Friday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting the first week in January for safety upgrades. Caltrans warns that “motorists should expect delays and are … Continue reading →

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Latest Pacific Palisades Crime Report through December 25

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue

The following crimes were reported in Pacific Palisades through December 25. Senior Lead Officer Moore sends this report every week. These are the reported crimes and residents are reminded to file police reports. BURGLARY: December 25, at 1:40 p.m., in the … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: “Winter” Songs

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Sue

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 →

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Bravo, Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe! 

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Sue

The Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe presented a Zoom edition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on December 16. Annually the TPAT presents a radio play at Christmas for residents of Pacific Palisades. This year, more than 118 people registered to watch the … Continue reading →

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76-Year-Old Christmas Message Still Resonates

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue

(Editor’s note: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered this Christmas message to the American people on December 24, 1944.) It is not easy to say “Merry Christmas” to you, my fellow Americans, in this time of destructive war. Nor can I … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Richard Charles Wulliger, 88; a Dedicated Member of Four Palisades Organizations

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue

Richard Charles Wulliger, an attorney who was active in four local organizations, passed away December 11. Born May 9, 1932, to Jack and Carrie Wulliger, he was a life-long resident of Pacific Palisades. Wullinger was praised by fellow board members of … Continue reading →

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