Monthly Archives: May 2021

Kamer’s Study Highlights Traffic/Pedestrian Dangers in Will Rogers Beach Area

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Sue

  Resident Lou Kamer shared a preliminary traffic study he conducted in the Will Rogers State Beach Area, where Councilman Mike Bonin is proposing to house the homeless. “I am putting out a call to residents, businesses, etc., to gather … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Brushfire Below Via de las Olas Was Most Likely Started by Transient

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Sue

The versatile “duck test” goes, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” The hillside brushfire on May 24 that burned two acres below Via de las … Continue reading →

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Auditions for ‘Aladdin’ Set: Theatre Palisades Youth Summer Program

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Sue

The popular Theatre Palisades Youth Summer Program will feature Disney’s “Aladdin.” Youth in grades third through eighth (9 to 14 year olds) may participate by sending a video audition. The youth should sing a one-minute selection from any Broadway or Disney … Continue reading →

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Runners Can Still Make a Difference

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sue

(Brian Shea, Will Rogers 5/10K Race Founder and Director of 44 years, sent the letter below. Many entrants might not realize that their entrance fee for the July 4 race not only pays for permits, timing and T-shirts, but any extra … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Gavin MacLeod, 90, Former Honorary Mayor and “The Love Boat” Captain

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sue

Gavin MacLeod, born February 29, 1931, in Mount Kisco, N.Y., passed away on May 29, at his home in Palm Desert. He was 90. Gavin served as honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades for five years (2006 to 2011) at the … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Baby Songs

Posted on May 30, 2021 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 March 2020: sending a weekly … Continue reading →

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Design Review Board Favors Remodeling at 76 Station, Objects to Plans for The Shade Store

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Sue

At its May 12th virtual meeting, the Pacific Palisades Design Review Board discussed plans for two buildings that residents will eventually notice. The 76 Station, at the corner of Sunset and Via de la Paz (adjacent to Gelson’s), will expand … Continue reading →

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A Letter in Response to “Do Not be Mean to My Husband”

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Today, in a Re-Elect Mike Bonin message, Councilman Mike Bonin’s husband Sean wrote:  “I wanted to be sure you saw the Los Angeles Times editorial about my husband, Mike Bonin. This past Sunday, the paper wrote about his efforts to confront … Continue reading →

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Ready for Some Live Theater? PaliHi Students Offer a Musical Comedy This Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Sue

This Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Palisades High School will present “First Date,” a musical comedy, on the Quad. There will be a live band. To reserve a ticket go to palihighasb.square.site/. Attendees will be required to acknowledge they … Continue reading →

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National Poppy Day Is May 28

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Sue

This year, National Poppy Day is May 28. On that day, Americans are asked to remember the sacrifices made by veterans while they were protecting our freedoms. American Legion Auxiliaries across the nation pass out little red paper poppies in … Continue reading →

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