Monthly Archives: May 2021

Palisades High School Wins Boys/Girls Tennis Championships

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Back to back wins at the Balboa Tennis Center by the Palisades High School Girls Tennis Team on May 13 and by the Boys May 14, gave the school its 65th Team Title and Kling’s 48th. Next up for the … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Club under New Leadership

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Kathy Dunbar Later is the new Woman’s Club President and has exciting plans for the coming year. She told CTN that “The Woman’s Club has been dark for a year and we are bringing back as many traditions as we … Continue reading →

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One Woman Starts Homeless Email Campaign

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

On April 5, a resident of Studio City started a daily email campaign. This individual was frustrated because there had been no response from Councilmember Paul Kerkorian and Mayor Eric Garcetti about the plight of the homeless. The resident told … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Col. Richard Littlestone, Community Activist, Responsible for the New VA Columbarium

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Col. Richard Littlestone, a long-time Palisadian and activist, died in his sleep on May 15. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1923. In 2019, Littlestone wrote to Circling the News, “Thanks for the delightful article on Route 66. Our … Continue reading →

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Palisades Civic League Meets Monday

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet via Zoom on Monday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. (The meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of each month.) This is a perfect opportunity … Continue reading →

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Homeless Task Force to Feature Dr. Jonathan Sherin, Director of the County Department of Mental Health

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host an important meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 24. The guest speaker, mental health expert Dr. Jonathan Sherin, will address “Ending the ‘Off & On’ Street Cycle of Severely … Continue reading →

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Foo Fighters Named to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Although there won’t be a concert this year with the Palisades Fourth of July Celebration, many people may remember back to 2013, when Foo Fighter and Palisades resident Chris Shiflett performed. On May 2, the Foo Fighters led by Dave … Continue reading →

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AYSO Soccer Fall 2021 Registration Underway

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Recognized as a Platinum Region for its outstanding soccer program, AYSO Region 69, is now open for registration. All children born between 2003 and 2017, are eligible to play.  Unlike many sports organizations, at least 45 percent of the players … Continue reading →

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Two Councilman’s Different Views on the Palisades Fire

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Councilmember Mike Bonin in CD 11 wrote on Twitter: “Arson is a heinous felony and the person responsible for setting the #PalisadesFire and risking the lives of residents and firefighters should be prosecuted and held fully accountable. Intentionally setting a … Continue reading →

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Palisades-Malibu YMCA Expands Hours; Swimmers Can Access Early-Morning Lanes at PaliHi 

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades-Malibu YMCA has expanded its hours for members, making machines and weights available from 7 to 11 a.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Circling the News visited the gym on Friday and there were several … Continue reading →

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