Monthly Archives: June 2021

Fireworks Light up the 4th of July Sky

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission for the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. Tickets must be purchased online at Palisades4th.com. NO tickets will be sold at the gate.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer After a year without fireworks, … Continue reading →

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Joe Halper, Understated Activist, Aids Residents

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association.) By LAURA ABRUSCATO Contributing Writer Palisadian Joe Halper was surprised and delighted to learn he was named co-parade marshal for this year’s Fourth of July Parade. … Continue reading →

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Crime Uptick from June 20 to 26

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Sue

Pacific Palisades temporary Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin released the Part 1 Crime report for June 20-26 that included 10 incidents. BURGLARY: June 20, in the 14700 block of McKendree Avenue. The suspect removed a garage opener from a vehicle … Continue reading →

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City Council Addresses Anti-Camping Ordinance

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Sue

The City Council approved 12-3 to have the City Attorney pen a new anti-camping ordinance, that will be voted on Thursday. Today’s meeting started with virtual public comment. During the half-hour allotted for comment, the majority of calls focused on the … Continue reading →

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4th of July Parade Co-Marshal: Dr. Mike Martini Serves the Town

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This year co-parade marshals were chosen by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. Circling the New received permission from PAPA to run this story. Tomorrow CTN will run the story of the other co-marshal.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer … Continue reading →

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Polo Matches (and Movies) Return to Will Rogers

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Sue

A resident told CTN last week, “I just got back from my evening visit to Will Rogers State Park,” where she noticed horses, trailers and staff in the lower parking lot. She learned that weekend polo has resumed on the only polo … Continue reading →

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Jordan Wilimovsky Prepares for the Olympics

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sue

Long-distance swimmer Jordan Wilimovsky spent one of his last training sessions at the Palisades High School pool on June 24. His coach David Kelsheimer told Circling the News that Jordan was headed to a U.S. training camp in Hawaii before … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Councilman Mike Bonin’s Homeless Housing Plan Denies Children Opportunities

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sue

Councilman Mike Bonin, in his effort to aid the homeless including the mentally ill and those with substance abuse problems, is overlooking L.A.’s most vulnerable: the children. Will Rogers State Beach, particularly the area that Bonin has suggested being turned … Continue reading →

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Summer Youth Writing Contest Underway

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sue

The Friends of the Palisades Library organization has launched its annual summer creative writing contest, which is now available to students who attend school (private or public) in Los Angeles. Youth and teens from first grade through high school are … Continue reading →

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Questions Go Unanswered, But RAP Approves Tiny Homes for Homeless in Eagle Rock

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Sue

Recreation and Park Board Commissioner Joe Halper, a Pacific Palisades resident, asked two important questions at the RAP meeting held virtually on June 17. During the meeting, the five-member board considered and then approved putting tiny homes for the homeless … Continue reading →

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