Monthly Archives: June 2021
Fireworks Light up the 4th of July Sky
(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,...
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Joe Halper, Understated Activist, Aids Residents
(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....
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Fourth of July
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Crime Uptick from June 20 to 26
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...
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June 30, 2021, Musings
Musings SPECTATOR CHAIRS ARE READY FOR THE PARADE By Sue Pascoe · June 30, 2021 A reader wrote today: “I just saw the first chairs out on Sunset by the Bank of America parking lot. Now there’s someone who wants...
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City Council Addresses Anti-Camping Ordinance
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...
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Homelessness
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4th of July Parade Co-Marshal: Dr. Mike Martini Serves the Town
(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...
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Polo Matches (and Movies) Return to Will Rogers
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...
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June 29, 2021, Musings
Musings YES, THERE WILL BE A PARTY FOR THE 90-YEAR-OLDS By Sue Pascoe · June 29, 2021 One resident wrote Circling the News and asked, “Just wondering if you have heard if they will be able to have the party...
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Jordan Wilimovsky Prepares for the Olympics
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...
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VIEWPOINT: Councilman Mike Bonin’s Homeless Housing Plan Denies Children Opportunities
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...
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