Monthly Archives: July 2021

Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: 2020 Tokyo Olympics

(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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Circling the News Was Wrong: Land IS for Sale

In the July 22 musings, CTN ran the following blurb with a photo of a realtor sign: LAND FOR SALE: “The realtor sign at the base of Potrero Canyon seems to be advertising that this land is for sale. But, … Continue reading

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LASD Arrests Homeless Outreach Advocate For Dealing Drugs Near Venice Bridge Home

(Editor’s note: the following story is reprinted with permission by the Westside Current. When Circling the News went to Venice to learn about bridge housing and view the encampments off Rose on Sunset and Third – near Gold’s Gym, residents … Continue reading

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Hyperion Investigation Shows Breakdown Worse than Reported: Catastrophe Barely Avoided: Sewage Sent to the Ocean

(Editor’s note: Published by permission by the Westside Current.) On July 11, the Hyperion Water Plant began to receive a “very high volume of trash pieces” even though it was a typical summer day with no rain. Trash started to overwhelm … Continue reading

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PaliHi Grad Nick Itkin, a Fencer, Will Compete in the Olympics

Nick Itkin, a Palisades High graduate, will compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games as the world’s No. 9-ranked men’s foil fencer in the individual event and as a member of a team favored to win gold. Although he started fencing … Continue reading

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Tiny Homes May Not be the Answer for Some

Circling the News was tipped off by a reader about the Tiny Home Village in Albuquerque. He thought that since they are being built and proposed throughout Los Angeles, there might be some “take-aways.” The New Mexico Village was funded … Continue reading

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Crime in Pacific Palisades—July 5 through July 17

Temporary Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent the following message to residents, along with the crime report: “We had a couple of burglaries last week you should be aware of. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially when … Continue reading

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Beaches and Parks 4 All Group Opposes City Council Intentions; Releases Survey Results

Beaches and Parks 4 All is an alliance of citizens from Council District 11 who are fighting for continued access to beaches and parks for children and families. A virtual meeting was held on July 19 and statistics were released … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Youth Will Perform “Aladdin, Jr.” Outdoors in Temescal Canyon, Starting Friday Night

The always popular Theatre Palisades Youth will present their summer production of “Aladdin, Jr.” over the next two weekends – but with a twist. Instead of performing in Pierson Playhouse, the shows will be outside in Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 … Continue reading

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Letter: Dried Branches Taken Care of in Temescal Gateway Park

(Editor’s note: In the July 14 Circling the News musing, NERVOUS ABOUT THE STACKED WOOD, we wrote: “Near the entrance to Temescal Gateway Park at Sunset, someone has stacked lots of dead branches in a tree, piling it up like … Continue reading

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