Monthly Archives: July 2021

Former Highlands Resident Johnny Hooper Will Play for USA Water Polo Team in Tokyo

  When the Daily News profiled the U.S. Water Polo Team on July 3, the writer noted that Jesse Smith will lead the way “in his record-tying fifth Olympics.” In addition to Smith, a 38-year-old Pepperdine alumnus, four other players are … Continue reading

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Palisades Native Ali Riley: A Four-time Olympian via New Zealand

  Ali Riley, who grew up in Pacific Palisades, is set to play in her fourth Olympic Games as co-captain of the New Zealand women’s soccer team, starting tomorrow. In the 2008 Olympics, Riley played every minute of New Zealand’s three games (Japan, Norway and … Continue reading

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What the Heck Are Those White Things?

  A reader sent a photo of white plastic bollards that have recently been installed at several street corners in Pacific Palisades and wondered if this is to keep seniors and careless drivers from hitting the curb when they turn … Continue reading

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Another “Palisades” Swimmer Will Vie for Gold at the Tokyo Olympics

When Circling the News wrote about Palisadian Jordan Wilimovsky vying for Olympic gold in the open-water distance swim, a reader responded, “What about Jamal Hill? He’s been training at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatics Center since January.” Competing in the S9 … Continue reading

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Community Council Appeals to State Officials to Keep Beaches Open for All

(On July 19, the Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Wade Crowfoot, secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency and also to Armando Quintero, director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The letter, which supplements earlier letters … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Scammed — Join Thursday’s Senior Alliance Program for Helpful Advice about Various Frauds

The Palisades Alliance for Seniors will hold a virtual program highlighting various senior scams this Thursday, July 22, “Stop Senior Scams.” The program will start at 10:30 a.m. and is presented by the Stop Senior Scams Acting Program of Los … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Ralston to Speak on Climate Change Solutions at Rotary Meeting

The Pacific Palisades Rotary Club will host its weekly meeting with speaker Elizabeth Ralston on Tuesday, July 20, and the public is invited. A volunteer with Citizen Climate Lobby, an organization dedicated to creating the political will to combat climate … Continue reading

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Mercer Family Wins 4th of July House Decorating Contest Once Again

The debate was heated between the 4th of July Home Decorating Contest judges: Susan Montgomery, Joan Sather, Rob Weber, Matt Rodman and Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy. They tried to decide whether to give the top prize to the Mercer home or … Continue reading

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Theatricum Botanicum Opens with a Joyful ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’    

  LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor Opening the 2021 summer season with “Midsummer Night’s Dream” after the pandemic-driven dormancy, the Theatricum Botanicum couldn’t have chosen a better play to confirm the joy and magic of theater. From its founding … Continue reading

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Ballet Conservatory West Studio Closing

(Editor’s note: We received the following July 12 correspondence from a patron of Ballet Conservatory West, which is located in the Palisades Highland Village at Palisades Drive and Sunset Boulevard. Founder and director Natalie Wright wrote to her students/families.) Dear … Continue reading

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