Monthly Archives: July 2021

Veterans Gardens/Bocce Courts Are Close to Gaining City Approval

  At the Recreation and Parks Board of Commissioners meeting on Zoom today (July 15), the Veterans Gardens and bocce courts project at the Palisades Recreation Center moved closer to approval by the City. The 61-page board report noted that in … Continue reading

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Theatricum Botanicum’s “Julius Caesar” Pertinent Toda

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News A palpable joy filled the audience at Theatricum Botanicum when Julius Caesar began. After more than a year without local theater, the crowd exploded with applause when narrator and soothsayer Gerald Rivers … Continue reading

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Donate Shoes and Socks for the Homeless/PPTFH Meeting

New Socks and Lightly-Used Shoes Sought Members of Corpus Christi Parish, on behalf of the Volunteer Collective, will collect new and lightly-used shoes, and new socks for the homeless. Donations are welcomed. Please bring those items either on Saturday, July … Continue reading

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Tragedy in Venice: Girlfriend of 18-Year-Old Killed in Random Shooting Speaks Out

(Editor’s note: this story is reprinted by permission from Venice Current. Many in Pacific Palisades may have heard about the two young people who were shot in Venice—and the young man who died, Tyheam “TY” Bray Jr. 6’1” 275 pounds, … Continue reading

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 Lots of Palisades Ties to this year’s Emmy Nominations

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News     “Oh wow, this is nuts.” So tweeted Daniel Levy after being nominated for another Emmy award. Levy added “Thank you so much, @TelevisionAcad @nbcsnl!” This new nomination is for guest … Continue reading

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Three-Car Accident in Palisades Highlands

  There was a three-car accident around 1:15 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Palisades Drive and Vereda de la Montura in the Palisades Highlands, adjacent to the construction site for the eldercare facility. Two people were transported to the hospital. Residents … Continue reading

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LA City Clerk Approves Draft of Petition to Recall Councilman Mike Bonin

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Venice Current on July 13, and is reprinted with permission.) A petition for the recall of Councilmember Mike Bonin is approved for circulation, the Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced … Continue reading

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State Will Fund Potrero/PCH Pedestrian Bridge, Offering Pedestrian Access to the Beach 

State Senator Ben Allen confirmed at the July 8 Community Council meeting that the state will budget $11 million to build a pedestrian bridge over PCH that connects Will Rogers State Beach with the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon. … Continue reading

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Winners Announced for Fourth of July Kids on Bikes Contest

  It was not an easy choice to select the winners, said The Yogurt Shoppe owners, Christine and Adam Wolfson. They sponsored the Kids on Bike decorating contest for the 73rd annual Fourth of July Parade. Although an actual tally of contestants … Continue reading

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City Zoning Administrator Hears Shell Station Convenience Store Arguments

The L.A. Department of City Planning held a virtual public hearing July 7 regarding the proposed convenience store at the Shell station, corner of Sunset and Via de la Paz. CTN had asked the planning department about the status of … Continue reading

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