Monthly Archives: July 2021

Palisades Branch Library Repairs Are Finally Underway 

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Repairs have begun at the Palisades Branch Library, which was damaged by an October 2020 electrical fire. L.A. Public Library Public Relations Director Peter Persic wrote in a July 11 email to Circling the News: “Construction has begun, and crews … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Sally Nash Iorillo, 79; Toy Store Owner, Local Activist

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  Sally Iorillo, who owned a popular toy store on Swarthmore Avenue in the 1990s, died in June at the age of 79. Sally was born on April 30, 1942, to Fredrick and Elizabeth Nash. She grew up on Lake Minnetonka in … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: It’s All about the Bard

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

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 →

Posted in Arts | 2 Comments

Why Not Rusty for Senior Lead Officer?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

When long-time Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore retired in January 2021, most people assumed that the position would be given to John “Rusty” Redican. Rusty, an LAPD officer, was assigned to the Palisades beach patrol by Captain Tina Nieto in … Continue reading →

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Villanueva Will Hold ‘Protecting Parks and Beaches’ Town Hall Monday

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Sheriff Alex Villanueva is set to hold a town hall from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 12, in which he says he plans to talk about regulating public spaces and homeless shelters in public parks and beaches. Members … Continue reading →

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Beach Parking Lots Have Already Been Analyzed for Housing the Homeless

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The City Council voted 13-1 on a motion by Councilman Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas to study the feasibility of using Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach, LAX land and two city parks, Mar Vista and Westchester, as sites to … Continue reading →

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Homelessness | 6 Comments

Fire Destroys Historic ‘Troxell House’ in Paseo Miramar

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Architect Richard Neutra’s “Troxell House” on Paseo Miramar was destroyed in an early morning blaze. LAFD received a 3:49 a.m. call that a large, one-story single family dwelling was on fire on Paseo Miramar. At 5:20 a.m., LAFD released the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires | 7 Comments

Little Empirical Data to Support “Housing First” Strategy with the Homeless

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Circling the News has heard that “housing first” is a priority for the homeless. After seeing so many mentally ill on the streets—and those who have drug problems or may be self-medicating—I looked for data to show the … Continue reading →

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Homeless “Residents” Prevent Neighborhood Kids from Playing at Westchester Recreation Center 

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Across Los Angeles, children have suffered most during the pandemic shutdowns. First public schools were closed and then some neighborhood parks became unusable because of City policies. Westchester residents, who share Councilman Mike Bonin with Pacific Palisades, reached out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Homelessness, Kids/Parenting, Parks | 5 Comments

City Planning to Hear Shell Station Mini-Mart Plans Wednesday Morning on Zoom

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Department of City Planning will hold a public hearing on Zoom regarding the Shell Station’s proposed convenience store tomorrow, July 7, at 10 a.m. Owner Saeed Kohonoff purchased the corner station (at Via and Sunset) after selling his Mobil … Continue reading →

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