Monthly Archives: July 2021

Behind the Scenes: Why No Skydivers, No Flyover, and Delayed Fireworks

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News spoke to Tom Falzone, a former Palisades resident who now coaches the West Point parachute team, and who had organized the skydivers for this year’s planned jump to begin PAPA’s Fourth of July parade. He, Anne Helliwell … Continue reading →

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Shooting near Gladstone’s in Early Morning Hours

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

LAPD’s Pacific division received word that two shooting victims had been admitted to UCLA Hospital in the early morning hours on July 5. It was determined that the victims had been injured on the beach between Gladstone’s and the Bel … Continue reading →

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Tree Trimming Set for Town’s Business District

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Business Improvement District (BID) is paying to have trees along major streets trimmed starting tomorrow, July 6, and continuing through Friday, July 9, in the business district of Pacific Palisades. Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: It’s Infrastructure Week!

Posted on July 5, 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 →

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A Window into the Nightmare of Living Next to the 405 Underpass

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story is printed by permission with the Venice Current. CTN knows this area of town (under the 405 freeway at Venice). My daughter lives in an apartment, about six blocks, from this homeless encampment. Since she moved … Continue reading →

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City Council Tables Homeless Anti-Camping Ordinance Until July 28

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

At a special L.A. City Council meeting today (July 1) at City Hall, council members renewed the debate that had started on Tuesday that would allow residents and the handicapped equal access, with the homeless, to public space. A draft … Continue reading →

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Look for World War II Planes on July 4th

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the Palisades Americanism Parade Association.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer For a second year, Palisadians can enjoy a Fourth of July flyover of WWII-era planes. When the pandemic shutdowns hit last … Continue reading →

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World-Renowned BASE Jumper on Skydiving Team

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The following article has been reprinted with permission from the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. The skydivers will jump at 2 p.m. to start the parade.)   By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Skydiving caught Anne Helliwell’s imagination when she … Continue reading →

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