Monthly Archives: September 2021

Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Give it a Third Jab

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 19th book “Redeeming Justice” co-written with Jarrett Adams, came out on September 14 and was named the Best Book of September by Amazon. “A consuming tale of a broken legal system, its trail of ruin … Continue reading

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Suspected Wrongdoing at the DWP and City Attorney’s Office Is Uncovered

The following tale, which has more turns than a mystery novel, involves the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, misconduct at the City Attorney’s Office and the increasingly high utility rates paid by residents. The story begins in 2013 … Continue reading

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American Legion Hall (Built in 1965) to Undergo a Major Renovation

  Starting on Monday, September 27, the venerable American Legion Hall on La Cruz Drive will undergo a six-month renovation. Anyone needing to reach someone at Post 283 can still call (310) 454-0527. The three officers — Kevin Niles (adjutant), … Continue reading

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Highlands Elder Care Appeal Funding Sought

(Editor’s note: There was a four-part series about the Highlands elder care project on Circling the News in 2018. Councilman Mike Bonin, who had received legal contributions from the developer, spoke to the Coastal Commission in July of that year. … Continue reading

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UCLA’s Edward Parson to Speak on Climate Change at Rotary Club Meeting September 28

Edward A. (Ted) Parson, the faculty co-director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA, will speak to the Palisades Rotary Club at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28 on the topic “Climate Change: What’s (probably) … Continue reading

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Keeping the Very High Fire Zone Safe – Taking out Fire Pits

This was Officer John “Rusty” Redican’s” final day on the beach detail and he was kept busy keeping the hillsides safe from fire danger. Transient campsites were found in the No Trespassing, Very High Fire Severity Zone area. Redican and … Continue reading

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Viewpoint – L.A. City Needs to Assure Parents There Are NO Pedophiles in Parks

  Anyone who has ever volunteered to referee or coach at a L.A. City Recreation Center or for a youth sport team or activity knows they need to be fingerprinted (live scanned). Those who come near kids, are also often … Continue reading

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Marilyn Benkler Will Demonstrate Drawing Still-Life Art Via Zoom

Marilyn Benkler will be the guest speaker for the Pacific Palisades Art Association meeting from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Zoom invites will be sent out 24 hours in advance to those who contact [email protected].   Benkler, an … Continue reading

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Palisadians Had Standout Moments at the Emmy Awards

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Sunday’s Emmy awards in Downtown Los Angeles began with host Cedric the Entertainer rapping about the virtues of television as he took the stage. Others in the star-studded audience got out of … Continue reading

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Sports Referees Can Be Artists, Too

Many swimmers, soccer and lacrosse players have had an able referee, Lee Jordan, work many of their high school games at Palisades High School. Those same players and parents may not realize that the various officials who help keep the teams … Continue reading

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