Monthly Archives: March 2022

Palisades Baseball Opening Day Is a Big Success 

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades Baseball Association organizers navigated the unknown caused by the pandemic and City regulations to ensure that the annual Pancake Breakfast and opening day would take place this year. Navigated with elan and improvisation, the traditional celebration went off … Continue reading →

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New Playground Desperately Needed at Palisades Recreation Center

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  Although Pacific Palisades may be one of the richest communities in Los Angeles, its playground is not ADA accessible. Resident Steve Soboroff raised money in 1986 so that the current playground could be installed. Then, he was quoted as … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: It’s War

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  (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. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a … Continue reading →

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Letter–Participate in Pacific Palisades Centennial Publication and Buy a Blanket

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Barbara Kohn, the president of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, sent the following letter.) Dear Leaders of an HOA, Individuals, Organizations and Business owners, This is your chance to be part of the Pacific Palisades Centennial Publication. Please … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal to be Honored at Critics Choice Awards

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Among his awards, Billy Crystal already has six Emmys and a Tony. And of course, along with his wife Janice, he was a recent honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades. Now there’s … Continue reading →

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Westchester Residents Learn of Hotels Purchased for Homeless through Social Media

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on March 9 and is reprinted with permission. It is important story because it highlights that a City Councilman should work with residents and not hide decisions. At least one … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Let’s Acknowledge, then Work Together for Quality of Life

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The following Viewpoint is in response to Cindy Simon’s Viewpoint, “Please Fix Our Beautiful City,” that ran on March 8 in Circling the News.) By ADAM WOLMAN Special to Circling the News Before dismissing progressives or the fringes … Continue reading →

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Expect Evening PCH Lane Closures Starting March 21

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  The Malibu Branch Feeder Realignment project, which was put out to bid in 2018, will finally begin construction on March 21. Work will occur on the northbound lane and shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard and Temescal … Continue reading →

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“You Haven’t Changed a Bit and Other Lies” Provides a Fun Evening

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

According to Empower LA more than 1.8 million people 60 and older live in greater L.A. County and more than 700,000 of them are in the City of L.A. If you look to entertainment in movies and television, you’ll see … Continue reading →

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Michelle Villemaire ‘Yarn Bombs’ the Village Green, Honoring National Women’s History Month 

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

What do Pearl S. Buck, Mary Cassatt, Lucille Ball, Deborah Sampson, Helen Keller, Sally Ride, Harper Lee and Rose Gilbert have in common? They are among more than 60 women honored at the Village Green for Women’s History Month. Visitors … Continue reading →

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