Monthly Archives: May 2022

Palisades Democratic Club Letter to L.A. Times Editorial Board, Regarding Endorsement

  (Editor’s note: the following letter was submitted to the L.A. Times editorial board and is reprinted with permission in CTN. For a quick summary of the controller candidates, visit:  https://www.circlingthenews.com/follow-the-money-controllers-race/ ‎ ) Dear L.A. Times editorial board: The Pacific Palisades Democratic … Continue reading

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Historical Society Hosts the Town’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Temescal

Under blue skies in perfect weather, Pacific Palisades celebrated its centennial anniversary on Saturday in a giant white tent at Simon Meadow in Temescal Gateway Park. Although the town was founded on January 17, 1922, “Celebrating 100 Years, From the Mountains … Continue reading

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Fire Service Day Is This Saturday, May 14

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 14, kids and adults alike can sit in a fire truck and meet the firefighters at Station 69 (corner of Sunset and Carey). Captain Thomas Kitahata, who was named firefighter of … Continue reading

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Mike Bonin’s Motion to Put Shelters in Residential Areas, Passes

The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a February letter the City Council Homelessness and Poverty Committee, opposing motion 22-0158, which would allow homeless shelters to be constructed in residential areas, “without regard to otherwise applicable zoning restrictions, location or consideration … Continue reading

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Park Pawty Planned for Saturday: For the Dogs

Just as Amalfi Estate agents find the right home for people in this community, they also want to find the best homes for rescue canines. Agents are sponsoring a Park Pawty from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 14, … Continue reading

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READERS WEIGH IN: CATHAY PALISADES/CARUSO, PARADE THEME, MAYERS AND FOSSIL FUELS

Readers Write: CATHAY PALISADES AND CARUSO: One reader had a suggestion to avoid the imminent closing of Cathay Palisades, a long-time family restaurant, in this high-priced town. “If Mr. Caruso is so intent on becoming the mayor of Los Angeles, … Continue reading

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City Attorney’s Race: The Candidates and Why Residents Should Be Concerned

As residents continue to ponder who will be the best mayor or councilmember, there is another office that should draw equal scrutiny: City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney serves as the lawyer to the Mayor, City Council and all City … Continue reading

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$1,000 Prize for Best 4th of July Parade Entry

This year, to add a little zing into the parade, PAPA in conjunction with American Legion Auxiliary POST 283 are announcing a $1,000 prize for the best local parade entry. Auxiliary treasurer Nancy Niles said, “The 4th of July Parade … Continue reading

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City Controller’s Race: Follow the Money

In the 1976 docudrama film “All the President’s Men,” the catchphrase “follow the money” was popularized – and suggested that political corruption can be brought to light by examining money transfers between parties. Although many Los Angeles residents feel that … Continue reading

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Driver Takes out Plants/Sign on Bowdoin Median

Around 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day, May 8, a driver slammed into the median between Radcliffe Avenue and Temescal Canyon Road on Bowdoin Street. Pieces of his car were in the median. The school sign had been flattened.  The vehicle … Continue reading

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