Monthly Archives: January 2023

Portions of Pacific Palisades Have Suffered Increasing Brownouts: Council Office Halts DWP’s Latest Plans

  The sole electrical station in Pacific Palisades, built in 1936, was originally intended to service 300 to 500 homes. With an increasing population and electrical needs (larger homes and electrical vehicles), many areas of this community have suffered brownouts, … Continue reading

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Michael Torquato deNicola Art and Surfboards Featured at PaliSkates

An art show “Torquato Says, Love is . . .All Around at Paliskates” will feature world-renowned, L.A.-based artist Michael Torquato deNicola. The opening will be held at Paliskates, 1021 Swarthmore, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, and … Continue reading

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Palisades Bookstore on Antioch to Sponsor First Book Signing

Author Joel Pollak will speak and sign his new book “Rhoda, a Biography ‘Comrade Kadalie, You Are Out of Order!’” on Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Collection Antiques and Books, at 15326 Antioch. When Village Books on Swarthmore … Continue reading

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New Deli “Deliziosocinque” Will Open Tomorrow on Monument

Gianbattista and Marlo Vinzoni have announced their newest venture Deliziosocinque, a delicatessen. The deli will open Tuesday, January 31, and will be located in the former space of Sweet Rose Creamery at 970 Monument, #103. The hours are 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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Homeless Count Volunteers Receive Update and Thank you from Site Coordinator

(Editor’s note: This CTN editor once again volunteered for the Point in Time Homeless Count on January 25 at 5 a.m. This year, in the Palisades, the count was called “Dave’s Count” in honor of David Morena, who was a … Continue reading

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American Legion Post 283 Rededicated as Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283

American Legion Post 283 was officially dedicated as Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283 on Saturday, at a ceremony that began in the street and then moved inside the newly renovated building. Children (and others) participated in the carnival games set … Continue reading

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Aid P.R.I.D.E.’s Efforts in Keeping the Palisades Beautiful

Residents are invited to help P.R.I.D.E. keep Pacific Palisades beautiful. Founded in 1992, P.R.I.D.E.’s mission has been to improve and enhance the visual appeal of the Palisades, specifically the business community. The Marquez Triangle, the road medians at Sunset Boulevard … Continue reading

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Obituary – Chuck Morrell, 88, Admired Book Publisher Rep and Former Resident

The Southern California book community lost one of its finest ambassadors on January 17, with the passing of longtime book rep and former Pacific Palisades resident, Chuck Morrell in Rancho Santa Margarita. He was 88. He had been in declining … Continue reading

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Local Nonprofits Urged to Apply for Woman’s Club Grants

The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, which has been serving the community since 1925, will continue its annual tradition of awarding grants to local nonprofits. Over the decades, the club has awarded more than $1 million in grants to various organizations. … Continue reading

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Look for Traffic Delays on PCH on Wednesday and Thursday

(Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 30. CTN received word from L.A. County that because of the wet conditions along the roadway, the work was being delayed by one day and would now take place Wednesday, February 1 … Continue reading

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