Monthly Archives: February 2023

Murder Mystery Dinner Will Be Held February 11

  If a resident likes a good mystery – and a good food – plan on both at the Murder Mystery Dinner that will be held Rustic Canyon Recreation Center from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Has a Great Book Store

People are still bemoaning the fact that there isn’t a bookstore in Pacific Palisades. These people are uninformed and next time you hear someone say that, please set them straight. There is bookstore. Called Collection Antiques and Books, it is … Continue reading

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Menopause Symptoms: Dr. Rodi Explains Treatments Exist

The New York Times in the February 5 edition of The Morning, wrote “Menopause has long been a taboo topic. Talking about it can help women learn more about an overlooked treatment.” The story noted “But one effective treatment has … Continue reading

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Santa Monica Lacks Safety for Visitors: Businesses Ask City for Help

(Editor’s warning: the photos at the end of the piece are graphic and disturbing. This editor will leave a space between the end of the story and the  photos, so readers can exit and avoid looking at them.) A sign … Continue reading

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Pianist David Kaplan Will Perform at St. Matthew’s Music Guild

Pianist David Kaplan will present a solo recital entitled, “Quasi una fantasia” at St. Matthew’s Music Guild at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 10. “Quasi una fantasia” takes its name from the original title given to two sonatas by Beethoven: … Continue reading

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“80 for Brady” Features the Fabulous Four: Moreno, Fonda, Tomlin and Field

By BERNICE FOX By now you’ve heard that Tom Brady has retired from football. Again. But the respected actresses, who star in a movie with his name in the title, seem perfectly happy to continue in their chosen careers. And … Continue reading

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Paul Revere Robotic Teams Master the Competition, Qualify for State

With the money raised ($10,000) with help from Palisades Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy, the Palisades Rotary had voted to give about $1,500 to fund two VEXIQ competition kits for the newly formed Paul Revere Middle School Robotics team. Founders were … Continue reading

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Councilwoman Traci Park Works with Mayor on Homelessness:

Councilwoman Traci Park continues to work with Mayor Karen Bass and the “Safe Initiative” on the Westside to aid the homeless. There are more than 100 encampments in Park’s district, and Park has partnered with the Mayor in this Los … Continue reading

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Audition for a Play at Theatre Palisades

Thespians and aspiring thespians are sought for the upcoming Pacific Palisades Community Theater production of “Run for Your Wife,” by playwright Ray Cooney. The farce involves a taxi driver who gets away with having two wives in different areas of … Continue reading

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Actor Joe Mantegna Emcees the Legion Reopening Ceremony

“You have a hell of a commander in Jim Cragg,” said actor Joe Mantegna who hosted the grand reopening and naming ceremony at the local American Legion. “This is a beautiful city in a beautiful state in a beautiful country,” … Continue reading

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