Monthly Archives: March 2023
Annual Orchid Auction Held on March 21 at Methodist Church
One of the most anticipated events of the year for flower lovers is the Malibu Orchid Society’s annual orchid auction. On March 21, Tuesday, the Society will hold its auction at the Hart Lounge, Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via...
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Clouds Clear, Trees Fall, Mud Closes Roads
This editor’s father used to have a saying “this weather is for the ducks,” which described the past few days in Southern California. This morning around 8 a.m. three ducks were deciding if they wanted to relocate to the...
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March 15, 2023, Musings
Musings SIGN UP TO SEW By Sue Pascoe · March 15, 2023 There are two sewing classes scheduled for March at the Sewing Chateau. On Monday, March 20, participants will learn how to sew ponchos from 4 to 5:30 p.m....
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“21 Miles in Malibu” Focuses on Deadly PCH
A new documentary, 21 Miles in Malibu, focuses on one of the deadliest stretches of road in California, Pacific Coast Highway. In 2016, there were 617 traffic collisions in the area between McClure Tunnel and the northernmost city limit of...
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Explore Noir Writing in Los Angeles
The Palisades Library is presenting another program in the LA Made series, which highlights the artists, performers, writers and creators who make Los Angeles unique: “Darkness Under the Light: Noir Writing in Los Angeles.” Local noir buff and musician, David...
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Katie O’Laughlin Nominated for Librarian Award
Katie O’Laughlin, who owned Village Books on Swarthmore from 1997 to 2011, was nominated for an “I Love My Librarian” award this winter. “For a bibliophile, there are few things more rewarding than a professional association with a librarian whose...
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March 14, 2023, Musings
Musings “CAT IN THE HAT” By Sue Pascoe · March 14, 2023 There was a mist and fog on Monday night in Pacific Palisades—like a scene straight out of Casablanca. One could almost imagine watching Rick put the love of...
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Draining Mono Lake Had an Impact on Wildlife/Air Quality
By REECE PASCOE If you have ever driven up to Lake Tahoe, you have seen Mono Lake. It is on the eastern side of Highway 395, a few hours south of Tahoe. I took that drive back in 2010. When...
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Community Council Votes after One-Sided Presentation
The Pacific Palisades Community Council met via Zoom on March 9, and sent a letter to support DWP’s efforts to receive water from Mono Lake. The group also heard from Los Angeles 311 Director Donna Arrechea. LETTER SUPPORTING DWP VS....
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Graffiti: Deceased Found in Alley: SLO’s Crime Report
GRAFFITI: Several readers have reported an uptick in graffiti at the Palisades Recreation Center and on signs in George Wolfberg Park. One resident sent CTN a March 12 message: “Here is a photo taken this evening of graffiti on the...
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